Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Repatriating homeless drug users is of little use without working on solutions
No more ‘pizza’ this season for Ronald Koeman (30), who excels weekly at Telstar: ‘Need a bit of luck against PSV’
Telstar goalkeeper Ronald Koeman has maintained his strong form in the Eredivisie this season after helping his team through last year's play-offs. Ahead of a match against PSV, Koeman reflects on his...
Adriaan van Dis writes book about late lover shared with another: Capturing love and loss in language
Dutch author Adriaan van Dis has released his new novel "Alles voor de reis," which serves as an ode to his late lover. The book explores their 38-year relationship and publicly addresses details of a...
'It’s like a racetrack here': Heemskerk residents have been demanding action against speeders for years
Residents of the Tolweg in Heemskerk are demanding stricter measures against speeding, as they feel the municipality has downplayed the issue for years. The action committee is now appealing to the ci...
The unprecedented breakthrough of 0.0: how the Dutch slowly but surely switched to alcohol-free beer
Alcohol-free beer has transformed from a ridiculed product into a significant commercial success within the Dutch beer market. Major brewers now see non-alcoholic options as a key growth opportunity a...
LIVE Eredivisie | Will Ajax continue good form in De Klassieker against Feyenoord? Robin van Persie hopes not
Ajax seeks to continue its winning streak in the Eredivisie 'Klassieker' match against Feyenoord. Feyenoord coach Robin van Persie aims for a victory as the high-stakes game kicks off at 14:30.
LIVE Eredivisie | Championship party in Velsen-Zuid: Will PSV manage to beat Telstar this time?
PSV faces Telstar in Velsen-Zuid with the league championship at stake if results go their way. The league leaders are looking to overcome a side that has already beaten them once this season. The mat...
End of cheap energy? Why recovery from this crisis could take a long time
Rising oil and gas prices in Europe have sparked concerns about a prolonged energy crisis driven by the region's dependency on external supplies. Experts suggest the current situation is unprecedented...
Cuba hit by second nationwide blackout in a week
Cuba experienced its second nationwide power outage in less than a week on Saturday, according to the country's Ministry of Energy. The island is currently grappling with a severe energy crisis, which...
Trump threatens Iran with attack on power plants
US President Donald Trump has threatened to strike Iranian power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened within 48 hours. Iran blocked the strategic waterway following US-Israeli attacks, resul...
Jolted Royal HFC firmer in mid-table after win over AFC: 'I hammered on discipline at halftime'
Koninklijke HFC secured a victory against AFC, strengthening their position in the middle of the league standings. The win followed a previous collapse against Kozakken Boys, with the coach emphasizin...
Hoofddorp recovers well after two defeats with 5-1 win over Ter Leede; 'I would have liked to score against my old team'
Hoofddorp secured a convincing 5-1 victory against Ter Leede, rebounding from two consecutive losses. The win helps ensure the team maintains momentum and avoids a poor finish to their season.
Dozens injured in attack on southern Israel
An Iranian missile strike on the city of Arad in southern Israel caused significant damage and injured at least 59 people on Saturday. Local firefighters confirmed a direct hit in the southern region ...
Major traffic jam on A9 near Zwanenburg after accident
A major traffic jam occurred on the A9 highway near Zwanenburg on Saturday evening due to an accident. Four ambulances were dispatched to the scene to assist those involved, though the exact cause of ...
Tigers in deeper trouble after second loss, title hopes hanging by a thread
The Amsterdam Tigers face a critical situation in the ice hockey national championship finals after losing their second consecutive game to the Nijmegen Devils. Following a 2-5 defeat at home, the Tig...
Crisis secretly suits Jetten quite well
The Dutch cabinet expects to gain support for unpopular budget cuts in healthcare and unemployment benefits despite current opposition. The shift in political leverage is attributed to the expanding w...
Verstappen loses Nürburgring win after disqualification
Max Verstappen and his team have been disqualified from their GT3 race victory at the Nürburgring for exceeding the permitted number of tire sets. The team used seven sets of tires during the event, ...
Deaths after Ukrainian attack on Belgorod
At least four women were killed and another was seriously injured following Ukrainian shelling in the Russian border region of Belgorod. The casualties occurred when a building was struck in the villa...
Linda Wagenmakers lost 8 kilos on Expeditie Robinson: ‘You don’t need much to survive’
Dutch singer and actress Linda Wagenmakers reflects on her experience in the reality show Expeditie Robinson, where she lost eight kilograms and learned about survival. In a personal interview, she al...
Mayor Jos Wienen welds anchor chain to establish Floating Heritage Kon-Tiki: ‘It symbolizes the link to the future’
Mayor Jos Wienen officially established the Varend Erfgoed Kon-Tiki (VEK) on Saturday at scouting Kon-Tiki in Haarlem by welding an anchor chain. The event, attended by many, symbolizes a link to the ...