Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Four Ajax supporters arrested after FC Groningen match
Protest at opening of US consulate in Greenland
Hundreds of residents in Nuuk, Greenland, gathered to protest the opening of a new United States consulate. The demonstrators expressed concern over President Donald Trump's plans for the island and c...
Maaike van der Plas tries something new: always a strange bunch, those on speed pedelecs
Maaike van der Plas is testing a speed pedelec as a new method for her daily commute to the hospital. She compares this option to her usual routines involving a city bike and train combination, a raci...
Haarlem-native Aaron Bouwman returns to Ajax starting lineup with a victory
Haarlem native Aaron Bouwman returned to the Ajax starting lineup for a 2-0 victory against FC Groningen. The 18-year-old defender has maintained a strong record this season, with the Amsterdam club w...
K3 Originals officially finished after final concert series: 'Drawing a line under it for good'
The original K3 lineup will officially disband following their final series of reunion concerts, which conclude on June 7th. Studio 100 owner Gert Verhulst confirmed the definitive end of the original...
Resurgent Ajax back on track for Europe
Ajax secured a 2-0 victory against FC Groningen, with Davy Klaassen scoring the opening goal to keep the club on course for the Conference League play-off final. The win reflects an improvement in for...
Ajax untroubled by FC Groningen and remains in race for European spot
Ajax defeated FC Groningen 2-0 in Volendam to reach the final of the European football playoffs. The victory keeps the Amsterdam-based team in contention for a spot in the second qualifying round of t...
Citroën to launch electric version of famous 2CV
French automaker Citroën has announced it is developing an electric version of its iconic 2CV model, commonly known as the "Duck." The new electric vehicle is scheduled to be officially unveiled to t...
Michael Berg wins Gouden Strop 2026 with thriller Retribution
Female city councilors run around Sloterplas for the safety of female runners
Female city council members in Amsterdam organized a run around Sloterplas to protest the widespread harassment and intimidation of female runners in the city's parks. Following dozens of reports invo...
To AI or not to AI: debate over the digital gender gap on Instagram
Many people struggle with price increases: ‘We are very bad at losing things’
Rising prices are increasingly affecting middle-income earners and homeowners in the Netherlands, leading to difficulties in covering fixed costs. Many Dutch citizens plan to reduce spending on vacati...
Despite complaining neighbors, safety requirements, and funding shortages, Amsterdam’s three cycling races remain a fixture: ‘This is where young riders learn how to stay at the front’
Brabant pop-noir singer Sharon Kovacs to perform at Carré: ‘I have a great love for murder porn’
Delayed fiscal cliff and high youth care costs: Heemskerk in financial distress, with a €5.1 million deficit by 2030
The municipality of Heemskerk is facing significant financial strain, with a projected deficit of 3.4 million euros next year that is expected to rise to 5.1 million euros by 2030. According to the 20...
None of those on board Hondius in Rotterdam infected
Health Minister Sophie Hermans confirmed that none of the individuals aboard the Dutch cruise ship Hondius, which docked in Rotterdam, have tested positive for the hantavirus. All passengers and crew ...
Increasing number of prison cells needed in coming years, forecast shows
A forecast by the Research and Documentation Centre (WODC) indicates that the demand for prison cells in the Netherlands will continue to rise in the coming years. Currently, nearly all available cell...
Walking Football Telstar: Twelve men, one 91-year-old dribbling veteran at left wing. 'If training is cancelled, Piet panics'
Piet van Rijsbergen, a 91-year-old veteran, remains an active member of Telstar's Walking Football team as a left-winger. He continues to showcase his dribbling skills during weekly training sessions,...
Court overturns traffic fine, potentially undermining paid parking zones: ‘Almost every major city uses this’
The Amsterdam Court of Appeal has annulled a parking fine for a woman who exceeded her paid parking time by ten minutes, citing specific municipal legislation. Legal experts suggest this ruling could ...
How do you know if your child has an eating disorder? ‘She ate less and less and went straight to the bathroom after eating’
Approximately 18% of girls and 7% of boys struggle with disordered eating behaviors, which can be difficult for parents to identify early on. Experts advise that forcing children to eat or reacting wi...