Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
RTL takes a break from Married At First Sight: 'Unrelated to UK controversy'
RTL has announced a pause for the program Married at First Sight. The broadcaster confirmed that the search for new contestants has not yet begun, clarifying that this decision is unrelated to controv...
Two seriously injured in collision between cyclist and motorcyclist in Heemstede
A cyclist and a motorcyclist were both seriously injured following a collision on the Leidsevaartweg in Heemstede on Friday evening. Emergency services were called to the scene to assist the two victi...
Wildfire near Costa Brava not yet under control
A forest fire in the mountains of Catalonia, near the Costa Brava, remains uncontrolled after spreading due to strong winds and dry conditions. The fire has reportedly consumed approximately one thous...
Exhibition Skaters Captured: chroniclers of a life without guardrails
Review: The video art of Julika Rudelius shows the seduction of shiny cars and Uzis
Claartje Wesselink erects a monument for Parool journalist Paul Sanders, who warned early on about the danger of Nazi Germany: ‘He was a jack-of-all-trades who excelled at many things’
Fouad O. (43) fled after sentence in major Amsterdam drug case, but returns himself to avoid Moroccan prison
No sober New Year in Haarlem after all: municipal fireworks or drone show starting in 2027
Following a recent city council debate, Haarlem has decided to host a central fireworks, drone, or laser show for New Year's Eve starting in 2027. This decision overturns the mayor's original proposal...
Halsema on Osdorp explosion: "No reports received that could have prevented this"
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema stated that the city received no specific warnings regarding explosive activity prior to a major blast in the Osdorp neighborhood that injured seven people. While residen...
US talks with NATO vanguard including Netherlands cause unrest
A meeting between the United States and a select group of NATO members, including the Netherlands, has caused tension within the alliance. Other NATO members fear this consultation could lead to inter...
Have you seen the djembe player anywhere? Seniors fully enjoy the Volbloeiers senior festival at Landgoed Akerendam
Over 350 seniors participated in the fourth edition of the Volbloeiers theater festival, held at the Akerendam estate in Beverwijk. Attendees enjoyed a variety of performances and workshops tailored s...
Why the public outrage, Henk Spaan asks. Van Dijk played much better than public opinion gave him credit for
Columnist Henk Spaan defends Virgil van Dijk's recent football performances, arguing that the public criticism directed at the player is unwarranted. Spaan evaluates the performances of several player...
Verstappen third in Silverstone sprint race qualifying
Max Verstappen qualified in third place for the sprint race at the British Grand Prix on the Silverstone circuit. Lewis Hamilton secured the fastest time, finishing 0.321 seconds ahead of the Red Bull...
Amstelveenseweg under A10 Zuid closed for six weeks
Churchill Pride began after flags were destroyed and continues to grow: De Wolkenkrabber now also participates
The Churchill Pride initiative in Amsterdam's Rivierenbuurt has expanded significantly since its inception in 2016, gaining momentum following the destruction of several rainbow flags in 2023. Residen...
Human counting error almost costs Siena (18) her diploma: 'Failing is never fun, but it's even worse when it turns out to be unjustified'
Eighteen-year-old Siena Alexander was initially told she failed her final exams at Gymnasium Felisenum by a narrow margin. After her family challenged the result, school officials discovered a countin...
Resumption of train traffic in Rotterdam delayed for the fourth time
ProRail has delayed the resumption of train services from Rotterdam to the south for the fourth time. The operator now aims to restore full service by 5:00 a.m. on Monday after failing to meet the ori...
It's official: IKC Cunera is happening with a maximum building height of 11.5 meters
Local authorities have approved the updated spatial framework for the new Integraal Kind Centrum (IKC) in Bakkum. The school, which was previously greenlit in 2024, will be constructed on Vondelstraat...
Pope Leo praises US history of welcoming immigrants
Pope Leo praised the United States for its historical commitment to welcoming immigrants in a recent video address. The speech was delivered on the eve of his home country's 250th anniversary.
Local parties angry over smaller ballot without candidate names: 'Where is Thea from Opperdoes?'
Approximately one hundred local political parties in the Netherlands are protesting the government's plan to introduce smaller, candidate-free ballots by 2029. The groups have urged Minister Heerma to...