Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Max Verstappen reaches milestone in Canada; Red Bull bosses hope for quick commitment from Dutch star
Max Verstappen secured his first podium of the year by finishing third in the Canadian Grand Prix, marking a milestone for Red Bull-powered engines. While the team's leadership is pushing for a quick ...
Packed house at completion of Heemstede community center and flexible housing. First residents move in immediately.
Heemstede has inaugurated a new residential complex at the corner of Glipperweg and Prinsenlaan, consisting of 18 flexible housing units and a community center. The first residents moved in immediatel...
Kremlin calls attacks on Kyiv retaliation, continues attacks
The Kremlin announced that it will continue its missile attacks on Kyiv as retaliation for an alleged Ukrainian strike on student housing in the occupied Luhansk region. Russia claims the Friday attac...
Onze Gezellen fails to surprise title favorites Olympia Haarlem again: 'I wasn't hitting my spots anymore'
Olympia Haarlem secured two dominant victories over Onze Gezellen on Saturday afternoon, strengthening their position as title favorites. The defending champions relied on exceptional pitching and str...
Tallon Griekspoor assisted by Maria Sharapova's former coach at Roland Garros: 'He has achieved a lot'
Top-ranked Dutch tennis player Tallon Griekspoor is receiving coaching advice from veteran Swedish coach Thomas Högstedt during Roland Garros in Paris. Högstedt, who previously coached Maria Sharapo...
Rood-Wit safe after big win over Union. ‘I found the joy in hockey again here’
Rood-Wit secured their place in the overgangsklasse after a decisive 4-1 victory against Union in their final match of the season. Top scorer Bodine Boelaars, who expressed her happiness at the Aerden...
Keyl doubts role in Harry Mens show after ‘most bizarre interview ever’
Catherine Keyl expressed uncertainty about her future participation in the RTL 7 program Business Class following a chaotic interview with host Harry Mens. Keyl described the Sunday broadcast as the m...
Welfare union marks 50th anniversary: "Prejudice that they are all freeloaders"
The Bijstandsbond is celebrating its 50th anniversary in Amsterdam, marking its history as an advocacy group for welfare recipients. Originally a national organization founded in 1976, it now provides...
Partying with Tino Martin and Wolter Kroes, and catching up with old friends at ICGT: 'Call it a reunion'
The International Cor Groenewegen Tournament (ICGT) in Uitgeest featured performances by popular Dutch singers Tino Martin and Wolter Kroes. The event served as a festive reunion for hundreds of atten...
How French chivalric culture came to Holland after the death of a Haarlem count
The article discusses the historical legend of the 1304 Battle of Manpad, which is now recognized as a 16th-century fictional creation. The myth describes how men from Haarlem, led by Witte van Haamst...
Break-in at Ray-Ban on Kalverstraat, glasses store littered with glass
Pope Leo calls for ‘disarmament’ of AI
Pope Leo XIV has called for the "disarmament" of artificial intelligence in a new encyclical, warning that the technology could lead to "new forms of slavery." The document was presented on Monday at ...
Deceased man found in water at P. Hans Frankfurthersingel in Amsterdam Nieuw-West
Pope: Idea of a legitimate war is outdated
In a new papal encyclical presented on Monday, the Pope declared that the concept of a "justified war" is now obsolete. The religious leader argues that traditional ideas regarding legitimate warfare ...
Velsen misses out on playoffs after defeat in Julianadorp. 'Maybe our fourth-place finish exceeded all expectations'
The football club Velsen finished fourth in the first class after a defeat against JVC in Julianadorp. Despite their high ranking, the Driehuis-based team missed out on a spot in the promotion playoff...
Elly Vleeschhouwer-Blocq (1924-2026) survived eight concentration camps. Always keep hope, was her advice
Red Cross: Lack of permanent space for Ter Apel asylum seekers incomprehensible
The Red Cross has described the lack of permanent accommodation for asylum seekers in Ter Apel as inhumane and incomprehensible. Due to the main reception center being full, individuals are being move...
Newspaper: Russia jammed GPS during British defense minister's flight
Russia is suspected of jamming the GPS systems of a British government aircraft carrying Defense Minister John Healey during a flight from Estonia to the United Kingdom last week. The interference was...
Justin Kunst heads VSV to safety against SCPB’22 and retires: ‘It’s been a good run’
Justin Kunst scored a decisive header to lead VSV to a 2-1 victory over SCPB’22, securing the team's safety in the second class. The striker confirmed his retirement after the match, having previous...
How the Ripperda barracks turned into a small Bosnian village in the 1990s: Ramina found safety there and gave birth to her daughter Emina
Over thirty years ago, the Ripperdakazerne in Haarlem served as a shelter for hundreds of Bosnian refugees, including the family of Emina Tuka who was born there. The article recounts how the barracks...