Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Norwegian Eurovision act 'too sexy' and must be adjusted according to EBU
The European Broadcasting Union has warned the Norwegian Eurovision delegation that singer Jonas Lovv's performance was deemed too sexy during rehearsals in Vienna. Consequently, the act must be modif...
Trump calls Iranian peace proposal completely unacceptable
US President Donald Trump has rejected a proposal from Iran, labeling it as "completely unacceptable" in a post on Truth Social. Trump did not provide specific details regarding why the proposal from ...
Devastating stats for Ajax: The painful consequences of Mike van der Hoorn's header
Ajax faces the possibility of missing out on European football after a late goal by Mike van der Hoorn secured a win for FC Utrecht. The result significantly damages the club's league ranking and thei...
Arjan van der Gracht (45) from Heemskerk has rare kidney cancer: Climbing Alpe d'Huzes for charity
Arjan van der Gracht, a 45-year-old from Heemskerk battling rare chronic kidney cancer, will climb the Alpe d'HuZes in June to raise money for KWF Cancer Relief. Following his 40-kilometer walk last y...
García after Ajax home defeat against Utrecht: ‘I feel sorry for the fans’
René Diekstra previously called Trump an 'idiot.' Now he wonders: is Trump too stupid to know how stupid he is?
Psychologist René Diekstra addresses reader criticism regarding his previous column that labeled Donald Trump as a 'dummy' and a 'liar.' He explores the psychological concept of whether Trump lacks t...
Nearly a hundred attend Multi-Cultural Mother's Day in Dwarsligger: 'It’s incredibly impressive that he pulled this off'
Nearly one hundred people attended a Multicultural Mother's Day celebration at the De Dwarsligger community center in IJmuiden. Organized by Hendrik Juliana, the event featured a relaxed atmosphere an...
Young fans help Salvation Army with celebration weekend in exchange for Harry Styles tickets
VW and Seat stripped to the bone: ‘These were professionals, how else do you take eight doors and two hoods?’
Thieves professionally stripped a Volkswagen Polo and a Seat Ibiza of their doors, hoods, and other major components at a parking lot in Nieuw-Vennep. The thorough nature of the theft suggests organiz...
Glass artwork removed from Osdorpplein after 27 years, artist's widow disappointed
The municipality of Amsterdam has begun removing the glass artwork 'Senza Parole' from Osdorpplein after 27 years, citing high restoration costs and square renovation plans. The sculpture, created by ...
Dream farewell for passionate Amsterdam handball coach
VOC Amsterdam secured the Dutch women's handball title with a narrow 28-27 victory over SEW in Geleen. The championship marks the final game for retiring coach Elly An de Boer, with celebrations conti...
Netanyahu: War with Iran only over once uranium is gone
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated in a CBS "60 Minutes" interview that the conflict with Iran will only end once its enriched uranium stockpile is removed. He emphasized that the situat...
Hillegom lets victory slip away in fifteen minutes against relegation rival JVC: 'We just weren't ruthless enough'
Hillegom suffered a defeat against relegation rival JVC after letting a lead slip away within fifteen minutes. Despite showing strong play throughout the match, the team lacked the clinical finishing ...
Sleeping apart: unromantic or good for your relationship? ‘Try it for a month’
Experts are highlighting the growing trend of 'sleep divorce,' where couples choose to sleep in separate beds or rooms to improve their health and relationship quality. While often perceived as unsoci...
Drama for Ajax at Johan Cruijff ArenA: Play-offs loom after stoppage-time defeat to FC Utrecht
Ajax suffered a 1-2 home defeat against FC Utrecht in the Johan Cruijff ArenA, with the winning goal scored in stoppage time. This result leaves the team, managed by Oscar Garcia, likely facing the pl...
From Den Helder to Haarlem: residents work on large slavery history tapestry
Residents across North Holland are collaborating on a monumental 35-meter tapestry titled 'Draden van ons Nederlandse slavernijverleden' to illustrate the region's history of slavery and colonialism. ...
One more point needed: Telstar can finally banish relegation specter against FC Volendam
Telstar defeated Heracles 3-0 on Sunday, bringing them within one point of securing their place in the Eredivisie for next season. The team can officially avoid relegation in their upcoming match agai...
Feyenoord's Champions League journey reaches a dead end
Feyenoord concluded a difficult and stressful season with a 1-1 draw against AZ on Sunday. Despite the team's struggles and few highlights throughout the year, fans celebrated the result at De Kuip st...
Nadia de Vries was once suspected of plagiarism for writing too well; now she is nominated for the Libris Literature Prize
Author Nadia de Vries has been shortlisted for the Libris Literatuurprijs, years after being falsely accused of plagiarism by a teacher who doubted her talent. She also recently contributed a story to...
Arno Dijkstra fires HBC past Hollandia and back on play-off track. ‘If we reach the play-offs, we’ll go all out’
HBC secured a 3-0 victory against Hollandia, boosting their chances for the play-offs and the third period title in the fourth division. Led by Jasper Ketting, the team displayed a strong performance ...