Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Controversial boulders now also appearing in Grote Houtstraat green spaces. 'Greener? It's becoming stonier'
The municipality of Haarlem has placed large gray boulders in new planting beds at the southern end of Grote Houtstraat, sparking controversy over the city's landscaping choices. This move follows rec...
Caesar (21), Stijn (24) and Max (26) to walk the Camino and develop an AI mental health app on the way: 'The world will be our office'
Three friends, including Haarlem resident Max Helmantel, are embarking on a six-day, 120-kilometer Camino pilgrimage through Portugal starting in mid-August. During their trek, the trio will utilize A...
Marcouch wants to visit Amsterdam Holocaust museum with rapper Ye
Marcouch wants to go to Holocaust Museum with rapper Ye
Arnhem Mayor Ahmed Marcouch has invited rapper Ye to visit the National Holocaust Museum in Amsterdam during his stay in the Netherlands. The invitation also includes a proposal for the artist to lay ...
Jan Smit backtracks on ten-year-old promise to retire early
Dutch singer Jan Smit has announced that he will not be retiring any time soon, reversing a promise he made a decade ago. Although he previously stated he would retire at age forty, the artist now pla...
Screen Time | The Pope doesn’t believe in the AI gods tech companies want to build
In his weekly column, tech reporter Rutger Otto explores the Pope's message regarding artificial intelligence. The Pope expressed skepticism toward the AI developments pursued by major tech companies,...
Koeman still to make two key decisions for World Cup
Ronald Koeman is leading a closed training session for the Dutch national team as they prepare for the upcoming World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The coach intends to keep tactical d...
Steven Spielberg pays surprise visit to London quiz night about him
Director Steven Spielberg made a surprise appearance at a pub in London during a quiz night dedicated to his life and career. The 79-year-old filmmaker took over the event, with numerous videos of his...
New standard pumping station in Velsen-Zuid to make failure-prone predecessor a distant memory
The regional water board Rijnland has introduced a new standardized pumping station design to replace aging and unreliable infrastructure more efficiently. The first of these standardized stations has...
He was responsible for our safety but missed dinner at home too often: ‘I didn’t do that well’
Pieter-Jaap Aalbersberg, former Dutch National Coordinator for Security and Counterterrorism, reflects on his career and the personal toll of his high-pressure roles upon his retirement. Having overse...
Little support for fast food ban in Haarlem-East: 'We'll decide for ourselves whether we go to a snack bar'
A proposed ban on snack bars in the new Hart voor Oostpoort district in Haarlem has met with strong public opposition, according to a local newspaper poll. Over 75% of respondents disagree with the po...
Drunk driver knocks down lamp post in IJmuiden
A driver was arrested in IJmuiden on Friday night after crashing a van into a lamp post and knocking it out of the ground. The suspect is believed to have been driving under the influence of alcohol a...
Mystery: the story behind the statue on the Volkshotel canopy
The article explores the history and mystery behind the unique statue located on the canopy of the Volkshotel on Wibautstraat. This hotel is a well-known landmark in Amsterdam, and the piece aims to u...
Did you know? Haarlem is located in Europe's Blue Banana (and here's why)
Haarlem is situated within Europe's Blue Banana, a geographical area known for its high population density and economic activity. The article explains that the term refers to an economic corridor rath...
Police catch ATM bombers red-handed in Vlaardingen
Police caught two individuals red-handed during an ATM explosion in Vlaardingen on Friday night. The incident occurred at an automated teller machine on Reigerlaan, and details were shared by authorit...
Writer Jacob Bergsma is obsessed with numbers and the stories behind them
Writer Jacob Bergsma has published a new book titled 'Olympisch Oranje', adding to his extensive career in sports journalism. The author, who began writing in Leiden, is known for combining sports sta...
Construction of Treslonghof in Hillegom to start this year. Homes go on sale next week.
Construction of the Treslonghof apartment complex in Hillegom is scheduled to begin at the end of this year following a six-month permitting delay. The project will provide 34 new homes on a vacant si...
More and more preschoolers are not going to school: "My child disappeared as a file into the background"
An increasing number of five- and six-year-old children in Amsterdam are staying home because schools cannot find suitable placements that provide the necessary specialized support for their developme...
Sara and Tom take over Stefan Blom's greengrocer in Santpoort-Noord: 'In this shopping street, the shopkeepers are very connected'
Sara van Tunen and Tom Hoogendijk have taken over Groentewinkel By Steef in Santpoort-Noord from previous owner Stefan Blom. Renamed Toms Groente en Fruit, the shop located on the Hoofdstraat official...
Jan-Kees Emmer finds Donald Pols' years of silence striking
Donald Pols resigned as the director of sustainability and communication at Tata Steel after serving only one day in the role. The former head of the environmental group Milieudefensie's quick departu...