Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
One dead and several injured after explosions in Ukrainian city Lviv
Explosions in the center of Lviv, Ukraine, killed a female police officer and injured at least 15 others early Sunday morning. The blasts occurred while police were responding to a reported burglary a...
Lech and Zürs ski resorts in Austria cut off by avalanche
The popular Austrian ski resorts of Lech and Zürs are currently unreachable after an avalanche buried access roads on the Arlberg Pass on Saturday afternoon. The pass has been closed since 5:00 PM an...
Ajax and NEC draw after tense finish, Feyenoord can profit
Ajax and NEC played to a 1-1 draw on Saturday evening in a match between the league's third and fourth-placed teams at the Johan Cruijff Arena. The result leaves both clubs sharing points, potentially...
Pieter Mulders off to a winning start as Koninklijke HFC secures important victory. ‘I saw passion and fight in everyone’
In his debut match as head coach, Pieter Mulders led Koninklijke HFC to a significant victory over third-placed HHC Hardenberg. The Haarlem-based team secured all three points after a hard-fought 95-m...
Yellow Letters wins Golden Bear at Berlin Film Festival
German director Ilker Çatak's film *Yellow Letters* won the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival on Saturday. This victory marks the first time since 2004 that a German director has ...
The clock is already ticking for Jaimi van Essen: youngest minister gets toughest task
Jaimi van Essen, the youngest minister in the new Dutch cabinet, has been tasked with resolving the country’s complex and stalled nitrogen crisis. He aims to adopt a more conciliatory approach towar...
Roosmarijn: ‘I knew I couldn't live a happy life if I didn't have that second child’
Roosmarijn Koster, 43, shared her personal struggle to conceive a second child through IVF treatment after facing difficulties with natural conception. In an interview with Mezza magazine, she reflect...
Iconic salsa musician and singer Willie Colón dies at 75
Iconic salsa musician and singer Willie Colón passed away on Saturday morning at the age of 75. His family announced the death of the American artist, who was widely recognized as a pioneer of the sa...
'Then I just have free money,' says Robert (25), who lets AI bet on football matches for him
Robert, a 25-year-old, is utilizing artificial intelligence to automate sports betting on football matches, describing the resulting profits as "free money." While visitors at a local market acknowled...
Bente Kerkhoff paves the way for Marijke Groenewoud's gold, easing the pain of missed 5,000m: 'Very happy she finished the job'
Marijke Groenewoud won the gold medal in the team pursuit after teammate Bente Kerkhoff executed a strategic lead to facilitate the victory. This win marked the tenth gold medal for the Netherlands at...
'I'm not moody, I'm feisty': Hormones have their own square at the Household Fair
The 79th Huishoudbeurs at the RAI in Amsterdam showcases future household innovations, such as laundry-folding robots, alongside current trends like vegan products and collagen-based skincare. A key h...
US import tariffs hit Dutch exports, but economy remains resilient
The US Supreme Court has ruled that import tariffs previously imposed by President Trump are unlawful, providing relief for international exporters and American consumers. Although these tariffs had i...
Amsterdam band Honey I'm Home breaks through: We are obsessed with music
Amsterdam-based shoegaze band Honey I'm Home is experiencing a rapid rise to success, following their debut single and being named the best act at the Noorderslag music festival. The group is performi...
What do young people want from Velsen politics? ‘An apartment is only possible if you have a partner and a good job’
Young people in Velsen are sharing their priorities for the next four years as local political parties develop their election programs. A major concern for this demographic is the housing crisis, with...
Social media seeks ways to get away with addictive designs
Social media platforms, including Meta's Facebook and Instagram, are facing increasing scrutiny and legal challenges in the U.S. regarding their potentially addictive designs. Despite Meta CEO Mark Zu...
Actor Timothy Busfield pleads not guilty in child abuse case
Actor and director Timothy Busfield has pleaded not guilty to charges of child abuse involving a minor. The former *West Wing* star denied the allegations during a court appearance this month accordin...
Thousands attend dragon parade in The Hague's Chinatown for New Year
Thousands of people gathered in The Hague on Saturday to celebrate the Chinese New Year with a traditional dragon and lion parade in Chinatown. Approximately 10,000 visitors attended the main festivit...
Walking behind bars, always ‘earpieces’ nearby: This is what Jetten's life under security will look like
The article details the rigorous security measures and lifestyle changes Rob Jetten would face as prime minister, including constant surveillance and limited privacy. It examines how former and curren...
Plans for Oud-Haerlem too grand and expensive; project split into phases starting with observation tower. 'Otherwise we’ll still be looking at each other in 20 years'
Plans to showcase the buried ruins of Oud-Haerlem castle in Heemskerk are being divided into smaller phases after the original project was deemed too large and expensive. The first stage will involve ...
🔴 FC Volendam prepares for NAC • Later Ajax - NEC
FC Volendam faces NAC Breda tonight in an Eredivisie match aimed at increasing their lead over the relegation zone. Later in the evening, Ajax will host NEC as both teams battle for fourth place, curr...