Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Coen is a volunteer miller. ‘It is a piece of ingenious engineering’
Volunteer miller Coen Lange and a team of colleagues maintain and operate the 175-year-old mill 'De Onderneming' in Hippolytushoef. Lange highlights the historical structure's ingenious engineering as...
Beverwijk celebrates Strawberry Day on Wednesday June 3: free activities for children behind the Smaeckkamer
The city of Beverwijk is hosting Strawberry Day on Wednesday, June 3, featuring free children's activities on the field behind the Smaeckkamer restaurant. From 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, visitors can partici...
Tabitha long doubted whether she could combine her ambitions with motherhood
Dutch singer Tabitha shared on Instagram that she struggled for a long time with the question of whether she could balance her professional ambitions with motherhood. She posted the message to provide...
Great frustration and insults after fences placed around Borneo Jetty: ‘How can two people ruin it for hundreds of residents?’
Tap water unsafe: boil water advisory for Holendrechtplein residents
Waternet has issued a boiling advice for residents near Holendrechtplein in Amsterdam-Zuidoost because the tap water is currently unsafe for consumption. Residents are advised to boil water for at lea...
Lebanese army reports targeted Israeli attack on soldiers
Two Lebanese soldiers were seriously injured following a targeted Israeli drone strike on a public road near the town of Ebba in southern Lebanon. The injured military personnel have been transported ...
Two injured in scooter accident on Kruisweg in Hoofddorp, roundabout closed
Two people were injured in a scooter accident on the Kruisweg in Hoofddorp on Saturday afternoon. Police closed the surrounding roundabout to conduct a detailed investigation into the incident.
Joining strangers around the grill at Senbazuru, where the food is the main show (8)
Senbazuru is a Japanese restaurant that has been located in a sports park in Hoofddorp for over 25 years. The establishment remains highly popular, often reaching full capacity even on weekday evening...
WHO chief Tedros arrives in Congolese Ebola outbreak region
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has arrived in the Ituri region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the epicenter of the current Ebola outbreak. He aims to consult with local resi...
Jesper de Jong against Zverev on Roland Garros main court Sunday afternoon
Dutch tennis player Jesper de Jong will face world number three Alexander Zverev on Sunday afternoon for a place in the Roland Garros quarterfinals. The match is scheduled as the third event of the da...
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Theater cat Tommy sometimes walks onto the stage during Hakim Traïdia's performances
Tommy, a twelve-year-old cat belonging to performer Hakim Traïdia, lives in his theater and occasionally wanders onto the stage during live performances. While the cat considers the venue his home, t...
Jan, Arjan and Frank are the beating heart, but without Anna Putter the construction company would never have come this far: 'Behind every good company stands a strong woman'
Construction company J.M. Putter in Uitgeest is celebrating its 60th anniversary under the leadership of Jan Putter and his sons Arjan and Frank. The family credits much of the business's long-term su...
Jochem Myjer's daughter takes GHB three times a night for narcolepsy
Dutch comedian Jochem Myjer revealed that his 17-year-old daughter takes GHB three times every night to manage her narcolepsy. Myjer is dedicating his upcoming comedy performances to raising funds for...
Vondelpark full of Harry Styles fans hoping to catch a glimpse of their idol
Fans of Harry Styles are gathering in Amsterdam's Vondelpark and surrounding areas hoping to catch a glimpse of the singer during his concert series at the Arena. Styles has been frequently spotted jo...
GGD: Cruise ship Hondius clean again after hantavirus
The cruise ship Hondius has been cleared to return to service following a hantavirus outbreak after the GGD Rotterdam-Rijnmond approved its cleaning efforts. Previous inspections had found deficiencie...
Top Iranian advisor denounces US demands for deal
Mohsen Rezaei, a senior advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader, has criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for making excessive demands during negotiations and allegedly betraying diplomacy. Rezaei also exp...
Summary: Futsal Amsterdam forced into decider for final spot after defeat
Futsal Amsterdam failed to secure a spot in the national title finals after suffering a 4-2 defeat against ZVG in the second match of their playoff series. Despite a second-half comeback that brought ...
Star chef Nick Bril on intern accident: 'I often felt like a loser'
Dutch star chef Nick Bril has spoken publicly for the first time about the accident that seriously injured his intern, Joe Claridge. Bril discussed the emotional toll of the event and expressed gratit...
US, UK and Australia to jointly develop sea drones
The United States, United Kingdom, and Australia have announced a joint project to develop unmanned submarines. This collaboration is part of the AUKUS security pact established by the three nations f...