Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
RFC Haarlem competes for 'Sports Accommodation of the Year 2026' with clubhouse built to last a century: 'We are four times label A+'
RFC Haarlem is competing for the 'Sports Accommodation of the Year 2026' award established by NOC*NSF. The club's new clubhouse was designed for extreme durability to last 100 years and features a hig...
Dutch people throwing away less food, but still about 25kg per year
Dutch households have significantly reduced food waste, throwing away an average of 25.5 kilograms of solid food per person last year. According to research from the Voedingscentrum, this marks a near...
French singer Patrick Bruel's detention extended in sexual misconduct investigation
French singer Patrick Bruel's custody has been extended by 24 hours by the public prosecutor in Nanterre, near Paris. The 67-year-old is under investigation for sexual violence involving thirteen pote...
Food waste among the Dutch falls even further
Food waste in the Netherlands has decreased to an average of 25.5 kilograms per person, down from 33.4 kilograms in 2022. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre, which has tracked household waste every thre...
Code yellow from Tuesday afternoon due to thunderstorms and wind gusts
The KNMI has issued a code yellow warning for the entire Netherlands starting Tuesday afternoon due to approaching severe thunderstorms. The weather service warns that these storms may be accompanied ...
Dutch fans John and Erica travel across the US hoping to attend World Cup final: ‘Imagine if we’re in the stadium for sixty dollars’
John and Erica van den Berg from Abbenes have secured tickets for every potential match of the Dutch national team at the upcoming World Cup in the United States. The couple expresses strong optimism ...
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Amsterdam and Japan have more in common than two Ajax players
Ahead of the World Cup match between the Netherlands and Japan on June 14, this article explores the historical relationship between Amsterdam and Japan. The piece highlights how the connection betwee...
Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater have split, according to US media
Singer Ariana Grande and actor Ethan Slater have reportedly ended their relationship after several months together. Sources cited by US media indicate that the couple split amicably a few months ago.
Car ends up in ditch after collision with taxi in Badhoevedorp
A car ended up in a ditch on Tuesday morning following a collision with a taxi on the Zonnekruidweg in Badhoevedorp. No injuries were reported, though the occupants were shaken by the accident.
Demand for AI hardware keeps Chinese exports going strong
Chinese exports experienced a significant increase in May, driven primarily by strong global demand for AI hardware such as chips and data center equipment. This growth occurred despite the ongoing co...
Frenkie de Jong not worried about Netherlands, but: 'Important that we adjust a few things'
Frenkie de Jong expressed confidence in the Dutch national team despite a narrow 2-1 victory over Uzbekistan, which was secured by two Cody Gakpo penalties. Although the team struggled while playing w...
Interest rates are soaring, but not every saver benefits: how to make your money grow faster
The European Central Bank is expected to raise interest rates by 0.25 percentage points this Thursday to combat inflation. Financial experts suggest that while savers will benefit from this increase, ...
Roman Derwig to star in film adaptation of Splinter Chabot's Confettiregen
Actor Roman Derwig will play the lead role in the film adaptation of Splinter Chabot's debut novel, Confettiregen. Directed by Michiel van Erp, filming for the production has recently commenced.
170 participants from 8 countries head to Haarlem for special Shaolin kung fu event
The Spaarnehal in Haarlem will host the Open Dutch Championship Shaolin Kung Fu on Saturday, June 13. Approximately 170 participants from eight countries will gather for the event, which features trad...
Pharmacist Paul Lebbink saved a baby's life, but was then sued by Big Pharma
Memphis Depay and Netherlands reserves lose to second-string Uzbekistan
The Dutch national football team reserves, including Memphis Depay, lost 2-1 in a training match against Uzbekistan's second-choice team. The game was held at an empty Icahn Stadium in New York City.
Ariana Grande scores tenth US No. 1 hit and joins illustrious list
Ariana Grande has achieved her tenth number one hit in the United States with her new single 'hate that I made you love me.' She becomes the thirteenth artist to reach this milestone, joining a select...
Higher airfares and holiday park prices drive up inflation: daily life more expensive
Inflation in the Netherlands rose to 3.5 percent in May compared to the previous year, according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS). The increase was primarily driven by the rising costs of airline ticke...
Saving tip! Have your Amsterdam cat microchipped for free in June
Cat owners in Amsterdam can have their pets microchipped for free throughout the month of June. The initiative aims to help lost cats be reunited with their owners more easily if they end up in an ani...