Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Striker Weghorst starts again for Ajax against Groningen
Wout Weghorst will start as Ajax's striker in their away match against FC Groningen, keeping Kasper Dolberg on the bench. Steven Berghuis also returns to the starting lineup for the first time after r...
Girl on bike with foot trapped in Haarlem accident freed after half an hour and hospitalized
A young girl was injured on Saturday afternoon in Haarlem after her foot became trapped following a bicycle accident on Korte Verspronckweg. Emergency services freed her after approximately thirty min...
Daphne (29) feels perfectly healthy but can’t get disability insurance: ‘Was immediately rejected’
Daphne Vasen, a 29-year-old beauty salon owner, was denied disability insurance despite currently being healthy. Insurers rejected her application due to a shoulder injury sustained five years ago, co...
Iranians on Dam Square call for Dutch government action
Hundreds of Iranian protesters gathered on Dam Square in Amsterdam to urge the Dutch government to take more action for the Iranian people. The demonstrators are calling for support amidst ongoing con...
Lebanon reports nearly 300 dead
The Lebanese Ministry of Health has reported that 297 people have died following increased violence from Israeli attacks on Hezbollah. This updated death toll reflects the rising casualties as conflic...
Suspect in murder of The Hague garage owner released before verdict
Ruben B., the suspect in the 1992 murder of garage owner Loek van Dam in The Hague, has been released from custody ahead of the court's verdict in the reopened case. His lawyer confirmed the release j...
Ex-rapper becomes new prime minister of Nepal
Balendra Shah, a former rapper and current mayor of Kathmandu, has been confirmed as the new Prime Minister of Nepal. The election commission officially announced his victory, marking a significant le...
🔴 Traditionally tough away match for Ajax • AZ face dominant PSV later tonight
Ajax faces a challenging away match against FC Groningen today, seeking revenge after losing the league title at the same venue last season. Later this evening, AZ will travel to Eindhoven to take on ...
’BijHenC’ in IJmuiden rises above the level of a harbor cafe (8.5)
The restaurant 'BijHenC' in IJmuiden has been awarded a high rating of 8.5, exceeding the expectations typically associated with a standard harbor cafe. The review invokes the atmosphere of a classic ...
Iranians back on Dam Square for march to US consulate
Hundreds of Iranians gathered at Dam Square in Amsterdam today for a demonstration and a march toward the U.S. consulate at Museumplein. This marks the second time in a week that such a manifestation ...
The most dangerous managers are not only those who shout or intimidate
Career coach Anne-Marije Buckens warns that dangerous leadership is not always characterized by intimidation, but can involve subtle manipulation. She illustrates this through the experience of a 55-y...
Preventing falls? Forgotten foot muscles prove invaluable for the elderly
Movement scientist Lydia Willemse investigated the role of small, often overlooked foot muscles in preventing falls among the elderly. Her study explores whether simple exercises, such as walking on t...
Italian PM Meloni attacks juvenile court
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has strongly criticized a juvenile court's decision to separate a mother from her three children. In a statement shared on social media, Meloni asserted that chil...
Israel claims airstrikes on rocket storage and university
The Israeli military reported carrying out airstrikes in Iran using more than 80 aircraft, targeting a ballistic missile storage facility and the Imam Hossein University in Tehran. The military identi...
International Women’s Day has been turned into a kind of Mother’s Day
Journalist and city poet Yanaika Zomer writes a column discussing how International Women's Day has evolved into a celebration similar to Mother's Day. The piece reflects on the changing nature of the...
Woman assaulted and robbed by four people after opening door in Haarlem home
A woman was assaulted and robbed by four individuals at her home on Generaal Cronjéstraat in Haarlem on Friday, March 6. The incident occurred around 2:00 AM after the victim opened her door. Police ...
Definitely no room for caravans at Blekersveld: ‘We had hope for a moment, but are deeply disappointed’
Mobile home residents in Overveen expressed deep disappointment after a council meeting on Thursday finalized the decision to exclude them from living at Blekersveld. The ruling marks a definitive end...
National government blocks Alderman Klaassens' total ban on steel slag: 'I feel bypassed and overruled but find the timing very inconvenient'
The Dutch national government has blocked a municipal ban on steel slag implemented by Beverwijk Alderman Suzanne Klaassen, making local restrictions of this kind impossible. Klaassen expressed frustr...
Is gluten unhealthy? ‘Be glad you can eat it’
While the number of gluten-free products is increasing and more people without allergies are avoiding gluten, experts suggest it is not inherently unhealthy for the general population. The article hig...
Corendon repatriation flight from Oman postponed for safety reasons
A Corendon repatriation flight from Muscat, Oman, to Amsterdam scheduled for Saturday afternoon has been postponed due to security concerns. The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the delay, ...