Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Experience the jet-set life in a private jet for €125 per hour in an Amsterdam-North warehouse: ‘In America this is very common’
Who loses all pieces fastest at the Anti-Chess World Championship: "I'm a terrible chess player, but a good anti-chess player"
The World Anti-Chess Championship is taking place this weekend in Amsterdam, featuring about twenty international competitors from countries like India and Germany. In this variant, players aim to los...
Trump walks out of interview after questions about election fraud
U.S. President Donald Trump walked out of an interview with NBC News after being asked for evidence regarding his claims of election fraud in California. He exited the session when the interviewer pre...
HBC loses to Hollandia and returns to fourth division: 'We weren't good enough'
HBC failed to secure promotion to the third division after losing both matches of their play-off series against Hollandia. Following a 0-1 home defeat and a 2-0 loss in Hoorn, the team will compete in...
Food truck fire in Duivendrecht, smoke visible across the city
A fire broke out in a food truck on Ellermanstraat in Duivendrecht on Friday evening, creating a large smoke plume visible across Amsterdam. Emergency services escalated the incident to a medium fire ...
Nationally known poets perform in natural amphitheater in Spaarndam: ‘A beautiful mix of amateur artists and professionals’
The biennial art event Kunst in Spaarndam returns this weekend with the addition of a new poetry program featuring well-known writers at the Fort-Zuid amphitheater. The event highlights a mix of local...
Animal Farm's big wish: a new enclosure for axolotls and giant snails. 'We want to mimic the natural habitat'
Animal Farm, a micro-zoo in Beverwijk, has launched a fundraising campaign to build new enclosures for its axolotls and giant African snails. The project aims to recreate the animals' natural habitats...
Bolivian Congress authorizes president to deploy military against protests
The Bolivian Congress has passed a law authorizing President Rodrigo Paz to deploy the military to clear road blockades that have paralyzed major cities for several weeks. The decision followed an ext...
The biggest World Cup ever also means a more expensive Panini album: ‘The only difficulty is identifying the missing ones out of 960 cards’
The upcoming World Cup's expansion to 48 teams has made completing the Panini sticker album more expensive than ever, requiring collectors to find 960 cards. Despite the increased costs, dedicated fan...
Hotels fear difficult summer after VAT increase: 'Concerns are growing'
Dutch hotels are facing a difficult summer as guests book later and stay for shorter periods due to rising costs. Entrepreneurs report that the recent VAT increase on hotel stays is negatively impacti...
Rutte suffered from it, now Jetten too: the 'where is the prime minister' question is being asked
Opposition parties in the Netherlands are questioning the leadership of Rob Jetten as they await negotiations for a budget agreement. Jetten is reportedly keeping the parties waiting intentionally, a ...
DSS returns to the third division after one season: 'Everyone always gave their all'
Haarlem-based football club DSS has secured promotion back to the third class after just one season in the fourth class. The team clinched their return with a decisive 0-3 victory over RKEDO in a matc...
Plan for snack bar-free neighborhood goes ahead despite legal threats: 'We want a healthy food environment'
Haarlem council members are proceeding with plans to ban fast-food vendors in the new Hart voor Oostpoort neighborhood to promote a healthy food environment. Despite legal threats from the snack bar a...
China wants to prevent electric cars from becoming even larger and heavier
China intends to prevent electric vehicles from continuing to grow in size and weight. According to state broadcaster CCTV, the government aims to counter the trend of heavier cars driven by larger ba...
Man stuck in dumpster in city center: "There was shouting and banging"
Police in Amsterdam responded to reports of a man trapped inside a trash container after witnesses heard shouting and banging coming from the bin. The man successfully freed himself before officers ar...
Iranian MP: We will retaliate for Israel's attack on Beirut
Iranian MP Ebrahim Rezaei announced that Tehran will deliver a decisive and painful response to Israel's airstrike on the Dahiyeh suburb of Beirut. The Israeli military stated that the attack successf...
Designated alderman Moeskops works last day in restaurant: "It's also a bit sad"
Elise Moeskops is transitioning from her role as a restaurant owner and D66 council member to become an alderperson in Amsterdam, where she will take over the traffic portfolio. She recently marked he...
Prospective alderman Moeskops works last day at restaurant: "It's also a bit sad"
D66 council member Elise Moeskops worked her final shift at her Amsterdam restaurant before her expected appointment as the city's new alderman for traffic this Wednesday. She will succeed Melanie van...
Model train fan Arno Hunting: 'We must pass on our knowledge to the youth'
Model train enthusiast Arno Hunting emphasizes the importance of passing on technical knowledge and hobby skills to younger generations. He describes how many collectors start at a young age and event...
Discovery tour of 150 years of IJmuiden by bike along five locations: 'It’s like bringing back memories'
The 'Fiets door de tijd' event in IJmuiden celebrated the town's 150th anniversary on Saturday with a historical cycling tour across five locations. Visitors explored the town's heritage through photo...