Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Deputy Mayor Lahlah installs child mayor
Deputy Mayor Esmah Lahlah has officially installed Amsterdam's new children's council and 8-year-old Ava as the new children's mayor. The council will advise the city government on various issues, wit...
Deputy Mayor Lahlah installs child mayor
Deputy Mayor Esmah Lahlah has installed eight-year-old Ava as Amsterdam's new child mayor alongside a newly formed children's council. The council is tasked with advising the city government on variou...
Top doctor identifies new diseases in ‘forgotten’ pieces of DNA: ‘Some syndromes are rarely seen’
Rotterdam-based clinical geneticist Stefan Barakat is using artificial intelligence and stem cells to identify rare and ancient genetic diseases by analyzing previously overlooked segments of DNA. His...
Officer Alwin P. (57) was a tracking device expert and placed one under his secret mistress's car
Alwin P., a 57-year-old police expert in tracking beacons, is on trial for stalking his mistress using professional surveillance equipment. The victim testified in court that P. placed a tracker on he...
Even World Cup footballers are doing yoga: here is why
Movement scientist and sports psychologist Afke van de Wouw explains how World Cup footballers use yoga to maintain flexibility and mental focus. The practice helps athletes achieve peak performance b...
Terraces in the middle of Breestraat. Business owners join forces for hospitality square during Beverwijk City Festival: ‘Keep it going if it’s a success’
Beverwijk is celebrating its 750th anniversary of market rights with a city festival from June 19 to 27. The event will feature music, sports, and a new initiative by local entrepreneurs to set up lar...
Wim T. Schippers' peanut butter floor returns to museum
Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen will honor the artist Wim T. Schippers by recreating his iconic peanut butter floor installation this July. The artwork is scheduled to be displayed at the museum's Depot...
Jetten: Parliament's wish aligns with talks with Moluccan community
The Dutch House of Representatives has called on the cabinet to make a fitting gesture toward the Moluccan community in the Netherlands. Prime Minister Rob Jetten responded that the government takes t...
Israel ends Palestinian authority over Cave of the Patriarchs
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has transferred the administration of the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron from the Palestinian Authority and the local municipality to an Israeli body. The s...
Trump prevents Europe from protecting itself against hackers with powerful AI model: ‘Bloodbath looms’
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has restricted the export of the powerful AI software Mythos, preventing Europe from using it to defend against major cyberattacks. The European Union has criticized...
'Fifty guilders from nursing home for Hollandse Nieuwe': Playful stunt by Waasdorp fishmonger at start of herring season
Fish shop Nico Waasdorp in IJmuiden celebrated the start of the herring season by selling 'Hollandse Nieuwe' for one Dutch guilder each, approximately 45 euro cents. The promotion is a playful respons...
Prosecutors accuse suspect in fatal Vogelwaarde accident of recklessness
The Dutch Public Prosecutor's Office has charged a 19-year-old driver with recklessness following a fatal traffic accident in Vogelwaarde, Zeeland. This charge represents the most severe form of legal...
'Pride flags being pulled from windows': Haarlem Council wants to step up efforts to help unsafe LGBTQ+ residents
The Haarlem city council is calling for more robust measures to ensure the safety of LGBTI residents following reports of pride flags being torn from windows. Council members emphasize that structural...
Heated final debate ahead of vote on asylum seeker return scheme
Members of the European Parliament held a final debate on Tuesday regarding new EU rules for returning rejected asylum seekers. The Parliament is scheduled to vote on Wednesday on the regulation, whic...
'They still have a little while,' Aisha Dutrieux notes contentedly at her daughter’s 8th-grade sleepover
Aisha Dutrieux organized a festive sleepover for her daughter to celebrate her birthday and her departure from primary school. The event included tipi tents, craft activities, and chocolate fondue as ...
Jenna (10) spat on over face mask, but life-threatening without: ‘Reactions sometimes so aggressive’
Vivienne and her 10-year-old daughter Jenna, who is seriously ill, continue to face verbal and physical abuse from the public for wearing face masks. Despite the life-threatening risks they face from ...
In Toy Story 5, beloved toys fear the arrival of big tech in the playroom
Vulnerable elderly brighten up at Oppeppersclub: "Parties? There are too few of those"
The Oppeppersclub in the Haarlem region provides vulnerable elderly individuals with personalized day activities and social events to improve their quality of life. Organizers from care center Kenneme...
Nitrogen plans leaked: fewer cows and stricter measures near nature reserves
The Dutch government plans to implement stricter nitrogen regulations requiring livestock farms within one kilometer of major nature reserves to significantly downsize. This measure aims to address na...
Free shingles vaccine for thousands more seniors: Parliament wants expansion
The Dutch House of Representatives is moving to expand the free shingles vaccination program starting next year to include residents of nursing homes. Supported by the 50Plus party and various elderly...