Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Man threatens special needs school in Kampen
A man has issued online threats against the Prisma special education school in Kampen, as well as several other individuals. While police maintain a visible and invisible presence at the school, autho...
Shed fire at home in Beverwijk
A fire broke out in a residential shed on Cnossenhof in Beverwijk on Friday morning. Firefighters arrived quickly to extinguish the blaze and manage the situation.
Another fine for Tata Steel over excessive emissions
Tata Steel faces potential fines of up to 1 million euros after the North Sea Canal Area Environmental Service issued a penalty for exceeding nitrogen oxide emission limits. The company has until Apri...
Inspectorate blindsided by decision to close nursing homes
The Health and Youth Care Inspectorate (IGJ) was caught off guard by the Dutch cabinet's decision to ban visitors from nursing homes during the first COVID-19 wave. Former chief inspector Marina Ecken...
Review: Desire, dependency and memory made tangible and audible in the intimate ‘Spem in alium’
Frenkie de Jong warns rivals: 'Netherlands are in a sense unpredictable'
Midfielder Frenkie de Jong addressed the criticism directed at key players following the Dutch national team's 2-2 draw against Japan at the 2026 World Cup. He warned competitors that the team remains...
Albert Einstein’s handwriting on Damstraat wall opposite Pieter Teyler’s House: ‘The day I spent with you in Haarlem is one of the most beautiful of my life’
A quote by Albert Einstein from a letter to physicist Hendrik Antoon Lorentz is set to be displayed in Einstein's original handwriting on a wall in Haarlem's Damstraat. The display will be located opp...
Forum for Democracy's political career in Amsterdam is over, but its business model is not
Fewer entry-level jobs due to AI? Employers blame entirely different problems
A study by the Dutch employer association AWVN indicates that the rise of AI is not the primary cause for a decrease in entry-level job hiring. Companies reducing junior positions cite other organizat...
Ruben Tijmens enjoys his unique heirlooms and tableware collection in Schermerhorn
Ruben Tijmens, 62, has transformed his home in Schermerhorn into a unique living space filled with special heirlooms and an extensive tableware collection. Seeking light and open horizons, Tijmens com...
Jelka van Houten and Donny Ronny in Dutch version of comedy show Taskmaster
Comedians Jelka van Houten and Donny Ronny will participate in the Dutch version of the comedy show Taskmaster. The program, which was announced by RTL on Friday, will be hosted by Arjen Lubach.
Berendsen: definitive peace agreement between US and Iran needed soon
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen has called for a final peace agreement between the United States and Iran to ensure regional stability. While acknowledging the current preliminary agreement as a ...
No asylum seekers in emergency night shelter for the first time in a month
For the first time since May 20, no asylum seekers spent the night in the emergency night shelter facility in Westerbork. The Red Cross reported the vacancy at the site, which is scheduled to remain o...
Jetten: EU cannot continue with 1990s budget
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten called for a modernized EU multi-annual budget for 2028-2034, emphasizing a shift in focus toward competitiveness and security. Jetten argued that the current budgetary...
Bosbeek School from Santpoort-Noord is national school football champion for second year in a row: 'We were on the Jeugdjournaal'
The girls' team from De Bosbeekschool in Santpoort-Noord has won the Dutch national school football championship for the second consecutive year. The team, consisting of students from groups 7 and 8, ...
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Horror injury mars Canada's show, Mexico through to the last 32
Mexico secured its place in the knockout stage after a victory over South Korea on Thursday night. Meanwhile, Canada and Switzerland achieved large wins, though Canada's success was overshadowed by a ...
Find peace in the big city at these 5 gardens
Amsterdam features several hidden green spaces and historic courtyards that provide a peaceful escape from the city's busy streets and crowded squares. These five gardens offer a tranquil environment ...
Gall & Gall employees strike again: dozens of stores could close
Employees of liquor store chain Gall & Gall are striking this Saturday and Sunday to demand a better collective labor agreement from parent company Ahold Delhaize. The industrial action is expected to...
Israeli minister says all of Lebanon must burn
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir stated that "all of Lebanon must burn" following the deaths of four Israeli soldiers in the country. These casualties mark the first Israeli military...