Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Hantavirus, norovirus or pneumonia: 200,000 Dutch people hospitalized due to infection
Approximately 200,000 people in the Netherlands are hospitalized annually due to infectious diseases such as the hantavirus, norovirus, and pneumonia. Experts note a rising trend in these hospitalizat...
Their love for the craft and each other comes together in restaurant de Poldervogel in Watergraafsmeer
Positive test for Canadian passenger on Hondius confirmed
Canadian health services have confirmed that a passenger on the Dutch cruise ship m/v Hondius has tested positive for hantavirus. The confirmation follows a preliminary positive result reported on Sat...
Exit poll: Spanish socialists lose in Andalusia elections
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's Socialist party is facing a potential defeat in the Andalusia regional elections according to recent exit polls. The vote is being closely watched as a baromete...
Suzan & Freek look back on 'unforgettable first weekend'
Dutch musical duo Suzan & Freek expressed their gratitude on social media following the first shows of their sold-out concert series at the GelreDome in Arnhem. They described the opening weekend of t...
Embarrassed Ajax enters play-offs: ‘This is entirely our own fault’
Ajax has been forced into the play-offs following a disappointing performance that the team attributes to their own failures. Despite receiving a favorable result from rivals PSV, the Amsterdam club f...
As if the club were promoted again, Velsen celebrates after victory; Correia: 'I don't think I can leave Telstar in a better state than this!'
Fans in IJmuiden celebrated as Telstar secured a comeback victory against Volendam on Sunday afternoon. Coach Anthony Correia compared the festive atmosphere to a promotion, expressing pride in the te...
Ajax looked every bit a mid-table side in Friesland
Jewish umbrella group upset by officials at Nakba commemorations
The Central Jewish Organization (CJO) has expressed concern over Dutch mayors and aldermen participating in Nakba commemorations last weekend. The organization urged public officials to maintain neutr...
Ten killed in armed attack in Mexican state of Puebla
Ten people, including a child, were killed during an armed attack in the municipality of Tehuitzingo in the Mexican state of Puebla. The casualties, which consisted of six men, three women, and one mi...
Another fatal cow attack in Austria
A 67-year-old woman has died in Austria after being attacked by a herd of cows while hiking through a meadow. Police confirmed that the hiker sustained fatal injuries during the encounter.
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New shoes, long distance or a different pace? How to prevent blisters
As the four-day evening walking events approach across the Netherlands, Red Cross expert Cees van Romburgh provides advice on preventing and treating foot blisters. The guidance covers why blisters fo...
Performance about manosphere on football pitch: "As a man, I'm not used to being vulnerable"
Theater makers Rory de Groot and Marjolein Frijling have created "PLAY // NO PLAY," an audio-performance featuring young soccer players from club SDW in Amsterdam West. The production explores modern ...
Colleagues and friends struggle with Henriëtte's transition: 'Feel like a woman or a cat, but don't force anything on me'
Henriëtte's gender transition has significantly impacted her personal and professional relationships, eliciting a range of reactions from those close to her. While some friends are attempting to adap...
Awakenings Upclose brings thousands of visitors to Spaarnwoude
The Awakenings Upclose festival attracted thousands of visitors to Spaarnwoude this weekend. The event is an intimate version of the larger Awakenings festival and serves as a direct tribute to club c...
Hans and Hans from Limmen already barely sleeping, face hundreds more night flights from June
A planned route change for night flights departing from Schiphol's Polderbaan will result in approximately 600 additional annual night flights over several North Holland municipalities starting in Jun...
Bear kills man in Bulgaria
A man was killed by a female bear and her cub in the Vitosha mountains just outside the Bulgarian capital of Sofia. Forensic and wildlife experts confirmed the cause of death after examining tracks an...
DSS heading into final round one point behind despite 18th win. 'Then we'll just promote through the playoffs'
DSS remains one point behind league leader WSV’30 heading into the final matchday after securing a 3-0 victory against SEW. Despite their eighteenth win of the season, the team remains dependent on ...
Couples push themselves to the limit during CFC Character Games: 'Hell, why did I sign up?'
Fifty-six pairs participated in the CFC Karakter Games held at the AV Castricum athletics track, pushing their physical limits through various intense exercises. Participants competed in events such a...