Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Read yourself, be read to, or just look at pictures? 7 Haarlem bookstores with children's books
The Kinderboekenweek 2026 will run from September 30 to October 11 with the theme of performance and self-expression. Seven bookstores across Haarlem are participating by offering diverse reading coll...
PFAS hardly breaks down, so how can the amount in your blood decrease?
Recent research indicates that seven out of ten adults have blood PFAS levels exceeding recommended health limits. While these figures are lower than those recorded in previous studies, the persistenc...
Roxeanne Hazes after breast reduction and lift: 'Glad I did it'
Singer Roxeanne Hazes is recovering well after undergoing a planned breast reduction and lift procedure. She utilized her recovery period to focus on preparations for her upcoming theater tour, which ...
Video | First footage of historical film Spinoza in 17th-century Amsterdam
The first footage of the historical film Spinoza has been released, showcasing 17th-century Amsterdam. The movie, which is the final work of the late director Rudolf van den Berg, is scheduled to prem...
Suspected ShinyHunters hacker Pepijn van der S. (24) also suspected of ordering two murders abroad
Pepijn van der S., a 24-year-old suspect previously linked to the ShinyHunters hacking group, is now facing separate allegations involving two murder plots abroad. Authorities discovered information c...
There is always room for a chat at neighbor Annemieke’s: 'You take care of each other'
Annemieke van der Graaf fosters community spirit in Amsterdam's Betondorp neighborhood through initiatives like an open garden, a plant library, and neighborhood benches. Her efforts aim to combat lon...
Sales of controversial Meta glasses under pressure: clubs demand ban in the Netherlands and threaten lawsuit
Advocacy groups are demanding that Meta stop selling its smart glasses in the Netherlands due to privacy violations and unauthorized filming. They have threatened a lawsuit in Amsterdam if the company...
Households may receive higher compensation from Energy Emergency Fund
The Dutch government is delaying the opening of the Energy Emergency Fund to January 2024 to incorporate higher energy tariffs into the compensation calculations. This adjustment ensures that low-inco...
Households can apply for help with high energy bills after New Year's
Low-income households in the Netherlands can apply for financial aid from the National Energy Emergency Fund starting January 4 to manage high energy bills. The government has pledged 194 million euro...
Sander Lantinga to audition as new voice of Bert in Sesame Street
Radio DJ Sander Lantinga has been invited to audition for the role of Bert in Sesame Street following the retirement of long-time voice actor Paul Haenen. The production team is seeking actors who can...
Meatballs and steak hard to resist: 95 percent of the Dutch still eat meat
Recent data from the 2026 National Meat Survey shows that 95 percent of people in the Netherlands still consume meat, primarily because they enjoy the taste. Despite growing concerns over rising price...
Haarlem invests in a complete city
The Haarlem municipal executive has presented its 2027-2031 program budget, focusing on area-specific development and continued investment in local infrastructure. The plan aims to balance urban growt...
Judge allows three Peter Gillis holiday parks to be auctioned
A judge has authorized the forced auction of three holiday parks owned by Peter Gillis due to his failure to repay a loan of over 20 million euros. The court rejected arguments from the reality star t...
Ten-year prison sentence for man (24) who stabbed father (65) to death in Amsterdam-Zuidoost
A 24-year-old man has been sentenced to ten years in prison for stabbing his father to death in Amsterdam-Zuidoost following a long history of family conflict. The court rejected the suspect's claim t...
Amsterdam wants to phase out US big tech software, but how do you approach that?
The Amsterdam municipal government is launching a plan to gradually replace software from major American tech firms due to concerns over digital dependency and security. With Dutch municipalities curr...
Getting back into your fitness routine requires patience: 'Behavioral change takes at least 12 weeks'
Personal trainer Sebastian van der Kroft advises that returning to a fitness routine after a break requires patience, as sustainable behavioral change takes at least twelve weeks. Instead of rushing, ...
Halsema wrote letter to rapper Ye: 'Please leave Amsterdam'
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema sent a letter to rapper Ye during his stay in the city, asking him to leave following his controversial performances in Arnhem. Although authorities and the courts allowe...
Haarlem station reopened after suitcases found, three people arrested
Haarlem Station was evacuated for over two hours this morning after two unattended suitcases were discovered, halting all train traffic. Authorities confirmed the luggage was harmless and arrested thr...
Direct ICE train from Amsterdam to Hamburg for 33 euros: possible starting Friday
NS International is launching direct ICE train connections from Amsterdam to Hamburg starting this Friday, with one-way tickets starting at 33 euros. The service is part of an effort to provide sustai...
Saved by the Bell actor Dennis Haskins dies at 75
Actor Dennis Haskins, famous for playing Richard Belding in the sitcom Saved by the Bell, has died at 75. He appeared in the original series from 1989 to 1992, as well as its predecessor and subsequen...