Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Oscar Gloukh: Most expensive summer signing yet to play a single minute for Oscar Garcia
Midfielder Oscar Gloukh, the club's most expensive summer acquisition, has yet to play a single minute under current manager Oscar Garcia. Despite arriving as a high-profile top signing, Gloukh remain...
Confidence overflows at Tomasu soy sauce brewery, but they’re also hitting the brakes: ‘Success? I don’t care’
The founders of the Dutch soy sauce brewery Tomasu are prioritizing quality over rapid expansion despite receiving numerous international collaboration requests. Nominated for the AD Entrepreneur Priz...
Twenty arrests after occupation of Maastricht University building
Police arrested twenty pro-Palestinian activists on Thursday after they occupied a Maastricht University building on Oxfordlaan. The protesters were removed from the premises around 5:00 PM and face c...
Iran must reopen strait, demands Hormuz coalition
A coalition of 40 countries, including the Netherlands, has demanded that Iran immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz to protect global trade. During a meeting on Thursday, ministers emphasized the i...
Substation to be built on site of WWII monument in Houtrakpolder
A new electricity station, A9 Zuid, will be constructed on the border of the Port of Amsterdam in the Houtrakpolder area. The project requires the relocation of the Lancaster monument, a memorial comm...
Arjen Boersma (19) joins Team X²O Badkamers; Santpoort native aims to take next step with pro team
Nineteen-year-old speed skater Arjen Boersma from Santpoort-Zuid has joined Team X²O Badkamers for the upcoming season. Moving from TalentNED, he aims to further his career with the professional team...
Passenger assaults conductor on Hoorn-Amsterdam train
On Thursday afternoon, an NS train conductor was threatened with a knife by a passenger on a train traveling between Castricum and Uitgeest. The conductor had isolated the man after he behaved aggress...
What does mysterious tattoo on 17th-century painting mean? "This is our Da Vinci Code"
Experts gathered at the Vrij Paleis in Amsterdam to discuss a mysterious tattoo discovered on a 17th-century painting from the Amsterdam Museum. Art historians and tattoo experts suggest the mark may ...
Easter 2026: what to do in Haarlem
Haarlem is hosting various events and activities to celebrate the Easter weekend from April 3 to April 6, 2026. The city offers numerous festive tips for residents and visitors to enjoy during the hol...
Elite athletes' income to be completely overhauled. NOC*NSF: ‘The top priority in elite sports’
The NOC*NSF plans to overhaul the income system for elite athletes by replacing current monthly stipends with a full professional income. The sports federation identifies this financial restructuring ...
Frans and Mariska Bauer become grandparents: 'Earlier than expected'
Frans and Mariska Bauer have officially become grandparents following the birth of their grandson, Jan. Their son, Jan Bauer, announced the news on Thursday, noting that the baby arrived earlier than ...
Last Dutch journalist Groot Koerkamp no longer allowed to work in Russia
Russia has revoked the press accreditation of Geert Groot Koerkamp, the last Dutch correspondent working in the country for organizations including the NOS and de Volkskrant. While he is no longer per...
Annabel (17) and Estelle (17) have been friends since second grade: ‘It’s actually nice to be able to discuss irritations too’
Seventeen-year-olds Annabel Veldhoen and Estelle Baaij from Beverwijk share the story of their friendship, which began in the second grade. In this profile, they discuss the importance of open communi...
Schiphol's 15% noise reduction goal not yet met
Initial estimates indicate that the goal of reducing severe noise nuisance around Schiphol Airport by 15% has not yet been met, according to the Dutch Minister of Infrastructure and Water Management. ...
Former Ajax player Danny Hoesen (35) opens up about girlfriend's death: 'It was pure pain'
Former Ajax player Danny Hoesen has spoken publicly for the first time about the tragic loss of his partner, who died by suicide in 2024. In a podcast for management agency SEG, the former professiona...
Pam Bondi dismissed as US Attorney General
US President Donald Trump has dismissed Attorney General Pam Bondi, according to multiple American media reports. The decision follows recent rumors suggesting that Bondi might be replaced in her posi...
Parenting with autism: impossible or doable? ‘My wife does 85 percent of the care for our son’
This article explores the challenges and experiences of individuals raising children while living with autism. It highlights the significant support often required from partners and the intense sensor...
Roy and Jolanda will soon live in a revamped Schrijversbuurt in Heemskerk with three times as many homes: 'We'll be completely boxed in'
Roy and Jolanda Minkels, residents of the Schrijversbuurt in Heemskerk, are concerned that local redevelopment plans will triple the number of homes in their neighborhood. They fear the significantly ...
A tour of ‘the tick forest’: ‘You always have to be careful, I know the risks better than anyone’
During 'Week van de Teek,' forest ranger Mikel Folkertsma highlights the high risk of tick bites in the Robbenoordbos, which is often referred to as 'the tick forest.' He emphasizes the importance of ...
Artist Stefan sketches the construction of the very first road to Zandvoort
Artist Stefan de Groot has created a series of iPad drawings for an exhibition at the Zandvoorts Museum detailing the 200-year history of the first road to Zandvoort. The exhibition explores how the r...