Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Dries Roelvink consoles sons through heartbreak: I want to help and embrace them
Singer Dries Roelvink is supporting his sons Dave and Donny through their recent breakups while navigating the boundaries of paternal involvement. He remains available for emotional support but recogn...
Living with a disability: It can happen to anyone, so treat us as equals
Dinand Brummelhuis highlights the ongoing issues of discrimination, prejudice, and social exclusion faced by individuals living with disabilities. He emphasizes the importance of equal treatment for a...
Amsterdam school principal funneled nearly 1 million euros to family businesses since 2023
The director of the Oranje Nassauschool in Amsterdam-Noord is under scrutiny for awarding nearly one million euros in contracts to her daughter and son-in-law's businesses since 2023. Officials are in...
Second explosion in two weeks blows mailboxes out of facade in Osdorp
A second explosion in two weeks has damaged mailboxes and a parked car at an apartment complex in the Osdorp district of Amsterdam. Police are investigating the incident and seeking witnesses to deter...
Window and door on fire after explosion at Badhoevedorp home, perpetrator flees on fatbike
An explosion caused by an unidentified person damaged the entrance of a house on Stevinstraat in Badhoevedorp early this morning. The suspect fled the scene on a fatbike, and no arrests have been made...
Ex's & Oh's singer Elle King married: 'Best day of my life'
Singer Elle King recently married her partner Dan Tooker during an intimate ceremony held in a forest in Tennessee. The couple, who share two children, met in 2019 at Tooker's tattoo shop and have bee...
'Yo, how are you?' asks Ibi (18) to Dr. Rutger before giving him a fist bump; 'respect to you too,' the doctor clumsily replies
An eighteen-year-old named Ibi greets his doctor, Rutger, with a fist bump and a casual greeting. Although the doctor initially struggles to bridge the generational gap, he ultimately realizes he has ...
Vijlbrief: discrimination at UWV unacceptable, must be thoroughly investigated
Minister Hans Vijlbrief has demanded a comprehensive investigation into the UWV after reports emerged that the agency subjects people with non-traditional surnames to stricter fraud checks and higher ...
Cinemas cancel screenings of NAZA following threats against filmmakers
The documentary NAZA is being removed from Dutch cinemas around October 7 after filmmakers and their families received threats regarding the film's timing. The movie explores the Israeli military's us...
The Trump effect: diesel 0.4 cents cheaper at the pump today
Following threats from Donald Trump to restrict oil exports, the G7 countries have agreed to release 100 million barrels of strategic oil reserves to the market. This move led to a marginal decrease i...
Data of nearly nine million Danes stolen in population registry hack
Nearly 8.8 million personal records from the Danish Central Person Register were compromised after unauthorized parties exploited the credentials of a private company. The stolen data includes names, ...
Textbook market not functioning properly, regulator concludes
The Dutch competition authority (ACM) has identified significant issues in the school textbook market, citing rapid price hikes and the controversial practice of forced bundling by dominant publishers...
Will Amsterdam get new Michelin-starred restaurants today?
The new Michelin star awards for Dutch restaurants are being revealed today during a ceremony held in Maastricht. The industry is anticipating updates regarding new star recipients, potential losses, ...
Cabinet plan to protect children online: 'They are facing unacceptable risks'
The Dutch government has unveiled a new strategy to protect children online, focusing on curbing harmful social media design, evaluating an EU-wide age limit for platforms, and banning mobile phones i...
Total student debt in the Netherlands falls for the first time, yet more people have sky-high debts
The total student debt in the Netherlands has dropped to 28 billion euros, marking the first decline as the number of people with debts also decreases. Despite this overall trend, more individuals are...
Caregivers need more government support: 'Burnout is a problem'
The SCP warns that caregivers in the Netherlands are at risk of burnout and cannot be viewed as a simple solution to formal care shortages. Researchers urge the government to provide better leave prot...
Motorcycle sales break record again, Dutch people riding more often
Motorcycle sales in the Netherlands have hit a record high, with over 20,000 new units registered in the first nine months of the year. The increase is attributed to more commuters choosing motorbikes...
Brankele Frank overcame her fear of spiders by studying them endlessly, she explains to Salomé in The Human Library
Declining youth reading habits have prompted discussions about the importance of fostering a genuine love for books, a theme echoed in the television program De Mensenbieb. In a recent episode, neurob...
A rat in Watergraafsmeer that even German television is coming to see
A rat infestation in Amsterdam's Watergraafsmeer district has attracted the attention of German broadcaster ZDF, which is filming a documentary on urban pest control. Municipal health officials visite...
Total student debt falls for the first time, but loan system effects persist
Total student debt in the Netherlands has fallen for the first time since 2011, reaching 28 billion euros as fewer students take out loans following the return of the basic grant. While current studen...