Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Maverick Jan fights for his waterfront palace. ‘There’s always something happening here. Who else has this in the Netherlands?’
Jan Bais, a 75-year-old resident of IJmuiden, is fighting to remain in his unique waterfront home after converting a houseboat into a structure on steel beams. The local municipality wants him to vaca...
Passengers head to the Netherlands after Spaniards leave the Hondius
A large-scale evacuation operation involving 23 countries is currently underway for passengers of the cruise ship m/v Hondius. Following the initial removal of Spanish passengers in Tenerife, other pa...
Tears at EDO's title: ‘It’s not the best day of my life, but it’s one of them’
EDO secured the championship and promotion to the second class following a 3-0 victory over their closest rival, FC Castricum. The win marks a significant achievement for the club, bringing a celebrat...
Kaya Lima dreams aloud after title with EDO: ‘I’m already looking forward to the second division’
Kaya Lima and his team HFC EDO have secured a championship title and promotion to the second class following a competitive match against Castricum. Lima delivered a standout performance in the first h...
Christina Curry expecting a girl
Christina Curry, the daughter of Patricia Paay, announced on Saturday that she is expecting a baby girl. She shared the news with her followers on Instagram by posting footage from a gender reveal eve...
This Haarlem local moved to Thailand fifteen years ago: ‘It still feels like a holiday’
Dave Numan, a former resident of Haarlem, permanently relocated to Thailand fifteen years ago following a vacation. He transitioned from his life in the Netherlands to one surrounded by Thai street fo...
It's not Jamai Loman's fault, but The House of Hide and Seek is incomprehensible TV
Eva zu Beck quit her dream job to travel: ‘Family and friends said it was reckless’
Adventurer and National Geographic host Eva zu Beck discusses her decision to leave a conventional career path to pursue a life of travel and mountain living. In an interview with Mezza magazine, she ...
'We really fought until the last moment.' Ricardo Schneider praises Haarlem's fighting spirit after narrow defeat
Haarlem's rugby team suffered a narrow 29-28 defeat against DIOK despite taking a late lead through a try by Ricardo Schneider. Coach Robbie Coetzee's side was praised for their fighting spirit, but t...
Higher profit for Saudi Aramco despite export disruptions due to Iran war
Saudi Aramco reported increased profits for the first quarter as high oil prices, driven by the conflict in Iran, offset operational challenges. Despite the financial gain, the company's exports have ...
Cyclist seriously injured in single-vehicle accident in Bennebroek
A cyclist was seriously injured in a suspected single-vehicle accident on the Leidsevaart in Bennebroek during the night from Saturday to Sunday. Emergency services attended to the victim at the scene...
Liberation festivals, Sumit's favorites, cow watching and more news from the past week
This article explores the history and architectural features of the Torensluis bridge, explaining its unusual width and the large square marked on the ground. It is featured as part of a weekly news r...
Review: Olivia Dean lands in the Ziggo Dome not in a made bed but in a kingsize bed with super soft pillows
Dua Lipa sues Samsung over photo on television packaging
Singer Dua Lipa has filed a lawsuit against Samsung for using her image on television packaging without her permission or payment. The singer is seeking $15 million in damages for the unauthorized use...
The Greenhouse | Celebration of avoided disaster scenario is unfortunately postponed
Climate reporter Jeroen Kraan discusses the aftermath of a technical publication regarding climate models and their implications. He clarifies that, despite some optimistic interpretations, severe cli...
Portable toilet fire at Beverwijk construction site, police investigating
A mobile toilet caught fire on Saturday evening at a construction site on Hoflaan in Beverwijk. Police have launched an investigation into the cause of the incident after flames rose high from the sit...
1896 building permit insufficient: city center roof terrace must be removed
A homeowner in Amsterdam's city center must remove a roof terrace and external staircase by June 2026 or face a 10,000 euro fine. A judge rejected the owner's claim that a building permit from 1896 au...
Explosion at home in Haarlem, police investigating
An explosive went off at a residence on Fröbelstraat in Haarlem during the night between Saturday and Sunday. The blast caused damage to the front door, and local police have launched an investig...
Kleine Houtweg to become green cycle street, much to residents' dismay: 'It will be traffic chaos'
The Haarlem municipality plans to redevelop the Kleine Houtweg into a green bicycle street next year, incorporating new sewers and reduced car access. However, local residents are protesting the proje...
Second car fire on Bergerslaan in Beverwijk in ten days
A car caught fire on Bergerslaan in Beverwijk during the night between Saturday and Sunday. This incident marks the second vehicle fire to occur on the same street within a ten-day period.