Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Central Jewish Consultation threatens legal action over Kanye West
The Central Jewish Consultation (CJO) has threatened legal action if the Dutch government does not impose an entry ban on artist Kanye West, also known as Ye. The organization formally submitted the r...
Temporary housing found: residential group stays together in Bloemendaal
The residential group De Nieuwe Ark in Bloemendaal has secured a temporary housing solution, ensuring that its four disabled residents and their caregivers can remain together. They will move into two...
Mick Jagger hints at new Rolling Stones tour
Mick Jagger expressed his excitement for a future Rolling Stones tour during an interview with BBC Radio 2. The legendary rock band is scheduled to release its 25th studio album, titled "Foreign Tongu...
Easels & Brushes and Art Route Beverwijk/Wijk aan Zee. 'We skipped the fairies and dragons'
The Ezels & Kwasten and Kunstroute events took place in Beverwijk and Wijk aan Zee over the weekend, celebrating 750 years of market rights in Beverwijk. The festival focused on themes of history, sto...
Britt regrets choosing an anonymous donor: 'A child needs to know where they come from'
Britt shares her regret over choosing an unknown sperm donor in the new "Donorkindpodcast voor Wensouders," emphasizing that children should know their biological origins. The podcast, created by Este...
Hannie Schaft inspires students in Brazil: 'I hear they are thinking about how they can take action themselves'
A graphic novel about Dutch resistance fighters Hannie Schaft and the Oversteegen sisters is inspiring students in Brazil to reflect on activism and resistance. The book's Brazilian creators note that...
3x3 basketball takes over Haarlem in the shadow of St. Bavo Church. ‘The atmosphere is relaxed, but there is something at stake’
The Grote Markt in Haarlem hosted a stop of the 3x3 basketball PRO Cup on Sunday, set against the backdrop of the Sint-Bavokerk. The event highlighted the unique characteristics of the 3x3 variant com...
Tackling drug violence central to Colombia's presidential elections
Presidential elections have begun in Colombia, with polling stations now open across the country. The candidates are primarily distinguished by their differing strategies for addressing the nation's o...
No animal abuser active in Velserbroek: Swan decapitated by stone marten
An investigation into a decapitated swan found near a playground in Velserbroek has concluded that a stone marten was responsible for the animal's death. The findings dismiss earlier concerns that a h...
Behind the scenes at the 406-year-old Van der Eng duck decoy
The 406-year-old Van der Eng duck decoy near Uitgeest is a secluded site featuring a central pond surrounded by reed screens to protect the birds. This historic facility provides a rare look at tradit...
Code yellow in Gelderland and Overijssel due to thunderstorms
The KNMI has issued a code yellow weather warning for the provinces of Gelderland and Overijssel due to incoming thunderstorms. The weather institute warns that these storms may be accompanied by loca...
Rod Stewart cancels Las Vegas concerts due to sinus infection
81-year-old singer Rod Stewart has canceled two scheduled concerts in Las Vegas due to a sinus infection. On the advice of his doctors, he is taking a period of rest to recover from the illness.
'We have so much fun in the team': Coach Peter van Dalen sees fun as the secret behind Sparks Haarlem's success
Sparks Haarlem's women's softball team continued their winning streak with two victories against Onze Gezellen on Saturday. Coach Peter van Dalen attributes the team's recent success to the positive a...
Crooked big toe and foot bump: How hallux valgus develops and what can be done about it
Hallux valgus is a foot deformity where the big toe tilts inward, often resulting in a painful bump and difficulty wearing shoes. The article explains how this condition develops and outlines various ...
Four suspects arrested red-handed after business burglary in Vijfhuizen
Four suspects were caught red-handed and arrested by police during a burglary at a business on Hybrideweg in Vijfhuizen on the night of May 31. The same premises had been targeted by burglars in a pre...
Bullet in the Butt: Poignant War Theater at Zandvoorts Museum
The theater production 'Kogel in de Kont' will premiere at the Zandvoorts Museum on Thursday, June 26. The play explores themes of memory, guilt, and the impact of war on ordinary lives through an imm...
Hours in line for a ticket to Madonna, Prince or David Bowie
The article reflects on the nostalgic experience of waiting in long lines at VVV offices to buy concert tickets for legendary artists like Madonna, Prince, and David Bowie. It contrasts this physical,...
Coen Verbraak talks to friends of Clairy Polak about her rich life and lonely death: ‘Dammit Polak, that you’re doing all this on your own’
Lebanon reports deaths and injuries from Israeli airstrikes
Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon have killed at least eleven people and injured twelve hospital staff members, according to the Lebanese news agency NNA. The casualties occurred during attacks t...
Haarlem's Oranjestraat still waiting for World Cup fever: "It's not happening yet"
Residents of Oranjestraat in Haarlem report a lack of World Cup fever and traditional orange decorations just two weeks before the tournament begins. While the neighborhood was historically known for ...