Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.

'Talento' kicks off with talent show in Delftwijk: 'Don't remember the name of the song, but it's very beautiful'
The Talento Platform celebrated the opening of its new location at the Delftwijk City youth center with a festive talent show on Sunday afternoon. The event featured local musical performances and mar...

Dream afternoon for Sem van Duijn (22) against PSV. Attacker involved in all Telstar goals. ‘These are bonus points’
Sem van Duijn delivered a standout performance for Telstar, contributing to every goal in their match against PSV. The 22-year-old attacker, who previously played for Jong AZ, described the performanc...
Distinguishing between West’s white LEDs and East’s red lights is difficult in the heat of the battle, and Joep’s colorblindness doesn’t help
Ingmar Bruinsma is installing extensive LED strips on the football fields of vv Knollendam to distinguish different sides of the pitch. The use of red and white lights proves challenging for colorblin...

Iranians protest on Dam Square against the Iranian regime, the crown prince, and bombs
Iranian protesters gathered on Dam Square in Amsterdam on Sunday afternoon to demonstrate against the Iranian regime, the crown prince, and military intervention. The demonstrators expressed oppositio...

PSV fans remain optimistic after loss to Telstar: 'We'll be champions anyway'
PSV supporters expressed continued confidence in winning the league title despite a 3-1 defeat against Telstar. Fans leaving the stadium early remained optimistic, noting that the loss would not hinde...

Exit poll: PM Golob's liberal party narrowly the largest in Slovenia
According to exit polls, Prime Minister Robert Golob's liberal Freedom Movement has narrowly won the parliamentary elections in Slovenia. The party was in a close race against the right-wing populist ...
Spot the differences between this Belgian and Dutch gas station
Dutch gas stations near the border are facing financial hardship as thousands of motorists travel to Belgium daily for cheaper fuel. While Dutch pumps remain empty, queues are forming just a few kilom...

Vehicle in water at Leidsevaart in Bennebroek, bystander rushes to help
A vehicle ended up in the water at the Leidsevaart in Bennebroek on Sunday evening around 6:50 PM. Emergency services responded to the scene and categorized the incident as a medium water accident.

Car ends up underwater in Bennebroek
A car ended up completely submerged in the water in Bennebroek on Wednesday evening, prompting bystanders to jump in and rescue the driver. The victim was reported to be in stable condition after bein...

With every bomb falling in the Middle East, an environmental disaster unfolds
The ongoing conflict involving Israel and the United States against Iran has caused a significant environmental crisis within its first three weeks. Over four hundred environmental incidents have been...

Duinwijck win national badminton title after nerve-wracking final against Almere
Duinwijck secured their 29th national badminton title after a narrow victory against Almere in the Eredivisie finals. Following a 4-4 tie, the duo of Debora Jille and Alyssa Tirtosentono won the decis...

High tea among 25 alpacas in Beverwijk: Does it go well? Woolly animals ignore sandwiches and cake: 'They even leave the crumbs'
Sisters Sylvie and Loïse van den Heuvel host popular high tea events featuring 25 alpacas at their family business in Beverwijk. The venture is expanding to offer children's parties and specialized s...

Jeroen (54) has chronic liver disease and received a new liver: 'The worst part of all is the loss of control'
Haarlem-based historian and journalist Jeroen van der Kris has authored a book titled 'Het aanbod' about his experiences living with a chronic liver condition and undergoing a transplant. The book exa...

Dozens protest for Iran at US consulate on Museumplein: We don't want your war
Dozens of protesters gathered at the US Consulate on Museumplein and at Dam Square in Amsterdam to demonstrate against US and Israeli military involvement in the Middle East. Participants called for a...
What an upset! Telstar embarrasses leaders PSV for the second time this season
Telstar achieved a major upset by defeating league leaders PSV 3-1, capitalizing on a red card for PSV's Anass Salah-Eddine. This defeat prevents PSV from securing the championship title in their upco...

Telstar stuns PSV again: White Lions beat league leaders for the second time
Telstar secured a significant 3-1 victory at home against league leaders PSV in the Eredivisie. This is the second time this season the Velsen-based team has defeated PSV, following an earlier 2-0 win...

Bloemendaal men come out on top while women's team suffers heavy defeat in Utrecht
The Bloemendaal men's field hockey team secured a 5-3 victory over Kampong in Utrecht, maintaining their position in the play-off race with their ninth win of the season. In contrast, the Bloemendaal ...
Blow for theaters: Intermission beer and wine subject to high VAT rate
The Dutch Supreme Court has ruled that theaters must pay the standard high VAT rate on alcoholic beverages served during intermissions rather than the lower rate. This decision affects all theaters th...

HBC wins with an hour of good football and help from the crossbar
HBC secured a home victory against SJC after a strong performance during the first hour of play. Despite a late surge from the visitors, manager Jasper Ketting's side held on to claim the full three p...

Grannies of Amsterdam gets third season
The reality series De Grannies van Amsterdam has been renewed for a third season, which is scheduled to premiere on NPO Start later this year. Cast members Joanita, Tonneke, Mug, and Lorraine announce...