Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Looting reported in hard-hit Venezuelan coastal province
Reports of looting have emerged from the earthquake-stricken Venezuelan coastal province of La Guaira. Heavily damaged shops in the resort town of Catia La Mar are being targeted following the seismic...
Oranje plays in the middle of the night: is it better to stay up or sleep for a few hours first?
Fans of the Dutch national football team are facing late-night matches during the World Cup, starting with a game against Tunisia. Sleep therapist Rianne Braal offers professional advice on whether vi...
Box 3 chaos has also reached the Senate, but clarity won't come until autumn
The Dutch Senate has begun debating the controversial Box 3 wealth tax legislation, though a final vote is expected to be delayed until autumn. This delay comes as the cabinet continues efforts to rep...
Maaike van der Plas wonders how long her ‘honeymoon period’ as a neurologist will last
Neurologist Maaike van der Plas reflects on the early stages of her career and whether the initial excitement of her dream job will persist. She notes that colleagues frequently ask if the position st...
Bar Selona brings Barcelona to Haarlem: casual Catalan food served by two families
Owners Ibrahim Borham and Jurran van Slooten have opened Bar Selona in Haarlem, aiming to bring the atmosphere of Barcelona to the city. The establishment offers low-threshold Catalan food served in a...
Research vessel Geo Master christened and ready for research and explosives hunting: 'The North Sea is full of WWII bombs'
The research vessel Geo Master was christened on Thursday in the IJmondhaven and will immediately begin missions for N-Sea. The ship is specialized in seabed research and the detection of World War II...
Schools cancel Friday classes due to heat
Multiple schools across the Netherlands, including all 51 institutions under the De Haagse Scholen foundation, will cancel classes this Friday due to extreme heat. While the schools will be closed for...
Amber (28) from Heemskerk battles the heat with Circus Barani in Uitgeest: 'It only gets hot for me at the top'
Circus Barani is proceeding with scheduled performances in Uitgeest this weekend despite high temperatures. Performer Amber Blokker continues her high-altitude act, where she notes that the heat is mo...
Indoor swimming pools in the Haarlem region closed Friday, outdoor pools open. All sports halls remain closed
Due to a code red heat warning in the Netherlands, all indoor swimming pools and sports halls in the Haarlem region will remain closed this Friday. Outdoor swimming pools will stay open to provide res...
Albert Heijn to stop grocery deliveries after 3 PM Friday due to heat
Albert Heijn will stop grocery deliveries after 3:00 PM this Friday due to extreme heat forecasts. The decision follows a code red warning from the KNMI, as the supermarket chain aims to protect its e...
No driving tests Friday in provinces under code red
The CBR has canceled all driving exams and courses on Friday in Dutch provinces where a code red weather warning is in effect. Examinations will only proceed as scheduled in Friesland, Groningen, Dren...
Walibi and Drievliet amusement parks closed Friday due to code red
Amusement parks Walibi Holland and Drievliet will remain closed this Friday due to a code red heat warning issued by the KNMI. The decision was made to ensure the safety of visitors and staff, and gue...
Court hearings canceled in provinces with code red warning
Physical court hearings in Dutch provinces under a code red weather warning have been cancelled for Friday. Urgent legal matters, such as care authorizations or supervision orders, may still proceed o...
Blood, Sweat & Tears singer David Clayton-Thomas dies at 84
David Clayton-Thomas, the lead singer of the band Blood, Sweat & Tears, has died at the age of 84. The Canadian artist passed away on Wednesday in a hospital in Toronto, as confirmed by his publicist.
The big winner after Netherlands-Mexico is the clever owner of a Thai restaurant in Denmark
This article reflects on the 1998 World Cup football match between the Netherlands and Mexico, which was viewed by fans at a festival site in Denmark. It highlights the story of a local Thai restauran...
Rijkswaterstaat: Only take to the road if necessary during extreme heat
Rijkswaterstaat advises Dutch motorists to only travel on Friday if necessary due to an extreme heatwave. With the KNMI issuing a code red warning for most of the country, those who must go on the roa...
Koster has new strategic role in women's football at Ajax
Daphne Koster has been appointed as the new head of strategy for women's football at Ajax. The Amsterdam-based club announced the transition on Thursday, noting that she officially started her new rol...
Significant drop in Haarlem severe weather damage last year, rainfall costs lowest since 2017
Private property damage caused by severe weather in Haarlem fell to 919,000 euros last year, reaching its lowest level since 2017. This figure represents a significant decrease compared to the previou...
Puikman flexible housing locations open two months longer: tenants can stay until November 30
The municipal executive of Castricum has announced that temporary housing units at Puikman will remain open for two additional months, until November 30. This extension allows current tenants to stay ...
