Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Tour boat and large sloop operators now required to pass practical exam: ‘Watch your phones, they can’t swim’
Canal boat skippers forced to take exam due to stricter European rules
New European regulations now require skippers of open canal boats to pass a practical examination to ensure safety on the water. While experienced skippers can apply for exemptions based on their logg...
Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin has suffered from depression
Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin revealed on his personal blog that he has struggled with feelings of sadness and depression over the past year. He described the recent period as overwhelming...
Why you should trim your nails right after showering
Medical pedicurist Denise Bruins provides expert advice on proper nail care and maintenance. In the first episode of this series, she explains the optimal frequency and techniques for trimming nails e...
Rapper Shivano H. and accomplice George A. jailed for defrauding elderly in helpdesk scam
Veerplas visitors in Haarlem on high alert after assaults
Visitors to the Veerplas in Haarlem are on high alert following two unprovoked assaults that took place last Thursday. Police are currently investigating the incidents, which left two victims with ser...
AEX hits another new closing record thanks to chip stocks and falling oil prices
The AEX index reached a new closing record on Tuesday, driven by strong performance from chip companies and a decrease in oil prices. The gains were supported by better-than-expected earnings results ...
Holidaymakers see flames 'up to six meters high' next to campsite during dune fire
A wildfire broke out in the dunes near Camping de Lakens in Overveen, forcing a brief evacuation of parts of the campsite. Emergency services and staff managed to bring the fire under control quickly,...
Wakker Dier files complaint against world's largest insect farm over 'nonsense' green claims
Animal welfare organization Wakker Dier has filed a complaint with the Advertising Code Committee against Protix, the world's largest insect farm located in Bergen op Zoom. The organization claims tha...
Water board takes extra measures around Amsterdam due to severe drought
Police searching for Ronald (70) from Amsterdam missing since Sunday
Police are searching for 70-year-old Ronald van der Laan, who has been missing from a care facility in Amsterdam-West since early Monday morning. Authorities consider the case urgent and have requeste...
Did MMA fighter Younes B. (24) beat his gym mate, or did he apply too much pressure after a scam?
SpaceX rocket part crashes into the moon: 'Hopefully sparks a discussion'
A remnant of a SpaceX rocket is set to impact the moon on Wednesday morning, creating a new crater. Experts hope this event will spark a necessary global discussion regarding the management of space d...
New T-shirt aims to make queer activists unrecognizable to facial recognition cameras
Readers on rat plague in Amsterdam: I think the rat is often made a scapegoat
Erica Terpstra moving to nursing home: 'I was ready for it'
Former presenter Erica Terpstra is moving from Scheveningen to a care home in Laren. The 83-year-old, who currently uses a walker following multiple surgeries, stated that she is ready for this transi...
Baywatch reboot coming to Amazon Prime Video in the Netherlands starting in January
Amazon Prime Video has reached an agreement with Fox to stream the upcoming Baywatch reboot in the Netherlands. The series, which follows the adventures of lifeguards, will be available to viewers sta...
Cyclist seriously injured in collision with truck in Amsterdam Nieuw-West
Ten thousand people used beach bus pilot to Bloemendaal and Zandvoort
Since June 20, nearly ten thousand people have utilized a free beach bus service connecting a P+R facility in Vijfhuizen to the beaches of Bloemendaal and Zandvoort. The provincial trial aims to reduc...
Actress Christina Applegate discharged from hospital after four months
American actress Christina Applegate has been discharged from the hospital after a four-month stay. While the specific reason for her hospitalization was not disclosed, it is believed to be related to...