Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
'White men to the back!' Richard Kemper finds Sophie Straat's call original and essential. 'Just like with Rembrandt.'
Singer Sophie Straat called for women, queer individuals, and people of color to move to the front during her performance at the Best Kept Secret festival. Richard Kemper praised the statement as orig...
Arrested Turkish comedian who called Erdogan a dictator faces jail time
Turkish comedian Deniz Göktas was taken into pre-trial detention on Friday following his arrest for allegedly mocking religious values and insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The comedian faces...
State Secretary does not want harsher sentences for young offenders
State Secretary Claudia van Bruggen stated that she does not support increasing criminal penalties for offenders aged 12 to 17. Her position opposes the previous cabinet's push to raise maximum senten...
Animal testing on monkeys may continue after 2030
Minister of Science Rianne Letschert has informed the House of Representatives that animal testing on monkeys may continue beyond 2030. She stated that these tests remain necessary for the development...
Heemskerk baker Sjon bakes for Tour de France fans again this year: 'A new quiz every day'
Baker Sjon Koelman from the bakery Wim Koelman in Heemskerk is once again celebrating the Tour de France by offering special themed cakes to customers who correctly answer daily cycling-related quizze...
Strait of Hormuz just safe enough to let oil prices fall
Oil prices have declined as shipping traffic gradually resumes through the Strait of Hormuz. Despite this improvement, the region remains marked by significant security risks and ongoing uncertainty f...
Just Go Skating connects asylum seekers and Haarlem residents at skatepark this Sunday: ‘On a skateboard, it doesn’t matter where you’re from’
The initiative Just Go Skating is organizing a skateboarding workshop this weekend in Haarlem to foster connections between asylum seekers and local residents. The organizers aim to promote social inc...
Jan-Kees Emmer just celebrates 250 years of the United States because the US is more than Trump
Journalist Jan-Kees Emmer reflects on the significance of the 250th anniversary of the United States' independence. He highlights that the celebration remains meaningful regardless of current politica...
A rich, savory blend of Eastern spices: the Snackspert is a fan of Kwalitaria’s kebab croquette
Poetic installation in Grote Kerk Alkmaar: 'Depending on the position of the sun, something appears or disappears'
Amsterdam tests self-driving cargo ship for the first time (but the captain remains responsible)
Cindy closes coffee shop The Harbour, competition becomes too overwhelming
After nine years in business, Cindy Ruitenberg is closing her coffee shop, The Harbour, located in the IJmuiden harbor area. The shop will serve its final customers until 2:00 PM this Saturday.
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These will be the uncomfortable corona questions for Hugo de Jonge
The Dutch government is making progress on addressing long-standing nitrogen emission issues despite farmer protests. Agriculture Minister Jaimi van Essen now faces the challenge of balancing these ne...
End of mortgage interest deduction hits those without wealth hardest: here is how it works
Starting in 2031, individuals without assets in box 3 will be most affected by the expiration of mortgage interest deduction. Under the new tax system effective from 2028, wealthier individuals will s...
KNVB files complaint over racist abuse against Oranje players
The KNVB has filed a formal complaint regarding racist comments made online against Dutch national team players following their elimination from the World Cup by Morocco. The football association anno...
Anouk considers quitting music: 'I've been running at a loss for years'
Dutch singer Anouk is considering retiring from the music industry after stating that her career has been operating at a loss for years. She announced on Instagram that she is currently recording what...
Next coronavirus hearings feature De Jonge, Keijzer and Maurice de Hond
Former Health Minister Hugo de Jonge, former State Secretary Mona Keijzer, and pollster Maurice de Hond will testify before the Dutch parliamentary inquiry committee on coronavirus. The hearings focus...
Multiple witnesses threatened around corona hearings
Multiple witnesses summoned by the Dutch parliamentary inquiry committee on COVID-19 have reported being physically and digitally threatened. Committee chair Daan de Kort condemned the behavior as una...
ANWB sees holiday traffic rush beginning
The ANWB reports that holiday traffic is building up across the Netherlands on Friday afternoon. By 3:30 PM, traffic congestion reached 744 kilometers on the roads.