Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
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 ...
Tens of thousands attend Cruyff documentary premiere: organizers aim for world record
The premiere of a four-part documentary about football legend Johan Cruijff took place at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, where organizers aimed to break the world record for the largest film pr...
My new supermarket worker gets into my personal space too quickly: ‘You’re not a meat eater, are you? And you definitely vote left?’
Journalist Lisanne van Sadelhoff describes an uncomfortable encounter with an intrusive supermarket employee during a routine grocery check in her new neighborhood. The employee made several personal ...
Ed Nieuwland steps down after 38 years as fairground board member of the Santpoort Harness Racing Association: 'You have to stop at some point'
Ed Nieuwland is retiring from his position as a board member for fairground affairs at the Harddraverij Vereniging Santpoort after 38 years. His official farewell will take place during the associatio...
Large demonstration in Prague against Czech government
Up to 250,000 people gathered in Prague on Saturday to protest against the right-wing populist government of Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš. Organizers reported that it was one of the largest demo...
US says it has already attacked more than 8,000 targets in Iran
Admiral Brad Cooper announced that the United States military has attacked more than 8,000 targets over the course of three weeks. These operations included a strike on an Iranian bunker allegedly hou...
Dizzying rides, sweet cotton candy, and hope at the claw machines. The fair is back at the Bazaar: 'It’s going to be chaaaaaosssss'
The fair has returned to De Bazaar, featuring a variety of high-speed attractions such as the 'Chaos' ride. Visitors are enjoying the 360-degree spinning experiences along with classic fairground trea...
Healthcare workers hit hardest by high fuel prices as travel allowances fall short
Healthcare workers and transport-related entrepreneurs in the Netherlands are facing financial strain due to high fuel prices and inadequate travel reimbursements. Trade unions highlight that many emp...
Again no local party in Amsterdam: A disgrace for the city
Amsterdam remains an exception in the Netherlands as local parties failed to secure any seats in the recent municipal elections, contrasting with their success in other major Dutch cities. Political e...
Big secret at Fort Island uncovered after decades: Volunteers discover old German latrine
A volunteer working group on Forteiland has uncovered a long-hidden German latrine inside a concrete bunker after it remained buried for decades. The discovery was made by members Ron Bakker and Jur V...
'You were allowed a hundred, but I can't stop': Dozens of collectors enjoy National Shell Counting Day in Zandvoort
Dozens of volunteers gathered on the beach in Zandvoort for the annual National Shell Counting Day to collect and document shell species. The data collected during this event will be used by the Natur...
Armed soldiers at former municipal yard in Heemskerk for drill: ‘Compare it to a first aid refresher course’
Thirty-five reservists from the Dutch National Reserve Corps' 20th Infantry Battalion conducted a military exercise at a former municipal yard in Heemskerk on Saturday. The training involved simulatin...
Nikky (14) taught herself to skate and then took lessons. Now she’s joined a talent class: ‘Learning tricks is really not easy’
Fourteen-year-old Nikky Zonneveld has been selected for a skateboarding talent class after teaching herself the basics and later pursuing professional lessons. She first picked up a skateboard at age ...
Verstappen also wins his second GT3 race at Nürburgring
Max Verstappen, along with teammates Daniel Juncadella and Jules Gounon, secured a victory in a four-hour GT3 race at the Nürburgring. The four-time Formula 1 world champion finished approximately on...
Thousands at demonstration against racism and fascism in Amsterdam: ‘No human is illegal’
Thousands arrive at Museumplein after march against racism
Thousands of people participated in a march against fascism and racism in Amsterdam on Saturday afternoon. The demonstration began at Dam Square with a few hundred participants and grew significantly ...
Teenagers still in custody after arrest at Jewish institution in Heemstede
Two teenagers from Amsterdam remain in police custody following their arrest for suspicious behavior near a Jewish institution in Heemstede. The incident occurred amid heightened security after severa...
How surgery for dogs is now helping humans: 3D-printed hip socket offers new hope
Surgeons specializing in human and veterinary medicine have collaborated to successfully implant a 3D-printed titanium hip socket in a 36-year-old man. This procedure adapts medical techniques origina...