Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Handball finale far from home: SEW, VOC and Aalsmeer can clinch titles in Limburg
The women's handball teams SEW and VOC Amsterdam will compete for the Dutch national title this weekend in Geleen, Limburg. Simultaneously, the Aalsmeer men's team is participating in the Super Handba...
Kruidvat employees from Velserbroek back from Paris after winning prize: ‘Dining on the Seine was a magical experience’
Employees from the Kruidvat store in Velserbroek recently returned from an all-expenses-paid three-day trip to Paris. The trip was a reward for the team being named the best Kruidvat branch in the Net...
12 of the best ice cream spots in Amsterdam
Fewer sprinters between Schiphol and Amsterdam Sloterdijk due to repair work
Fewer sprinter trains are operating between Schiphol Airport and Amsterdam Sloterdijk on Friday morning. The service reduction is due to ongoing repair work on the tracks.
David Attenborough celebrates 100th birthday: 'Completely overwhelmed'
Sir David Attenborough expressed being "completely overwhelmed" by the numerous messages received for his 100th birthday. The British naturalist is marking the milestone on Friday with a special conce...
UK Local Elections: Reform UK Gains, Labour Loses
The Labour Party, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is projected to face significant losses in the UK local elections held on Thursday. Meanwhile, Nigel Farage's anti-immigration party, Reform UK, i...
Toos & Henk - May 8
Cartoonist Paul Kusters shares his unique perspective on current affairs through the 'Toos & Henk' comic strip. The cartoons are published daily from Monday to Saturday.
Trump reports complete destruction of Iranian attackers
U.S. President Donald Trump reported on Truth Social that three American destroyers successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz while under fire. He claimed that the Iranian attackers were completely ...
Four years after COVID, pandemic effects on exam candidates have worn off: 'But youth feel pressure from social media'
Current exam candidates have largely caught up on learning gaps caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, experts warn that students are still experiencing significant pressure, which is now increasin...
Streetlights along Schoterkerkpad near Santpoort-Zuid are frequently broken: 'I'd rather detour via Bloemendaal'
Street lighting along the Schoterkerkpad between Santpoort-Zuid and Haarlem-Noord is frequently broken, creating safety concerns for cyclists at night. Many users, particularly women, now avoid the pa...
VU disconnects systems after hack, possible impact on education
VU disconnects systems after hack, potential impact on education
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam has disconnected its systems from the Canvas educational software following a cyberattack by the hacker group ShinyHunters. The hack targeted several Dutch universities on...
Ali Chahrour created When I Saw The Sea in war-torn Lebanon: ‘We tried to survive through this performance, it was all we had’
Caroline Guiela Nguyen’s haute couture drama Lacrima reveals the tears behind the wedding dress of the century
Urban strategist Najah Aouaki: 'You have to accept that collaborating with residents is a process of trial and error'
Hildur Guðnadóttir, Holland Festival associate artist, sees music as a counterweight to a world that imposes itself far too loudly
The 5 Holland Festival productions Het Parool critics are looking forward to
Yardena (62) and Allon (32): ‘We weren’t easy on you, and we didn’t think the hospitality industry was a good idea at all’
Pianist Shane van Neerden performs Charles Ives at the Concertgebouw: ‘There are 513 notes on the first page’
