Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
King's Day is coming to Haarlem! Don't miss a thing with this tip
King's Day celebrations are approaching in Haarlem, with various local events planned for the holiday. The article recommends using the 'indebuurt' app to stay informed about the festivities and ensur...
Disappeared: De Sterren Boys, one of the distant predecessors of Olympia Haarlem
This article examines De Sterren Boys, a defunct sports club that was a predecessor to the current Olympia Haarlem. Part of a series on disappeared sports organizations, it highlights the club's 28-ye...
Weeronline expects sunny days with a chance of 20 degrees
The Netherlands expects sunny weather and rising temperatures in the coming days, according to Weeronline. Tuesday will see clear blue skies with temperatures up to 18 degrees, while Wednesday could r...
Dozens of spots already claimed for King's Day: "Bizarre, but in a week you'll be too late"
Three weeks before King's Day, dozens of spots on Amsterdam's Apollolaan have already been reserved with chalk and tape for the traditional flea market. Residents and visitors are securing locations e...
Did Willem van Hanegem intentionally cause the periodic friction with Harry Mens?
Crew halts work on action film after actor Jonathan Majors falls from window
Crew members of an action film starring Jonathan Majors have gone on strike following a safety incident on set. The work stoppage was triggered after Majors fell out of a window during filming, raisin...
Dozens of disappointed visitors in Amsterdamse Bos: The blossoms are gone
Visitors to the Bloesempark in the Amsterdamse Bos were disappointed this Easter weekend to find that the cherry blossoms had already fallen off. The site recently faced criticism from local politicia...
'Double' victory for Haarlem's Christiaan Bosselaar at tough Heuvelloop. 'Let the shoe do the work'
Christiaan Bosselaar, a 43-year-old from Haarlem, won the 15-kilometer race at the 39th Lions Heuvelloop. The event drew a record-breaking 800 participants and Bosselaar noted that despite the difficu...
3D robots swim and navigate like animals
Physicists from Leiden have developed 3D-printed microrobots thinner than a human hair that can swim and navigate like animals. These robots operate without sensors, software, or external control, off...
A bedside device that says no if you want too many painkillers: Ydo is working on it
Orthopedic surgeon Ydo Kleinlugtenbelt from Deventer Hospital is developing 'PainSafe,' a device designed to prevent painkiller addiction in patients recovering at home. The device monitors and regula...
Gerben van ’t Hek is a mobile attraction during the opening weekend of the waving season
As spring arrives, the 'waving season' has officially begun with motorcyclists, cyclists, and skaters greeting each other on the road. Gerben van ’t Hek participated as a mobile attraction during th...
Savannah Guthrie greeted by fans on return to TV after mother's kidnapping
Savannah Guthrie returned to her hosting duties on NBC's Today show after taking two months off following her mother's kidnapping. Fans gathered outside the studio to support the presenter as she resu...
Israel claims attack on Iranian South Pars installations
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced a significant military strike on Iran's South Pars gas and petrochemical facilities near Asaluyeh. The attack targeted what is described as Iran's most v...
Five arrested after discovery of cannabis farm in Waalwijk
Police arrested five people on Monday afternoon following the discovery of an illegal cannabis nursery in a building in Waalwijk. The suspects were present at the scene during the raid, though details...
The revival of the Visbakfestival in Wijk aan Zee during Easter feels like a reunion: ‘Watching bands is just great’
The Visbakfestival returned to Wijk aan Zee during Easter, hosting a series of musical performances at Café de Zon. Attendees celebrated the event as a nostalgic reunion, featuring local bands like T...
Iran rejects ceasefire without guarantees, ministry says
Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has rejected the prospect of a temporary ceasefire without clear guarantees, according to the state-run Tasnim news agency. A spokesperson stated that such a truce w...
Two bike fires in Heemskerk and Beverwijk over Easter weekend
Two bicycle fires were reported in the towns of Heemskerk and Beverwijk over the Easter weekend. The incidents occurred during the night of Saturday to Sunday and on Sunday evening.
Gas expensive, flight tickets expensive, holiday homes expensive... where to go on vacation?
Dutch recreation entrepreneurs and travel organizations are facing significant uncertainty due to rising fuel costs and increased taxes on vacation homes. Geopolitical instability in the Middle East a...
Friends take hatching eggs home: ‘Well-intentioned, but not wise’
During the Easter weekend, a group of friends brought home two coot eggs, one of which was already beginning to hatch. The local animal ambulance, De Ronde Venen Amstelland, was called to assist and r...
