Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
From rare defeat to convincing win: HBS bounces back with goal fest against Phoenix
The HBS field hockey team secured a convincing 5-2 victory against Phoenix, bouncing back from a rare previous defeat. Coach Sake Hermans highlighted the collective team effort, noting that five diffe...
Eight children killed in Louisiana shooting
Eight children were killed and two women were injured in a shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana. Local police confirmed the details of the incident to local news station KSLA News 12.
Hillegom loses to bottom-placed Vitesse’22: 'A terrible match. Everything is going against us. It’s very bitter'
Hillegom suffered a 1-0 defeat against bottom-ranked Vitesse’22 on Sunday, missing an opportunity to distance themselves from the relegation play-off zone. The match in Castricum provided a crucial ...
Belgian activist and author Fleur Pierets awarded Jos Brink Prize
Belgian activist, artist, and writer Fleur Pierets was awarded the biennial Jos Brink Prize on Sunday by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science. The award aims to promote LGBTQ+ emancipa...
Iran yet to decide on next round of talks with US
The Iranian leadership has not yet decided whether to participate in a new round of negotiations with the United States. Reports indicate that further talks may be suspended as long as the US Navy con...
Pubs allowed to stay open all night during World Cup: ‘We’re going to make it one big party’
Frans Banninck Cocq Medal for director of Dutch National Ballet
Rachel Beaujean, director of the Dutch National Ballet, was awarded the Frans Banninck Cocqpenning on Sunday for her years of dedication to the company. The honor was presented by Amsterdam's deputy m...
Spain wants EU to end association agreement with Israel
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced that Spain will formally request the European Union to terminate its association agreement with Israel. The proposal, which cites alleged violations of ...
Pelvic physical therapist: Incontinence is never normal, no matter what the ads say
Pelvic physical therapist Liesbeth de Nekker clarifies that unwanted urine loss is never normal, regardless of how it is portrayed in advertisements. The article explores the causes of incontinence in...
Man seriously injured in Amstelveen stabbing, suspect arrested
41 doubles compete for victory at national ZCD at Elza Boules: 'You have to place high'
Forty-one doubles teams consisting of 80 players competed in a national petanque competition hosted by the Elza Boules club in Beverwijk. The participants played on 17 courts, aiming to get their iron...
Bloemendaal not yet safe after defeat against Amsterdam. ‘We’re just going to go for it’
Bloemendaal suffered a 0-2 defeat against Amsterdam in the nineteenth round of the competition, marking their eighth loss of the season. With three matches remaining, coach André Morees' team sits ei...
Gerard Joling's management in contact with beer thrower: 'Completely resolved'
The management of Dutch singer Gerard Joling has resolved a dispute with a man who threw beer at the artist during a performance last Friday. Following a brief physical altercation on stage, the booki...
Groningen Commissioner files police report after FDF 'war threat'
René Paas, the King's Commissioner in Groningen, is filing a police report against the Farmers Defence Force (FDF) following threats made by the activist group. The FDF allegedly threatened 'war' aft...
Crown Prince Willem-Alexander turned down a beer on Queen's Day 1997 in Velserbeek Park: 'He thought it was too early'
During the 1997 Koninginnedag celebrations in Velsen-Zuid, Crown Prince Willem-Alexander declined an offer of beer at Park Velserbeek, stating it was too early in the day. The article also reflects on...
The 'How to become famous without leaving home' course is bound to be a hit
Iran arrests foreigners for importing Starlink equipment
Iranian authorities have arrested two foreigners for their involvement in importing Starlink satellite internet equipment. Such internet services are currently prohibited in the country, where the gov...
Trump: US negotiators in Pakistan Monday
President Donald Trump has threatened Iran with severe consequences if a new deal is not reached. He announced that American negotiators will arrive in Pakistan on Monday evening for discussions.
ZV Haerlem sharp from the start in derby against VZV, but rivals claim victory
The women's water polo team ZV Haerlem was narrowly defeated 9-10 by local rivals VZV during a derby match on Saturday. Although the Haarlem-based team started strongly at their home pool, De Planeet,...
Magnet fishers pull old grenade from water near Stopera
Magnet fishers discovered a likely World War II-era grenade in the Zwanenburgwal near the Stopera in Amsterdam. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team is currently on-site to secure the device, an...