Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
France eases Dover border controls due to congestion on scorching day
France temporarily relaxed border controls at Dover on Saturday to alleviate massive traffic congestion during a period of extreme heat. The decision followed reports of thousands of travelers waiting...
Minor boy seriously injured after collision on Pieter Calandlaan in Amsterdam Nieuw-West
Minor seriously injured in motor scooter collision, 18-year-old driver arrested
A minor pedestrian was seriously injured and resuscitated following a collision with a motor scooter on the Pieter Calandlaan in Amsterdam Nieuw-West. The 18-year-old driver was arrested at the scene,...
Klaasje Meijer glad K3 comeback is temporary: 'Very intensive'
Singer Klaasje Meijer expressed her satisfaction that her temporary return to the group K3 for the musical Doornroosje is not permanent. She told RTL Boulevard that while the experience is exciting, s...
Massive anti-government protest in Belgrade
Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in Belgrade, Serbia, to demand new elections and voice their opposition to the government. The demonstration featured students and activists marching under the...
Endless stalling over young prostitutes: Hague promise unfulfilled for six governments
Six consecutive Dutch cabinets have failed to implement a legal change raising the minimum age for prostitutes from 18 to 21. Despite the simplicity of the proposed adjustment, the political promise h...
Radboudumc patient does not have Ebola, tests show
A patient admitted to the Radboudumc hospital in Nijmegen with a suspected case of Ebola has tested negative for the virus. The hospital announced on Saturday that the patient has been moved to a regu...
Abdelkader Benali: ‘That parasite had started growing in my stomach’
Writer and marathon runner Abdelkader Benali discussed his recovery from a long-term meniscus injury in an interview with Mezza magazine. After years of being unable to run, he expressed a renewed des...
Annemiek (77) and Jasper’s (88) flower shop turns 90, but they aren’t thinking of retiring
Jasper (88) and Annemiek (77) are celebrating the 90th anniversary of their Amsterdam flower shop, De Lelie, which has been in the family for generations. The couple, who took over the business in 198...
Jennifer Hoffman (45) gives birth to daughter Holly: 'Intensely happy'
Dutch actress Jennifer Hoffman, 45, announced the birth of her daughter, Holly, via an Instagram post on Saturday. She shared that the family has been enjoying a private 'bubble' of happiness for seve...
Red Cross reports death of three volunteers, likely Ebola
The International Red Cross has reported the deaths of three Congolese volunteers who likely died from Ebola. The news was shared on social media by the organization's Dutch branch.
Telstar boosts popularity of IJmuiden and Velsen: ‘We have taken giant strides thanks to the club’
The recent success of football club Telstar has significantly increased social media interest and improved the public image of IJmuiden and Velsen-Zuid. Local stakeholders are now considering how the ...
Inspector Rogier checks Heemskerk playgrounds for safety with odd-looking tools: 'You really don't want neck entrapment'
Inspector Rogier Waaijer is conducting safety inspections on nearly 700 playground structures in Heemskerk using specialized equipment. These checks aim to identify potential hazards like neck entrapm...
Remco Cloeck of the Rescue Brigade sees sea warming rapidly: surface 17 degrees, lower layer 14. ‘In, a quick dip, and out is plenty’
Remco Cloeck of the Reddingsbrigade reports that North Sea surface temperatures at Bloemendaal aan Zee have reached 17 degrees Celsius. Despite the warming water, beachgoers are staying in shallow are...
De Jong reaches Roland Garros main draw after Fils withdrawal
Dutch tennis player Jesper de Jong has secured a spot in the Roland Garros main draw as a lucky loser following the withdrawal of Arthur Fils. The 25-year-old will face former champion Stan Wawrinka i...
Deaths reported in Gaza and South Lebanon from Israeli attacks
Recent Israeli attacks in South Lebanon and Gaza have resulted in the deaths of five civilians in Lebanon and six people in Gaza, including five police officers and a 13-year-old boy. The reports indi...
Review: Boijmans Van Beuningen explores the relationship between art and digital art with mixed success
Leen: 'When I was 17, I had the exact same Yamaha. I've been upset it was stolen my whole life'
Leen (68) and Rinus (65) from Vleuten attract significant attention with their two meticulously restored 1972 Yamaha FS1 mopeds. Leen's passion for the vintage bikes stems from the loss of an identica...
Famous sex worker twins moved by new Red Light District documentary: 'Never seen so many underworld figures together'
Famous former sex workers Louise and Martine Fokkens attended the premiere of the documentary 'Het Hart van Amsterdam,' which explores the history of the city's Red Light District. The twins expressed...
New residential care complex at Duin en Bosch estate in Castricum: 'Peeling potatoes and making the bed; self-reliance is encouraged'
A new residential care complex featuring 28 rental apartments is being constructed on the Duin en Bosch estate in Castricum. The facility is designed for elderly individuals with dementia or intensive...