Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
'During the KLM Open the bus can suddenly stop': Caroline campaigns for buses to stop at ghost stop in Badhoevedorp
Residents in Badhoevedorp, led by activist Caroline, are protesting at a 'ghost bus stop' on Koekoekslaan to demand that passing buses regularly stop for passengers. Although buses frequently drive pa...
Verwulft 1 fast-tracked for monument status: ‘Not going so fast? I have to reconsider that’
The former shop building at Verwulft 1, dating from 1890, is being fast-tracked for monument status to preserve its historical character ahead of its sale. Political parties D66 and ChristenUnie reque...
'Some places in Heemskerk are too dark for women to walk or cycle', says councillor seeking 'female perspective' on paths
Councilor Anita Perré-Meijer has raised concerns about poorly lit areas in Heemskerk that make residents, particularly women, feel unsafe while walking or cycling. She is asking the local council to ...
American companies can shut down our card payments, leading to chaos
Inge van Dijk, Director of Payments at the Dutch Central Bank (DNB), warns that the Netherlands' heavy reliance on American service providers for digital payments poses a significant security risk. Th...
Bloemendaal still unsafe for cyclists: A radical change is needed
Recent data from the Fietsersbond ranks Bloemendaal as one of the most dangerous municipalities for cyclists, reporting nearly 19 accidents per 10,000 residents annually. Local advocates criticize the...
Toos & Henk - March 9
Cartoonist Paul Kusters publishes his 'Toos & Henk' comic strip from Monday to Saturday, providing a unique perspective on current events. The daily series serves as a visual commentary on the latest ...
Narrow victory for Greens in Baden-Württemberg
The Green Party secured a narrow victory over the CDU in the German state of Baden-Württemberg, according to provisional election results. The Greens received 30.2 percent of the vote, while Chancell...
Explosion and fire at Eindhoven restaurant caused by heavy fireworks
An explosion and fire occurred at a restaurant in Eindhoven after heavy fireworks were reportedly thrown into the building. No injuries were reported in the incident, which is currently being investig...
Six killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza Strip
Six Palestinians, including two minors, were killed in two Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip on Sunday. Local health authorities reported that these were the deadliest strikes since the conflict invol...
More deaths in US attack on suspected drug boat
Six people were killed on Sunday during a U.S. military attack on a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean. The U.S. military stated that the vessel was suspected of being involved in drug trafficking.
Beurs van Berlage bike cellar now home to a bar: ‘You see these kinds of places a lot in London’
82 percent of Amsterdammers still consider tourism a problem
Europe triples arms imports and continues to buy mainly from the US
European countries have tripled their weapon imports in recent years, with the vast majority of equipment sourced from the United States. Data from the SIPRI research institute shows that American exp...
Glasgow train station closed due to large fire, no train traffic
A large fire near Glasgow Central Station on Sunday evening led to the station's closure and the cancellation of dozens of train services. British media outlets report that the incident has caused sig...
Jetten sees no reason to lower fuel excise duties
Prime Minister Rob Jetten stated that there is currently no reason to lower excise duties on fuel despite rising prices. During a television appearance, he emphasized that the government is monitoring...
Ajax Supporters Association: "Joy of playing must return to the club"
Ajax has dismissed head coach Fred Grim following a 3-1 defeat to FC Groningen, appointing Jong Ajax coach Oscar Garcia for the remainder of the season. Supporters' association representative Fabian N...
Anke Bakker (Party for the Animals): "Nobody wants to hear that there are limits to growth"
Anke Bakker, the Amsterdam leader for the Party for the Animals, argues that the city is reaching its physical limits for housing construction and urban growth. She emphasizes that prioritizing buildi...
Career of NOS reporter Bert Maalderink ends after farewell at World Allround Championships
NOS reporter Bert Maalderink retired from speed skating journalism on Sunday following his final assignment at the World Allround Speed Skating Championships. He was honored for his career at the Thia...
Ajax dismisses Fred Grim, Oscar Garcia to finish season
Ajax has dismissed Fred Grim as head coach of the first team with immediate effect. Oscar Garcia, who was recently appointed to lead Jong Ajax, will take over for the remainder of the season.
Bestselling author Myrthe freed from the negative voice in her head: ‘Why would I still take the exit to hell?’
Dutch author Myrthe van der Meer has overcome a persistent negative inner voice following her time in a psychiatric ward, an experience that inspired her bestselling book and recent film adaptation, P...