Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
'New style' DekaMarkt store opens with old logo due to nesting pigeon above entrance: 'Nature has its own schedule and we are happy to adapt'
The DekaMarkt branch in Velserbroek opened its renovated store on June 18 while temporarily retaining its old logo sign. Management decided to delay the installation of the new branding to avoid distu...
Future of former V&D building suddenly uncertain: developer reconsidering housing and scraps restaurant plans
The redevelopment of the former V&D building in Haarlem has become uncertain as developers 3W Estate and AT Capital struggle to finalize plans for housing, shops, and offices. Plans for an eighth-floo...
Favamole makes dips from special beans: 'Also good for the soil'
Favamole founder Edwin Sander produces sustainable dips using unique beans that are beneficial for soil health. The company focuses on a mission-driven approach to food production and environmental su...
The Big Bang Theory actress Kaley Cuoco expecting second child
The Big Bang Theory actress Kaley Cuoco and her partner Tom Pelphrey have announced they are expecting their second child. The couple shared the news on Instagram, including photos that revealed the b...
Right-wing Fujimori takes lead in Peru presidential election
Conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori has taken a razor-thin lead in the Peruvian presidential election with 98.2% of the votes counted. She currently holds 50.001% of the vote against 49.999% for her...
Scorching hot patio tiles? Solution: less stone and more greenery. ‘Plants provide shade and cooling’
Farmer Tom addresses a reader's problem regarding dark patio tiles that become dangerously hot in the sun. He suggests that reducing the amount of stone and adding more greenery can provide necessary ...
Killed in the Netherlands, dumped in Belgium: why did the killers drive 119 kilometers with Sherwin's (41) body in the trunk?
Sherwin Peterhof, a 41-year-old Surinamese man, was killed in an Amsterdam apartment and his body was later discovered buried in Meer, Belgium. Eight suspects are currently in custody, with two appear...
Nurse banned from practicing due to alcohol abuse
The Disciplinary Tribunal for Healthcare in Den Bosch has banned a caregiver from practicing after severe alcohol abuse created significant risks for patient safety. The individual's official registra...
High school students find out if they passed and fly the flag
Over 182,000 high school students in the Netherlands are receiving their final exam results this Thursday. Those who pass traditionally celebrate by hanging a flag with their school bag, while others ...
Beverwijk faces deficit of over 6 million: 'How do we ensure a financially sustainable municipality without dismantling the social foundation?'
The municipality of Beverwijk is facing a projected budget deficit of over 6 million euros in the coming years, primarily due to rising costs in youth care. While the town is currently in a stable fin...
What to say and what to avoid when a teenager fails their exams: ‘You didn’t put much effort in, did you?’
Pedagogue Marina van der Wal provides advice for parents on how to support teenagers who have failed their exams. She highlights what to say and what comments to avoid during this difficult time, emph...
All your empty bottles and cans gone at once: Rataplan Heemskerk now has a bulk deposit machine
Rataplan Heemskerk has introduced a new bulk deposit machine that allows customers to return all their empty bottles and cans at once. This initiative aims to simplify the recycling process for sustai...
Homeless Roxanne (23) signs 'totally unexpected' lease and leaves basement storage in Zeewijk: 'I can look forward again'
Roxanne, a 23-year-old woman who had been living in a storage unit in IJmuiden, has signed a rental contract for her own apartment. After weeks of sleeping on a concrete floor, she is now moving into ...
Big screens on terraces for Dutch matches, here is where to watch the World Cup in Haarlem: ‘We’re going to go all out again this year’
Hospitality venues in Haarlem are preparing for the World Cup by installing large screens on terraces for the Dutch national team's matches. On Sunday, fans can gather at locations like the Botermarkt...
AZ defender Mateo Chávez starts World Cup on holy ground in Mexico: 'Opponents feel the special powers here'
AZ defender Mateo Chávez shares his perspective on the upcoming 2026 World Cup opening match at the historic Aztec Stadium in Mexico City. The stadium is celebrated for its rich football history, inc...
Ten washing machines for 1,200 students at Spinoza Campus in Southeast – and they’re often broken: ‘It’s survival here’
With one bingo card, the creators of the Eberhardjes and Dolly Bellefleur want to showcase all 170 nationalities of Amsterdam
Brasserie Chez Van Rijn is shamelessly Instagrammable, the new Theatercafé in the Stopera is deliberately not: two Amsterdam cafes, two visions for interior design
The Woman with the Beard opens in Pakhuis de Zwijger restaurant: ‘What many people don’t know: rendang is a cooking method, not a dish’
