Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Record proceeds for Night of the Refugee
The Night of the Refugee walking event raised a record 2.1 million euros for the Stichting Vluchteling foundation. A record 10,000 participants joined the event to walk distances of up to 50 kilometer...
Man stabbed on Tussen Meer in Osdorp
A man was injured in a stabbing incident on Tussen Meer in the Osdorp neighborhood of Amsterdam early this morning. The victim was treated at a hospital and has since been released, while police conti...
Singer Rod Stewart needed oxygen during live show in Utah
Sir Rod Stewart required temporary oxygen treatment after falling ill during a performance in Utah on Saturday. The singer was able to resume the concert shortly after the medical intervention.
Gordon Ramsay to become a grandfather for the first time
British celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is set to become a grandfather for the first time. His daughter, Holly Ramsay, announced on Instagram that she and her husband, Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty, are exp...
Confidently cycling through Haarlem: Every Schalkwijk resident should be able to do it, says Buurts: 'Cycling expands your world'
The organization Buurts is launching cycling lessons at Californiëplein in Haarlem to help adults who never learned to ride a bike as children. The initiative aims to increase residents' independence...
The Greenhouse | Dear robot, can I have the energy bill with this AI answer?
Climate reporter Jeroen Kraan explores whether the benefits of AI models justify their substantial environmental impact. He notes that the rapidly growing sector continues to suffer from a lack of tra...
Japan eliminates Dutch opponent Tunisia with a comprehensive win
Japan defeated Tunisia 4-0 in a World Cup Group F match held in Monterrey, moving level with the Netherlands at the top of the group standings. The result confirms Tunisia's elimination from the tourn...
Life behind the barrier with poor education: Augustien (76) prefers recognition over apologies
Augustien Matulessy-Souisa reflects on her childhood experiences living in a Moluccan residential camp, highlighting the isolation and poor education faced by her community. As Prime Minister Jetten p...
Bob Deen: 'War is not a natural phenomenon that you can't do anything about'
Security expert Bob Deen has been appointed as the new director of Clingendael, the Netherlands Institute of International Relations, starting next month. Deen, who became a prominent figure for his a...
Curaçao fans celebrate draw against Ecuador
Curaçaoan football fans gathered in the Saliña entertainment district to celebrate a draw against Ecuador on Saturday night. Supporters marked the result by waving flags and driving through the stre...
Foreign media rave about Netherlands, Sweden in shock after 2026 World Cup humiliation: ‘Completely new for us’
The Dutch national football team received widespread international praise following a dominant 5-1 victory over Sweden at the 2026 World Cup. Head coach Ronald Koeman's squad left the Swedish side in ...
Mystery solved: The impressive story behind this statue
This article explains the history and significance of the statue located at the Anton de Komplein, a site known for its regular markets. It identifies the figure depicted and shares the impressive sto...
Curaçao keeps Round of 32 dream alive after draw
Curaçao earned its first-ever World Cup point following a 0-0 draw against Ecuador in Kansas City. Goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves to preserve the shutout, keeping the team's hopes of reaching the...
Wouter Klootwijk on tinned fish that is suddenly very trendy
Food columnist Wouter Klootwijk discusses the sudden resurgence of canned sardines as a trendy culinary item. He reflects on how this humble staple has unexpectedly become a fashionable choice in mode...
Scale model made of this lost piece of Amsterdam history
A new exhibition at the Stopera in Amsterdam showcases a 3D model and archaeological artifacts from Vlooienburg, a historic multicultural neighborhood that once stood on the site. The display aims to ...
Onno and Ingrid pay for 16 months for a cleaner who never shows up
Onno and Ingrid Krabshuis have been paying for a cleaning service for sixteen months without anyone ever arriving to perform the work. The couple, based in Julianadorp, is searching for a reliable and...
Job (28) is nearly blind but runs top times with a buddy: "Literally blind trust"
Visually impaired runner Job Schoonderbeek is training with his buddy at Amsterdam's Sloterplas for the upcoming NK Running Blind competition. Job, who lost most of his sight at age 18, aims to reclai...
'Council work should not be based on money,' says Marielys Roos (HvB) about her compensation
Marielys Roos, a council member for Hart voor Bloemendaal, emphasizes that serving in local government should be a way to give back to the community rather than a job motivated by money. Balancing fif...
From looted parental home to island battle. ‘Tables, TV, sofas, cabinets, my furniture upstairs, everything was gone’
A former tenant of a house on Sluiseiland recounts the loss of her furniture and the historical weight of living next to the former office of NSB leader Anton Mussert. The article highlights the site'...
Pinkpop closely follows World Cup match but won't sideline artists
Attendees at the Pinkpop music festival in the Netherlands faced a choice on Saturday between watching a live World Cup football match and seeing scheduled musical performances. The designated viewing...