Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Hundreds of children search for the golden egg near Haarlem-Spaarnwoude station: 'By the end of the day you don't hear them anymore, except when it's about Easter eggs'
Hundreds of children and their families gathered at the Playground near Haarlem-Spaarnwoude station last weekend to participate in an Easter egg hunt. The event featured three hundred hidden eggs and ...
Skiing or skydiving solo: Yany (Jan) Visser (1947-2026) proved that limitations do not have to be boundaries
Yany (Jan) Visser, who lost his sight at the age of 12, passed away last Saturday at the age of 78 after a long illness. Throughout his life, he defied physical limitations by engaging in adventurous ...
Soesja wrote a book about mourning her drowned brother Sam: "Talk about it, it helps"
Soesja van Grondelle has authored a book titled "Sam, ik neem je altijd mee" detailing her grief after her brother Sam drowned in Amsterdam's IJ river in October 2023. Through her writing and social m...
Cardboard boxes, a cupboard, mattresses: this idyllic Amsterdam road is being buried under bulky waste
Bucharest judge lifts preventive measures against Andrew Tate
A court in Bucharest has lifted all restrictive measures against Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan as they await trial in Romania for human trafficking and organized crime. The brothers, known for t...
This political scientist explains the rise of the far-right: ‘My father wasn’t a racist’
Political scientist Catherine de Vries investigated her family history to understand the rise of radical-right parties and why voters choose anti-migration groups like the PVV. Her research seeks to e...
Trump: Iran ceasefire proposal not good enough
U.S. President Donald Trump has evaluated a proposal for a 45-day ceasefire regarding the conflict with Iran. Although he described the proposal as a very important step, he stated that it is not yet ...
Vios thwarts Hillegom, but 11th-placed side remains unconcerned in the danger zone
Hillegom's five-match unbeaten streak came to an end after they were unable to break through against Vios. Despite currently being in the danger zone, Vios manager Hans Schakel remains confident and s...
Presenters Tim Senders and Kiki Bosman expecting first child
Dutch presenters Tim Senders and Kiki Bosman announced on Monday that they are expecting their first child together. The couple shared the news via an Instagram video capturing the moment Senders was ...
Bryan Wilderom secures vital late win for DSOV against ZSGOWMS after impressive solo past three men. 'Opted for risk'
DSOV secured a crucial 2-1 victory against fellow relegation candidate ZSGOWMS to keep their hopes of staying in the second class alive. The match was decided in the 84th minute by Bryan Wilderom, who...
Wolf that bit woman in face released again in Germany
A wolf that seriously injured a woman in Hamburg, Germany, has been released back into the wild after being captured by authorities. Environment Minister Katharina Fegebank stated that releasing the a...
Hillegom makes swimming accessible for children from low-income families with free slide passes
The municipality of Hillegom is offering free summer swimming passes to children from low-income families to ensure they can access the De Vosse outdoor pool. The facility, which reopens in two weeks,...
Iran rejects US ceasefire proposal
Iran has rejected a United States proposal for a ceasefire, according to reports from the Iranian news agency IRNA. In its response shared with Pakistan, Iran emphasized the requirement for a permanen...
Costa warns Trump against attacks on Iran's civilian infrastructure
EU Council President António Costa warned U.S. President Donald Trump that targeting civilian infrastructure during conflict is illegal under international law. The warning follows Trump's threat to ...
Vrij! Beverwijk sounds the alarm: mold remains a major problem in post-war neighborhoods – even after Indische Buurt renovation
The local political party Vrij! Beverwijk has raised concerns about persistent mold and moisture issues in postwar neighborhoods, including recently renovated apartments in the Indische Buurt. The par...
London festival that booked Ye loses another sponsor
The London-based Wireless Festival has lost beverage supplier Diageo as a sponsor, following a similar withdrawal by Pepsi. These departures occur after the festival announced rapper Ye as a headliner...
Pa's Furniture Show in the Slaughterhouse: As if time stood still
Pa's Meubelshow, an alternative artistic spring festival, returned to Haarlem this past weekend at the Slachthuis venue. The event recreated the atmosphere of its early-2000s origins, attracting many ...
Giethoorn feels impact of war: Asian tourists stay away, businesses hope for Europeans
Giethoorn is experiencing a decrease in tourists from Asia and the Middle East this Easter weekend due to the impact of the war. Local business owners are hoping that an increase in European visitors ...
King's Day is coming to Haarlem! Don't miss a thing with this tip
King's Day celebrations are approaching in Haarlem, with various local events planned for the holiday. The article recommends using the 'indebuurt' app to stay informed about the festivities and ensur...
Disappeared: De Sterren Boys, one of the distant predecessors of Olympia Haarlem
This article examines De Sterren Boys, a defunct sports club that was a predecessor to the current Olympia Haarlem. Part of a series on disappeared sports organizations, it highlights the club's 28-ye...