Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Sixteen years later, John's soapbox car races through Zandvoort again
A soapbox race featuring twenty-five teams is being held in Zandvoort as part of the Zandvoort Racefestival, occurring ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix. Notably, local resident John Lemmens is entering t...
Millions needed for Vondelkerk restoration: artists step in with exhibition
Stadsherstel is facing a three-million-euro funding shortfall for the restoration of the Vondelkerk following a devastating fire last year. To raise money, a benefit art exhibition has been organized,...
We have a water shortage, but it's flushing into the sea en masse near Rotterdam
The Netherlands is struggling with water shortages while large amounts of fresh water flow into the sea through the port of Rotterdam. Proposed solutions to retain water, such as shallowing or damming...
New guideline meant to prevent fatal Julianasluis accident in Gouda arrived seven days after crash
A new guideline for improving camera surveillance at locks was issued seven days after a fatal accident involving 58-year-old Mieke Houtman at the Julianasluis in Gouda. Concerns have been raised rega...
One year after Lisa (17) was murdered: what became of promises to improve safety?
Courtney Love had serious health issues in 2019: I almost died
Singer Courtney Love recently revealed that she suffered from severe health complications in 2019 following her move from Los Angeles to London. She stated that doctors told her she was near death dur...
AFC embarrasses itself with defeat against newly promoted Kloetinge
AFC suffered a disappointing 1-3 home defeat against newly promoted VV Kloetinge in their opening match of the Tweede Divisie season. Other regional clubs also struggled, with Haarlem-based Koninklijk...
Stefan Nillessen stuns with 1500m gold at European Athletics Championships
PSG signs Mika Godts: Ajax to receive up to 55 million euros
Belgian forward Mika Godts has transferred from Ajax to Paris Saint-Germain for a total fee of 55 million euros. The French club officially presented the player on Saturday evening.
At Reggae Lake festival in Amsterdam Zuidoost, Zion Marley's voice sounds eerily like his grandfather Bob's
Van crashes into home on Osdorperweg, driver tests positive for alcohol
A van crashed into a residential home on Osdorperweg in Amsterdam on Tuesday evening. The driver tested positive for alcohol and was taken into custody, while authorities are currently assessing the b...
Train traffic disrupted due to collision at Amsterdam Rai station
Beware of holiday scams this summer: 5 tricks scammers use (and how to avoid them)
As the summer holiday season approaches, tech journalist Kenneth Dée has warned travelers about common scams such as fake hotel emails, misleading social media deals, and fraudulent influencer promot...
Writer Peter Andriesse (85) has died
Hundreds of people evacuated due to ‘fiercest wildfire in Belgian history’
Dutch women's hockey team opens world title campaign at home with modest win over Chile
Long-awaited rain is far from enough
Recent rainfall has provided slight relief from weeks of drought for nature and agriculture in the North Holland region. However, forester Jocelyn de Kwant notes that this precipitation is insufficien...
Shrinking rental supply forces young people to postpone life decisions
The sale of rental properties in the Netherlands is significantly reducing housing availability, which disproportionately affects young people and first-time buyers. This housing crisis is forcing man...
Don't want to drink alcohol but still want to toast? These are this summer's best non-alcoholic drinks
As the demand for non-alcoholic beverages grows, the market is expanding with diverse options such as sparkling tea, alcohol-free wine, and mocktails. Experts are highlighting these sophisticated alte...
Financial controller Bernd exposed at 8:30 AM meeting: he drinks 8 glasses a night
Bernd, a financial controller, was discovered to have a severe alcohol problem after appearing intoxicated during an early morning team meeting. Following the incident, he was sent home, where he is c...