Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Yeşilgöz: no link between Sjoerdsma budget and terrorism proposal
Deputy Prime Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz stated there is no connection between the decision to increase Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma's budget and the decision to proceed with a bill criminalizing the glori...
Prince Andrew rented out cottages on land where he lived for free
A report from the British National Audit Office revealed that Prince Andrew rented out three cottages on the Windsor estate for profit. This occurred while the prince paid only a symbolic rent for his...
Merel Westrik and Martin Melchers make new nature documentary: 'We both love nature so much'
Presenter Merel Westrik and ecologist Martin Melchers have released a new nature documentary showcasing Amsterdam's nocturnal wildlife after eleven years of filming. The project features elusive anima...
People worldwide eat nearly six times as much chicken as in 1961
A report from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reveals that global meat production has quadrupled over the past sixty years. On average, individuals worldwide now consume nearly six time...
Ruth Jacott at tenth anniversary of Pride at the Beach
Singer Ruth Jacott will perform at the tenth anniversary of Pride at the Beach in Zandvoort at the end of July. The event is part of this year's World Pride Amsterdam program and is expected to attrac...
World-famous artist Laurie Anderson lets listeners step inside her head through an intriguing experiment
Abdeluheb Choho becomes new head of UWV and faces major challenges
Abdeluheb Choho has been appointed as the new head of the UWV, starting his role in September. He succeeds Maarten Camps, who is stepping down after leading the organization for six years. Choho curre...
The Little Squirrel has moved and has much more space: ‘Never dared to dream’
The second-hand clothing store De Kleine Eekhoorn has moved to a larger location at Bakkerspleintje in Castricum after less than two years in business. Owner Soraya Hoogendam expanded the shop to incl...
Sandwich shop Chun opens in former Bijenkorf pastry shop: ‘We always say no to everyone else’
Rotterdam wooden residential tower named Best Building of the Year
The SAWA residential tower in Rotterdam has been named the Best Building of the Year, the most prestigious architectural award in the Netherlands. The jury highlighted the structure's innovative use o...
Aalbersberg: Netherlands not prepared for broad crises like COVID-19
Former National Coordinator for Counterterrorism and Security Pieter-Jaap Aalbersberg stated that the Netherlands was unprepared for a broad crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic. He noted that while plan...
Ukraine confirms it lost control over sea drone
The Ukrainian Navy confirmed that a sea drone drifted into Romanian waters after losing its course in the Black Sea. The incident was reportedly caused by Russian electronic warfare interfering with t...
Poem by city poet Ellen Deckwitz: In Memoriam Lieke Marsman, 1990-2026
Cookbook author Alison Roman and food influencer Jet van Nieuwkerk on bitterballen, herring and handsome Amsterdammers
Cabinet aims to help 75,000 asylum seekers find work over next four years
The Dutch government aims to help 75,000 unemployed asylum seekers find work over the next four years. To support this initiative, the cabinet plans to collaborate with businesses and streamline relev...
Game time! You can play for hours at these board game cafes in Amsterdam
The article highlights several board game cafes in Amsterdam where visitors can enjoy classic games like Monopoly and Rummikub alongside drinks. It promotes these venues as ideal spots for social and ...
Watch the hearing of former NCTV chief Pieter-Jaap Aalbersberg
A Dutch parliamentary inquiry commission is questioning Pieter-Jaap Aalbersberg, the former head of the NCTV, regarding his role during the COVID-19 pandemic. The hearing, which is being broadcast via...
Aalbersberg (NCTV) regrets using the term 'wappie'
Former NCTV chief Pieter-Jaap Aalbersberg told a parliamentary inquiry committee that he regrets using the term 'wappie' during the COVID-19 pandemic. He testified about his involvement in informal go...
Haarlem men's choir warms up for 200th anniversary spectacle: ‘Really, everyone can sing’
The Royal Haarlem Men's Choir Zang en Vriendschap is preparing a large opera spectacle on the Grote Markt to celebrate its 200th anniversary. The event aims to involve local residents, specifically in...
Status holders must be able to start work as soon as possible
The Dutch government aims to integrate asylum seekers and status holders into the workforce as quickly as possible to address labor market shortages. The cabinet has set a goal for 60% of these indivi...