Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
V&D hotel plan backed by Haarlem city council despite ban; exception being explored
The Haarlem city government is considering an exception to its hotel ban to allow the conversion of the former V&D building into a hotel. Owners of the historic property at Verwulft requested the chan...
Boijmans and Stedelijk honor visual artist Wim T. Schippers
Tielen unable to dispel criticism of safer education bill
Members of the Dutch House of Representatives remain skeptical of State Secretary Judith Tielen's proposed law for free and safe education. Opposition parties expressed concerns that the legislation m...
New law to tackle high vet prices and overtreatment
State Secretary Silvio Erkens is drafting a new law to prevent veterinarians from overcharging pet owners through unnecessary treatments and expensive medications. The proposal aims to address rising ...
Heat plan in effect from Thursday due to hot weather
The National Heat Plan will go into effect throughout the Netherlands starting this Thursday due to forecast warm weather. The RIVM announced the measure on Wednesday following consultations with the ...
Cabinet takes action against soaring vet costs
The Dutch cabinet is introducing new legislation to address rising veterinary costs by requiring clinics to be more transparent about their fees. These measures also include a ban on price incentives ...
City of Amsterdam helps affected gym Onna 365 find new location after Osdorp explosion
Senegalese Amsterdammers see their team fall just short against France: "It was very exciting"
Dozens of Senegalese residents in Amsterdam gathered at Studio Wieman in the Noord district to watch their national football team's match against France. Despite a festive atmosphere with traditional ...
Rutte: European countries already stepped in for ’many’ US cancellations
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that European allies have already significantly compensated for the defense reinforcements that the United States no longer reserves for Europe. Speaking befor...
Louvre director says museum is 'out of breath'
Louvre Director Christophe Leribault stated that the museum is "out of breath" and requires significant investment following a major jewelry robbery last year. The world-famous museum in Paris is curr...
Epidemiologist: forming critical OMT counterpart not a decision taken lightly
Epidemiologist Amrish Baidjoe stated that forming the "Red Team" during the COVID-19 pandemic was a difficult decision. The group of scientists provided critical feedback on the Dutch government's pan...
Scientist: Sense of urgency about COVID also varied among us
Epidemiologist Amrish Baidjoe testified before a parliamentary inquiry committee that the sense of urgency during the COVID-19 pandemic varied even among scientists. He noted that initial assessments ...
Uitgeest calls on residents to prune overhanging greenery and keep sidewalks clear
The municipality of Uitgeest is calling on residents to prune overhanging greenery and clear sidewalks during the spring and summer growing season. This initiative aims to improve safety by ensuring t...
48 municipal notifications for demolition and tree felling in Haarlem last week
The municipality of Haarlem processed 48 permit applications related to demolition and tree removal over the past week. These reports allow residents to stay informed about upcoming environmental and ...
Why Dutch was spoken in Gothenburg for years
This article explores the historical and cultural connections between Amsterdam and Sweden, highlighting how Swedish footballer Zlatan Ibrahimović's career at Ajax is just one example of these links....
NPO joins forces with European broadcasters for new children's series
The Dutch public broadcaster NPO is collaborating with four other European public broadcasters to develop new fiction series for children aged seven and older. This partnership is designed to provide ...
Two cars on fire in Haarlem, police suspect arson
Police in Haarlem are investigating a suspected case of arson after two vehicles were set on fire on the Robert Kochlaan early Wednesday morning. The incident was reported around 5:30 AM, and authorit...
Nuisance on Luxemburglaan in Heemskerk requires urgent action. 'Illegal dumping continues. The area is deteriorating'
Residents of the Luxemburglaan in Heemskerk are demanding urgent action to address persistent issues such as waste dumping, noise, and traffic nuisances. They criticize the local municipality and hous...
Heemstede Harbor to become one-day festival site: ‘We are aiming for a thousand visitors’
Heemstede Harbor will host the inaugural Harbourfestival on Wednesday, June 24th, to raise funds for charity. Organized by regional Rotary clubs, the one-day event will feature live music from the Her...
Old World Cup footage for people with memory loss: ‘The 1974 match against Brazil is etched in my memory’
Approximately 70 visitors with memory impairments gathered at the Telstar stadium for the "Football Memories" event to reminisce about historic World Cup moments. Participants used old footage and pho...