Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
US judge blocks Trump order on mail-in ballots
A federal judge in Boston has blocked an executive order by President Donald Trump that aimed to tighten regulations for mail-in voting. The ruling follows a lawsuit filed by more than twenty Democrat...
Residents find it incomprehensible that Amsterdammers don't visit Betondorp more often: ‘It’s a hidden gem’
Zandvoort merged school to continue as Het Schelpenpad
The Hannie Schaft and Mariaschool in Zandvoort, which merged at the beginning of the school year, have officially adopted the name 'Het Schelpenpad.' The new name was unveiled during a festive ceremon...
The stifling fear of civil servants being accused of ‘leaking’
Red Cross calls for opening of ‘cool spaces’
The Red Cross and Climate Alliance Netherlands are calling on public building owners to open cool spaces for those without cooling options during extreme heat. The request follows a code red warning i...
Professor Anniek de Ruijter (44) becomes rector of the UvA
Dutch fans celebrate in a still-dry Kansas City
Dutch football fans gathered in Kansas City to celebrate ahead of the national team's final World Cup group match against Tunisia. The event featured performances by artists such as FeestDJRuud and Yv...
Theo celebrates his 88th birthday on a bike with Maureen: 'A person who feels the cold doesn't suffer much from the heat'
Theo celebrated his 88th birthday by cycling with his daughter Maureen during a significant heatwave. They stopped at a ferry for refreshments, remaining undeterred by the high temperatures.
Water guns and rest breaks during sweltering Nieuw-Vennep Festival Week: ‘Teams want to win, but safety first’
The annual festival week in Nieuw-Vennep is continuing despite a code orange heat warning, with organizers implementing extra rest breaks and shorter event segments to ensure participant safety. Atten...
First code red for heat in part of the country on Friday
For the first time, a code red weather warning for extreme heat has been issued for a large part of the Netherlands this Friday. The alert applies to most regions except for the northern provinces and...
First code red for heat in much of the country on Friday
A code red weather alarm for extreme heat has been issued for a large part of the Netherlands for the first time, effective this Friday. The warning applies to most of the country, though the province...
Katia Garcia first woman to referee a Dutch national team World Cup match: ‘She is calm, but fierce when necessary’
Katia Garcia will become the first female referee in World Cup history to officiate a match involving the Dutch national team. The 33-year-old official is scheduled to lead the game taking place early...
André receives support after addressing city council on day out for Phila Boschpark: ‘Residents rarely get outside for more than a short walk’
André, a resident of Phila Boschpark, addressed the city council to highlight the lack of recreational outings for residents with disabilities due to logistical and financial challenges. His appeal r...
Stephen Cheney organizes stage for pop bands with Haarlem Shakes!: ‘First time some get paid for performing’
Stephen Cheney has launched "Haarlem Shakes!" to provide a new performance platform for pop bands in Haarlem, addressing the decline of local venues for non-professional musicians. The initiative aims...
Emergency services dispatched to nursing home due to heat, residents moved to cooler rooms
Emergency services responded to a nursing home in Amsterdam-Noord after indoor temperatures became dangerously high for residents during extreme heat. Firefighters assisted in moving residents to cool...
Red Cross opens donation account for aid to Venezuela
The Red Cross has opened donation account 5125 to support relief efforts following a double earthquake in Venezuela. The organization reports that thousands of people are in urgent need of food, water...
Debate over the new Haarlemmermeer coalition: Read all the reactions in our live blog
A liveblog provides real-time updates on the debate regarding the new coalition agreement in Haarlemmermeer, which is taking place in Hoofddorp. Reporter Frederique Teillers is covering the responses ...
Code red in more and more Italian cities due to heat
Seventeen of Italy's twenty-seven largest cities are currently under a code red alert due to extreme heat across Europe. The high-level warning affects major cities including Rome, Milan, Turin, Venic...
UvA lecturers still denied answers on communication with pro-Israel organizations despite court ruling
