Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
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New shoes, long distance or a different pace? How to prevent blisters
As the four-day evening walking events approach across the Netherlands, Red Cross expert Cees van Romburgh provides advice on preventing and treating foot blisters. The guidance covers why blisters fo...
Performance about manosphere on football pitch: "As a man, I'm not used to being vulnerable"
Theater makers Rory de Groot and Marjolein Frijling have created "PLAY // NO PLAY," an audio-performance featuring young soccer players from club SDW in Amsterdam West. The production explores modern ...
Colleagues and friends struggle with Henriëtte's transition: 'Feel like a woman or a cat, but don't force anything on me'
Henriëtte's gender transition has significantly impacted her personal and professional relationships, eliciting a range of reactions from those close to her. While some friends are attempting to adap...
Awakenings Upclose brings thousands of visitors to Spaarnwoude
The Awakenings Upclose festival attracted thousands of visitors to Spaarnwoude this weekend. The event is an intimate version of the larger Awakenings festival and serves as a direct tribute to club c...
Hans and Hans from Limmen already barely sleeping, face hundreds more night flights from June
A planned route change for night flights departing from Schiphol's Polderbaan will result in approximately 600 additional annual night flights over several North Holland municipalities starting in Jun...
Bear kills man in Bulgaria
A man was killed by a female bear and her cub in the Vitosha mountains just outside the Bulgarian capital of Sofia. Forensic and wildlife experts confirmed the cause of death after examining tracks an...
DSS heading into final round one point behind despite 18th win. 'Then we'll just promote through the playoffs'
DSS remains one point behind league leader WSV’30 heading into the final matchday after securing a 3-0 victory against SEW. Despite their eighteenth win of the season, the team remains dependent on ...
Couples push themselves to the limit during CFC Character Games: 'Hell, why did I sign up?'
Fifty-six pairs participated in the CFC Karakter Games held at the AV Castricum athletics track, pushing their physical limits through various intense exercises. Participants competed in events such a...
Thousand Telstar fans watch relegation battle on screens at Buko Stadium: 'This is such a nice, almost village-like club. You really want it for them'
Approximately 1,000 Telstar supporters gathered at the Buko Stadion to watch their team's final Eredivisie match against Volendam on big screens. The club needs at least a draw to ensure they remain i...
Ajax coach Óscar García calls it a disgrace that Heerenveen match was not suspended: ‘That shows no respect’
Ajax coach Óscar García criticized the decision to continue their match against SC Heerenveen despite heavy rainfall that left the pitch unplayable. He stated that the conditions were a disgrace and...
Rood-Wit controls own destiny after five goals ahead of final round
The Rood-Wit women's team secured a dominant 0-5 victory against MOP in Vught, putting them in control of their fate heading into the final round of the season. Their position was further strengthened...
They say ‘big players’ step up when it counts: the great Godts lost possession at least sixteen times
Israeli economy takes major hit from Middle East war
Israel's economy experienced a significant contraction in the first quarter of this year due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Data released by the Israeli Bureau of Statistics on Sunday con...
A walk through Utrecht guided by a mysterious adventure book and five other tips for Spring festival
Commentary: Concerts and festivals are pricing themselves out of the market
Ticket sales for major events like Harry Styles' residency at the Johan Cruijff Arena and several summer festivals are seeing a decline compared to previous years. The trend suggests that high prices ...
Housing market cools, but overbidding continues: 'Don't use all your savings'
Despite a slight cooling of the housing market in the first quarter of 2026, Dutch homebuyers continue to overbid by an average of 3.7% to secure properties. Prospective owners often feel compelled to...
Disappointing Ajax drop into Conference League play-offs after draw
Ajax was held to a 0-0 draw by sc Heerenveen, forcing the club into the Conference League play-offs after a disappointing season. The match was played under heavy rainfall, and the result means Ajax m...
Scoring Ronald Koeman is the hero; Telstar stay in the Eredivisie and Volendam face a replay
Telstar goalkeeper Ronald Koeman secured his team's place in the Eredivisie after making a crucial save and scoring a last-minute winning penalty. The victory ensures Telstar remains in the top flight...
Modena driver not charged with terrorism
A driver who injured several pedestrians in the city center of Modena, Italy, has been charged with manslaughter and aggravated assault. Local authorities confirmed that the individual is not being ch...