Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
XR glues doors of multiple Amsterdam high schools shut
Extinction Rebellion glued shut the doors and chained the gates of approximately 35 high schools in Amsterdam to protest against the climate crisis and educational policies. The group left messages ca...
XR blocks access to Amsterdam high schools with glue and chain locks: classes cancelled at IVKO
Zita Pels (GroenLinks) forced to stand her ground during housing debate: ‘This is not polarizing’
Investigation into reported shooting in Velsen-Noord
Police responded to reports of a possible shooting at Stratingsplantsoen in Velsen-Noord on Wednesday evening. Authorities are currently conducting an investigation to determine exactly what occurred ...
Can I grow new plants from my houseplant's seeds?
In his weekly column, Boer Tom answers a question from reader Petra Hageman regarding the propagation of her Madagascar Jewel houseplant. Hageman asks if it is possible to successfully grow new plants...
Kleverparkfestival ends after forty years: 'It’s run its course, our permit became 1500 percent more expensive'
The Kleverparkfestival in Haarlem is being discontinued after forty years due to a 1500 percent increase in permit costs. It is the second event in the city to recently announce its cancellation, foll...
New museums are increasingly becoming experiences: "This is our vortex tunnel"
Amsterdam is seeing a rise in commercial experience-based museums that prioritize immersive environments and social media appeal over traditional art collections. While critics argue these for-profit ...
New museums are increasingly becoming experiences: "This is our vortex tunnel"
Amsterdam is seeing a rise in 'experience museums' focused on social media photos and immersive activities rather than traditional art collections. While these commercial venues aim to make learning a...
Nine out of ten times Danny Bakker scores with a header. After his miss, he scores an own goal in the semi-final: 'Focus shifts back to Sunday'
Telstar captain Danny Bakker experienced a difficult match during the KNVB Cup semi-final against AZ, missing a header before scoring an own goal. The mistake contributed to Telstar's defeat, though B...
Car ends up in Hoofdvaart Abbenes, driver slightly injured
A car crashed into the Hoofdvaart in Abbenes on Wednesday night, leaving the driver with minor injuries. Although the driver survived with slight wounds, the vehicle was heavily damaged in the inciden...
Demolition of De Meet sports hall causes no pain
Demolition of the De Meet sports hall and an adjacent pharmacy has begun to prepare for the De Strandwal development project. Construction of the new buildings is expected to start shortly after the d...
Depressed and anxious: health of workers in the Netherlands is declining significantly
Recent data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reveals a significant decline in the health of working individuals across the country. The findings indicate that employees are increasingly struggling wi...
Embassy cannot help stranded travelers in Thailand
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised travelers stranded in Thailand due to tensions in the Middle East to contact their airlines and travel insurers for assistance. The ministry clarified...
MDL Foundation wants more men in major cities to take bowel cancer test
The MDL Fund is launching a campaign this Thursday to encourage more men in major cities to participate in colon cancer screenings. The initiative follows reports of alarmingly low participation rates...
Nationwide rise in human smuggling on ferries, but IJmuiden-Newcastle route bucks the trend: ‘Less attractive for smugglers,’ says marechaussee
Human smuggling at Dutch ferry ports has increased nationwide, with the number of detected migrants rising from 70 to 107 in a single year. In contrast, the route between IJmuiden and Newcastle has se...
Toos & Henk - March 5
Cartoonist Paul Kusters provides his unique perspective on current events through the daily cartoon series "Toos & Henk." These illustrations are published every week from Monday through Saturday.
Paying ransom after Odido hack would have been pointless, experts say
Telecom provider Odido refused to pay a ransom to the Shinyhunters hacking group following a data breach, despite facing criticism from affected customers. Cybersecurity experts and insiders support t...
First-time buyers needed to borrow less for Haarlem homes last year
First-time homebuyers in Haarlem required an average mortgage of 429,000 euros last year to purchase a home. This figure indicates that starters in the local housing market needed to borrow less compa...
Cabinet must speed up AI rules, says watchdog AP
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) has urged the new cabinet to accelerate the establishment of clear regulations for artificial intelligence. The watchdog warned that current oversight is insuf...
