Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Water returns to the Museumplein pond after five years
The pond at the Museumplein in Amsterdam has reopened after five years of closure due to leakage problems and extensive reconstruction. Visitors and tourists are welcoming the return of the water, whi...
Shortage of ferry operators a major problem: 33 vacancies and staff departures looming
Public transport operator GVB is facing a significant shortage of ferry skippers, with 33 vacancies and an expected increase in departures due to retirement. This staffing crisis has recently caused s...
De Jonge still stands by firm remarks on the unvaccinated: 'A minister cannot be neutral'
Former health minister Hugo de Jonge defended his controversial statements regarding unvaccinated individuals during his first parliamentary hearing on the COVID-19 pandemic. Although he acknowledged ...
New Meta AI feature lets anyone create images with your Instagram photos
Meta has launched a new tool called Muse Image that allows users to create realistic images using photos from public Instagram profiles. While Meta plans to introduce settings for users to restrict th...
Protesters want super-volunteer Mustapha back: 'voice of many residents'
Around fifty residents gathered at the town hall in Hoofddorp to advocate for the return of a local volunteer known as Mustapha, who recently stopped his work following a conflict with a volunteer org...
More Haarlem residents in addiction care than ten years ago
The number of Haarlem residents seeking medical treatment for addiction has increased compared to ten years ago. Despite this rise, current figures from the National Alcohol and Drugs Information Syst...
Once a bargain, now a luxury festival: how North Sea Jazz changed over 50 years
Supermarket chain Lidl hacked: customer phone numbers and email addresses stolen
Supermarket chain Lidl has confirmed that hackers gained access to customer data, including phone numbers and email addresses. The company has notified the Dutch Data Protection Authority, although th...
How Jetten managed to quickly get rid of Erdogan's revolver
As the Dutch parliament enters its recess, the ministerial cabinet is preparing for its summer break. This period serves as an opportunity to reflect on the events and political developments of the pa...
Unclear if Hanne Verbruggen will be replaced in K3 during pregnancy
It remains uncertain whether Hanne Verbruggen will be replaced in the musical group K3 during her second pregnancy. Although Klaasje Meijer is currently filling in for Marthe de Pillecyn, no decision ...
Multiple culinary traditions collide in this delightfully greasy frikandel kapsalon
For accordionist André Vrolijk, the love for the Amsterdam repertoire and especially Johnny Meijer runs in the family: ‘I got it from my grandfather, who idolized him’
Politics at the Amstel (the season finale): listener questions, scoops and predictions
The final episode of the 'Politiek aan de Amstel' podcast features journalists discussing the local political landscape in Amsterdam. They reflect on the new city coalition, answer listener questions,...
Housing shortage requires not just more homes but also better choices
While new housing construction in the Netherlands has reached its highest level since 2015, sales of these properties have declined by approximately 7 percent. Real estate experts argue that the natio...
Man ordered to pay 28,000 euros in damages for attempted bombing at ING office in Southeast
Tensions in cabinet over taxes? Jetten says no, but irritation persists
There is speculation regarding potential disagreements within the Dutch cabinet over proposed tax increases on wealth. While Minister Rob Jetten denies any internal divide, conflicting statements from...
Video | Kris Kross Amsterdam on split with Yuki: 'Maybe it's for the best'
Kris Kross on Yuki's abrupt departure: 'There were conflicts for a while'
The remaining members of the DJ collective Kris Kross Amsterdam have addressed the sudden departure of Yuki Kempees in March. Brothers Jordy and Sander Huisman stated that there had been underlying co...
Michiel de Ruijtertunnel closed due to faulty camera system
Michiel de Ruijter Tunnel closed again following camera system failure
The Michiel de Ruijtertunnel in Amsterdam has been closed to traffic due to a failure in its camera system, which compromises safety. Authorities are working to resolve the issue, but it remains uncle...