Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Astronauts after moon mission: Earth is a lifeboat in the universe
Following a moon mission, astronauts shared their perspectives on Earth, describing the planet as a 'lifeboat' within the vast universe. Their reflections emphasize the fragility and importance of pro...
Strong Ajax wins 'training match' at Heracles Almelo in Eredivisie
Ajax secured a 0-3 victory over Heracles Almelo in an Eredivisie match that highlighted a significant gap in strength between the two sides. Following a disappointing performance last week, the Amster...
Dominant SVIJ deserved champions in the fifth division, as expected
SVIJ secured the fifth-class championship title following a dominant 5-0 victory over local rivals Waterloo in IJmuiden. The victory, which was celebrated with fireworks by the home crowd, confirmed t...
Telstar fails to recover from 2-1 setback: ‘Then something snapped’
Telstar suffered a heavy defeat against FC Utrecht after a controversial goal put the opposition ahead 2-1. Despite an equalizer from Danny Bakker, the team was unable to recover following an unpenali...
Ajax can smile again after much-needed win over Heracles
Ajax secured a crucial victory over Heracles Almelo with goals from Mika Godts and Steven Berghuis. The win earns the Amsterdam-based club three important points in their pursuit of a European footbal...
Ajax keeps Champions League in sight: Tomiyasu red card only blemish in big win over Heracles
Ajax secured a 0-3 victory against Heracles in Almelo, rebounding from a previous loss to FC Twente to remain in contention for the Champions League. While the win was decisive, the match was slightly...
Netanyahu: Iranian nuclear and missile programs destroyed
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced in a televised address that joint operations with the United States have successfully destroyed Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile programs. This ...
Current business park to feature 8,000 high-rise homes in the future
The Amsterdam City Council is reviewing plans to transform the Holterbergweg industrial area in Zuidoost into a high-rise district featuring up to 8,000 new homes and expanded business space. The deve...
Presenter apologizes to Soundos El Ahmadi for remark about women
Belgian presenter Bart Schols has apologized to Dutch comedian Soundos El Ahmadi following a controversial interview about women's safety. The apology addresses Schols' claim during the conversation t...
Kyiv: Russia has already violated Easter truce hundreds of times
The Ukrainian military reports that Russia has violated the Easter ceasefire 469 times since it officially began at 4:00 PM local time. These figures were released by Ukraine's military leadership on ...
Crayfish as a symbol of slow administration
The American crayfish plague in the Netherlands has become a symbol of slow government bureaucracy and inefficient decision-making. Despite being a long-standing issue, the response remains bogged dow...
Olympia Haarlem makes the difference after the break against strugglers. 'You really need thirty points in this league'
Olympia Haarlem secured their second consecutive victory with a 4-1 win over Vitesse’22, improving their standing in the first-class rankings. The team's performance after halftime proved decisive i...
Iranian media: New round of talks with US on Saturday night or Sunday
The first direct talks between American and Iranian delegations in Pakistan have concluded. Iranian state media reports that a new round of negotiations is expected to take place on Saturday night or ...
Major search for person in water in IJmuiden, victim taken to hospital
Emergency services conducted a large-scale search operation on Saturday evening after a man fell into the water at the Trawlerkade in IJmuiden. The victim was successfully recovered and rushed to the ...
Ditch the smartwatch: it’s giving you sleepless nights, says sleep expert
Dutch sleep professor Eus van Someren warns that using smartwatches to monitor sleep quality can actually lead to poorer sleep results. He emphasizes that insomnia is a significant, underestimated hea...
Blauw-Wit korfball coach calls for Amsterdam cooperation after relegation
The Amsterdam korfball club Blauw-Wit has been relegated from the Korfbal League following a 20-18 loss to Deetos, ending their streak at the highest level since 2005. Coach Dennis Doves responded by ...
Little for young people to do on asylum boat, but now they can play sports here
A new sports container has opened on the MS Galaxy asylum boat in Amsterdam's Westelijk Havengebied to provide recreational activities for its 1,500 residents. The initiative aims to improve living co...
Ajax start Gloukh and Itakura against Heracles Almelo
Ajax will feature Oscar Gloukh and Ko Itakura in the starting lineup for their away match against Heracles Almelo. This marks Gloukh's first start under coach Óscar García, while Itakura returns to ...
Seville during Holy Week: People in high pointed hats everywhere
Journalist Lisanne van Sadelhoff shares her experience visiting Seville, Spain, during the traditional religious festival of Semana Santa. In her weekly column, she describes the unique atmosphere of ...
No haunted houses or thrill rides, but children's laughter at the nostalgic fair in Heemskerk: 'I didn't know what to expect, but this is very fun'
A nostalgic fair is taking place this weekend behind restaurant Bleij in Heemskerk, focusing on traditional entertainment rather than loud modern attractions. The event offers a quieter atmosphere fil...