Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Helma and Jeroen live in a former pub in the Czaar Peter neighborhood: ‘The neighborhood has become gentrified, I miss the rough edges’
Mart Smeets sees how good he is. But: could it be a little less boring?
Danish cyclist Jonas Vingegaard won the fourteenth stage of the Giro d’Italia, further solidifying his lead in the competition. Commentator Mart Smeets praised Vingegaard's clinical performance but ...
Cold seawater and summer temperatures at Zandvoort beach: "Only danger is the jellyfish"
Large crowds visited the beach in Zandvoort to enjoy warm summer weather despite the sea water temperature being only 13 degrees Celsius. The rescue brigade warned visitors against staying in the wate...
The Mandalorian & Grogu review roundup: 'No new ground broken'
The Mandalorian & Grogu marks the first Star Wars film to be released in cinemas since 2019, following the adventures of the bounty hunter and his adopted son. Early reviews of the film suggest that i...
UK breaks May heat record
The United Kingdom recorded its hottest May day on record this past Monday, with temperatures near London reaching 33.5 degrees Celsius. This measurement surpassed the previous record of 32.8 degrees,...
No trains between Den Bosch and Tilburg
Train services between Den Bosch and Tilburg are suspended until approximately 6:30 PM on Monday following a collision. NS is currently arranging replacement bus services for affected passengers, who ...
Russia urges foreign citizens to leave Kyiv
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urged foreign citizens and diplomats to evacuate Kyiv immediately. The warning comes as Russia plans to intensify systematic attacks on defense industry fac...
Jesper de Jong stuns Roland Garros: Dutchman defeats former winner Stan Wawrinka (41)
Dutch tennis player Jesper de Jong reached the second round of Roland Garros for the third consecutive year after defeating former champion Stan Wawrinka. The 25-year-old secured the victory in four s...
Seawater is still dangerously cold; luckily for Mike, Twan and Lars, there’s ’t Gele Tentje for a cold beer: ‘What a relaxed atmosphere’
The sea water remains dangerously cold for swimming, prompting warnings from the Wijk aan Zee rescue brigade about risks like hypothermia and drowning. Instead of swimming, beachgoers are opting to re...
Freek de Jonge heads to theaters with show based on memoirs
Dutch comedian Freek de Jonge will return to the stage with a new theater production titled "Wisten Wij Veel," based on his memoirs. The show is scheduled to run until the summer of 2027 and focuses o...
Zandvoort parking lots filling up fast on tropical Whit Monday
On Whit Monday, parking lots at coastal beaches and recreational areas, particularly in Zandvoort, filled up rapidly due to the warm weather and public holiday. The influx of visitors seeking the beac...
In the footsteps of the Romans: excursion through Spaarnwoude
Stichting Oer-IJ is hosting a walking excursion through Spaarnwoude Park on Sunday, June 7, to explore the Roman history of Velsen. Participants will learn about the two Roman forts and naval ports th...
Zandvoort beach crowded, municipality urges visitors to take bikes or public transport
The municipality of Zandvoort is advising beachgoers to use public transport or bicycles as parking lots have reached full capacity. Significant traffic congestion has been reported on the N200 betwee...
Beach and inland water parking lots filling up
Parking lots at beaches and recreational lakes across the Netherlands are reaching capacity this Whit Monday afternoon. Many people are visiting these areas to enjoy the public holiday.
Deaths in Israeli attacks on Gaza
At least two people, including a six-year-old girl, were killed following an Israeli airstrike on a refugee camp in the southern Gaza Strip. According to Palestinian health officials, seventeen others...
Questions surrounding Ali Dia (23) who died in Lebanon rocket attack after being sent back from Amsterdam
Ali Dia, a 23-year-old who lived in Amsterdam for several years, was killed in an Israeli rocket attack in South Lebanon after being deported from the Netherlands in December 2023. While online propag...
Woman on mobility scooter falls into water in ’s-Graveland
A woman fell into the water with her mobility scooter on Monday afternoon along the Beresteinseweg in ’s-Graveland. Emergency services, including the fire brigade and police, arrived at the scene ne...
The contours of a new Ajax became visible in Volendam
Big and bare on the boulevard: The Sunbather has been a coastal eye-catcher for sixty years
The 'Zonnebaadster' statue on the Zandvoort boulevard is celebrating its 60th anniversary during this Pentecost weekend. Located near Badhuisplein, the iconic sculpture has remained a prominent coasta...
