Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Renovated Slaughterhouse finally officially opens: 'A construction site suits us, but a bit of life is nicer'
The renovated Slachthuis in Haarlem has officially opened, transforming the historic former slaughterhouse into a mixed-use facility. The site now hosts sports activities, hospitality venues, and offi...
Hezbollah leader rejects Israeli security zone in Lebanon
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem has rejected the implementation of an Israeli security zone in southern Lebanon. His statement follows comments from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who declare...
Man (51) dies after falling 'from a great height' at Goose concert
A 51-year-old man died on Saturday night after falling from a significant height during a concert by the American rock band Goose. The incident occurred at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Shemana furthest for the second time in a row, but distance remains secret. 'When belly sliding, lying on your back doesn't work'
Shemana won the belly sliding competition for the second consecutive year during the Dorpsfeest in Velsen-Noord, while Fenna secured second place using a specific sliding technique. The event at Strat...
Toilet in the vault and confessionals as coat racks. Food bank IJmond-Noord opens doors in the Goede Raad Church in Beverwijk
Voedselbank IJmond-Noord is officially opening its new location in the former Goede Raad Church in Beverwijk this Tuesday. The move marks a leadership transition for the organization, as Cees Hamers s...
Ethiopian PM Abiy's party wins 90 percent of seats
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and his Prosperity Party (PP) have won the parliamentary elections with a significant majority. According to the electoral commission, the party secured 90 percent ...
Dutch national team stays in Kansas City for now
The Dutch national football team will remain at its current World Cup base camp in Kansas City for the time being. Head coach Ronald Koeman and the squad are scheduled to stay at this location until a...
Timber resumes training with Oranje after concussion
Midfielder Quinten Timber has resumed training with the Dutch national team after recovering from a minor concussion sustained during practice. The injury had previously forced him to miss the Netherl...
France puts record number of regions under code red due to heat
France has placed half of the country under a code red heat warning as temperatures are expected to rise further during a severe heatwave. This marks a record number of regions placed under the highes...
Not drivers like Max Verstappen or Kimi Antonelli, but classic F1 cars are the stars of the Zandvoort Historic Grand Prix
The Historic Grand Prix at the Zandvoort circuit features vintage Formula 1 cars as the primary attraction, drawing thousands of spectators to experience the classic machinery. Unlike modern racing wh...
Ajax and Oscar Garcia part ways by mutual consent
Interim coach Oscar Garcia and Ajax have mutually agreed to part ways, ending his contract as Jong Ajax coach one season early. Fitness coach Enrique Sanz will also depart the club following Garcia's ...
Oscar Garcia leaves Ajax after four months
Haarlem to launch new city festival on July 12: FIER Haarlem, inspired by the historic Siege of Haarlem
Haarlem will launch a new city festival called FIER Haarlem on July 12. The event is inspired by the historical Siege of Haarlem.
Oscar Garcia leaves Ajax after four months
Oscar Garcia is leaving Ajax after only four months, having reached a mutual agreement to terminate his contract which was set to run until 2027. The Spaniard, who was brought in by Jordi Cruijff, ser...
Broeders-Bol delights crowd at FBK Games with 800m victory
Femke Broeders-Bol secured a victory in the 800-meter race at the FBK Games in Hengelo with a time of 1:57.42. The 26-year-old athlete performed in front of a home crowd on an exceptionally hot track.
Trump announces British PM Starmer is resigning
Donald Trump claimed on Truth Social that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is resigning from his position. The U.S. president provided no further details or evidence to support his announcement.
Amsterdam heading for heatwave: up to 33 degrees and sticky nights
Uitgeest seeks input for renewal of participation policy
The municipality of Uitgeest is seeking input from its residents to help shape a renewed participation policy. Through a questionnaire, the local government aims to gather knowledge and experiences to...
Trump threatens new attacks on Iran over Hezbollah's actions
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to launch new attacks against Iran if Hezbollah continues its strikes on northern Israel. Iran has previously demanded that Israel cease its military operati...
Schouten: powerful that prime minister apologized
Rotterdam Mayor Carola Schouten has praised Prime Minister Rob Jetten's recent apology to the Moluccan community as "powerful." The apology, delivered on Sunday, addressed historical grievances within...