Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Ajax reaches agreement with Werder Bremen on Youri Regeer, Carrizo also heading for the exit
Ajax has reached an agreement to loan midfielder Youri Regeer to Werder Bremen with an option to buy. Furthermore, the club is sending winger Maher Carrizo on loan to FC Kopenhagen to manage their ros...
Dutch men's eight retains rowing world title at Bosbaan
The Dutch men's eight rowing team retained their world title in a close finish at the Bosbaan in Amsterdam, while the mixed double sculls duo of Simon van Dorp and Roos de Jong also claimed gold. Else...
Ferry with hundreds on board capsizes off the coast of Cyprus
A passenger ferry carrying 267 people capsized and sank off the coast of Northern Cyprus while traveling to Turkey, prompting a major rescue mission. While over one hundred passengers have been saved,...
Drinking beers at café De Oranjerie for a century: "Everyone just feels very welcome"
Café De Oranjerie in Amsterdam's Haarlemmerbuurt recently celebrated its 100th anniversary with a variety of festive events. The establishment remains popular for its authentic, welcoming atmosphere ...
Busy memorial services in Norwegian churches for late King Harald
Memorial services for the late King Harald were held in churches throughout Norway, including a prominent ceremony in Asker attended by the royal family. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and other gov...
Mayor Halsema sounds the alarm over homeless people and drug nuisance in Amsterdam: 3,644 troublemakers identified
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema is urging the national government to assist with a mounting homelessness and drug crisis that is threatening the city's livability. With over 3,600 individuals identified...
Man waits for woman at her home and steals valuable bracelets, three-year prison sentence
A man has been sentenced to three years in prison for a targeted, violent robbery of a woman outside her apartment last November. The court also ordered him to pay 28,000 euros in damages and issued a...
Have you seen Coco, Goofy, or Braam? These 12 pets are missing in Haarlem
Twelve pets, including cats, a parrot, and a pigeon, have been reported missing across various neighborhoods in Haarlem over the last week. The list, compiled using data from the animal registration o...
How do you turn the game Werewolves into an exciting TV show? This attempt demanded a lot of patience from the viewer
The card game Werewolves has been adapted into a new primetime television series through a collaboration between NPO and Disney+. Despite high production values, the premiere suffered from slow pacing...
KNVB wants different FIFA structure and to host international summit
The KNVB has publicly expressed a lack of confidence in FIFA president Gianni Infantino and is calling for a structural overhaul of the organization. The Dutch football association advocates for incre...
Wall Street wunderkind loses 30 billion in days as AI investment model fails
Leopold Aschenbrenner, a young financier who previously worked at FTX, lost 30 billion dollars of his fund's value in three days when his AI-driven investment strategy failed. The massive collapse for...
Do you lose weight on a vegan diet? 6 claims about plant-based eating examined
This article examines common claims regarding the health benefits and potential nutritional gaps of a vegan diet. Experts evaluate whether plant-based eating is effective for weight loss and address m...
Police investigate TikTok livestream following Amsterdam Central stabbing
Police are investigating a stabbing at Amsterdam Central Station that was inadvertently captured during a TikTok livestream. Four men were injured in the altercation, and a 43-year-old suspect from Na...
I expected it to be more impoverished: we took the controversial budget train to Germany and this is what we noticed
Budget train operator GoVolta has faced criticism following its announcement of low-cost rail travel to Berlin. A reporter tested the service, comparing the experience to the standard ICE trains to de...
The greenhouse | Regional products are not just fun for holidays
This article discusses the importance of supporting local, sustainable agriculture by prioritizing the origin and quality of food products over low prices. The author highlights that Dutch consumers c...
Death toll from Nepal and Tibet floods rises to 750, over 3,000 still missing
The death toll from severe flooding in Nepal and Tibet has climbed to 750, with more than 3,000 people currently reported as missing. Rescue operations continue to face delays due to dangerous weather...
Singerstraat fire: home uninhabitable, three people examined
A fire broke out in a Singerstraat residential block on Sunday morning, leaving one home uninhabitable. Three people were medically evaluated at the scene, though no hospitalizations were required.
At least three dead in crash on Lelystad-Enkhuizen dike
Three young men aged 17 and 19 were killed in a multi-vehicle crash on the Houtribdijk near Enkhuizen. The incident, which occurred late Saturday night, led to a full closure of the road while emergen...
Opinion: To combat human trafficking, sex workers must be treated as partners in dialogue
This article argues that initiatives to combat human trafficking in Amsterdam often exclude the input of sex workers, relying instead on controversial methods like increased police surveillance and AI...
Camera glasses offer solution for the blind and visually impaired: 'Make them an assistive device'
Smart glasses are being used as essential assistive tools by visually impaired individuals to navigate their surroundings and read text independently. While advocacy groups praise the technology for e...