Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Kansas City turns out in force for Oranje fan walk
Thousands of residents in Kansas City joined Dutch football fans for a massive fanwalk through the city center on Thursday. The event followed a celebration in the Power & Light District as supporters...
Match-worn Netherlands shirts against Sweden auctioned for 50,618 euros
An auction of match-worn jerseys from the Dutch national football team's World Cup game against Sweden raised 50,618 euros. The majority of the proceeds will be donated to the Princess Máxima Fund.
Red Cross Hospital remains open during code red day
The Red Cross Hospital in Beverwijk will remain open on Friday during the 'code red' weather emergency. The facility plans to continue its operations despite the extreme weather conditions.
Spin Foundation receives Sports Council Medal, Hera United named Amsterdam Top Sports Hero 2026
A better governance culture: Will this coalition succeed? Bloemendaal debates formation live
The Bloemendaal city council is holding a debate regarding the formation of a new coalition and the improvement of the local governance culture. A liveblog is providing real-time updates on the procee...
Haarlem Shakes provides stage for beginner bands: "With us, you're allowed to be shit"
The new music festival Haarlem Shakes is launching this Saturday at De Volharding to provide a platform for emerging and semi-professional bands in Haarlem. Organizers created the event to counteract ...
Court seeks to dismiss judge who filed thousands of FOI requests
The North Holland District Court has requested the dismissal of a judge who filed over 4,000 personal information requests under the Open Government Act (Woo). The case has been referred to the Procur...
Nieuw-Vennep Festival Week, Autocross, and Culinair Zwanenburg among Haarlemmermeer events cancelled due to code red; Saturday also at risk
All outdoor events in Haarlemmermeer, including the Nieuw-Vennep festival week and Culinair Zwanenburg, have been immediately cancelled due to extreme heat and a code red weather warning. Authorities ...
Looting reported in hard-hit Venezuelan coastal province
Reports of looting have emerged from the earthquake-stricken Venezuelan coastal province of La Guaira. Heavily damaged shops in the resort town of Catia La Mar are being targeted following the seismic...
Oranje plays in the middle of the night: is it better to stay up or sleep for a few hours first?
Fans of the Dutch national football team are facing late-night matches during the World Cup, starting with a game against Tunisia. Sleep therapist Rianne Braal offers professional advice on whether vi...
Box 3 chaos has also reached the Senate, but clarity won't come until autumn
The Dutch Senate has begun debating the controversial Box 3 wealth tax legislation, though a final vote is expected to be delayed until autumn. This delay comes as the cabinet continues efforts to rep...
Maaike van der Plas wonders how long her ‘honeymoon period’ as a neurologist will last
Neurologist Maaike van der Plas reflects on the early stages of her career and whether the initial excitement of her dream job will persist. She notes that colleagues frequently ask if the position st...
Bar Selona brings Barcelona to Haarlem: casual Catalan food served by two families
Owners Ibrahim Borham and Jurran van Slooten have opened Bar Selona in Haarlem, aiming to bring the atmosphere of Barcelona to the city. The establishment offers low-threshold Catalan food served in a...
Research vessel Geo Master christened and ready for research and explosives hunting: 'The North Sea is full of WWII bombs'
The research vessel Geo Master was christened on Thursday in the IJmondhaven and will immediately begin missions for N-Sea. The ship is specialized in seabed research and the detection of World War II...
Schools cancel Friday classes due to heat
Multiple schools across the Netherlands, including all 51 institutions under the De Haagse Scholen foundation, will cancel classes this Friday due to extreme heat. While the schools will be closed for...
Amber (28) from Heemskerk battles the heat with Circus Barani in Uitgeest: 'It only gets hot for me at the top'
Circus Barani is proceeding with scheduled performances in Uitgeest this weekend despite high temperatures. Performer Amber Blokker continues her high-altitude act, where she notes that the heat is mo...
Indoor swimming pools in the Haarlem region closed Friday, outdoor pools open. All sports halls remain closed
Due to a code red heat warning in the Netherlands, all indoor swimming pools and sports halls in the Haarlem region will remain closed this Friday. Outdoor swimming pools will stay open to provide res...
Albert Heijn to stop grocery deliveries after 3 PM Friday due to heat
Albert Heijn will stop grocery deliveries after 3:00 PM this Friday due to extreme heat forecasts. The decision follows a code red warning from the KNMI, as the supermarket chain aims to protect its e...
No driving tests Friday in provinces under code red
The CBR has canceled all driving exams and courses on Friday in Dutch provinces where a code red weather warning is in effect. Examinations will only proceed as scheduled in Friesland, Groningen, Dren...
Walibi and Drievliet amusement parks closed Friday due to code red
Amusement parks Walibi Holland and Drievliet will remain closed this Friday due to a code red heat warning issued by the KNMI. The decision was made to ensure the safety of visitors and staff, and gue...