Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Police use VR headsets to practice stopping people based on behavior rather than ethnicity: Sometimes a colleague walks away angry or emotional
‘I use skipping as a kind of navigation system’: choreographer Andreas Hannes on Anthology, showing at Julidans
Writer Lizzy van Leeuwen: ‘I love Amsterdam, but in recent years I feel less and less at home there’
US woman (40) has lived in Amsterdam for ten years: 'The free spirit, the alternative: that is the essence of Amsterdam to me'
Outdoorsy Juanita (62) misses her backyard dearly but needs help making it accessible again
Many young adults have no room to think about the future: 'They are growing up in a financially toxic environment'
Rietveld Academy students on their graduation projects: I want to stay away from symbolism
Overview: these are the 10 best TV series of 2026 so far
Barbara Tammes (59) gives Parool readers assignments in 'more flexible thinking' this summer
Former Ajax player Noussair Mazraoui is an intelligent all-rounder who plays brilliantly for the Moroccan national team
Travel companion full of words: Brankele Frank, Splinter Chabot and 9 other writers share their ideal summer book
Cyclist seriously injured in Ambt Delden, driver arrested
A cyclist was seriously injured following a collision with a car on the N740 in Ambt Delden on Friday night. The driver has been arrested, and the cyclist was transported to the hospital for emergency...
Putin celebrates capture of Ukrainian city Kostiantynivka
Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly celebrated the capture of the eastern Ukrainian city of Kostjantynivka during a visit to a military command post. The Kremlin claims that Ukraine suffered h...
Report: Drones spotted at Dutch bases linked to Russian shadow fleet
A report by the International Institute for Strategic Studies suggests that drones spotted over Dutch military bases late last year were likely operated from Russian shadow fleet vessels in the North ...
Uproar over German plan for mandatory doctor's notes for sick employees
The German government is facing significant criticism over a proposal that would require employees to obtain a doctor's note on their first day of illness to reduce absenteeism. General practitioners ...
Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes rises further
The death toll from severe earthquakes in Venezuela has risen significantly, with the Ministry of Information confirming at least 2,645 fatalities. Rescue efforts and assessments of the damage are ong...
Mexican President calls on World Cup fans to celebrate responsibly
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has urged citizens to celebrate responsibly during the upcoming World Cup match following previous deadly incidents. Her statement serves as a call for safety to pr...
BMW concerned about illegal 'bootleg' BMWs built in Russia
BMW has issued a warning regarding the unauthorized production of vehicles in Russia using abandoned parts and locally sourced materials. These so-called 'bootleg BMWs' are being assembled by former e...
Van den Brink takes next step against municipalities refusing asylum seekers
Minister of Asylum Bart van den Brink announced that he will take further action next week against municipalities in the Netherlands that refuse to provide asylum housing. The minister will identify t...
City executive board stands by Kolenkit relocation plans: "Unfortunately sometimes leads to disappointment"
Amsterdam's executive board remains committed to the relocation project in the Kolenkitbuurt, despite acknowledging that matching residents with suitable new housing sometimes causes disappointment. O...