Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Stationary flower parade packs Haarlem city center
The Bloemencorso parade floats arrived in Haarlem on Saturday night following a journey through the Bollenstreek region. The stationary floats remained on display throughout Sunday, drawing large crow...
René Diekstra: The Pope, more femininity, more safety
Columnist René Diekstra reflects on the seasonal experience of waiting at boat locks surrounded by sailing yachts. The article explores broader themes including the Pope, femininity, and safety.
Two arrests after assault at Haarlem fair
Two individuals were arrested on Sunday following an alleged assault at a fair in the center of Haarlem. The incident reportedly involved the use of a metal ratchet during the altercation.
Israel vows to demolish Hezbollah-linked houses in Lebanon
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has instructed the military to act with "full force" against threats from Lebanon despite the current ceasefire. The orders include the demolition of houses used b...
Container falls from crane onto ship in Port of Rotterdam
A container potentially containing hazardous materials fell from a crane onto a ship in the Port of Rotterdam's Maasvlakte area. Emergency services are currently on-site, and a crisis team has been co...
Eddie Murphy becomes a grandfather for the first time
American comedian Eddie Murphy has become a grandfather for the first time. His eldest son, Eric Murphy, welcomed a baby girl earlier this month.
Two officers suspended for fleeing during shooting in Kyiv
Two Ukrainian police officers have been suspended after video footage showed them fleeing the scene of a shooting in Kyiv. Interior Minister Igor Klymenko confirmed the suspension following the incide...
Steel structures and light lines dominate the indoor sculpture garden at KunstRAI
Dead silence from the afterlife
A terraced house in the village of Den Oever is described, noting that its front door overlooks the local football club's fields. The text establishes the specific residential setting within the Dutch...
Hamerkwartier residents concerned about new district: 'You see the heart of North slipping away'
Residents of the Hamerkwartier in Amsterdam-Noord held a manifestation to express concerns over plans to build 6,000 new homes and high-rise towers reaching up to 130 meters. Locals and small business...
Heemskerk city council restricts long-winded speakers: 'It's not about stopping people from having their say, but it can be more efficient'
The Heemskerk city council is introducing speaking time limits for its meetings to address their increasing duration and improve efficiency. Deputy clerk Marjon Oostveen stated that while the goal is ...
For their new exhibition 'Relics', Darwin, Sinke & Van Tongeren turned dinosaur fossils into artworks: 'I've learned I'm not a welder'
The new exhibition 'Relics' at the Art Zoo Museum in Amsterdam features dinosaur fossils transformed into artworks by Haarlem-based artists Jaap Sinke and Ferry van Tongeren. The artists used speciali...
Pro-Russian Radev leads in Bulgarian elections
Exit polls indicate that pro-Russian candidate Rumen Radev is leading the Bulgarian elections with approximately 38 percent of the vote. Radev gained significant support through his campaign promise t...
HBC plays attractive football against the league leaders but is also a toothless tiger
HBC football club displayed attractive play during their away match against league leader Purmersteijn, but ultimately lacked the offensive power to secure a victory. Trainer Jasper Ketting's side was...
Birth mothers also want recognition and apologies from others
Following the Dutch government's apology to women forced to give up their children for adoption, advocacy groups are calling for similar recognition and apologies from other involved institutions. The...
Gerard Joling reacts to row with beer thrower: 'Wasn't exactly my finest hour'
Dutch singer Gerard Joling has addressed an altercation involving a beer-thrower during his performance on Friday night. He expressed regret over the incident, stating that the situation was unfortuna...
Coach Barry Tjeertes slams his own team: ‘We let it slip in the first half. We didn't show up’
Olympia Haarlem suffered a defeat against Sporting Martinus after a poor first half left them trailing 3-0 on Sunday. Manager Barry Tjeertes criticized his team's performance, noting that they were un...
Motorcyclist injured in collision with car in Halfweg
A motorcyclist was injured on Sunday afternoon following a collision with a car in Halfweg. The accident occurred around 5:30 PM on the Noorderweg.
Handover of Camp Amersfoort at end of WWII commemorated
Over 600 people, including former prisoners and their descendants, gathered on Sunday to commemorate the 81st anniversary of the transfer of Camp Amersfoort from German occupiers to the Red Cross. The...
From rare defeat to convincing win: HBS bounces back with goal fest against Phoenix
The HBS field hockey team secured a convincing 5-2 victory against Phoenix, bouncing back from a rare previous defeat. Coach Sake Hermans highlighted the collective team effort, noting that five diffe...