Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Lisa Ostermann, Sarah Janneh and Ruud Smulders in the running for Poelifinario
Lisa Ostermann, Ruud Smulders, and Sarah Janneh have been nominated for the VSCD Cabaret Awards, specifically the Poelifinario. These performers are among the top contenders for the prestigious Dutch ...
Telstar's first friendly cancelled due to heat; team will still train
Telstar's scheduled friendly match against Helmond Sport this Saturday has been cancelled due to extreme heat. Despite the cancellation, head coach Henk Brugge confirmed that the team will still condu...
Driver hits celebrating football fans in Mexico
A driver struck a group of football fans celebrating Mexico's World Cup victory in the resort town of Cabo San Lucas. Several people were injured in the incident, and the driver has since been arreste...
EU signs final agreement for trade deal with US
European Union member states have signed the final agreement for the first phase of a trade deal established with the United States last summer. This agreement ensures that the EU will not impose impo...
‘How wonderful if I could live here one day,’ singer Jeroen van der Boom once thought of Amsterdam-Zuid: ‘Now they call me the mayor of Apollolaan’
Future opera in Amsterdam church reveals residents' dreams
The opera 'Sibilles van de Staatsliedenbuurt' is being performed at the Nassaukerk in Amsterdam to celebrate the church's 100th anniversary. Director Miranda Lakerveld created the piece by incorporati...
No trains between Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Haarlem due to a collision
Significant damage in collision between two buses at Schiphol
Two buses collided on Thursday morning on the Koetsierstraat at Schiphol Airport, resulting in significant damage to both vehicles. It is currently unknown whether anyone was injured in the incident.
Singer Megan de Klerk’s Amsterdam: ‘I once got to make my own barra at the Dappermarkt’
Red Cross headquarters in Venezuela damaged by tremors
The headquarters of the Venezuelan Red Cross sustained critical damage following a powerful earthquake, according to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). While ...
Door-to-door energy sellers: should you accept their offer?
The article discusses the common occurrence of door-to-door energy salespeople who use high-pressure tactics to offer supposedly exclusive, limited-time deals. It evaluates whether consumers should ac...
Netherlands helps Kyiv restore energy infrastructure faster
The Netherlands has signed an agreement with Ukraine to assist in the rapid restoration of the country's energy infrastructure. Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma finalized the deal with Ukrainian Energy Minis...
Many farm animals still unprotected in the sun: fines loom
Farm animals including cows, chickens, and pigs are struggling during the current extreme heatwave, raising concerns about whether they are receiving adequate protection from the sun. Farmers who fail...
Prosecution appeals acquittal in mistaken identity murder of mental health director
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service is appealing the acquittal of 59-year-old René F. in the 2014 mistake murder of mental health director Rob Zweekhorst. A court in Rotterdam recently cleared the s...
Don't want sales calls? Saying 'no' now is the best investment for later
As of July 1st, stricter telemarketing regulations will take effect in the Netherlands, prompting companies to call consumers now to secure permission for future sales calls. Consumers are advised tha...
Karin Hoekstra wanted to remain alderman, but voters decided otherwise: ‘I wasn’t finished making Hillegom more beautiful and fun’
Karin Hoekstra will step down as an alderman in Hillegom after the CDA party secured only one seat in the municipal elections. Hoekstra expressed disappointment at the result, stating she had hoped fo...
AFP: Buildings collapse in hardest-hit state in Venezuela
An earthquake in Venezuela has caused dozens of buildings to collapse in the state of La Guaira, which is reported as the hardest-hit region. Power outages have been reported as people search for miss...
Netherlands asks EU to delay introduction of border system
The Netherlands and other EU member states have requested a delay for the implementation of a new border control system. A spokesperson for Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink stated that the system is...
The unlikely story of Deveron Fonville: 'He was a food delivery driver and would show up to training with pasta legs'
Deveron Fonville, a 23-year-old defender for NEC and Cura''ao, has transitioned from working as a meal delivery driver to playing in the World Cup. After competing against Germany on the international...
No refund for non-objectors to unlawful Box 3 tax, Supreme Court rules
The Dutch Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that taxpayers who did not file timely objections against the illegal box 3 wealth tax are not entitled to a refund. This decision confirms that compensation ...