Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
How to recover after a marathon: Five tips from a physiotherapist
Physical therapist Milou Schooneman offers recovery tips for participants of the Amsterdam Marathon, emphasizing the need for gentle movement, proper nutrition, and hydration. She advises runners to g...
Look back: tens of thousands run Amsterdam Marathon
Approximately 32,000 runners participated in the 51st TCS Amsterdam Marathon today. The race began and concluded at the Olympic Stadium, with full-marathon participants completing the standard 42.195-...
Sunny (55) has a racy job but is looking for a career change: ‘How can I phrase my work experience?’
A 55-year-old woman named Sunny is seeking career advice on how to professionally reframe her years of experience as a sex worker while transitioning to a new field. She is consulting with Anne-Marije...
Cause of illnesses during Grolsch brewery tour still unclear: 'Terrible'
Eleven people were hospitalized after falling ill during a brewery tour at Grolsch in Enschede on Saturday. While investigations are underway to identify the cause of the nausea and vomiting, the brew...
Ajax Women suffer heavy defeat against PSV in top clash
The Ajax women's team experienced a significant 4-1 loss against PSV in a top-division match. Despite Ajax holding early initiative, PSV dominated with goals from Jacobs, Van de Sanden, and Rijsbergen...
Floradorp residents fear months of unrest: It just feels very unsafe
Residents in Amsterdam's Floradorp neighborhood are worried about prolonged unrest following recent riots sparked by a ban on community fires. Locals fear that outside youths and fireworks will contin...
Poulenc’s wit and sensual appeal come together in the NTR Saturday Matinee
The NTR ZaterdagMatinee recently featured the music of French composer Francis Poulenc. Led by conductor Stéphane Denève, the performance successfully highlighted the intellectual depth and sensual ...
Amsterdam director in running for an Emmy Award: ''Very sick and surreal''
Amsterdam director Thijs Bouman is the sole Dutch nominee for this year's international Emmy Awards for his series De Achterblijvers. The show addresses serious social issues such as poverty and domes...
Albert Heijn site and app back online, grocery deliveries resume Friday
Albert Heijn has restored its website and app following a cyberattack that caused a week-long outage across Ahold Delhaize platforms. Customers can access account features immediately, while the abili...
Lemi Berhanu wins Amsterdam Marathon, Buze Diriba fastest woman in the Amsterdam Marathon
Ethiopian runners Lemi Berhanu and Buze Diriba claimed victory at the 51st Amsterdam Marathon, with Diriba setting a new women's course record. Despite cold and wet weather, both races featured compet...
Summary: League leader VZV deals new blow to national champion VOC
VZV remains the undefeated leader of the Super Handball League after a 30-26 victory over national champion VOC. Despite a strong start from the Amsterdam-based visitors, VZV dominated the second half...
22,000 homes at risk due to cabinet funding shortfall: ‘We must also solve the housing crisis’
A lack of government funding for public transport infrastructure threatens the construction of 22,000 new homes across the Netherlands. Stakeholders warn that these housing projects are at risk becaus...
Long wait times at Schiphol due to electronic passport control failure
Schiphol Airport is facing significant passenger delays after a technical failure incapacitated its automated eGate passport control system on Sunday morning. Royal Netherlands Marechaussee officers a...
Kees Jan and Lynn from B&B Vol liefde end their dating adventure
Kees Jan and Lynn, who met after the reunion of the television program B&B Vol liefde, have ended their dating relationship. Lynn confirmed that she decided to break things off with Kees Jan, though s...
Celebrating ADE without breaking the bank? These 7 parties cost 25 euros or less
The Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) features seven budget-friendly parties that cost 25 euros or less. These events offer diverse musical experiences, including techno, house, and EDM, at various venues t...
Berhanu wins the Amsterdam Marathon
Lemi Berhanu won the Amsterdam Marathon with a time of 2:03:31, finishing just ahead of the previous course record. Noah Schutte finished as the fastest Dutch participant, completing the race in 2:09:...
Amsterdam Marathon runners face raw autumn weather on Sunday, next week starts drier and sunnier
Runners participating in the Amsterdam Marathon on Sunday contended with cold, wet weather and challenging winds. Meteorologists predict a brief period of drier, sunnier weather early next week before...
Two injured in house fire in the East
Two people were injured after a fire broke out in an apartment complex on Maria Telkesstraat in Amsterdam's Oost district early this morning. Emergency services brought the blaze under control within ...
The Greenhouse | I prefer to jump on the facts rather than the barricade
A climate journalist explores the tension between objective reporting and the pressure to advocate for systemic change to combat the climate crisis. The author concludes that journalists should remain...
WATCH: Follow the Amsterdam Marathon live
Ultrarunner Rick van der Burg is running the Amsterdam Marathon while carrying a 15-kilogram backpack to broadcast his experience live. He started the 42-kilometer race at 9:00 AM with the goal of fin...