Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
British MAFS contestant arrested on suspicion of rape
A participant from the British version of the reality show Married at First Sight has been arrested on suspicion of rape. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the arrest, and the individual has since bee...
If Madonna's new album fails, it won't be because of the PR machine
Madonna and her team have utilized extensive promotional strategies, including surprise performances and advertisements on the dating app Grindr, to ensure the success of her new album Confessions II....
Doctors feel pressure due to increasing normalization of euthanasia
Doctors in the Netherlands are reporting increased pressure from patients and their families due to the growing normalization of euthanasia. Research indicates that patients increasingly struggle when...
Tijn van Gelder (17) from Santpoort-Noord reaches Kunstbende final with his film: 'I find it much more interesting to be behind the camera and have control'
Seventeen-year-old Tijn van Gelder from Santpoort-Noord has reached the national final of the Kunstbende film competition. He earned his spot after winning the Noord-Holland preliminary round with his...
Will there be an asylum seekers' center in the horror apartment, and what will happen to the dog tax? Follow the live debate on Haarlem's finances here
The Haarlem city council is holding a debate on the framework memorandum, covering topics such as the dog tax, fireworks policies, and the potential establishment of an asylum seekers' center at Zijlw...
Cabinet wants all primary school students in grade 8 to take the same final test
State Secretary Judith Tielen has announced plans to implement a single standardized assessment for all eighth-grade primary school students in the Netherlands starting in the 2029/2030 school year. T...
Only one primary school exit test by 2030, later than Parliament wanted
Starting from the 2029/2030 school year, primary school students in the Netherlands will take a single standardized exit test instead of multiple versions. State Secretary Judith Tielen announced this...
No new wrongful convictions found due to incorrect names
State Secretary Claudia van Bruggen has reported that no further wrongful punishments resulting from incorrect names were discovered within the justice system. However, she informed the House of Repre...
Boating on the Alkmaarder- and Uitgeestermeer and barbecuing in the developing nature reserve Saskerlei: sounds appealing, but is not allowed
Recreational authorities have prohibited boating and barbecuing at the developing nature area Saskerlei, located at Alkmaarder- en Uitgeestermeer. Despite the attraction of these activities during hig...
New Amsterdam punk-rap trio Radio Z loudly resists gentrification and borders: ‘Hip-hop will always remain a vehicle for the oppressed’
Trial of two potential Ebola treatments begins in Congo
The World Health Organization has launched a clinical trial in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to test two potential treatments for the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus.
Miek the cat has some baggage. How will that work when Maaike van der Plas goes on a cycling holiday? In a backpack?
Maaike van der Plas expresses concern about her cat, Miek, while preparing for a bicycle vacation. Upon receiving an update from her cat sitter, she learns that the sitter sustained injuries from the ...
AVROTROS reporter Tom van 't Einde moves to RTL: 'Happy with this opportunity'
Journalist Tom van 't Einde is set to leave his position at the AVROTROS program EenVandaag this September. He will transition to a new role at RTL, an opportunity he expressed excitement about on soc...
A look inside the emergency shelter in Loosdrecht: residents have received 50,000 cards since opening. 'I've only been to the supermarket three times'
The Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) invited local media to visit the emergency shelter in Loosdrecht to shed light on the daily lives of its residents. The facility has receiv...
Red Cross: many relief supplies destroyed in Russian attacks
Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv have destroyed a major Red Cross storage facility. The incident resulted in the loss of aid supplies valued at over 1.5 million euros.
Paul and Wouter on Clen V., suspected of murdering his wife: ‘So many strange things in this case’
Tens of thousands in Haarlem drink too much according to new alcohol guidelines
According to the 2024 Gezondheidsmonitor, nearly 110,000 adults in Haarlem consume alcohol in amounts that exceed the Health Council's updated, stricter recommendations. Conversely, approximately 25,0...
Jordi Cruyff leaves his mark at Ajax: Van Gaal is the latest key figure to depart
Slot alone is not enough: Rafael van der Vaart considers who should succeed Ronald Koeman
Rafael van der Vaart has expressed his views on the future of the Dutch national football team following the potential departure of manager Ronald Koeman. The former player suggests that the KNVB shou...
