Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
WHO chief Tedros arrives in Congolese Ebola outbreak region
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has arrived in the Ituri region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the epicenter of the current Ebola outbreak. He aims to consult with local resi...
Jesper de Jong against Zverev on Roland Garros main court Sunday afternoon
Dutch tennis player Jesper de Jong will face world number three Alexander Zverev on Sunday afternoon for a place in the Roland Garros quarterfinals. The match is scheduled as the third event of the da...
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Theater cat Tommy sometimes walks onto the stage during Hakim Traïdia's performances
Tommy, a twelve-year-old cat belonging to performer Hakim Traïdia, lives in his theater and occasionally wanders onto the stage during live performances. While the cat considers the venue his home, t...
Jan, Arjan and Frank are the beating heart, but without Anna Putter the construction company would never have come this far: 'Behind every good company stands a strong woman'
Construction company J.M. Putter in Uitgeest is celebrating its 60th anniversary under the leadership of Jan Putter and his sons Arjan and Frank. The family credits much of the business's long-term su...
Jochem Myjer's daughter takes GHB three times a night for narcolepsy
Dutch comedian Jochem Myjer revealed that his 17-year-old daughter takes GHB three times every night to manage her narcolepsy. Myjer is dedicating his upcoming comedy performances to raising funds for...
Vondelpark full of Harry Styles fans hoping to catch a glimpse of their idol
Fans of Harry Styles are gathering in Amsterdam's Vondelpark and surrounding areas hoping to catch a glimpse of the singer during his concert series at the Arena. Styles has been frequently spotted jo...
GGD: Cruise ship Hondius clean again after hantavirus
The cruise ship Hondius has been cleared to return to service following a hantavirus outbreak after the GGD Rotterdam-Rijnmond approved its cleaning efforts. Previous inspections had found deficiencie...
Top Iranian advisor denounces US demands for deal
Mohsen Rezaei, a senior advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader, has criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for making excessive demands during negotiations and allegedly betraying diplomacy. Rezaei also exp...
Summary: Futsal Amsterdam forced into decider for final spot after defeat
Futsal Amsterdam failed to secure a spot in the national title finals after suffering a 4-2 defeat against ZVG in the second match of their playoff series. Despite a second-half comeback that brought ...
Star chef Nick Bril on intern accident: 'I often felt like a loser'
Dutch star chef Nick Bril has spoken publicly for the first time about the accident that seriously injured his intern, Joe Claridge. Bril discussed the emotional toll of the event and expressed gratit...
US, UK and Australia to jointly develop sea drones
The United States, United Kingdom, and Australia have announced a joint project to develop unmanned submarines. This collaboration is part of the AUKUS security pact established by the three nations f...
Stoffer advocates for distributing asylum seekers based on culture and religion
SGP leader Chris Stoffer has proposed that cultural and religious backgrounds should be taken into account when distributing and housing asylum seekers. Speaking at a party meeting in Nieuwegein, Stof...
Zomergasten, Jiskefet and a ten-hour air raid siren: VPRO has been liberal and unconventional for 100 years
Prison sentence for man from Opheusden who abused two minor employees
A 40-year-old man from Opheusden has been sentenced to 30 months in prison, with 10 months suspended, for sexually abusing two minor employees. The court found him guilty of abusing the boys during th...
SGP demands lower abortion rates in exchange for support for cabinet plans
The Dutch political party SGP has demanded that the cabinet implement measures to reduce historically high abortion rates. The party stated it will withdraw its support for the minority government's p...
Italy bans Ye and Travis Scott concerts over safety concerns
Italy has banned two scheduled concerts by American rappers Ye and Travis Scott due to concerns over public order and safety. The decision follows reports from news agency Reuters regarding the potent...
Frankie Valli (92) cancels all shows this year due to health reasons
The 92-year-old singer Frankie Valli has announced the cancellation of all his remaining concerts for the year. Valli stated on social media that he is stepping away from the stage to focus on his hea...
DPG Media extends newspaper project for people in poverty
DPG Media is extending a project that provides 5,000 free annual newspaper subscriptions to individuals with low incomes. The decision follows a study by Windesheim University of Applied Sciences, whi...
Enticing with stories: André Nuyens hopes youth book raises awareness of the impact of war
Author André Nuyens has released a new youth book containing eight stories about the resistance during World War II. The publication aims to raise awareness among younger generations about the causes...