Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
A4 partially closed due to fatal collision near Belgian border
A fatal collision on the A4 highway near the Belgian border resulted in one death and the partial closure of the road between the De Markiezaat junction and Zandvliet. Local authorities also closed a ...
Amnesty: propaganda dominates Russian education
Amnesty International reports that propaganda dominates education systems in Russia and Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine. The human rights organization argues that Russia is violating children's ri...
Heemstede's first inclusive playground praised but falls short: ‘Beautifully designed, but not inclusive enough’
The first inclusive playground in Heemstede opened last week in the Rivierenbuurt neighborhood to provide a shared space for all children. While local residents consider the new facility an asset, par...
Successor to iDIN identification service to be widely used in the Netherlands
The Belgian identification app itsme is launching for widespread use in the Netherlands starting Monday as a successor to the iDIN service. It allows users to log in to various organizations, such as ...
Toos & Henk - June 1
Cartoonist Paul Kusters provides a unique perspective on current events through his daily comic strip, Toos & Henk. The illustrations are published every week from Monday to Saturday.
Parents in Velserbroek hunting for clothes for their child: 'Already outgrown them again'
A successful children's clothing fair was held this Sunday at the Hofstede in Velserbroek, attracting nearly a hundred visitors. Due to the high interest from parents, a follow-up edition of the fair ...
‘If I were to let go of music, it would feel like losing an arm’
On the road with hiking route planner Rutger Burgers (67), creator of 700 ‘Slow Trails’ on unpaved paths: ‘This is how you experience the landscape at a calm pace’
On the Zeedijk is analog camera shop Analogue, where they want you to take your time
Spot the differences: Sloterweg in 1975 and 2026
Review: From Cito scores to sex life, Tim Kroezen goes in all directions in cabaret debut
Major fire in shop building on Cornelius Groenlandstraat in Heemskerk
A large fire broke out in a shop building on Cornelius Groenlandstraat in Heemskerk on Sunday evening around 9:30 PM. Emergency services quickly escalated their response, and multiple fire department ...
Person injured in stabbing on Nieuwe Hemweg in Amsterdam
A person was injured and hospitalized following a stabbing incident on Nieuwe Hemweg in Amsterdam on Wednesday evening. Police are currently searching for a suspect, described as a tall man with a cro...
New York Mayor keeps word and boycotts Israel Day Parade
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani boycotted the annual Israel Day Parade on Sunday, making him the first mayor of the city to not participate in the event. The move follows through on his previous commitm...
René Diekstra: Assisted suicide is a right, not a crime
René Diekstra argues that assisted suicide should be treated as a legal right rather than a criminal offense. The article references a study he co-authored at Leiden University over 45 years ago whic...
Former EO presenter Menno Helmus (64) dies
Former EO presenter Menno Helmus has passed away at the age of 64 following a battle with cancer. During his career at the Dutch broadcaster from 1992 to 2010, he hosted programs such as Live-Lijn, Om...
Samantha Steenwijk: My forehead is full of Botox, yet I still managed to get a wrinkle
Dutch singer Samantha Steenwijk discusses her journey losing 20 kilograms and managing her health through immunotherapy for allergies. She shares personal details about her lifestyle, including how sh...
After 'Albania', Tour of Nibbixwoud won by Niels Reemeijer from Spaarndam
Niels Reemeijer, a 23-year-old cyclist from Spaarndam, won the Wielerronde van Nibbixwoud after finishing strongest in a final sprint against the peloton. This victory follows his recent racing experi...
Goos Personal Training & Coaching moves to larger location: ‘We want everyone to feel at home’
Goos Personal Training & Coaching has relocated to a larger facility at Velserduinplein after seven years of operation on Kennemerlaan. The move followed a two-month renovation period designed to crea...
From bakery to running route: first Social Run leaves them wanting more
Dozens of participants gathered in Beverwijk for the city's first Social Run, a non-competitive event starting at the bakery La Petite Boulangerie. The relaxed group run prioritized community and soci...