Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
New York Mayor keeps word and boycotts Israel Day Parade
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani boycotted the annual Israel Day Parade on Sunday, making him the first mayor of the city to not participate in the event. The move follows through on his previous commitm...
René Diekstra: Assisted suicide is a right, not a crime
René Diekstra argues that assisted suicide should be treated as a legal right rather than a criminal offense. The article references a study he co-authored at Leiden University over 45 years ago whic...
Former EO presenter Menno Helmus (64) dies
Former EO presenter Menno Helmus has passed away at the age of 64 following a battle with cancer. During his career at the Dutch broadcaster from 1992 to 2010, he hosted programs such as Live-Lijn, Om...
Samantha Steenwijk: My forehead is full of Botox, yet I still managed to get a wrinkle
Dutch singer Samantha Steenwijk discusses her journey losing 20 kilograms and managing her health through immunotherapy for allergies. She shares personal details about her lifestyle, including how sh...
After 'Albania', Tour of Nibbixwoud won by Niels Reemeijer from Spaarndam
Niels Reemeijer, a 23-year-old cyclist from Spaarndam, won the Wielerronde van Nibbixwoud after finishing strongest in a final sprint against the peloton. This victory follows his recent racing experi...
From bakery to running route: first Social Run leaves them wanting more
Dozens of participants gathered in Beverwijk for the city's first Social Run, a non-competitive event starting at the bakery La Petite Boulangerie. The relaxed group run prioritized community and soci...
Goos Personal Training & Coaching moves to larger location: ‘We want everyone to feel at home’
Goos Personal Training & Coaching has relocated to a larger facility at Velserduinplein after seven years of operation on Kennemerlaan. The move followed a two-month renovation period designed to crea...
French museum reports theft of artistic banana
A museum in Metz, France, has filed a police report after a banana that was part of Maurizio Cattelan's artwork 'Comedian' was stolen. A security guard discovered that the fruit, which was taped to a ...
Which teacher made a difference for you? Respond!
A Dutch media outlet is inviting readers to share stories about teachers who had a significant positive impact on their lives for an upcoming series of interviews. Interested participants are asked to...
Dua Lipa marries Callum Turner in London
Singer Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner married on Sunday at the Old Marylebone Town Hall in London. The wedding ceremony was reported by several media outlets, including People magazine.
Not everyone in De Pijp is against tourists: ‘Without tourists, not a single pub would survive here’
Songbird sport thrives in Amsterdam: every twa-twa whistle counts
The Surinamese singing bird association Ringmaster Amsterdam hosts competitive matches where 'twa-twa' birds are judged on the number of whistles they produce. Suniel Chedie, a prominent figure in the...
Suzan and Freek look back on 'amazing month in Arnhem'
Dutch musical duo Suzan & Freek have concluded a successful series of ten sold-out concerts at the GelreDome in Arnhem. After the final performance on Sunday afternoon, the pair reflected on the exper...
What I've won from radio contests: Radio, power bank, record player and now TV recordings
A journalist describes the experience of being unexpectedly broadcast live across the Netherlands after messaging a radio station to participate in a contest. The author details their history of winni...
GTST actress Noël van Kleef expecting first child
Actress Noël van Kleef and her partner Thom have announced that they are expecting their first child. The couple shared the news on Instagram, with the baby expected to arrive in November.
De Jong falls to Zverev in fourth round of Roland Garros
Jesper de Jong's impressive run at Roland Garros came to an end in the fourth round following a straight-sets loss to Alexander Zverev. The 26-year-old Dutch player lost 6-7, 4-6, 1-6 on his birthday,...
Car in water after collision at Hoofddorp intersection, driver hospitalized, one arrest
A collision between two vehicles at an intersection in Hoofddorp on Sunday afternoon resulted in one car ending up in the water. The female driver was transported to the hospital for treatment, and on...
Tractor pulling finally back at full throttle after two rained-out editions
The Trekkertrek Fun & Power Festival in Nieuw-Vennep returned successfully this weekend after two years of cancellations due to heavy rain. Participants competed in tractor-pulling challenges under su...
Flower bulb trader C.S. Weijers & Sons in Hillegom appointed Purveyor to the Household: 'A crown on a hundred years of entrepreneurship'
The flower bulb trading company C.S. Weijers & Zonen in Hillegom has been officially designated as a Purveyor to the Royal Household. The honorary title was presented by the King's Commissioner of Sou...
Amsterdam to launch its own port week in June; IJmuiden Port Festival follows a week later
Amsterdam will host its first port week in June to showcase the innovation and accessibility of its harbor as part of the Zeehavendagen. The event aims to demonstrate the relevance of the port and wil...