Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Burst pipe: no drinking water in the IJmond
A burst water main near Heemskerk has caused a significant drinking water shortage across the IJmond region, affecting towns such as IJmuiden, Velsen, and Bloemendaal. Emergency services are currently...
This Greek-style yogurt is the best: ‘Not too sour and nice and creamy’
Three experts conducted a blind taste test of eight Greek-style yogurt brands available in Dutch supermarkets, along with one authentic Greek version. The test evaluated the yogurts based on taste and...
No municipal role in Crown Van Gelder situation: Velsen Board responds to Liberaal Blauw council questions
The Velsen municipality has stated it will not intervene in the financial difficulties facing the Crown Van Gelder paper mill in Velsen-Noord. This position was clarified in response to inquiries from...
'It's 85% cocoa!', I still want to shout after them
The author shares their personal perspective on supermarket etiquette, expressing a strong preference for being left alone while shopping to avoid social interactions when they are not looking their b...
Much criticism of cold nursing homes, but here residents are delighted: ‘A glass of wine? Of course you can’
While many nursing homes face criticism for being overly restrictive and poorly managed, residents at Het Snijdelhuis in Boskoop report being exceptionally happy. The facility focuses on a welcoming a...
Thousands of Meta employees to lose jobs due to AI
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, is planning to lay off thousands of employees, potentially affecting up to 20% of its workforce. The job cuts are intended to s...
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Bloemendaal reverses budget cuts for De Baan activity center: ‘It’s a vital facility for young people with intellectual disabilities’
The Bloemendaal city council has reversed a planned 9,000-euro budget cut for De Baan, a daycare facility for young people with intellectual disabilities. The decision aims to protect the essential Ha...
Guitars are very important here
Musicians from the Overijssel region have formed the Salland Sound Collective and released their debut album titled 'Down to east – Vol. 1'. The project features roots rock music recorded spontaneou...
Hamas asks Iran not to attack Gulf states
The Palestinian group Hamas has requested that Iran cease its aerial attacks on neighboring Arab Gulf states, specifically Qatar. Hamas maintains close ties with Qatar, which hosts a major U.S. air ba...
Jetten to speak with Jewish community after school attack
Premier Rob Jetten condemned an explosion that targeted a Jewish school in Amsterdam during the night between Friday and Saturday. He expressed his support for the Jewish community and announced plans...
Screen time | Wanting to use my phone less doesn't mean I'm addicted
In his weekly column "Schermtijd," tech reporter Rutger Otto explores the distinction between wanting to reduce smartphone usage and being clinically addicted. He examines the criteria for phone addic...
Wilders wants to stay until 80 after 10,000 days in Parliament, but inner circles suggest otherwise
Geert Wilders has reached the milestone of 10,000 days in the Dutch House of Representatives, stating his intention to remain active in politics until age 80. While he publicly maintains this goal, ob...
Willem-Alexander and Máxima help volunteers in garden of Hoofddorp care home: ’The king is very relaxed’
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima participated in the national volunteer campaign NLdoet by helping at the Bornholm residential care center in Hoofddorp. They worked alongside volunteers to plan...
Scooter rider seriously injured in single-vehicle crash in Beverwijk
A scooter rider sustained serious injuries in a single-vehicle accident in Beverwijk during the night from Friday to Saturday. Emergency services searched nearby water to rule out the possibility of a...
Councilors earn more partly due to population growth: salaries 21 percent higher than four years ago
Remuneration for local council members in the Netherlands has increased by nearly 21 percent over the past four years, a significantly higher growth rate compared to the previous term. According to an...
North Korea fires ten ballistic missiles
North Korea launched ten ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan on Saturday. The South Korean military reported the incident, which marks a significant series of launches from the region.
Anne (57) struggles with her mother's digital legacy
After her mother passed away, 57-year-old Anne van Driel found that managing a digital legacy was more complex than dealing with traditional paperwork. The process of settling online accounts and asse...
Extensive damage in two-car crash in Velsen-Zuid
Two cars were involved in a collision in Velsen-Zuid on Friday evening. Although no injuries were reported, both vehicles sustained significant damage in the accident.
Two more car fires on Shubertstraat in Haarlem, police investigating
Two cars were destroyed by fire on Shubertstraat in Haarlem on Saturday morning, with police investigating suspected arson as the vehicles were not parked together. This incident follows a series of r...