Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Inmates protest against torture in Venezuelan prison
Hundreds of prisoners in the Venezuelan city of Barinas seized control of a prison on Sunday to protest against alleged torture. The inmates are demanding the resignation of the facility's director as...
Two swimmers drown off French coast due to strong currents
Two swimmers drowned off the French coast in the Gironde department after being swept away by strong currents. Local authorities confirmed the incident and highlighted the dangerous conditions in the ...
WHO reports 900 suspected Ebola cases in DRC
The World Health Organization reports that suspected Ebola infections in the Democratic Republic of Congo have risen to 900. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated on Sunday that 101 cases have b...
Van Kalmthout sixth in Indy 500, victory for Swede Rosenqvist
Dutch driver Rinus 'Veekay' van Kalmthout achieved a career-best sixth-place finish at the Indy 500 on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The victory went to Sweden's Felix Rosenqvist following a compet...
Girls Aloud singer Nicola Roberts gives birth to first child
Girls Aloud singer Nicola Roberts has announced the birth of her first child, a daughter. The 40-year-old singer shared on social media that the baby was born healthy several weeks ago following a 38-...
Mixed feelings at Ajax after penalty shootout win against FC Utrecht
Arab states condemn Ben-Gvir over treatment of flotilla
Eight Arab-Islamic nations have condemned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for his treatment of activists detained while attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. Ben-Gvir rele...
Exit polls: far-right gains in Cyprus elections
Exit polls from Sunday's parliamentary elections in Cyprus indicate significant gains for far-right parties. Conversely, centrist parties that support independent President Nikos Christodoulides are e...
Two injured in major traffic accident on IJburglaan
Major three-car accident on IJburglaan, vehicle overturns
A collision involving three cars occurred at the intersection of IJburglaan and the A10 in Amsterdam East on Tuesday evening, causing one vehicle to flip onto a bicycle path. Two people were hospitali...
Wout Weghorst expects to leave Ajax: 'It was two very good years'
Dutch striker Wout Weghorst announced his likely departure from Ajax following the expiration of his contract. Speaking after a play-off final against FC Utrecht, Weghorst stated that he expects to le...
Ireland Baldwin expecting second child
Ireland Baldwin, the daughter of Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger, has announced she is expecting her second child. The 30-year-old model shared the news through a post on her Instagram account.
Armed robbery at tobacco shop on Jan Evertsenstraat
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Tears, shame and relief at Ajax: European football allows club to look ahead quickly
Ajax has secured a spot in the Conference League preliminary rounds, providing significant relief to the squad and staff after a challenging season. Despite the achievement, feelings of shame remain r...
Armed robbery at tobacco shop on Jan Evertsenstraat, man flees on grandma bike
A man armed with a firearm robbed a tobacco shop on Jan Evertsenstraat in Amsterdam on Tuesday evening, threatening two employees and a customer. The suspect stole money from the register and fled on ...
'Zandvoort locals have taken Hotel Keur to their hearts': Podcast about town's oldest and most famous hotel
Gillis Kok, Karina Veeren, and Ger Loogman have produced a podcast to preserve the history of Hotel Keur, the oldest hotel in Zandvoort, which dates back to 1911. The audio series aims to document and...
100 years of Dutch broadcasts available for free in online treasure trove: 'One of the largest TV archives in the world'
Nearly the entire archive of Dutch public television and radio, spanning from 1920 to 2020, will be made available for free in a new online digital treasury starting Tuesday. This searchable collectio...
Futsal Amsterdam secures key advantage in final second of play-off semi-finals
Futsal Amsterdam secured a 2-1 victory over ZVG in the first match of the play-off semifinals thanks to a last-second goal by Oscar Abouseada. The match, held at Sporthal Elzenhagen, puts the Amsterda...
Jack and Winnie trapped on Sluiseiland with twenty neighbors after lock route closure: ‘Where do I go if something happens to me?’
Technical failures at the IJmuiden lock complex have stranded approximately 21 households on Sluiseiland after a bridge over the Zuidersluis failed to close. Residents expressed concern regarding emer...