Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Thousand Telstar fans watch relegation battle on screens at Buko Stadium: 'This is such a nice, almost village-like club. You really want it for them'
Approximately 1,000 Telstar supporters gathered at the Buko Stadion to watch their team's final Eredivisie match against Volendam on big screens. The club needs at least a draw to ensure they remain i...
Ajax coach Óscar García calls it a disgrace that Heerenveen match was not suspended: ‘That shows no respect’
Ajax coach Óscar García criticized the decision to continue their match against SC Heerenveen despite heavy rainfall that left the pitch unplayable. He stated that the conditions were a disgrace and...
Rood-Wit controls own destiny after five goals ahead of final round
The Rood-Wit women's team secured a dominant 0-5 victory against MOP in Vught, putting them in control of their fate heading into the final round of the season. Their position was further strengthened...
They say ‘big players’ step up when it counts: the great Godts lost possession at least sixteen times
Israeli economy takes major hit from Middle East war
Israel's economy experienced a significant contraction in the first quarter of this year due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Data released by the Israeli Bureau of Statistics on Sunday con...
A walk through Utrecht guided by a mysterious adventure book and five other tips for Spring festival
Commentary: Concerts and festivals are pricing themselves out of the market
Ticket sales for major events like Harry Styles' residency at the Johan Cruijff Arena and several summer festivals are seeing a decline compared to previous years. The trend suggests that high prices ...
Housing market cools, but overbidding continues: 'Don't use all your savings'
Despite a slight cooling of the housing market in the first quarter of 2026, Dutch homebuyers continue to overbid by an average of 3.7% to secure properties. Prospective owners often feel compelled to...
Disappointing Ajax drop into Conference League play-offs after draw
Ajax was held to a 0-0 draw by sc Heerenveen, forcing the club into the Conference League play-offs after a disappointing season. The match was played under heavy rainfall, and the result means Ajax m...
Scoring Ronald Koeman is the hero; Telstar stay in the Eredivisie and Volendam face a replay
Telstar goalkeeper Ronald Koeman secured his team's place in the Eredivisie after making a crucial save and scoring a last-minute winning penalty. The victory ensures Telstar remains in the top flight...
Modena driver not charged with terrorism
A driver who injured several pedestrians in the city center of Modena, Italy, has been charged with manslaughter and aggravated assault. Local authorities confirmed that the individual is not being ch...
Hillegom badminton club De Vossemeppers forced to give up beloved Wednesday morning slot after 40 years: 'A big change, but we'll just have to accept it'
After forty years, the Hillegom-based badminton club De Vossemeppers is being forced to give up its Wednesday morning sessions at the De Vosse sports hall. The time slot is being reassigned to the pri...
Car in water along N201 near Hoofddorp
A car skidded off the N201 road near Hoofddorp on Sunday afternoon and ended up in the water. The driver was assessed by emergency services but did not require transportation to the hospital.
German police shoot escaped tiger dead
German police shot and killed a tiger that escaped from a private enclosure. One man reportedly sustained minor injuries during the incident.
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Fire-ravaged Club Zand Castricum reopens after eight months
Club Zand in Castricum has officially reopened eight months after it was destroyed by a fire last September. The beach club has been completely rebuilt to welcome visitors back to the popular coastal ...
Henry Schut 'thoroughly enjoyed' debut as Eurovision commentator
Henry Schut expressed great enjoyment after making his debut as a commentator for the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna. Alongside Jeroen Kijk in de Vegte, Schut provided the Dutch commentary for the ...
Episode of Carrie op Vrijdag taken offline, guest prosecuted for bribery
The latest episode of the Dutch talk show "Carrie op Vrijdag" has been taken offline because a featured guest is being prosecuted for bribery. The editorial team also discovered after the broadcast th...
Every relationship is a fragile field of tension
The article explores how individuals who exhibit abnormal or 'disturbed' behavior, such as Donald Trump, can still function successfully in society when their surroundings accept their actions as part...
WHO commission calls for action on climate and health
An independent commission established by the World Health Organization is urging European policymakers to take more action to address the health impacts of climate change. On Sunday, the group present...