Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
'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...
Sosha Duysker (34) after 'Stars on Stage' win: 'I thought, okay, I'm just going to belt it out now'
Presenter, actress, and program maker Sosha Duysker has won the television competition 'Stars on stage'. Duysker, who is currently working on the show 'Waku waku', expressed that the victory has not y...
Heemstede resident Laura van der Wijden writes her third book: My imagination often runs away with me
Laura van der Wijden has released her third book, a psychological thriller titled 'Verborgen verleden' which focuses on a man haunted by his past. She hosted a formal book presentation for the novel t...
Beach girl Rianne on the ten basic rules at the beach: 'Claiming a spot with a towel is happening here now too'
Rianne van Baarsen-Welboren, a frequent visitor to the beach in Wijk aan Zee, has compiled a list of ten unwritten etiquette rules for beachgoers. Her guidelines address common behaviors such as claim...
Poisoned chalice remains for crashing Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc wins at Silverstone
Charles Leclerc won a chaotic British Grand Prix after Kimi Antonelli retired from the lead. Max Verstappen suffered a crash in the final stages of the race while on course for a third-place finish.
Verstappen slides off track with podium in sight, first win in a long time for Leclerc
Kremlin: Kyiv rejects temporary ceasefire around Kostiantynivka
The Russian Defense Ministry claims that Ukraine has rejected a proposal for a six-hour ceasefire near Kostjantynivka, which was intended to facilitate a prisoner exchange on Monday. Ukraine has not y...
Partner of Evert Santegoeds injured in collision in France
The partner of Dutch magazine editor Evert Santegoeds was injured in a traffic accident in France last week. Santegoeds shared the news of the incident himself via his Facebook page.
Shade sails and window film: these energy coaches prepare Amsterdam rental homes for the heat
Vunzige Deuntjes festival stands on its own again: "We still exist because we didn't give up"
The urban festival Vunzige Deuntjes successfully held its first edition as an independent event in the Amsterdamse Bos after managing to buy itself back from parent company Superstruct. Despite previo...
Vunzige Deuntjes festival stands on its own again: "We still exist because we never gave up"
The urban festival Vunzige Deuntjes successfully held its first independent edition in the Amsterdamse Bos after the organization bought itself back from parent company Superstruct. Despite uncertaint...
Ecologists see rare plants return to Amsterdam Water Supply Dunes after reduced fallow deer grazing: 'Some plants we haven't seen in years were still hidden in the soil'
Researchers from the University of Amsterdam observed that reducing fallow deer grazing in the Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen has allowed rare plant species to reappear. The study highlights that spec...
Writer Marjan Berk dies at 93
Dutch writer Marjan Berk has passed away at the age of 93, as announced by her publisher. Berk was a prolific author of novels and stories, and is best known for creating the groundbreaking television...
Author Marjan Berk passes away at age 93
Author and columnist Marjan Berk has passed away in Amsterdam at the age of 93. Throughout her prolific career, she was known for her work in cabaret, television, and as a writer of numerous books and...
Writer and actress Marjan Berk (93) has died
Four dead and two injured in traffic accident in Heibloem
Four people were killed and two others injured in a single-vehicle accident in Heibloem, Limburg. Local police reported that the survivors were transported to a hospital for treatment.