Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
André receives support after addressing city council on day out for Phila Boschpark: ‘Residents rarely get outside for more than a short walk’
André, a resident of Phila Boschpark, addressed the city council to highlight the lack of recreational outings for residents with disabilities due to logistical and financial challenges. His appeal r...
Stephen Cheney organizes stage for pop bands with Haarlem Shakes!: ‘First time some get paid for performing’
Stephen Cheney has launched "Haarlem Shakes!" to provide a new performance platform for pop bands in Haarlem, addressing the decline of local venues for non-professional musicians. The initiative aims...
Emergency services dispatched to nursing home due to heat, residents moved to cooler rooms
Emergency services responded to a nursing home in Amsterdam-Noord after indoor temperatures became dangerously high for residents during extreme heat. Firefighters assisted in moving residents to cool...
Red Cross opens donation account for aid to Venezuela
The Red Cross has opened donation account 5125 to support relief efforts following a double earthquake in Venezuela. The organization reports that thousands of people are in urgent need of food, water...
Debate over the new Haarlemmermeer coalition: Read all the reactions in our live blog
A liveblog provides real-time updates on the debate regarding the new coalition agreement in Haarlemmermeer, which is taking place in Hoofddorp. Reporter Frederique Teillers is covering the responses ...
Code red in more and more Italian cities due to heat
Seventeen of Italy's twenty-seven largest cities are currently under a code red alert due to extreme heat across Europe. The high-level warning affects major cities including Rome, Milan, Turin, Venic...
UvA lecturers still denied answers on communication with pro-Israel organizations despite court ruling
How Het Parool’s mailroom filled with Harry Styles newspapers for fans: ‘Sorry, the sudoku is already filled in’
Tata Steel names Herman van der Meyden as successor to Donald Pols
Herman van der Meyden has been appointed as the new director of communications and public affairs at Tata Steel. He succeeds Donald Pols, who was dismissed after just one day in the position following...
Hassnae Bouazza (52) writes romance novel: ‘Many relationships also have a destructive side: people sabotage each other or themselves’
Review: An unwitting anarchist – how notary’s daughter Geertruida Kapteyn-Muysken sought her path in a world that gave her no space
Review: Understandable why this old-fashioned epistolary novel by Virginia Andrews became a bestseller
These were the best-selling books at Scheltema this week
This novel about the relationship between a young Swedish woman and a Jamaican man causes gnawing discomfort
State Secretary yet to choose preferred option for Moerdijk
State Secretary Jo-Annes de Bat has postponed selecting a final plan for industrial and energy expansion near Moerdijk to further evaluate a scenario where the village remains intact. He intends to di...
Tielen wants to hear from inspectorate why FVD school was approved
State Secretary Judith Tielen has requested an explanation from the Education Inspectorate regarding the approval of a primary school affiliated with the Forum for Democracy (FVD) party. The school is...
Going to the beach with children in this heat? Dermatologist recommends UV-protective clothing
Dermatologist Göran van Rooijen from Spaarne Gasthuis provides safety advice for families visiting the beach during extreme heat in the Netherlands. He specifically recommends that children wear UV-p...
Highest number of new social housing units in Amsterdam in 16 years, but concerns remain: ‘Permits sometimes take way too long’
Castricum swimming pool to cost nearly €1.8 million more: three parties demand clarity over missing information and design choices
Three political parties in Castricum are seeking urgent clarification from the municipal executive after the budget for a new swimming pool at Noord-End sports park reportedly increased by nearly 1.8 ...
Flamboyant shirt sparks reactions: ‘Woke trash, go back to your own country’. Danielle Kliwon doesn’t think they are referring to Guus Til
The Dutch national football team's new warm-up shirt, designed by Amsterdam-based streetwear brand Patta, has sparked diverse reactions for its flamboyant design representing cultural diversity. Featu...