Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
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...
Eight children killed in Louisiana shooting
Eight children were killed and two women were injured in a shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana. Local police confirmed the details of the incident to local news station KSLA News 12.
Hillegom loses to bottom-placed Vitesse’22: 'A terrible match. Everything is going against us. It’s very bitter'
Hillegom suffered a 1-0 defeat against bottom-ranked Vitesse’22 on Sunday, missing an opportunity to distance themselves from the relegation play-off zone. The match in Castricum provided a crucial ...
Belgian activist and author Fleur Pierets awarded Jos Brink Prize
Belgian activist, artist, and writer Fleur Pierets was awarded the biennial Jos Brink Prize on Sunday by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science. The award aims to promote LGBTQ+ emancipa...
Iran yet to decide on next round of talks with US
The Iranian leadership has not yet decided whether to participate in a new round of negotiations with the United States. Reports indicate that further talks may be suspended as long as the US Navy con...
Pubs allowed to stay open all night during World Cup: ‘We’re going to make it one big party’
Frans Banninck Cocq Medal for director of Dutch National Ballet
Rachel Beaujean, director of the Dutch National Ballet, was awarded the Frans Banninck Cocqpenning on Sunday for her years of dedication to the company. The honor was presented by Amsterdam's deputy m...
Spain wants EU to end association agreement with Israel
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced that Spain will formally request the European Union to terminate its association agreement with Israel. The proposal, which cites alleged violations of ...
Pelvic physical therapist: Incontinence is never normal, no matter what the ads say
Pelvic physical therapist Liesbeth de Nekker clarifies that unwanted urine loss is never normal, regardless of how it is portrayed in advertisements. The article explores the causes of incontinence in...
Man seriously injured in Amstelveen stabbing, suspect arrested
41 doubles compete for victory at national ZCD at Elza Boules: 'You have to place high'
Forty-one doubles teams consisting of 80 players competed in a national petanque competition hosted by the Elza Boules club in Beverwijk. The participants played on 17 courts, aiming to get their iron...
Bloemendaal not yet safe after defeat against Amsterdam. ‘We’re just going to go for it’
Bloemendaal suffered a 0-2 defeat against Amsterdam in the nineteenth round of the competition, marking their eighth loss of the season. With three matches remaining, coach André Morees' team sits ei...
Gerard Joling's management in contact with beer thrower: 'Completely resolved'
The management of Dutch singer Gerard Joling has resolved a dispute with a man who threw beer at the artist during a performance last Friday. Following a brief physical altercation on stage, the booki...
Groningen Commissioner files police report after FDF 'war threat'
René Paas, the King's Commissioner in Groningen, is filing a police report against the Farmers Defence Force (FDF) following threats made by the activist group. The FDF allegedly threatened 'war' aft...