Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Court hearings canceled in provinces with code red warning
Physical court hearings in Dutch provinces under a code red weather warning have been cancelled for Friday. Urgent legal matters, such as care authorizations or supervision orders, may still proceed o...
Blood, Sweat & Tears singer David Clayton-Thomas dies at 84
David Clayton-Thomas, the lead singer of the band Blood, Sweat & Tears, has died at the age of 84. The Canadian artist passed away on Wednesday in a hospital in Toronto, as confirmed by his publicist.
The big winner after Netherlands-Mexico is the clever owner of a Thai restaurant in Denmark
This article reflects on the 1998 World Cup football match between the Netherlands and Mexico, which was viewed by fans at a festival site in Denmark. It highlights the story of a local Thai restauran...
Rijkswaterstaat: Only take to the road if necessary during extreme heat
Rijkswaterstaat advises Dutch motorists to only travel on Friday if necessary due to an extreme heatwave. With the KNMI issuing a code red warning for most of the country, those who must go on the roa...
Koster has new strategic role in women's football at Ajax
Daphne Koster has been appointed as the new head of strategy for women's football at Ajax. The Amsterdam-based club announced the transition on Thursday, noting that she officially started her new rol...
Significant drop in Haarlem severe weather damage last year, rainfall costs lowest since 2017
Private property damage caused by severe weather in Haarlem fell to 919,000 euros last year, reaching its lowest level since 2017. This figure represents a significant decrease compared to the previou...
Puikman flexible housing locations open two months longer: tenants can stay until November 30
The municipal executive of Castricum has announced that temporary housing units at Puikman will remain open for two additional months, until November 30. This extension allows current tenants to stay ...
Wouter Laumans and Paul Vugts on Thijs Römer’s performance: ‘I understand victims thinking, what the fuck is this?’
US judge blocks Trump order on mail-in ballots
A federal judge in Boston has blocked an executive order by President Donald Trump that aimed to tighten regulations for mail-in voting. The ruling follows a lawsuit filed by more than twenty Democrat...
Residents find it incomprehensible that Amsterdammers don't visit Betondorp more often: ‘It’s a hidden gem’
Zandvoort merged school to continue as Het Schelpenpad
The Hannie Schaft and Mariaschool in Zandvoort, which merged at the beginning of the school year, have officially adopted the name 'Het Schelpenpad.' The new name was unveiled during a festive ceremon...
The stifling fear of civil servants being accused of ‘leaking’
Red Cross calls for opening of ‘cool spaces’
The Red Cross and Climate Alliance Netherlands are calling on public building owners to open cool spaces for those without cooling options during extreme heat. The request follows a code red warning i...
Professor Anniek de Ruijter (44) becomes rector of the UvA
Dutch fans celebrate in a still-dry Kansas City
Dutch football fans gathered in Kansas City to celebrate ahead of the national team's final World Cup group match against Tunisia. The event featured performances by artists such as FeestDJRuud and Yv...
Theo celebrates his 88th birthday on a bike with Maureen: 'A person who feels the cold doesn't suffer much from the heat'
Theo celebrated his 88th birthday by cycling with his daughter Maureen during a significant heatwave. They stopped at a ferry for refreshments, remaining undeterred by the high temperatures.
Water guns and rest breaks during sweltering Nieuw-Vennep Festival Week: ‘Teams want to win, but safety first’
The annual festival week in Nieuw-Vennep is continuing despite a code orange heat warning, with organizers implementing extra rest breaks and shorter event segments to ensure participant safety. Atten...
First code red for heat in part of the country on Friday
For the first time, a code red weather warning for extreme heat has been issued for a large part of the Netherlands this Friday. The alert applies to most regions except for the northern provinces and...
First code red for heat in much of the country on Friday
A code red weather alarm for extreme heat has been issued for a large part of the Netherlands for the first time, effective this Friday. The warning applies to most of the country, though the province...
Katia Garcia first woman to referee a Dutch national team World Cup match: ‘She is calm, but fierce when necessary’
Katia Garcia will become the first female referee in World Cup history to officiate a match involving the Dutch national team. The 33-year-old official is scheduled to lead the game taking place early...