Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Hoofddorp recovers well after two defeats with 5-1 win over Ter Leede; 'I would have liked to score against my old team'
Hoofddorp secured a convincing 5-1 victory against Ter Leede, rebounding from two consecutive losses. The win helps ensure the team maintains momentum and avoids a poor finish to their season.
Dozens injured in attack on southern Israel
An Iranian missile strike on the city of Arad in southern Israel caused significant damage and injured at least 59 people on Saturday. Local firefighters confirmed a direct hit in the southern region ...
Major traffic jam on A9 near Zwanenburg after accident
A major traffic jam occurred on the A9 highway near Zwanenburg on Saturday evening due to an accident. Four ambulances were dispatched to the scene to assist those involved, though the exact cause of ...
Tigers in deeper trouble after second loss, title hopes hanging by a thread
The Amsterdam Tigers face a critical situation in the ice hockey national championship finals after losing their second consecutive game to the Nijmegen Devils. Following a 2-5 defeat at home, the Tig...
Crisis secretly suits Jetten quite well
The Dutch cabinet expects to gain support for unpopular budget cuts in healthcare and unemployment benefits despite current opposition. The shift in political leverage is attributed to the expanding w...
Verstappen loses Nürburgring win after disqualification
Max Verstappen and his team have been disqualified from their GT3 race victory at the Nürburgring for exceeding the permitted number of tire sets. The team used seven sets of tires during the event, ...
Deaths after Ukrainian attack on Belgorod
At least four women were killed and another was seriously injured following Ukrainian shelling in the Russian border region of Belgorod. The casualties occurred when a building was struck in the villa...
Linda Wagenmakers lost 8 kilos on Expeditie Robinson: ‘You don’t need much to survive’
Dutch singer and actress Linda Wagenmakers reflects on her experience in the reality show Expeditie Robinson, where she lost eight kilograms and learned about survival. In a personal interview, she al...
Mayor Jos Wienen welds anchor chain to establish Floating Heritage Kon-Tiki: ‘It symbolizes the link to the future’
Mayor Jos Wienen officially established the Varend Erfgoed Kon-Tiki (VEK) on Saturday at scouting Kon-Tiki in Haarlem by welding an anchor chain. The event, attended by many, symbolizes a link to the ...
Tens of thousands attend Cruyff documentary premiere: organizers aim for world record
The premiere of a four-part documentary about football legend Johan Cruijff took place at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, where organizers aimed to break the world record for the largest film pr...
My new supermarket worker gets into my personal space too quickly: ‘You’re not a meat eater, are you? And you definitely vote left?’
Journalist Lisanne van Sadelhoff describes an uncomfortable encounter with an intrusive supermarket employee during a routine grocery check in her new neighborhood. The employee made several personal ...
Ed Nieuwland steps down after 38 years as fairground board member of the Santpoort Harness Racing Association: 'You have to stop at some point'
Ed Nieuwland is retiring from his position as a board member for fairground affairs at the Harddraverij Vereniging Santpoort after 38 years. His official farewell will take place during the associatio...
Large demonstration in Prague against Czech government
Up to 250,000 people gathered in Prague on Saturday to protest against the right-wing populist government of Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš. Organizers reported that it was one of the largest demo...
US says it has already attacked more than 8,000 targets in Iran
Admiral Brad Cooper announced that the United States military has attacked more than 8,000 targets over the course of three weeks. These operations included a strike on an Iranian bunker allegedly hou...
Dizzying rides, sweet cotton candy, and hope at the claw machines. The fair is back at the Bazaar: 'It’s going to be chaaaaaosssss'
The fair has returned to De Bazaar, featuring a variety of high-speed attractions such as the 'Chaos' ride. Visitors are enjoying the 360-degree spinning experiences along with classic fairground trea...
Healthcare workers hit hardest by high fuel prices as travel allowances fall short
Healthcare workers and transport-related entrepreneurs in the Netherlands are facing financial strain due to high fuel prices and inadequate travel reimbursements. Trade unions highlight that many emp...
Again no local party in Amsterdam: A disgrace for the city
Amsterdam remains an exception in the Netherlands as local parties failed to secure any seats in the recent municipal elections, contrasting with their success in other major Dutch cities. Political e...
Big secret at Fort Island uncovered after decades: Volunteers discover old German latrine
A volunteer working group on Forteiland has uncovered a long-hidden German latrine inside a concrete bunker after it remained buried for decades. The discovery was made by members Ron Bakker and Jur V...
'You were allowed a hundred, but I can't stop': Dozens of collectors enjoy National Shell Counting Day in Zandvoort
Dozens of volunteers gathered on the beach in Zandvoort for the annual National Shell Counting Day to collect and document shell species. The data collected during this event will be used by the Natur...
Armed soldiers at former municipal yard in Heemskerk for drill: ‘Compare it to a first aid refresher course’
Thirty-five reservists from the Dutch National Reserve Corps' 20th Infantry Battalion conducted a military exercise at a former municipal yard in Heemskerk on Saturday. The training involved simulatin...