Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
I fell in love with circus life immediately
Anita Crowe programs 80 Summer Concerts at the Concertgebouw for the 15th time: ‘I know listeners who plan their holidays around this’
Ukraine and Russia report reciprocal attacks
Ukrainian authorities reported Russian ballistic missile strikes targeting the capital city of Kyiv overnight. Officials confirmed the attacks occurred between Sunday and Monday.
Man injured in stabbing in Amsterdam
A 38-year-old man was injured in a stabbing incident on Maria Austriastraat in Amsterdam during the night between Sunday and Monday. Local police reported the event and are currently investigating the...
Argument between multiple people on Zeeburgereiland turns into stabbing: man (38) seriously injured
Peter Faber hospitalized due to breathing difficulties
Dutch actor Peter Faber, 82, has been hospitalized after experiencing shortness of breath during the night from Saturday to Sunday. He shared the update regarding his health status on Facebook.
Death toll from earthquakes in Venezuela rises above 3300
The death toll from the recent earthquakes in Venezuela on June 24 has reached 3,342. The northern coastal region of La Guaira was particularly heavily affected by the two tremors, which measured 7.2 ...
Former Toontje Lager guitarist Gerard de Braconier (70) has died
Gerard de Braconier, the former guitarist and songwriter for the band Toontje Lager, has passed away at the age of seventy. He had been suffering from a long-term illness prior to his death.
10,000 people evacuated in southeast France due to wildfires
Approximately 10,000 residents are being evacuated in the Pyrénées-Orientales department of southeastern France due to significant wildfires. The blaze has already consumed 1,650 hectares of land.
Egypt opens expensive military headquarters larger than the Pentagon
Egypt has inaugurated its new military headquarters, known as the Octagon, which features eight buildings spanning 90 square kilometers. This massive complex surpasses the size of the Pentagon in Wash...
Boer zoekt Vrouw contestant John dies in traffic accident in Limburg
Former 'Boer zoekt Vrouw' participant John Nouwen has died in a serious traffic accident in Heibloem, Limburg. Presenter Yvon Jaspers confirmed the news of the 38-year-old's passing on Instagram.
Homebody Bauke Mollema enjoys the Tour start despite a slight damper on his viewing pleasure: 'But I always keep hope'
Bauke Mollema shares his thoughts on the start of the Tour de France, noting the unusual finish in Barcelona. He identifies Tadej Pogacar as the strongest rider in the race despite Isaac Del Toro taki...
Max Verstappen's frustrations with Red Bull were already running high before disastrous Silverstone race: Need a few days to reset
Max Verstappen is experiencing increasing tensions with his Red Bull Racing team following a disastrous race weekend at Silverstone. The Dutch driver expressed frustration over not being heard by the ...
Rianne Letschert finds being a minister ‘quite lonely’: ‘A hug would be so nice sometimes’
Minister of Education Rianne Letschert reflects on the challenges of her role in Dutch politics, describing the position as isolating. In an interview, she discusses her personal life, including her d...
Is anyone home? Amsterdam municipality here: joining a home visit with the Vacancy enforcement team
'Stinking Rich' exhibition in Spaarnwoude: bodies smelled, but money didn't
The exhibition 'Rijke Stinkerds' opened at the Stompe Toren in Spaarnwoude, near Haarlem, this past Sunday. The display explains the origins of the Dutch expression 'rijke stinkerd' while providing vi...
René Diekstra attends a funeral: 'You didn't want to go yet'
René Diekstra reflects on his experience attending a memorial service for a beloved family member. While at the ceremony, he opens a funeral announcement card he had previously neglected to read at h...
Historic visitor numbers for Cologne Pride: 1.5 million
The Cologne Pride parade set a record by attracting approximately 1.5 million visitors on Sunday. The event featured about 60,000 participants representing 250 different groups, marking the largest tu...
Male choir and harmonica players with lung disease steal the show at Jutterspad: 'If I'm struggling, I just stop playing'
A male choir named WaZManK and a harmonica group consisting of people with COPD and other lung conditions called Longblues performed together at the Jutterspad event. The collaboration highlighted the...
Richard grows with Gobanna at the port of IJmuiden: I don't need a prime location because customers come here specifically to visit
Richard van Leeuwen transitioned from a career as a civil servant to founding Gobanna, a successful company specializing in the production of compact, custom-made caravans. Despite operating from a sh...