Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Bloemendaal keep play-off hopes alive after victory over struggling Laren
Bloemendaal's men's field hockey team maintained their hope for a playoff spot after a 5-3 home victory over Laren on Saturday. The win was fueled by a dominant first quarter where the team scored mul...
Evacuation due to strange smell at COA reception center in Hoofddorp
Emergency services responded to a COA asylum seekers' reception center in Hoofddorp on Saturday following reports of a strange smell. The building was evacuated, and the situation was escalated to a G...
Hoofddorp asylum center evacuated after gas smell, 500 people sheltered
An asylum seeker center in Hoofddorp was fully evacuated on Monday evening after reports of a gas smell. Approximately 500 residents were temporarily sheltered in a nearby restaurant while emergency s...
Mayor sees effect of measures against A2 cut-through traffic
Mayor Sjors Fröhlich of Vijfheerenlanden reports that measures to reduce cut-through traffic during major roadworks on the A2 highway appear to be successful. While traffic remained heavy due to the ...
Israel establishes ‘yellow line’ in South Lebanon
The Israeli military has established a "yellow line" in southern Lebanon to separate its forces from other areas, mirroring a strategy used in the Gaza Strip. The army also announced the neutralizatio...
AMVJ ruins title party: Zwanenburg forced to regroup
Zwanenburg's championship celebrations were cut short following a 3-5 home defeat against relegation-threatened AMVJ. Despite extensive preparations for a victory party, the home team was left disappo...
Why the cabinet thinks unions will reach a state pension deal soon after all
The Dutch minority cabinet is seeking a quick agreement with trade unions regarding the state pension (AOW) to ensure its own political survival. While the government's policies have revitalized the u...
Everyone frustrated by draw between AFC’34 and Hoofddorp
A football match between AFC’34 and Hoofddorp in Alkmaar ended in a 2-2 draw, leaving both teams disappointed with the final result. The home team conceded a late equalizer in stoppage time, while t...
Fatal accident at Verstappen race at Nürburgring
The first qualifying race at the Nürburgring featuring Max Verstappen was stopped on Saturday following a fatal crash involving Swedish GT3 driver Juha Miettinen. The event was not resumed after the ...
Nurlaila Karim: 'One glass of wine and I’m on fire'
Musical actress Nurlaila Karim shares her personal experiences with menopause and aging in an interview with Mezza magazine. She discusses her physical changes and challenges the perception that she h...
Velsen disappoints with draw against HBOK and still lives between hope and fear
Velsen settled for a draw against HBOK, leaving the team unable to close the gap on the league's title candidates. Despite maintaining an unbeaten streak for several months, the club remains in a prec...
Shipping resumes on the Scheldt after Dutch cargo ship sinks
Shipping traffic has resumed on the Scheldt near Antwerp after being temporarily halted on Saturday due to a sunken Dutch cargo ship. The local fire department confirmed that vessels are now able to n...
Prosecutor: Kyiv shooter was 58-year-old man from Moscow
A 58-year-old man born in Moscow shot and killed several people in Kyiv on Saturday using an automatic weapon. The attacker was subsequently killed by police, and authorities state that his motive is ...
In the chilly hall of the KunstRAI, these artists create a warm maze for their art
Lisanne van Sadelhoff: ‘There is one thing worse than losing your dog: losing someone else’s’
Journalist Lisanne van Sadelhoff shares an anecdote in her weekly column about the stress of spending a weekend in Spain. She reflects on the responsibility of looking after another person's pet, sugg...
Watch live: Flower parade travels through North Holland
The annual Flower Parade is currently traveling through North Holland with fifteen floral floats heading toward Haarlem. Thousands of spectators have gathered to witness the event, which is being broa...
Woman's five parking fines scrapped over official's unclear email
A judge has overturned five parking fines issued to an Amsterdam resident after finding the city's permit approval email was misleading. The court ruled that the message 'your application has been app...
The international dance career of Kirsten de Vos (27) from Haarlem: choreography for Zara Larsson and Tinashe, and dancer in Becky G music video
Haarlem-born dancer and choreographer Kirsten de Vos has achieved international success, recently appearing in a music video for American pop star Becky G. The 27-year-old artist's portfolio also incl...
15-minute train ride in US more than 11 times more expensive during World Cup
Train tickets for a 15-minute round trip between New York and New Jersey will cost approximately $150 during the upcoming World Cup. This fare represents a nearly twelvefold increase over the standard...
Pope Leo denounces exploitation of Africa for raw materials
Pope Leo strongly condemned the exploitation of African nations for their natural resources during his visit to oil-rich Angola. He stated that the continent is a victim of despots and tyrants who fai...