Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Charli xcx releases seventh album on July 24
British singer Charli xcx has announced that her seventh studio album, titled 'Music, Fashion, Film', will be released on July 24. This upcoming project follows her critically acclaimed album 'Brat' a...
Cyclist injured in collision with car in Heemstede
A cyclist was injured on Monday afternoon following a collision with a car on the Heemsteedse Dreef in Heemstede. The accident occurred during local traffic movement, resulting in the cyclist's injury...
Ronald Schram (1965-2026) seized every opportunity he got: ‘He clung to life and didn’t want to go. He had so many things left to do’
Ronald Schram (1965-2026) was a physical chemist and musician who completed his doctoral studies in Amsterdam and was known as a vibrant social figure. He began playing guitar in a band at age eleven ...
How New York celebrates and protects its bodegas – and why Amsterdam treats its tokos as decor
Plenty of enthusiasts at the Open Garden Route in Castricum: 'Those poppies are incredibly beautiful'
The Open Gardens Route in Castricum featured fourteen different locations where visitors could admire a variety of flowers, plants, and trees. Garden enthusiasts explored these peaceful green spaces a...
Residents flee Beirut fearing Israeli attacks
Residents of southern Beirut are fleeing their homes due to the threat of Israeli attacks. The Lebanese army has deployed troops to manage traffic as people evacuate the suburbs of the capital.
Influencer Jade Anna van Vliet and footballer Kenneth Taylor are engaged
Dutch footballer Kenneth Taylor has proposed to influencer Jade Anna van Vliet during a trip to Miami. The 21-year-old Van Vliet announced the engagement on Instagram, sharing photos of her ring and e...
Explosion in broad daylight at apartment building in Amsterdam Southeast
Oat milk giant Oatly chooses Zeeland: farmers to supply oats on a massive scale
Swedish company Oatly has partnered with farmers in the Dutch province of Zeeland to source oats for its plant-based dairy alternatives. This collaboration creates a significant new market for local a...
Providers of alternative 'wet cupping' treatment often unqualified
The Dutch Health and Youth Care Inspectorate (IGJ) has issued a warning regarding the health risks and lack of authorization among providers of wet cupping. The procedure, which involves making small ...
Mayor allowed to keep IJmuiden home targeted by gunfire closed for longer: 'No urgent interest for residents'
A Haarlem court has ruled that Mayor Frank Dales of Velsen was justified in extending the closure of a home in IJmuiden that had been targeted in multiple shootings. The residents' legal challenge was...
Defence to reach agreement with Court of Audit on procurement justification
The Dutch Ministry of Defence aims to reach an agreement with the Court of Audit regarding the justification of its procurement spending for military expansion. This follows a report from the Court of...
Motorist crashes into Houtmankade police station facade, driver arrested
A driver was arrested after crashing into a police station on Houtmankade in Amsterdam-West on Monday morning. No injuries occurred during the incident, but police are investigating the suspect for po...
Ted Verdonkschot fully recovered and signs for another year at RKAV Volendam
Ted Verdonkschot has signed a one-year contract extension as head coach of RKAV Volendam after fully recovering from a heart attack suffered last winter. The 62-year-old Haarlem native is set to conti...
British government releases new 'Mandelson Files'
The British government has released a new set of internal documents regarding Peter Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to the United States. The records, which include emails and text messages, are...
Vanished: KAV Holland merged after exactly one hundred years
The article highlights the history of KAV Holland, a sports club that merged after exactly one hundred years of existence. This feature is the 36th installment in a series dedicated to sports associat...
Rowing as a new start: women regain fitness and balance at rowing club ‘Het Spaarne’ after breast cancer
Rowing club 'Het Spaarne' is offering a tailored program for women recovering from breast cancer to help them return to physical activity at their own pace. This initiative aims to help participants r...
The same iconic photos of James Dean, Marilyn Monroe and Kate Moss – but without the cigarette
Homes and office building evacuated due to gas leak in South: "I saw it spraying out"
A major gas leak caused by sewer construction led to the evacuation of eleven homes and an office building in Amsterdam-Zuid on Tuesday morning. Michelangelostraat and Titiaanstraat were closed off fo...
