Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Prost! Oktoberfest comes to the Veerplas in Haarlem
The first edition of the Haarlems Oktoberfest is set to take place at the Veerplas in Haarlem. Attendees can enjoy traditional German festivities including beer, bratwurst, and live music.
Limburg's Franka proved to be a formidable negotiator with her Picasso ceramic ashtray
Why didn't the alderman disclose the Oostbrug cost explosion sooner? Council demands answers today
Amsterdam City Councillor Melanie van der Horst faces a parliamentary debate regarding her failure to inform the council about a significant cost increase for the Oostbrug project before the recent el...
Middenmeer sports clubs launch safety trial: No one cycles alone in the dark
Sports clubs at Sportpark Middenmeer in Amsterdam are launching a pilot program this autumn to improve member safety when traveling to and from the club after dark. The initiative, which includes the ...
Sandra Bullock was not allowed to talk about her late partner's illness: 'That was his wish'
Sandra Bullock has spoken publicly for the first time about the illness of her late partner, Bryan Randall. Randall passed away at age 57 from ALS, a condition he had wished to keep private.
What is the easiest way to get to Zandvoort for the F1 weekend?
This weekend's Formula 1 Grand Prix in Zandvoort will result in significant traffic restrictions, including road closures in and around the area. Organizers advise race fans to use public transport, s...
Over a thousand bicycle accidents in Haarlem in the last five years, these are the most dangerous spots
Data from the comparison site Independer reveals that cyclists in Haarlem were involved in at least 1,348 traffic accidents over the past five years. The report identifies specific locations in the ci...
Three times cheaper and faster: according to its creators, a tunnel under the IJ is a much better idea than the Oostbrug
Flamboyant owner, dangerous shadow striker and 20 million euros at stake: this is FC Sion, Ajax's opponent
Germany opens national anti-drone center at former GDR base: Whoever targets Germany hits all of Europe
With Bar Karma, Karma Kebab has a permanent home: 'Someone panicked thinking they were accidentally eating meat as a vegetarian'
Mona Keijzer openly doubts starting new party, but everyone in The Hague is already anticipating her next move
Mona Keijzer is publicly expressing doubts about the necessity of launching a new right-wing political party in the Netherlands. Despite her hesitation, preparations for a potential new movement are r...
Voice of Schiphol residents silenced by internal infighting and external threats
Watching films with your eyes closed: collective NOX creates audio film about Spanish poet Federico García Lorca
Amsterdam DJ and producer D Stone: 'It’s fucking sick that I’m playing Lowlands now'
Amsterdam resident Ynke Scheffer (28) has been living with her in-laws for years because she can't find a home: 'It's time for a place of my own'
Squatters can stay in multimillion-euro villa, judge rules, but must behave decently
Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to the United Kingdom
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are moving back to the United Kingdom with their family at the end of August. The couple had been living in the United States since 2020 after Harry stepped back from hi...
China criticizes investigation into JD.com over MediaMarkt parent company acquisition
The Chinese government has urged e-commerce company JD.com to refuse cooperation with a European Union investigation into the acquisition of the German retail chains MediaMarkt and Saturn. Beijing has...
Dutch tech giant once again a pawn in US-China rivalry
The Dutch tech company ASML is increasingly caught in the geopolitical rivalry between the United States and China. The U.S. is reportedly pressuring the Netherlands to implement a near-total ban on t...