Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Time stands still in GVB tram depot attic: "We'll stay here until we kick the bucket"
Since 1967, the GVB model building club has met in the attic of a tram depot in Amsterdam South, where current and former employees maintain miniature versions of the city's trams and buildings. While...
Kinheim competes surprisingly well in the major league but is too eager against leader Neptunus: 'That play at home plate is unnecessary'
Kinheim is currently the surprise of the Dutch baseball major league, holding third place in the standings behind the dominant leader Neptunus. Despite their strong season, the team struggled in their...
Relief for safe Koninklijke HFC, but no celebration. 'You don't do that when you've lost'
Koninklijke HFC secured its position in the second division for next season despite a 1-0 loss to ACV in Assen. Their safety was confirmed by a draw in another league match, though the team refrained ...
Red Cross scales up in DRC and Uganda due to Ebola outbreak
The Red Cross is scaling up aid operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda following a new Ebola outbreak. The organization is focusing on prevention and education programs to inform pe...
SIG Foundation named best employer
Stichting SIG has been named Best Employer 2025-2026 by research firm Effectory in the category for organizations with 100 to 1,000 employees. The recognition is based on employee feedback highlightin...
Free sourdough starter, fatbike ban and more news from this week
This week's updates from Amsterdam highlight local news including a free sourdough starter giveaway and a new ban on fat bikes in the Vondelpark. The report provides a concise overview of recent commu...
100 Citroën SMs glide over speed bumps in Haarlem and Velsen: ‘Like floating, yet glued to the road’
Approximately 100 classic Citroën SM cars participated in an international four-day tour across the Netherlands, including travel through Haarlem and Velsen. The event showcased the historical French...
Final matchday overview: BSM provides the biggest surprise
The final matchday for football leagues consisting of twelve teams concluded last weekend, with the club BSM providing the biggest surprise of the round. Meanwhile, divisions with thirteen or more tea...
Relegation temporarily avoided: United/DAVO celebrate draw against bottom-placed Vlug en Vaardig as if they won the championship
United/DAVO avoided direct relegation from the fourth class following a 3-3 draw against Vlug en Vaardig in their final league match of the season. To secure their position, the team coached by Serdal...
Normally his brother Vincent is in goal, but Thijs Hofman saves United/Davo in key match
Thijs Hofman stepped in for his brother Vincent as goalkeeper to help United/DAVO during an important match against Vlug en Vaardig. Despite the overall poor quality of the game played along the Spaar...
Eurovision final watched by 798,000 people on Dutch TV
The Eurovision Song Contest final attracted an average of 798,000 viewers in the Netherlands on Saturday, making it the third most-watched program of the day. The broadcast trailed behind the 8:00 PM ...
Gaasperdammertunnel partially closed after accident
The Gaasperdammertunnel in Amsterdam-Zuidoost was partially closed on Monday morning following a car accident that left one vehicle heavily damaged. Emergency services, including two ambulances, respo...
Arty Upholstery on Spaarnwoudestraat closes after 71 years: ‘My biggest competitor is new furniture getting cheaper and cheaper’
Stoffeerderij Arty, a furniture upholstery shop on Spaarnwoudestraat, is closing after 71 years of operation. Owner Leonard Koelemij cited the declining cost of new furniture as a major factor in the ...
SV Hoofddorp gets revenge on Aalsmeer, wins heated battle for sixth place
SV Hoofddorp secured a 1-0 home victory against Aalsmeer at sportpark De IJvelden to claim sixth place in the standings. The heated match was marked by officiating challenges as the referee struggled ...
The Zuiderzee Museum’s design route could easily become a full-day adventure
The 'AlleTijd' newspaper supplement features a nine-kilometer design walking route at the Zuiderzeemuseum in Enkhuizen. This route offers visitors an immersive day-long experience through various muse...
Nils Rossen (21) fit just in time for Telstar's crucial 'final' against Volendam: 'It's more fun to still have something to play for'
Telstar midfielder Nils Rossen has recovered from injury in time for a crucial match against FC Volendam this Sunday. Telstar needs to secure at least one point in the game to guarantee their position...
Blue bins threaten SV Wijk aan Zee income: ‘Waste paper is one of our main sponsors’
The sports club SV Wijk aan Zee is facing a significant financial threat as the municipality of Beverwijk introduces blue bins for paper waste collection. Although the club has relied on paper collect...
Italian Prime Minister meets victims of Modena collision
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni visited victims of a car collision in Modena on Sunday that injured eight people. The Prime Minister canceled a scheduled trip to Cyprus to meet with those affect...
Dutch sniffer dog team arrives on Saba Sunday afternoon
A Dutch Urban Search and Rescue team consisting of eleven members and nine search dogs is expected to arrive on Saba this Sunday afternoon. They will assist in the search for a missing Dutch hiker on ...
Velsen keeps play-off hopes alive thanks to standout Daniël Zuiverloon (33): ‘I don’t drink, I don’t go out, I hit the gym twice a week’
First-division football club Velsen secured a 2-1 victory over Sporting Martinus, keeping their hopes for the promotion play-offs alive. Star player Daniël Zuiverloon was instrumental in the win, whi...