Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Mother of Caroline van der Plas (BBB) dies after short illness: 'Glad we were with her this week'
The mother of BBB leader Caroline van der Plas passed away on Friday following a short illness. Van der Plas had recently taken a temporary leave of absence from the House of Representatives to care f...
IJmuiden port model restored to former glory. Scale model unearthed from Noordoostpolder forest
A historic scale model of the IJmuiden harbor, formerly used for scientific research, has been restored and opened to the public in the Noordoostpolder. The site was recently excavated from a forest w...
Some politicians call him the ‘most annoying interviewer’, but Bob Scholte (31) of Left Laser takes it as a major compliment: ‘We’re not doing anything crazy’
Bob Scholte, the creator of Left Laser, has gained a large online following for his confrontational interviewing style that targets Dutch political figures. A recent video featuring politician Gidi Ma...
Jackie Groenen and Oranje Leeuwinnen immediately hit by new FIFA rules
The Dutch national women's football team, the Oranje Leeuwinnen, suffered a 3-2 defeat against Ireland in a match marked by controversy over newly introduced FIFA rules. The incident involving Jackie ...
From collagen to panthenol and hyaluronic acid: what does each ingredient do? Experts explain
Experts explain the functions of popular skincare ingredients such as collagen, panthenol, and hyaluronic acid in achieving smooth and healthy skin. The article details how specific components like Vi...
Harry Styles thanks Amsterdam on the back of Het Parool: ‘Thank you for having us!’
Dune temperatures can swing from 70 degrees to frost in 24 hours
Jelle van de Helm and Henk Wijkhuisen highlight the extreme temperature fluctuations in National Park Zuid-Kennemerland, which can range from 70 degrees Celsius during the day to night frost. The area...
Livestock transporter Gerard became a vegetarian because of his grandson and is now the company's laughing stock
Gerard, a 55-year-old livestock transporter, is seeking a career change after his grandson's questions about the animals led him to become a vegetarian. He is currently facing workplace harassment due...
Finger and foot broken: boys wanted for assault on man in central Haarlem
Police in Haarlem are searching for a group of six to eight youths who assaulted a man on the Gedempte Oude Gracht, leaving him with a broken finger and foot. The incident occurred during the night of...
Caesar (21), Stijn (24) and Max (26) to walk the Camino and develop an AI mental health app on the way: 'The world will be our office'
Three friends, including Haarlem resident Max Helmantel, are embarking on a six-day, 120-kilometer Camino pilgrimage through Portugal starting in mid-August. During their trek, the trio will utilize A...
Controversial boulders now also appearing in Grote Houtstraat green spaces. 'Greener? It's becoming stonier'
The municipality of Haarlem has placed large gray boulders in new planting beds at the southern end of Grote Houtstraat, sparking controversy over the city's landscaping choices. This move follows rec...
Hussein Alhelal (43) from Syria denied asylum but cannot safely return: 'I am a plasterer and electrician, I want to contribute'
Hussein Alhelal, a 43-year-old Syrian refugee living in the Netherlands, has been denied asylum by the IND despite his efforts to integrate and work as a plasterer and electrician. While his family re...
Marcouch wants to visit Amsterdam Holocaust museum with rapper Ye
Marcouch wants to go to Holocaust Museum with rapper Ye
Arnhem Mayor Ahmed Marcouch has invited rapper Ye to visit the National Holocaust Museum in Amsterdam during his stay in the Netherlands. The invitation also includes a proposal for the artist to lay ...
Jan Smit backtracks on ten-year-old promise to retire early
Dutch singer Jan Smit has announced that he will not be retiring any time soon, reversing a promise he made a decade ago. Although he previously stated he would retire at age forty, the artist now pla...
Screen Time | The Pope doesn’t believe in the AI gods tech companies want to build
In his weekly column, tech reporter Rutger Otto explores the Pope's message regarding artificial intelligence. The Pope expressed skepticism toward the AI developments pursued by major tech companies,...
Koeman still to make two key decisions for World Cup
Ronald Koeman is leading a closed training session for the Dutch national team as they prepare for the upcoming World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The coach intends to keep tactical d...
Steven Spielberg pays surprise visit to London quiz night about him
Director Steven Spielberg made a surprise appearance at a pub in London during a quiz night dedicated to his life and career. The 79-year-old filmmaker took over the event, with numerous videos of his...
New standard pumping station in Velsen-Zuid to make failure-prone predecessor a distant memory
The regional water board Rijnland has introduced a new standardized pumping station design to replace aging and unreliable infrastructure more efficiently. The first of these standardized stations has...
He was responsible for our safety but missed dinner at home too often: ‘I didn’t do that well’
Pieter-Jaap Aalbersberg, former Dutch National Coordinator for Security and Counterterrorism, reflects on his career and the personal toll of his high-pressure roles upon his retirement. Having overse...