Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Telstar fans watch crucial match on big screen at Buko Stadium
Telstar will face FC Volendam this Sunday in a decisive match to determine which team remains in the Eredivisie. Fans can gather to watch the game on a large screen at the Buko-stadion, as the loser w...
Review: Jeannine la Rose's dick jokes are of a questionable level
NSB members were better off entering this notorious Amsterdam neighborhood only in groups of at least three before the war
Haarlem coalition sacrifices old Werf Conrad administration building for housing: ‘Grandeur will not return’
The Haarlem city coalition has decided to demolish the 1897 Werf Conrad administration building to make way for new housing along the Spaarne. Although the building's historical remains were recently ...
Kyiv death toll rises after massive Russian attacks
The death toll in Kyiv has risen to at least three following massive Russian attacks that also left more than forty people injured. Search and rescue operations are ongoing as officials fear more vict...
Stopping weight loss injections isn't that simple, say studies and doctors: Weight returns to starting point
Medical experts and recent studies caution that weight loss medication often leads to a yo-yo effect, with many users returning to their original weight after stopping treatment. Surgeon Justin van de...
Community farm Nieuweweg is a great success, but the end seems near. ‘This is unsustainable’
The neighborhood farm on Nieuweweg in Haarlem's Reinaldapark is a commercial success but faces potential closure due to unsustainable operating conditions. Operators Ruben Heineman and Sarai Maëla ha...
RIVM: Passengers on 2nd and 3rd Hondius repatriation flights test negative
Passengers on the second and third repatriation flights from the cruise ship Hondius have tested negative for the hantavirus. The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) ...
Haarlem festival on the unknown sides of sex symbol Marilyn Monroe: 'A smart businesswoman who protected gay actors'
Hans Goes and Lisa Cobelens are organizing a festival in Haarlem dedicated to the lesser-known aspects of Marilyn Monroe's life. The event will highlight her role as a savvy businesswoman and advocate...
ATM bombing in De Pijp, one explosive fails to detonate
An ATM at the intersection of Van Woustraat and Ceintuurbaan in Amsterdam was targeted in an explosion early this morning, causing significant damage. One explosive failed to detonate and was later sa...
Venus Street residents complain about unclear housing plan: 'A blank check to a developer'
Residents of Venusstraat in IJmuiden criticized a proposed housing development during a council committee meeting on Wednesday, calling the current plan too vague. They expressed concerns that the pro...
They have flags, logos and banners? So do we! Foundation to amplify the soft voice of the well-meaning majority in the Netherlands
The civic movement De Goede Zaak has launched a fundraising campaign to amplify the voices of the "silent majority" in the Netherlands as a counter-response to far-right and anti-refugee symbols. Acti...
Sports entrepreneurs Paul and Nick organize second edition of CFC Character Games: 'Our event is about doing it together'
Sports entrepreneurs Paul Bruggeling and Nick Berkhout are organizing the second edition of the CFC Karakter Games this coming Sunday. The event will take place at the Atletiek Vereniging Castricum (A...
ATM bombing with multiple explosives on Ceintuurbaan in Amsterdam, suspects flee on scooter
Annemarie Oster wrote her autobiography through the men in her life
Annemarie Oster, a former comedian on the satirical show Hadimassa, is profiled as part of the 'Iconen' series for her transition into a successful career as a columnist and author. Her latest book se...
Minor arrested for earlier vandalism in Loosdrecht
A minor from Utrecht has been arrested for his involvement in the vandalism of the Loosdrecht town hall on King's Day. The incident resulted in several broken windows and destroyed fences at the munic...
Five parties in Haarlemmermeer take next step in formation, including Forza! and PRO: ‘They have sufficient confidence’
Five parties in the Haarlemmermeer municipality, including the VVD, PRO, D66, CDA, and Forza!, have moved to the next stage of coalition formation. Informateur Pieter Litjens announced that the group ...
Arrests in Loosdrecht including for fireworks possession
Police arrested four individuals during an anti-asylum seekers center protest in Loosdrecht on Wednesday evening. The arrests were made for offenses including the possession of fireworks and public in...
Madonna, Shakira and BTS to perform at World Cup halftime show
Madonna, Shakira, and K-pop group BTS have been announced as performers for the first-ever halftime show during a World Cup final. Organizers shared the news on Thursday, marking a historic shift in t...
Xi warns Trump of conflict over Taiwan
Chinese President Xi Jinping warned U.S. President Donald Trump that mishandling the issue of Taiwan could lead to clashes or conflicts. Beijing considers Taiwan a breakaway province, while the United...