Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Patty introduced the 'grief doula' to the Netherlands: 'We often associate grief with death, but grief and loss are much broader than that'
Patty Duijn introduced the concept of the 'death doula' to the Netherlands and authored a book titled 'Rouwdoula' about her profession. After a career in financial services, she has spent fourteen yea...
Helena Bonham Carter withdraws from The White Lotus: 'Role wasn't the right fit'
Actress Helena Bonham Carter has withdrawn from the cast of the upcoming fourth season of "The White Lotus." Reports indicate that she stepped down because the role was not the right fit for her.
We can let AI take over tasks, but please not the profession
In his weekly column Schermtijd, tech reporter Rutger Otto examines the increasing presence of artificial intelligence in office environments. He argues that while AI can be utilized to automate speci...
German minister: Minehunter already heading to Strait of Hormuz
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced that a minesweeper and a supply ship will be sent to the Mediterranean Sea to prepare for a potential mission in the Strait of Hormuz. The specific ti...
Supreme Court gives no explanation for more than half of rejections
In 2025, the Dutch Supreme Court failed to provide substantive reasoning in 571 out of 976 cases where it ruled against appellants. Legal experts are increasingly critical of this long-standing practi...
Blokker's comeback: Will the household chain make it this time? ‘I think the stores look excellent’
Following a bankruptcy and the closure of hundreds of locations in late 2024, the household retail chain Blokker has reopened 56 stores this summer. The comeback has sparked discussion regarding wheth...
He swallowed his tongue on a frozen De Vijverberg and narrowly survived: Milan Berck Beelenkamp (48) on why he swapped the football world for contaminated soil
Former professional footballer Milan Berck Beelenkamp has transitioned to a career in soil remediation after leaving the professional sports world. The 48-year-old, who famously survived a life-threat...
Police find body in nature reserve, suspect foul play: "Crime scene in the forest"
Police have discovered a body in the De Bretten nature area in Amsterdam-Sloterdijk and suspect a crime was committed. Forensic teams investigated a tent at the scene, which reportedly belonged to som...
Haarlem man jailed for role in Malieveld riots and ordered to compensate police officers
A 27-year-old man from Haarlem has been sentenced to one year in prison, with six months suspended, for his involvement in the Malieveld riots last September. In addition to jail time, the court order...
Car tires on fire in Haarlemmermeer Forest
Several car tires caught fire on a parking lot in the Haarlemmermeerse Bos in Hoofddorp on Friday evening. The incident resulted in significant smoke development in the surrounding area.
Mystery: what do these barriers near Sarphatipark mean just before King's Day?
In the days leading up to King's Day, markings and cordoned-off areas have appeared around Sarphatipark in Amsterdam as residents claim spots for the traditional flea market. These markings, ranging f...
Last weekend to file taxes: risk of fine after May 1st
The deadline for filing income tax returns in the Netherlands is May 1st, making this the final weekend for taxpayers to submit their information. Those who cannot meet the deadline should request an ...
Toos & Henk - April 25
Cartoonist Paul Kusters provides his unique perspective on current events through the daily comic strip 'Toos & Henk.' The feature is published every day from Monday to Saturday.
Ben makes cancelling deceased husband's phone line painful for widow
After her husband Sjaak passed away in 2022, Wil Voorn initially kept his mobile subscription for personal reasons, but she is now facing difficulties trying to cancel it. The telecom provider Ben has...
Local real estate agents on housing market trends
Real estate agents report a slight cooling of the housing market across various regions in recent months. However, demand for affordable, ready-to-move-in single-family homes remains high, with buyers...
Beverwijk has a dubious reputation, and a fatal robbery doesn’t help: How unsafe is the city really?
A fatal robbery at a gold office in Beverwijk has sparked a debate regarding the city's safety and reputation. Although such lethal incidents are rare, the event has shocked residents and prompted a r...
VVD fits well in new Heemskerk executive, but Jan Geert Bakker ruined his own chances
The new governing coalition in Heemskerk is expected to lean right, yet the VVD party will be excluded despite its ideological alignment. Explorer Karen Heerschop's findings suggest that past actions ...
No mercy for sidewalks taped off weeks before King's Day: ‘Spray it all away’
A poll reveals that ninety percent of respondents dislike the practice of claiming flea market spots for King's Day weeks in advance using tape and paint. Residents expressed frustration over the pree...
It is time to break free from American tech companies, says this Amsterdam company
