Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Ariane to start aerospace engineering at TU Delft after summer
Princess Ariane has announced that she will begin studying aerospace engineering at the Delft University of Technology after the summer break. The nineteen-year-old princess shared the news during the...
Margareth Jenema (62) has been organizing a festive King's Day in Beverwijk for years: ‘Breestraat is coming back to life’
Margareth Jenema and the King's Day Committee Foundation coordinate the annual celebrations and children's market on Breestraat in Beverwijk. Since 2023, their efforts have focused on revitalizing the...
LIVE: Hundreds of thousands celebrate King's Day in Amsterdam
Hundreds of thousands of residents and visitors have gathered in Amsterdam to celebrate King's Day, filling the city with orange festivities. Reporters are documenting the celebrations across several ...
Police arrest woman after shooting in Enschede
Police arrested a 31-year-old woman on Monday morning following a shooting incident in the city center of Enschede. One individual was injured and transported to the hospital as a result of the event.
'You must pack up now!' Zandvoort teenagers nearly sent away from flea market for selling drinks
Two teenagers in Zandvoort were ordered by enforcement officers to stop selling coffee and soft drinks at a local King's Day flea market. The boys, aged 16 and 13, were told to dismantle their stall b...
Haarlem girl (16) convicted of violence in Velsen, victims afraid to go outside
A 16-year-old girl from Haarlem has been convicted of public violence and assault for an incident in Velsen. The court's decision follows reports that the victims have been left afraid to go outside d...
King's Day in Amsterdam off to a cheerful and sunny start (photos!)
King's Day celebrations in Amsterdam have started with sunny weather and a festive atmosphere. Large crowds have taken to the streets under clear blue skies to celebrate the national holiday.
Police arrest 17 people during King's Night in Arnhem
Police in Arnhem arrested 17 people during King's Night for offenses including assault, public order disturbances, and insults. Municipal enforcers were also busy addressing cases of public urination,...
Koninklijke HFC signs former AZ player; defender returns to second division after knee injury
Koninklijke HFC has signed 25-year-old defender Fons Gemmel from Swift for the upcoming season. The former AZ player returns to the Second Division after recovering from a serious knee injury.
Man dies during setup for Shakira concert in Rio de Janeiro
A man died on Sunday after sustaining injuries during the construction of a stage for a free Shakira concert in Rio de Janeiro. The incident occurred while workers were preparing for the performance i...
Video | What the Royal Family is wearing on King's Day in Dokkum
Jonah Hill left LA to raise his children outside Hollywood
Actor Jonah Hill revealed during a live recording of the SmartLess podcast that he has moved away from Los Angeles. He explained that he made the decision because he does not want to raise his childre...
Royal family ready for King's Day in Dokkum, shares photo
The Dutch royal family has shared a photo on social media expressing their excitement for the national King's Day celebrations in Dokkum. The post, released by the Government Information Service, feat...
Hate getting up early? These are the King's Day hotspots in Haarlem for the rest of the day
Haarlem offers numerous activities throughout King's Day for those who prefer to start their celebrations later in the day. The city features dozens of hotspots and events spread across various locati...
Iran: US responsible for failed negotiations
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has blamed the United States for the failure of peace negotiations in Pakistan. Araghchi made these statements upon arriving in Russia for a scheduled meeting w...
Police investigate nighttime sexual offense in Haarlem city center
Police are investigating a sexual incident that occurred in the Kromme Elleboogsteeg in the center of Haarlem during the night of Saturday to Sunday. Authorities are calling for witnesses who may have...
'There was cursing and lashing out and he was suspended for fifteen matches. A pity he fell off our radar,' says Mart Smeets
Mart Smeets reflects on a basketball game from over fifty years ago between the Haarlem Cardinals and Levi’s/Flamingo’s that escalated into a physical altercation. The incident at the Kennemer Spo...
Kim Lammers on the success of school football: 'Suddenly children are faced with something like performing under pressure'
Former athlete Kim Lammers discusses the significance of the Koningsspelen and school football in the Netherlands. While these events aim to encourage children to stay active, they also introduce them...
How to prevent a hangover on King's Day: skip the greasy food, drink water
King's Day celebrations in the Netherlands often lead to alcohol consumption and subsequent hangovers for participants. This article provides practical tips to prevent or mitigate these symptoms, such...
NS: Early birds already traveling, crowds expected later
The Dutch national railway, NS, reports that early travelers for King's Day events have begun their journeys, though the morning started quietly. Larger crowds are expected to peak later in the mornin...