Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Second 150th anniversary flag for IJmuiden flying off the shelves: 'A flag should look festive'
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of IJmuiden, a second commemorative flag designed by Eric Hartendorf is selling rapidly. Although initially created as a joke, the flag has become popular for its fe...
Vuurtoreneiland has a new head chef: ‘One of Amsterdam’s greatest talents’
Should the canal return to Haarlem’s Gedempte Oude Gracht, as in Zaandam? ‘If you want to ruin your city, you should do that’
Political parties in Haarlem are debating the restoration of the canal at the Gedempte Oude Gracht, mirroring a project completed in Zaandam in 2013. Experts who led the Zaandam initiative, including ...
At this polling station, people without voting rights can still make their voices heard: ‘This is the first time I’m going to vote’
Police search homes of suspects in Rotterdam synagogue explosion
Dutch police conducted searches at residences in Tilburg on Friday afternoon as part of an investigation into an explosion at a synagogue in Rotterdam. The suspects are allegedly linked to the inciden...
Jaïr de Roeck (22) is running for the Zaan SP: ‘In some circles I don’t say I’m on the list’
Jaïr de Roeck, a 22-year-old student at the University of Amsterdam, is running as a candidate for the Socialist Party (SP) in the Zaanstad municipal elections. Positioned 12th on the list, he aims t...
Jordi Albers (24): 'Questioning assumptions and practices that older council members take for granted'
Jordi Albers, a 24-year-old politician, serves as the group chairman and lead candidate for the local party GBP in Purmerend. He also works as a council advisor in Zwijndrecht, emphasizing the importa...
Natasja Bunt (27): 'Important to look at subjects from a different perspective'
Natasja Bunt, a 27-year-old auditor from Eemnes, serves as a party member for the CDA political party. She discusses her long-standing interest in politics and highlights the importance of analyzing t...
Then Mijnans feels he needs to join the attack. No! Give the ball to Kees first.
Henk Spaan provides his weekly ratings for prominent figures in the football world. This week's analysis features players Joao Neves, Ro-Zangelo Daal, and Kodai Sano.
Young filmmakers showcase creations at festival in West: "Nice to talk with other makers"
The VERS Film Festival is taking place at LAB 111 in Amsterdam West this weekend, offering young filmmakers a platform to showcase their work and network with industry professionals. Organized by the ...
Young filmmakers showcase creations at festival in West: "Nice to talk with other creators"
The VERS Film Festival is currently taking place at LAB 111 in Amsterdam, providing young filmmakers with opportunities to screen their work and network with industry professionals. The weekend event ...
Women and young people are a strong minority in municipal councils
Women and young people remain a significant minority in Dutch municipal councils, which are predominantly composed of men over fifty. The article features eight young candidates who share their motiva...
Karlijn Meester (17): It’s strange; you encourage people to vote while you aren’t allowed to yet
At 17 years old, Karlijn Meester is making her debut in local politics as a candidate for the CDA party in Medemblik. Although she is still too young to vote herself, the European Studies student aims...
Ziggy Overgaauw (20): ‘Acting as a bridge between the council and youth’
Ziggy Overgaauw, a 20-year-old Public Administration student in Amsterdam, is ranked second on the D66 party list in Den Helder. He aims to serve as a bridge between the local council and the youth to...
Sophie Basseleur (27): 'I want to tackle invisible poverty'
Sophie Basseleur, a 27-year-old from Volendam, is ranked second on the D66 candidate list for the Edam-Volendam municipality. The former GroenLinks member, who works in mental health and as an opticia...
Owen Hendriks (19) has wanted to join the city council since he was 14: ‘I hope to get 250 to 300 preference votes’
Nineteen-year-old Owen Hendriks from Blokker aims to secure a seat in his local municipal council by achieving 250 to 300 preferential votes. His long-term political ambition is to eventually establis...
Carlijn Trap (17): 'Many people at my school don't know what's going on in the municipality'
Seventeen-year-old Carlijn Trap from Hoofddorp is pursuing a career in politics, securing the fifth spot on the D66 party list for Haarlemmermeer. A former member of the local Youth Municipal Council,...
Building rules must be simplified, heard in election debate
During a radio debate ahead of the municipal elections, several candidates argued that simplifying building regulations is necessary to increase housing production. The candidates noted that while com...
US sends maritime reinforcements to the Middle East
The United States is deploying an additional 2,200 troops and several warships to the Middle East to bolster its presence in the region. The reinforcements include the USS Tripoli, an amphibious assau...
Pip Tromp first to receive keys to her home at Tolhek Oost in Heemskerk: 'I hadn't seen it in person yet'
Pip Tromp has received the keys to her new apartment, making her the first resident of the Tolhek Oost development in Heemskerk. To mark the occasion, Alderman Attiya Gambi presented Tromp with a muni...