Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Looking for a friendly chat? Step into the yellow square at the station on Wednesday
To promote social connection, the Week of the Chat initiative is launching in Haarlem on October 14, featuring a designated yellow zone at the train station where people can meet for casual conversati...
Investigation into dragon's blood in the gold buttons of the Palmwood Wreck?
Experts in Amsterdam are investigating 21-karat gold buttons recovered from the seventeenth-century Palmhoutwrak shipwreck to determine if they contain rare dragon blood resin. This research aims to r...
The Greenhouse | Don't be scared by 'complicated' new grid tariffs
The Netherlands will introduce a new electricity grid tariff system by 2029 that charges consumers based on their actual usage and timing rather than a flat fee. This reform aims to incentivize lower ...
Ajax wins only 1 of 5 home games. That is not enough for a serious title contender
Ajax is currently underperforming in home matches, having won only one of their first five games at the Johan Cruijff Arena this season. The team is struggling with squad integration due to late arriv...
More litter on the streets? No, says waste expert, it just seems that way: 'We no longer remember how it used to be'
Expert Dirk Groot claims that the perception of increased street litter in Amsterdam is inaccurate despite common blame directed at deposit schemes. He argues that our memory of past cleanliness level...
German nitrogen rules much more lenient than ours, but we cannot adopt them
Germany uses a much higher nitrogen threshold for construction permits compared to the strict 0.005 mole limit enforced in the Netherlands. Although this appears to offer a solution to the Dutch nitro...
Frustration reigns at Ajax after 1-1 draw against NEC: I don't know if we are title contenders
Ajax played to a disappointing 1-1 draw against NEC at the Johan Cruijff Arena, marking their fourth home match this season without a win. Both players and staff expressed frustration over the result,...
Ajax hardcore fans celebrate 50th anniversary with fireworks in Johan Cruyff Arena
The F-side, the hardcore fan group of Ajax, celebrated their 50th anniversary with fireworks and a large banner at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam. During the event, former captain Dusan Tadic wa...
Civil servants are busy with storytellers and sounding boards, yet we still have too few of them
The Dutch cabinet is planning significant budget cuts for the civil service, a move supported by some officials who criticize current administrative inefficiencies. However, analysts suggest these sav...
House squatted on Vinkenstraat following housing protest at Dam Square
Following a housing demonstration at Dam Square, squatters occupied a building on Vinkenstraat in Amsterdam to protest the city's housing shortage. While a separate group of activists clashed with pol...
Froukje on the loss of her brother and the urge to please: ‘I find it difficult to bear the grief of others’
Musician Froukje Veenstra discusses her personal journey of self-discovery, the challenges of fame, and the emotional impact of grief in a recent interview with Mezza magazine. She reflects on her exp...
"Manosphere is mega scary": men march against violence against women
Around two hundred men held a protest march in Amsterdam to advocate for women's safety and denounce violence against women. The organizers emphasized that men have a collective responsibility to addr...
Ajax with Mokio and Amrabat in midfield, Tadic returns to Johan Cruijff Arena with NEC
Zjnoen, barki and even achenebbisj cause headaches at The Great Amsterdam Dictation: 'A dictation without discussion is no dictation'
Thirty-three participants gathered at the former Diamond Exchange in Amsterdam on Saturday to compete in the annual Great Amsterdam Dictation. Journalist and writer Robert Vuijsje took first place in ...
AI revolutionizes the operating room: The computer must learn to think like a surgeon
Artificial intelligence and robotics are increasingly being integrated into operating rooms to assist with surgical procedures. Experts predict that common surgeries, such as gallbladder removal, will...
Is higher interest on student debt fair? 'Unlucky generation experiences injustice'
Students who studied between 2015 and 2023 are facing higher interest rates on their student loans due to automatic adjustments linked to government bond yields. This generation, which missed out on b...
The embroidered softness of René Onclin's existence
Amsterdam-based artist René Onclin captures urban scenes and family photographs by transforming them into intricate embroidery. His work often seeks to add softness to reality, as seen in his current...
Judge rejects request for investigation into Philips in sleep apnea affair
The Dutch Enterprise Chamber has dismissed a request for an inquiry into Philips concerning the company's communication about a major sleep apnea device recall in 2021. The court ruled that there were...
Popcorn Panel on the film Camembert at Paff: 'A very pleasant way to kick off the weekend'
Festival-goers at Paff offered mixed reviews of the French film Camembert, ranging from praise for its acting and humor to critiques of its shallow plot. The movie explores themes of social status and...
Miljuschka Witzenhausen struggles with mental health: 'Sometimes I would rather not exist'
Television presenter Miljuschka Witzenhausen has shared her ongoing struggle with mental health issues, admitting that she sometimes battles feelings of non-existence. By speaking out publicly, she ai...