Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
NATO drills with Serbia for the first time
NATO is conducting its first-ever military exercise with Serbia, a country that remains outside both the alliance and the European Union. This collaboration marks a significant step in relations that ...
Actor who plays footballer in Ted Lasso becomes professional footballer
Mexican actor Cristo Fernández, best known for playing Dani Rojas in the series "Ted Lasso," has signed a professional contract with El Paso Locomotive FC. This move marks a return to professional fo...
Pension funds in new system lose money due to Middle East war
Major Dutch pension funds that transitioned to the new pension system experienced losses in the first quarter due to the Middle East conflict and falling interest rates. This downturn has negatively i...
The average funeral is more cheerful than the Eurovision preview
Lessons for the new board: "Don't let people get stuck in bureaucracy"
As Amsterdam prepares for a new city administration, residents and advocacy groups are urging the government to prioritize the human element over rigid bureaucracy. Critics point to the difficulties c...
RCH proud of Johan Neeskens Sportpark: Former international secretly returned to the club where it all began. 'There was only one who could take it'
The sports complex of the youth club RCH will be officially renamed the Johan Neeskens Sportpark next Wednesday to honor the late football legend. Neeskens, who passed away in October 2024, is celebra...
'Fish Migration Day' at Rijnland pumping station in Spaarndam
The Hoogheemraadschap van Rijnland is organizing a "fish migration day" on Saturday, May 23. The event will be held at the historical Spaarndam pumping station to highlight local fish passage efforts.
North Holland Traffic: Accident on the A4 and delays on the A7 during Tuesday morning rush hour, May 13
On Tuesday morning, May 13, traffic in North Holland faced significant delays due to several incidents during the rush hour. Key disruptions included an accident on the A4 near Roelofarendsveen and sl...
Singer RAYE makes film debut in thriller with Isabelle Huppert
British singer RAYE is set to make her feature film acting debut in the upcoming thriller Lineage, directed by Yann Demange. She will star alongside French actress Isabelle Huppert in the project, whi...
Slightly more people drowned last year than the year before
According to Statistics Netherlands (CBS), 250 Dutch citizens drowned last year, representing a slight increase from the 245 deaths recorded in 2024. This total is also higher than the five-year annua...
Dutch people spend twice as much as fifty years ago
Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports that Dutch citizens now have twice as much spending power as they did fifty years ago. This increase in national wealth is driven by higher wages and consistent ec...
Comedian Conan O'Brien to host the Oscars for the third time in a row
American comedian Conan O'Brien is set to host the Oscars for the third consecutive year in 2027. This marks his continued role as the presenter for the prestigious annual film awards ceremony.
132 drownings in the Netherlands last year: urinating in canals can be fatal
A total of 132 people drowned in the Netherlands last year, consisting of 100 residents and 32 foreign nationals. According to Statistics Netherlands (CBS), the majority of these drowning victims were...
Will De Roy van Zuydewijn get access to Máxima spin-off? Judge issues ruling
Edwin de Roy van Zuydewijn is awaiting a court ruling today on whether he can access the scripts for the upcoming Videoland series 'Mabel & Margarita'. He filed a lawsuit against RTL to determine if t...
Skyr is flying off the shelves, but is it actually better than regular quark?
Supermarkets in the Netherlands are facing shortages of the dairy product skyr due to a surge in demand driven by social media trends on Instagram and TikTok. Suppliers are currently struggling to kee...
Spaarne Gasthuis, Buurts and GGD demand more public transport, neighborhood teams and mold prevention: ‘That is what is needed’
The regional healthcare platform Sigra is calling on municipalities in the Haarlem area to invest in mold prevention for housing, expand neighborhood social teams, and upgrade public transport service...
Opportunity or threat for Akersloot Omnipark? Castricum municipality sees sports grounds as solution for housing shortage
The municipality of Castricum is considering the sports grounds of a local handball and tennis club in Akersloot as potential sites for flexible housing to address housing shortages. These locations a...
Staal Foodfest unveils new setup and possible Telstar match on big screen
The fourth edition of Staal Foodfest will take place on May 22nd and 23rd at Plein 1945 in IJmuiden. Visitors can enjoy live music, food, and drinks, with the possibility of a Telstar football match b...
Police used force in more cases last year
The Dutch police used force in 25,163 incidents last year, representing a nearly 9 percent increase from the previous year. This rise is partly attributed to a general increase in the total number of ...
