Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Pope pays first state visit to France in eighteen years
Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to make a state visit to France in late September, marking the first such visit in eighteen years. Following an invitation from President Emmanuel Macron, the Pope will visit...
Greek Survivor halted after contestant loses lower leg
The Greek version of the reality television show Expeditie Robinson has been taken off the air following a severe accident. A participant lost part of their leg after colliding with a moving boat duri...
Presenter Bas Westerweel (62) dies unexpectedly
Presenter Bas Westerweel (62) dies unexpectedly
Dutch presenter and radio maker Bas Westerweel has passed away unexpectedly at the age of 62. He was found in his apartment in Enschede on Friday, just one day before his 63rd birthday.
Another ferry to the Amsterdamse Bos faces closure: 'It would be a great shame'
The 'Ome Piet' ferry service connecting Badhoevedorp to the Amsterdamse Bos is at risk of shutting down as its volunteer skippers retire without finding successors. Coupled with potential subsidy cuts...
Castricum to redesign Smeetslaan cycle paths and roundabouts, traffic diverted
The municipality of Castricum will begin redesigning bicycle paths and roundabouts along C.F. Smeetslaan starting May 26. The project will involve road closures and traffic detours for motorists and p...
Fans in suspense: ‘Please let the Telstar fairytale become a storybook’
Telstar fans are awaiting the final match against Volendam to see if the club will secure its place in the Eredivisie. The team has become a fan favorite throughout the Netherlands, and local resident...
Political scientist Catherine de Vries on Velsen election results: If you dismiss a whole group of voters as racists, you also set aside their experience of loss
Political scientist Catherine de Vries analyzed the significant election victory of Forum voor Democratie in Velsen, noting that there were many indicators predicting this outcome. She warned that lab...
Footballer Erling Haaland debuts as voice actor in film about Viking warriors
Norwegian footballer Erling Haaland will make his voice acting debut in the upcoming animated film "Viqueens." The announcement, made at the Cannes Film Festival, confirms that Haaland will provide th...
70th Eurovision is no iconic celebration: artists and viewers stay away
The 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest is taking place tonight, featuring a live orchestra and past winners. However, the event faces significant challenges as both artists and viewers are re...
YouTube, Snap and TikTok settle case over social media addiction healthcare costs
YouTube, Snap, and TikTok have reached a settlement in a United States lawsuit regarding the addictive nature of their platforms. The case addressed allegations that social media addiction has led to ...
Yasmin Namavar wins C. Buddingh' Prize with 'Verblijf'
Russia returns over 500 bodies to Ukraine
Russia has returned the bodies of more than 500 people to Ukraine, according to a report from Kyiv on Saturday. The remains are believed to be those of Ukrainian soldiers who were killed during the on...
Everyone wants time off in May, payroll administrator Ronald (61) works flat out
While many employees take time off in May for holidays like Ascension Day and Pentecost, 61-year-old payroll administrator Ronald faces an increased workload. Anne-Marije Buckens, who runs a company h...
Volendam director with a Telstar heart: 'Both clubs deserve to stay in the Eredivisie'
Piet van der Pol, the current general director of FC Volendam and former director of Telstar, expressed his support for both clubs ahead of their upcoming match. He emphasized that both teams deserve ...
Netherlands beckons India: PM Modi eyes ASML, water expertise and new trade deals
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting the Netherlands this weekend to pursue new trade deals in sectors including defense, water management, and technology. During his visit, he met with Kin...
Long queues for new watch, stores closed for rest of day
Police and security cleared hundreds of people from the Mall of the Netherlands in Leidschendam on Saturday morning. The crowd had gathered for the release of a new Swatch watch, leading to the store'...
Beloved former Hillegom history teacher Ed Vellekoop finally shows everyone what he can do
Ed Vellekoop, a beloved former history teacher from Hillegom, is showcasing his artistic talents in a two-month exhibition at the local library starting May 23. Although his drawing skills were well-k...
Millions paid for lunch with investor Buffett and basketball star Curry
An anonymous bidder paid 9 million dollars at a charity auction for a lunch with legendary investor Warren Buffett and NBA star Stephen Curry. The proceeds from the significant donation will be used t...
Andreas de Graaf new interim municipal manager of Castricum: ‘De Graaf brings enthusiasm and warm professionalism’
The municipality of Castricum has appointed Andreas de Graaf as its new interim municipal secretary starting at the end of this month. De Graaf is expected to bring enthusiasm and professional experie...