Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Sharp increase in fully electric cars registered, total sales down
New passenger car sales in the Netherlands declined in July compared to the same period last year. Despite the overall decrease, the number of fully electric vehicles rose significantly, accounting fo...
How bad is it to eat a burnt piece of barbecue meat? A toxicologist explains
Toxicologist Jan Tytgat explains the potential health risks associated with consuming burnt meat from a barbecue, specifically focusing on the presence of carcinogenic substances in the charred edges....
B&B Vol liefde couple Daniël and Danique welcome daughter
Daniël Zuiddam and Danique Ploeger, who met on the television show B&B Vol liefde, have welcomed their first daughter, Novie. The couple announced the birth of their child following their participati...
Ozempic and protein type could significantly drive up baby formula prices
The rising popularity of high-protein diets and weight-loss drugs like Ozempic is driving up demand for concentrated whey protein. This trend is expected to increase production costs, potentially lead...
Julian Brandt explains why Ajax is a perfect fit: ‘That stuck with me’
Former radio duo Wietze de Jager and Mattie Valk are in contact 'occasionally'
Former radio duo Wietze de Jager and Mattie Valk have resumed occasional contact. The pair separated in 2017 following a public dispute regarding a professional move to Sky Radio.
How Gerry won lawsuit against KLM: 'Earned less for the same work'
Haarlem-based KLM stewardess Gerry Bouma won a landmark legal battle in 1992 after discovering she and other female colleagues were paid significantly less than men for the same work. Her victory secu...
Chris (65) and José (80) live with twenty queer residents: "You never have to explain who you are here"
Chris van der Kroon and Josee Rothuizen live in De Roze Hallen in Amsterdam, a residential complex designed for twenty queer individuals. The residents maintain independent apartments while fostering ...
'Lady with the dachshund!': Jan has one more thing to say before his first treatment starts
Jan, a former military veteran living on the streets, shares his struggles with illness and trauma while speaking with entrepreneur Anne-Marije Buckens. He reflects on his past service in the defense ...
Screen Time | How will Apple sell glasses that violate privacy?
Tech reporter Rutger Otto examines Apple's development of a controversial smart camera-equipped headset. The column discusses the significant privacy concerns surrounding the technology.
Liveblog: Canal Parade starts around 12:00 PM from the Oosterdok
Amsterdam is hosting the WorldPride Canal Parade on Saturday, August 1st, featuring approximately eighty boats traveling from the Oosterdok. Due to the high volume of expected visitors and the scale o...
Municipalities receive few exemption requests for fireworks ban
Municipalities in the Netherlands are currently receiving very few requests for exemptions to the national fireworks ban. While some local authorities have already decided not to grant any exemptions,...
50 million for PSV, 38 million for Ajax and 300,000 euros for Telstar: this is how much the clubs earned this summer
Dutch football clubs experienced varying levels of financial success during the summer transfer window, with PSV leading earnings at 50 million euros and Ajax securing 38 million euros. In contrast, T...
Will it stay tropical or not? This is the weather forecast for August in Haarlem
Meteorologist Sarah van Gorp from Weeronline provides an outlook for the weather in Haarlem throughout August. Following a warm and dry start to the summer, residents can expect a forecast for the com...
Elon Musk lost nearly half his wealth in six weeks
Elon Musk has lost nearly half of his net worth over a six-week period. According to calculations by Bloomberg, this decline is primarily attributed to a drop in the share price of his company, SpaceX...
Why Ziggo is charging all customers an extra 2.50 euros for ESPN
Starting next week, Ziggo will automatically include the ESPN package for all digital TV subscribers, resulting in an additional monthly fee of 2.50 euros. Consumer market director Robin Kroes stated ...
Back in Zandvoort: this is what Formula 1 used to look like
The Formula 1 Grand Prix is scheduled to take place at the Zandvoort circuit from August 21 to 23. This event marks the final time the race will be held at this location.
Discarded SpaceX rocket on course for unplanned moon impact
A discarded SpaceX rocket booster is on a trajectory to crash into the Moon this Wednesday after drifting in space for over a year. Scientists indicate that the impact site of this unintentional colli...
Queer community defiant after Berlin attack: 'Will not hide'
The queer community in the Netherlands is expressing determination and resilience ahead of WorldPride Amsterdam following recent violent incidents and an attack in Berlin. Pride organizers and partici...
Flying White House becomes a headache: Air Force One costs already over 3 billion extra
The development of the new Air Force One presidential aircraft has faced significant financial setbacks, resulting in over $3 billion in additional costs and persistent delivery delays. Once a symbol ...