Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Israel army chief: Operational zone established south of Litani River
Israeli army chief Eyal Zamir has designated all areas south of the Litani River in Lebanon as an operational zone to combat Hezbollah. This move marks an expansion of Israel's ongoing ground offensiv...
Easter fires lit in many places
Easter fires were lit in various locations across the Netherlands on Sunday evening as part of an annual tradition. Near the town of Holten, several neighborhoods competed for the best fire, with Espe...
Harry Potter actress Bonnie Wright expecting second child
British actress Bonnie Wright, famous for her role as Ginny Weasley in the Harry Potter film series, has announced she is expecting her second child. She shared the news with her followers on social m...
Tori Spelling and children taken to hospital after car accident
Tori Spelling and her children were taken to the hospital following a car accident in Temecula, California. The incident was reported by the entertainment news outlet TMZ.
Griekspoor loses to Monfils in Monaco first round
Dutch tennis player Tallon Griekspoor was eliminated in the first round of the Monte Carlo Masters in Monaco. Griekspoor lost to France's Gaël Monfils in three sets, with a final score of 7-6, 1-6, 4...
'Fortunately, there is room for irony and self-mockery at Telstar.' Journalist and fan Milo Lambers writes book on Velsen's Pride
Journalist Milo Lambers has written a book about the Dutch football club Telstar, focusing on its history and the unique culture of irony and self-mockery within the organization. The work highlights ...
Trump gives Iran until Tuesday night to open Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump has set a Tuesday evening deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Trump threatened to destroy Iranian infrastructure, ...
Smoke-free zone at Wijk aan Zee beach welcomed: ‘Look at the mess left after a busy summer day!’
The Beverwijk city council has passed a motion to establish a smoke-free zone on the beach at Wijk aan Zee starting next year. This initiative aims to reduce litter and improve conditions for families...
Several injured in bus emergency stop in Hoofddorp
Multiple people were injured on Sunday following an incident involving a bus on the Hoofdweg in Hoofddorp. The accident occurred near the intersection with Van Heuven Goedhartlaan.
Traffic accident on Beverwijk ring road, pregnant woman taken to hospital
A BMW and a Volkswagen collided on the ring road in Beverwijk on Sunday, resulting in a pregnant woman being transported to the hospital. Both vehicles sustained significant damage and were towed from...
Easter brings growing stream of Orthodox Christians to Heemstede: 'It feels like home, that is a blessing'
Orthodox Christians are gathering at the Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Hemelvaart church in Heemstede to prepare for their annual Easter celebrations. While the holiday has largely concluded for the rest of the Ne...
Parties disappointed by evacuation of away section during IJssel Derby
Municipalities, police, and the football clubs Go Ahead Eagles and PEC Zwolle expressed deep disappointment after the away supporter section was evacuated by riot police on Sunday. The joint statement...
PSV celebration Tuesday at Stadhuisplein in Eindhoven
The municipality of Eindhoven has announced that PSV will be honored with a celebration on the Stadhuisplein this Tuesday following their national title win. The city officially congratulated the foot...
Celebrations in Eindhoven city center after PSV championship
PSV Eindhoven secured the Dutch national football title, sparking major celebrations across the city's center. Large crowds gathered in the Stratumseind nightlife area to mark the victory with festivi...
Trump: Possible deal with Iran on Monday
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed optimism regarding a potential deal with Iran, stating there is a good chance an agreement will be reached by Monday. Negotiations are currently ongoing as th...
Marjolein (25) has Tourette’s and is a teacher: ‘I tell them right away what’s going on’
Marjolein Buelens, a 25-year-old French teacher from Tilburg, shares her experience navigating her career while living with Tourette syndrome, which she developed at age 17. She emphasizes the importa...
Customs seizes over 1,400 kg of cocaine in Port of Rotterdam
Customs officials discovered over 1,400 kilograms of cocaine in the port of Rotterdam on Saturday. The drugs were hidden across three containers that showed suspicious irregularities during inspection...
Group of youths throw eggs, bicycles and stones at firefighters in North
A group of at least five youths attacked firefighters with eggs, bicycles, and stones after setting fire to several waste containers in Amsterdam-Noord. Despite the deployment of police dogs and a hel...
Manager Marieke was at Mariëtte’s desk for every little thing: ‘Still, I kept helping every time’
Career coach Anne-Marije Buckens explains how initial workplace labels can limit professional growth, particularly for employees over 50. Using the experience of an employee named Mariëtte, she illus...
Outcry in UK over Ye's festival performances
The announcement that Ye, also known as Kanye West, will perform three shows at the Wireless Festival in London has sparked significant controversy in the United Kingdom. In response, Pepsi has withdr...