Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Spirit Airlines shuts down after lack of US state aid
Spirit Airlines is immediately ceasing all operations after failing to secure emergency financial aid from the United States government. The budget carrier's collapse follows severe financial struggle...
Sergio Herman closes his Antwerp restaurants: 'Time to wind down'
Chef Sergio Herman has announced the closure of his Michelin-starred restaurant Le Pristine and his private kitchen PrivéPrivée in Antwerp at the end of this year. Herman shared the news on Instagra...
KNMI expects thunderstorms starting in Limburg, code yellow in part of the country
The KNMI has issued a code yellow warning for much of the Netherlands on Saturday due to expected thunderstorms, hail, and heavy rain. The warning covers nine provinces, beginning in Limburg during th...
Labor Day shines at Café de Zon: ‘The fight for better labor rights is far from over’
On Friday, Café de Zon hosted Labor Day celebrations featuring protest songs and discussions on trade unions and migrant workers' rights. The event emphasized that the struggle for improved labor rig...
Jet ski rider flees police on the Amstel with life-threatening maneuvers
Police are seeking witnesses after a jetski driver led them on a high-speed chase through the Amstel river in Amsterdam. The driver performed dangerous maneuvers through crowded waters to evade arrest...
Mexican governor resigns after US drug cartel indictment
Rubén Rocha Moya, the governor of the Mexican state of Sinaloa, has temporarily stepped down from his position. The move follows an indictment in the United States alleging that he has ties to a drug...
Difficult children? Pedagogue Marijke Huijzer: ‘Strict parenting doesn’t work’
Pedagogue Marijke Huijzer-Engbrenghof argues that labeling children as 'difficult' is often unfair and that harsh parenting techniques are ineffective. She suggests that a child's temperament can be p...
Weeronline: Remembrance Day and Liberation Day to be cool and dry
The recent warm weather in the Netherlands is expected to give way to cooler temperatures during Remembrance Day and Liberation Day. Forecasts predict temperatures between 12 and 16 degrees Celsius on...
Suzan & Freek enjoy The Voice debut: 'Happy to see someone flourish'
Musical duo Suzan & Freek expressed their enjoyment of their debut season as coaches on the television show "The Voice of Holland." During an appearance on "RTL Tonight," they described the experience...
Horror film The Blair Witch Project to get reboot with original cast and creators
The original creators and actors of the 1990s horror film The Blair Witch Project are collaborating on a new reboot of the franchise. Developed by Lionsgate, the project will be directed by filmmaker ...
Boat on fire in Haarlem, extensive damage
A small boat was destroyed by fire on the Brouwersvaart in Haarlem during the night between Friday and Saturday. The vessel sustained significant damage as a result of the blaze.
Rood-Wit hockey player has MS but is determined to return: 'I'd prefer to be back on the field next week'
Twenty-four-year-old hockey player Joann ter Haak from the Rood-Wit club has been diagnosed with the chronic autoimmune disease Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Despite the diagnosis, she remains determined t...
Multiple injured and heavy damage in collision on N203 near Castricum
Two cars collided on the N203 near Castricum on Friday night, resulting in significant damage and multiple injuries. At least one person was seriously injured in the accident.
Commercial vehicle completely burnt out in Halfweg, arson not ruled out
A commercial vehicle was completely destroyed by fire at a parking lot in Halfweg during the night between Friday and Saturday. Police have launched an investigation into the incident, as arson has no...
He marked Ronaldo, was powerless against Rodrygo and is now an Ajax regular: the story of Lucas Rosa
Brazilian defender Lucas Rosa has established himself as a key player for Ajax after a career path spanning three different countries. In a recent interview, he discussed his experiences training with...
'It seems illogical, but it works perfectly': how Peruvian and Japanese flavors come together at Maita
Restaurant Maita, a fixture in Haarlem's Lange Veerstraat for nine years, specializes in Nikkei cuisine which fuses Peruvian and Japanese flavors. Manager Spyros explains how these distinct culinary t...
Cartoonist Jip van den Toorn: 'An act of resistance doesn’t have to be big'
Cartoonist Jip van den Toorn delivered the annual Willem Arondéus lecture at the Bavo Church in Haarlem, emphasizing that acts of resistance do not always have to be grand or heroic. She discussed th...
Screen Time | Greece wants to end online anonymity and I think of Gordon
Tech reporter Rutger Otto discusses Greece's potential move to end online anonymity on social media platforms. This proposal mirrors a similar demand made five years ago by Dutch media personality Gor...
Dutch cautious about booking summer holidays but won't skimp on sun
Dutch travelers are currently cautious about booking summer holidays due to uncertainties surrounding air travel. Despite this hesitation, the travel industry association ANVR reports that people stil...
Shed heavily damaged by fire in Hoofddorp
A shed on Schuilenburg in Hoofddorp was heavily damaged by a fire on Friday evening. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.