Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Actor who played Mark Zuckerberg no longer wants to be associated with him
Actor Jesse Eisenberg has stated that he no longer wishes to be associated with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Eisenberg played the role of Zuckerberg in the 2010 film The Social Network during his career.
After Ajax, Danique Noordman finds her new dream club in Juventus
Midfielder Danique Noordman has transferred from Ajax to the Italian club Juventus. The 22-year-old player will compete in the Serie A for the upcoming season.
Former minister offers painful analysis: highly educated people mainly create jobs for themselves
Former Dutch minister Jo Ritzen argues that the emphasis on higher education has failed to create equality and instead widened social divides. He contends that his generation's policies resulted in a ...
Daley Blind's return to Ajax one step closer, free-agent defender in talks with Jordi Cruyff
Daley Blind's return to Ajax one step closer, free-agent defender in talks with Jordi Cruijff
Daley Blind is in discussions with Ajax regarding a potential return to the club. The 36-year-old defender is currently a free agent and is negotiating with Jordi Cruijff.
Iede doesn't want to make death sadder than it is: this is how a funeral can also look
Iede Hoorn offers unique and non-traditional funeral services, such as boat processions through canals or luxury car transport. The article encourages readers to reconsider traditional funeral norms b...
Raymi Sambo: The word pacemaker was a trigger to start exercising seriously
Actor and director Raymi Sambo discusses his personal health journey, including his history with sleep issues and his commitment to exercise after a health-related trigger. He also highlights the impo...
Vunzige Deuntjes festival stands on its own for the first time: ‘you can still chat with each other between the music here’
Reducing Amal Clooney to 'George Clooney's wife'? It's the other way around, says Yanaika Zomer
Amal Clooney is a prominent British-Lebanese human rights lawyer known for representing high-profile clients such as Julian Assange and Julia Tymoshenko. Beyond her legal career, she has advised inter...
Manager Míchel suffers defeat in debut as Ajax falls to Panathinaikos in friendly
First time something fun is happening here: neighborhood barbecue in IJmuiden problem area is a hit
Residents of the Schiplaan neighborhood in Zeewijk gathered for a community barbecue, featuring music and performances. The event aimed to promote solidarity in an area that has previously been associ...
Stop drinking alcohol, says the Health Council, but is 0.0 beer actually a good alternative?
The Dutch Health Council has advised the public to stop consuming alcohol entirely, sparking a debate about the health benefits of non-alcoholic beer. Experts are questioning whether 0.0% beverages ar...
Carola's daughter has epilepsy: 'You never know when a new seizure will occur'
In the weekly column 'De moeder van', Carola Jobse discusses the challenges of raising her 14-year-old daughter, Amy, who has been living with epilepsy since age thirteen. The article highlights the i...
Beverwijk celebrates and commemorates Keti Koti for the fourth year in a row: Let's also take a stand for unity
For the fourth consecutive year, organizer Mariska de Jong is hosting a Keti Koti event in Beverwijk to commemorate the end of slavery. The celebration aims to balance reflection on historical trauma ...
Dutch baseball team narrowly loses Haarlem Baseball Week final to Italy
The Dutch national baseball team narrowly lost the Honkbalweek Haarlem final with a score of 3-4 against Italy at the Pim Mulier stadium. This victory marks the first time that Italy has won the tourn...
Inge (37) quits her office job to pursue pilates dream in Heemskerk: I am riding the hype
Entrepreneur Inge van der Meij is opening a new pilates studio in Heemskerk this September. She believes the move reflects a growing societal focus on health and wellness, capitalizing on the rising p...
His old neighbors are lining up to push Rob (91) in his wheelchair from Schoterhof to his favorite coffee spot: 'We are like family'
Ninety-one-year-old Rob van Norren, who lives in a Haarlem nursing home, is able to continue visiting his favorite coffee shop thanks to a dedicated group of former neighbors and volunteers. The group...
Captain Jeff Hardeveld not finished at Telstar and convinces Ronald Koeman to stay as well. Renewed team loses first friendly against Almere City
Telstar team captain Jeff Hardeveld has extended his contract with the club and successfully convinced goalkeeper Ronald Koeman to remain as well. Despite a strong performance from both players in the...
Zelensky claims control over Black Sea
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has declared that Ukraine has gained control over the Black Sea. He described the achievement as a victory that many had previously considered impossible.
Young man seriously injured after collision in Velsen-Noord
A young man was seriously injured in a traffic accident on the Grote Hout- of Koningsweg in Velsen-Noord on Saturday afternoon. Following medical stabilization at the scene, he was transported to the ...