Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
More than a million attend papal mass in Madrid
More than a million people attended a mass led by Pope Leo XIV at the Plaza de Cibeles in Madrid, marking the highlight of his visit to Spain. The ceremony was attended by Spanish King Felipe and Quee...
Parool pleased with attention for Styles page, considers reprinting
The Amsterdam-based newspaper Het Parool is considering printing extra copies of its Saturday edition following significant interest in a full-page advertisement by Harry Styles. In the handwritten no...
Two men released after arrest at Ye concert in Arnhem
Two men, aged 22 and 24, have been released from custody following their arrest for disturbing public order during a concert by the rapper Ye at the GelreDome in Arnhem. The suspects from Schiedam and...
Children's sports school Fitkidzz Studio in Haarlem to host Special Olympics demonstration event. 'It's important to inspire people'
Fitkidzz Studio in Haarlem has been selected to organize the MATP demonstration sport for the 2026 Special Olympics. Founded by Ardine Schemmekes, the sports school provides a supportive environment f...
Walking through Weesp, a mini Amsterdam with local cookies and boats on the Vecht
This weekly feature from AlleTijd presents a 4.7-kilometer walking route through Weesp, a town often described as a smaller version of Amsterdam. The trail highlights local specialties like "Weesper m...
Haarlem wins at BEP to stay in Overgangsklasse; new champions KIOS end season with victory
Haarlem secured their position in the 'overgangsklasse' with a 13-17 victory over BEP in the final round of the season. Meanwhile, league champions KIOS concluded their campaign with a 21-24 win again...
UNO finishes successful season with promotion to the fourth division: 'With this squad we should be able to compete in the fourth division too'
UNO has secured promotion to the fourth class following a 3-1 victory over Brederodes in the promotion final. Trainer Reave van Egten's team capped off a successful season with the win and expects to ...
Expensive bollards in Hillegom Main Street still far off
The installation of retractable bollards to make Hillegom's Hoofdstraat car-free has been delayed for several months. Due to the project's high cost of approximately 150,000 euros, a formal tendering ...
VEW miss out on promotion to fourth division after defeat to Opperdoes: 'We never reached our level'
VEW missed out on promotion to the fourth class after suffering a 2-0 defeat against Opperdoes in a final match held in De Rijp. Despite their confidence going into the game, the Heemstede-based team ...
Broadcasting bosses' salaries rose further while regular staff fear for their jobs
Last year, salaries for Dutch broadcasting executives increased by an average of 4.5%, significantly higher than the 3.2% raise received by regular staff. This pay disparity has been criticized as a n...
Schiphol travelers bring own sandwiches en masse: air passengers save money on airport food
Many travelers at Schiphol Airport are bringing their own meals to avoid high food prices at the facility's numerous eateries. As the busiest food court in the Netherlands, the airport is working to d...
What every contact lens wearer needs to know, according to ophthalmologist: ‘Bacteria can settle in the surface’
Ophthalmologist Serdar Yavuzyigitoglu provides essential advice for contact lens wearers to prevent bacterial infections and maintain eye health. Given that millions of people in the Netherlands use l...
Schoten thrashes DIO to remain in fourth division: 'We failed to secure an even bigger result'
Schoten secured its place in the fourth class for next season after a dominant 6-0 victory over DIO in a promotion/relegation playoff final. The match, played on neutral ground in Heemstede, results i...
Tangle of age limits and checks in running world for full and half marathons: 'We are not the police'
The death of a 15-year-old girl during a race in Leiden has prompted an investigation into the inconsistent age limits and health regulations for marathons. The study reveals a lack of standardized ru...
Tennis player Lucas to Special Olympics: I think I'll get gold, I hope for silver
24-year-old Lucas Matthes is set to compete in tennis at the Special Olympics National Games held in Haarlem next weekend. Matthes, an ambassador for the event and a former Dutch national champion in ...
27 asylum seekers stayed in emergency shelter in Gieten last night
On Saturday night, 27 asylum seekers stayed at an emergency shelter in Gieten, Drenthe, marking a slight increase from 25 people the previous night. The temporary facility, located in the De Goorns sp...
US concerned about increased Israeli espionage
The US Pentagon has raised the espionage threat level from Israel to its highest category following reports of increased spying activities. Israel is specifically accused of attempting to eavesdrop on...
Noraly Beyer on Joost Prinsen's farewell: He just didn't want to anymore
Noraly Beyer revealed that her partner, presenter Joost Prinsen, decided to end his life after suffering a stroke in October 2025. The stroke left Prinsen partially paralyzed and with speech difficult...
Renata Jansen photographs club characters as a tribute to super-volunteers: ‘They seem like a dying breed’
Photographer Renata Jansen has created a series of portraits to honor "super-volunteers" who have dedicated decades of service to their local sports clubs. The project highlights these indispensable i...
Financial stress makes language learning difficult. Welzijn Beverwijk and Socius simplify finances and administration with Totaal
Welzijn Beverwijk and Socius have launched the 'Totaal' program to help individuals simultaneously tackle language barriers and financial stress. The initiative focuses on improving both language skil...