Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Married At First Sight's Mariska and Peter split: 'Letting go is also love'
Mariska and Peter from the tenth season of the Dutch television show 'Married At First Sight' have announced their separation. The couple shared the news on Instagram, stating that their decision to s...
5 percent of people sweat excessively: this helps according to a dermatologist
About five percent of the population experiences excessive sweating, a condition that becomes particularly challenging during the first tropical days of the year. Dermatologist Mandy Prins explains wh...
Radboudumc admits patient with possible Ebola infection
The Radboud University Medical Center in Nijmegen has admitted a patient suspected of having an Ebola infection. While the suspicion is currently low, the patient is being treated in a specialized iso...
Caprera Wine Festival returns: major wine celebration in the Bloemendaal dunes
The Caprera Wine Festival returns to the Bloemendaal dunes this Sunday, May 24th, with warm and sunny weather expected. Organizers anticipate a highly atmospheric event given the favorable forecast.
No trains to and from Haarlem due to power outage
A power outage has halted all train traffic to and from Haarlem on Friday afternoon. The Dutch railway operator NS expects the disruption to last until approximately 6:45 PM.
Administrative court: emergency shelter in Loosdrecht does not have to close
An administrative judge in Utrecht has ruled that an emergency asylum shelter in Loosdrecht can remain open despite complaints from local residents. The court decided that the social necessity of prov...
De Achterklap Podcast | Feisty Amalia and dog interrupts Tatjana interview
The Dutch Royal Family recently held a press event where Princess Amalia's spirited personality was a point of discussion. The podcast also covers the television return of actress and singer Tatjana S...
No trains to and from Haarlem due to power outage
Train traffic to, from, and through Haarlem has been suspended due to a power failure on the tracks that began around 3:15 PM. NS expects the disruption to last until at least 5:30 PM while technician...
Searching for the first geothermal energy site around Amsterdam Southeast
Search is underway for a geothermal energy production site in Amsterdam-Southeast to provide sustainable heating to the area. The project aims to begin heating the first homes using this renewable sou...
Cpunt is theater, library, arts center and more. New director Dorien: 'We're going to have a hard time in the current political climate'
Dorien Lievense, the new director of the Haarlemmermeer cultural foundation Cpunt, aims to make the organization's library, theater, and art facilities more inclusive and accessible. She expressed con...
Announced XR rail blockade will not be allowed
Authorities in Utrecht have banned a planned rail blockade by Extinction Rebellion scheduled for Saturday at Utrecht Centraal. The decision was made by the city's mayor, police, and justice department...
Bankrupt online home store Fonq relaunches via new platform
The bankrupt online furniture retailer Fonq has been acquired by the Etrias group, facilitating a restart of the brand's operations. Etrias has taken over both the webshop and the trade name, adding i...
Ukrainian President Zelensky invited to NATO summit in Turkey
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has announced that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will attend the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara in six weeks. Zelensky is expected to avoid the main leaders'...
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WHO reports another hantavirus case in the Netherlands
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported an additional case of hantavirus infection in the Netherlands. This notification follows a previous instance of the virus being detected in the country...
WHO reports another hantavirus case in the Netherlands
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported an additional case of hantavirus in the Netherlands involving a crew member from the cruise ship Hondius. The patient was repatriated from Tenerife and...
My hairdresser claims I’m not going bald, it’s just a ‘wide crown’
An author recounts their hairdresser's humorous claim that they are not balding, but rather possess a 'wide crown.' The author highlights the reality of the situation after suffering a painful sunburn...
Platform sees rise in Christian nationalism among far-right
Research platform Justice for Prosperity (JfP) has observed an increase in Christian nationalist symbols within far-right protests against immigration and asylum centers. This trend is becoming more p...
Haarlem literary historian Nop Maas (1949) dies: the life of Gerard Reve in two thousand pages as his life's work
The Haarlem-based literary historian and writer Nop Maas has passed away at the age of 76. He was best known for his monumental three-volume biography of Dutch author Gerard Reve, titled 'Kroniek van ...
Macron ally announces presidential bid
Former French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has officially confirmed his candidacy for the upcoming presidential elections next year. The 37-year-old currently serves as the leader of President Emmanue...