Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
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...
Arya (13) joins women's march in Alkmaar for the first time
Thirteen-year-old Arya participated in her first International Women's Day march in Alkmaar, joining about 100 activists to advocate for equal rights and an end to gender discrimination. Similar event...
Trump continues to misuse artists' music, but a lawsuit is often a bridge too far
Donald Trump and his administration continue to use music from artists without their permission, yet legal action remains rare. Experts note that many artists are reluctant to file lawsuits due to the...
House shot at on Beemsterstraat in North
A house on Beemsterstraat in Amsterdam-Noord was shot at on Wednesday morning, though no injuries were reported. Forensic investigators are currently examining the scene after neighbors reported heari...
Why do women have orgasms less often? This misunderstanding plays a major role
Sexologist Judith Price discusses the orgasm gap in the Netherlands, where women experience orgasms less frequently during sex than men. She argues that this sexual inequality contributes to broader s...
The massive rise of local parties: why nearly a third of the Netherlands no longer votes for national parties
Local political parties in the Netherlands have seen a significant rise in popularity, with nearly one-third of voters now choosing them over national parties. The article examines the impact of this ...
Hundreds of banned political ads flood social media: ‘Dangerous that this is possible’
More than 270 political social media advertisements regarding municipal elections have been found to violate European regulations and platform policies. Despite being prohibited, these posts remain ac...
Language expert reads hundreds of pages of government jargon and sighs: ‘Poor council members’
Language expert Jan Renkema highlights the challenges municipal council members face when navigating hundreds of pages of complex government jargon. He emphasizes that these documents are critical for...
Aluminum price surges on Gulf region unrest
Aluminum prices surged by nearly 10% this week, marking the largest weekly increase since 2023. The spike is attributed to ongoing geopolitical unrest in the Middle East and the Gulf region.
Fay and Fleur lost their mother to hereditary breast cancer, but they can be saved
Fay and Fleur discovered that a hereditary risk for aggressive breast cancer was known in their family but kept from their mother, who died of the disease. Now that the sisters are aware of the geneti...
Motorcyclist seriously injured after collision with car on Siciliëweg in the Westelijk Havengebied
A motorcyclist was seriously injured on Saturday night following a collision with a car on the Siciliëweg in Amsterdam's Westelijk Havengebied. Emergency services and a Mobile Medical Team responded ...
Thousands join Feminist March in Amsterdam, Halsema speaks at Carré: 'We are not in a good position'
Cycling through India: this well-known Haarlemmer is doing it with his childhood friend
Joshua Nolet, a well-known resident of Haarlem, is participating in the new television program 'The Bicycle Race.' He is embarking on a cycling journey across India alongside a childhood friend.
‘Usually starts as a fairy tale’: how to recognize a toxic relationship?
Publicist Yesim Candan has released a book aimed at raising awareness about the warning signs of toxic relationships to help prevent femicide. The publication highlights that an (ex-)partner is respon...
Drost driving belt factory became successful thanks to the rise of Haarlem as an industrial city
The former Drost drive belt factory in Haarlem, once a key supplier for the city's industrial rise, has been preserved and transformed into the Oerkap restaurant and city beach. After serving as a tan...