Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
DSS women's 30+ team has played together for ten years. Their secret? Staying positive: ‘Even if we lose, we still dance’
The DSS women's 30+ football team in Haarlem is celebrating its tenth anniversary of playing together. The team credits its longevity to a foundation of friendship, club loyalty, and a positive attitu...
Countries offer Venezuela aid after deadly earthquakes
Several countries, including Mexico, Cuba, and El Salvador, have pledged assistance to Venezuela following a deadly double earthquake. International aid is currently on its way to support the recovery...
Thanks to this man, we’re still watching the World Cup every day: ‘They couldn’t figure it out at FIFA’
Pim Klaver and his team of mathematicians designed the FIFA World Cup schedule to ensure a continuous sequence of matches from the group stage to the knockout rounds. The governing body turned to the ...
Temperatures to drop from Sunday, 23 degrees next week
Temperatures in the Netherlands are expected to decrease starting this Sunday after a recent heatwave. According to Weeronline, the weather will become more moderate next week with temperatures reachi...
Long-awaited game GTA VI costs 80 euros and the box is empty
Rockstar Games has announced that the standard edition of Grand Theft Auto VI will cost 80 euros, while a special version with additional content will be priced at 100 euros. The announcement follows ...
Aid agencies search and assess after Venezuela earthquakes
The Venezuelan Red Cross is conducting rescue operations and searching through rubble following two powerful earthquakes in the country. Aid organizations are currently mapping out the specific suppor...
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Embassy informs Dutch citizens in Venezuela
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through its embassy in Caracas, has issued safety instructions to Dutch citizens in Venezuela following two earthquakes. Citizens are advised to seek open spaces...
Evacuation of 11,000 seafarers near Hormuz to take several weeks
The evacuation of approximately 11,000 seafarers and 600 ships currently stuck in the Strait of Hormuz is expected to take several weeks. According to the UN's shipping organization, the process remai...
Speed cameras to keep trucks off fragile Spaarndam locks: 'Woerdersluis could collapse'
The municipality of Haarlem is installing enforcement cameras in Spaarndam-West to prevent trucks from illegally using restricted roads. This measure aims to improve local livability and protect the h...
Wierd Duk obviously knew more about the heat than the KNMI scientists
Code red in part of Belgium on Friday for temperatures up to 40 degrees
The Belgian weather institute KMI has issued a code red for the provinces of Liège and Limburg due to extreme heat expected this Friday. Temperatures in these eastern regions are forecast to reach as...
Have your say on plans for Baaibuurt West
The city of Amsterdam is planning to develop Baaibuurt West on Zeeburgereiland, a new neighborhood that will feature up to 1,750 homes and various amenities. Members of the public are invited to revie...
Defqon.1 to allow fewer people on festival grounds this weekend due to heat
The hardstyle festival Defqon.1 is reducing its visitor capacity this Friday and Saturday due to expected high temperatures. Organizers have decided to restrict entry to weekend ticket holders only du...
Warehouse fire on Visseringweg in Diemen under control: ‘Large response due to heat’
From surf rock to post-punk: fifteen local acts at new festival in Haarlem
The new festival Haarlem Shakes! will feature fifteen local bands and artists from Haarlem and the surrounding region. The event aims to introduce a broader audience to diverse musical acts ranging fr...
Fire in clothing storage on Visseringweg in Diemen
A large fire broke out early this morning at a clothing storage facility on Visseringweg in Diemen. Emergency services responded with multiple fire trucks and aerial platforms, bringing the blaze unde...
Venezuelan President: At least 32 dead in earthquakes
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez of Venezuela reported that at least 32 people were killed and more than 700 were injured following two earthquakes on Wednesday. This figure represents a preliminary ...
North Holland traffic: quiet morning rush hour on Thursday, June 25, but note adjusted NS timetable
The morning rush hour in Noord-Holland was quiet on Thursday, June 25, with few traffic disruptions. However, passengers are advised that the NS train service is operating on a modified schedule due t...
Sighing, sweating, panting: everything about the heat in the region
A live blog has been launched to track weather developments and the impact of extreme heat across the region. Readers can follow real-time updates as temperatures rise and residents cope with the heat...