Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Three more Iranian female footballers withdraw Australian asylum applications
Three additional Iranian female footballers who had applied for asylum in Australia have decided to withdraw their applications and return home. The report was published by the newspaper The Australia...
Substitutes lead Zwanenburg to victory and near-certain top spot: 'We can't let this slip away'
Zwanenburg secured a 2-0 victory against Schoten, extending their lead at the top of the table to ten points after rivals Urban Talent lost. Coach Mitch Snijders' team overcame a resilient defense to ...
Frustration at Telstar after missed chances against Heerenveen: 'We have to score them against PSV on Sunday'
Telstar suffered a 3-0 defeat against Heerenveen after failing to convert multiple scoring opportunities, a stark contrast to their recent clinical victories. The team expressed frustration over the m...
Summary: Relegation fast approaching for Blauw-Wit korfballers
The Amsterdam-based korfball team Blauw-Wit faces potential relegation from the highest level of Dutch korfball after a 13-19 loss to Dalto. With two matches remaining, the team can no longer secure d...
Ajax secure big win over Sparta Rotterdam under new coach García
New head coach Óscar García led Ajax to a dominant 4-0 victory over Sparta Rotterdam in his debut match. The team showed improved performance and passion, gaining confidence ahead of upcoming fixtur...
Velsen gives goals away far too easily against ZOB: 3-3. 'It’s a joke how we give those goals away'
Velsen played to a 3-3 draw against ZOB in an entertaining match where they failed to capitalize on their dominance. The home team expressed frustration after the game, noting they conceded goals too ...
After two games where everything went right, the tide turns against Heerenveen: Telstar lose in Friesland
Telstar's two-match winning streak ended with a 3-0 defeat against Heerenveen in Friesland. The loss keeps the team positioned within the relegation zone.
Van Weel does not rule out link between Amsterdam and Rotterdam attacks
Israel: violent antisemitism in the Netherlands is unacceptable
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has condemned violent antisemitism in the Netherlands as completely unacceptable. He stated that it is intolerable for the historic Jewish community to continue facing s...
Sloppy HBC salvage late point against Odin’59 with scrappy goal
HBC secured a 1-1 draw against Odin’59 in the closing stages of their match at sportpark Assumburg. Despite an underwhelming performance, the Heemstede-based team managed to equalize following a lat...
Arrests at multiple locations in IJmuiden
At least two people were arrested by police on Saturday evening in IJmuiden. The arrests took place at two separate locations, specifically on Willebrordstraat and Noostraat.
Koninklijke squanders big lead at Kozakken Boys in final fifteen minutes
Koninklijke HFC suffered a 3-2 defeat against Kozakken Boys in Werkendam, ending their three-game winning streak. Despite holding a 0-2 lead, the team conceded three goals in the final fifteen minutes...
We are doing everything we can to make having children as difficult as possible
Young people in the Netherlands are increasingly delaying major life milestones like living together and starting a family due to financial and political barriers. Despite expressed concerns from poli...
CDA leader celebrates iftar in Osdorp: "It doesn't get more CDA than this"
Rogier Havelaar, the CDA lead candidate for Amsterdam, attended an iftar at a community center in Osdorp to highlight the party's commitment to social cohesion and local neighborhood investment. Despi...
Lieutenant's century-old diary a surprise at Defence Line of Amsterdam anniversary symposium
The Stelling van Amsterdam is celebrating its 30th anniversary as a UNESCO World Heritage site and 145 years since its defensive route was officially established. A symposium marking these milestones ...
Explosion at Jewish school hits Jewish community hard: "Very frightening"
An explosion at a Jewish school in Amsterdam's Buitenveldert neighborhood has caused significant alarm and fear within the local Jewish community. Residents and officials have noted a rise in antisemi...
Lucky Fonz III: 'Bit by bit my hairline is receding and my hair is thinning, making me insecure'
Dutch artist Lucky Fonz III discussed his personal insecurities regarding hair loss and his journey with mental health. Following a severe depression, he found that conscious eating and regular exerci...
Ajax start Konadu and Tomiyasu against Sparta Rotterdam
Nineteen-year-old striker Don-Angelo Konadu will start for Ajax in their home match against Sparta Rotterdam, filling in for the suspended Wout Weghorst. Kasper Dolberg is named on the substitutes' be...
Knocking over human pins as PR for new bowling alley in Haarlem
To promote the upcoming opening of Marty’s Bars & Bowling, employees performed a "guerrilla bowling" event with human pins in the center of Haarlem on Saturday. The new venue replaces Bison Bowling,...
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine flees country
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine has fled the country after being in hiding since January. His departure follows allegations of fraud in the presidential election, which saw incumbent President Yow...