Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Supergirl Review: Quite refreshing that the heroine lives life so nonchalantly – for a bit, at least
'Berry Bantam' on World Cup opponent Tunisia: "Piece of cake, we'll beat them 4-0"
Residents of Haarlem's Bantamstraat, including local reporter Berry Hendriks, are optimistic about the Dutch national team's final group match against Tunisia, predicting a 4-0 win. Despite the 1:00 A...
A day at Geversduin campsite for Odense House participants from Heemskerk and IJmuiden: ‘We used to camp everywhere’
Participants from the Odensehuizen centers in IJmuiden and Heemskerk recently enjoyed a day trip to Camping Geversduin in Castricum. The outing featured outdoor activities like jeu de boules and allow...
Major fraud at sports company SRO, manager of facilities in Haarlem, Velsen and Zandvoort: Five million euros concealed
A five-million-euro fraud involving falsified invoices and work hours has been uncovered at SRO, a sports facility management company co-owned by the city of Haarlem. While the malpractice appears cen...
Postdocs and PhD students no longer have to pump during research time
Dutch trade unions and universities have reached a preliminary collective labor agreement to improve working conditions for female researchers. The agreement ensures that time spent on breastfeeding o...
Municipal DIY hub underused: ‘It’s certainly not a one-size-fits-all solution’
Netherlands train with fit squad for final group match against Tunisia
The Dutch national football team has begun its final training session with a fully fit 26-player squad before their World Cup match against Tunisia. Manager Ronald Koeman oversaw the session held in K...
Heavy rain expected in Kansas City during Oranje fan celebrations
Fans of the Dutch national football team in Kansas City are expected to encounter poor weather conditions on Thursday, including potential heavy rain and thunderstorms. Light rain is forecast to begin...
Netflix to release new version of One Piece anime series next year
Netflix has announced a new seven-episode version of the long-running Japanese anime series One Piece. The streaming service stated that the new series will be available to viewers starting in Februar...
UvA library closed after leak
Former Deputy Prime Minister Kajsa Ollongren appointed top EEAS official in Brussels
Former Dutch Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Kajsa Ollongren has been appointed as the new Secretary-General of the European External Action Service (EEAS). The announcement was made by ...
Fiber optic more popular in Haarlem than in the rest of North Holland
Haarlem is leading the transition to fiber optic internet in North Holland, with residents switching from traditional connections at a faster rate than elsewhere in the province. Data from the Netherl...
Local residents demand more say in court over billions in aid for Tata Steel
A group of residents living near the Tata Steel plant in IJmuiden has taken legal action to demand more influence over the Dutch government's potential multi-billion euro support for the company. They...
Asylum seekers arrive at reception center in Wijk bij Duurstede
Asylum seekers arrived at a temporary emergency shelter in Wijk bij Duurstede on Wednesday, where they are permitted to stay until the end of August. The facility's opening follows several incidents o...
Float, dock, and toast! These are the spots in Amsterdam
Amsterdam offers several locations where boaters can moor their vessels to cool off and enjoy drinks on the water. The article highlights four specific spots in the city that provide easy docking acce...
Sweating, I took off my motorcycle suit: 'Shit, no idea how I'm going to get to work now'
Poetry collection on canal anniversary and IJmuiden: Velsen collective presents book at Harbor Festival
The Velsen poetry collective is releasing its second book, titled "Rondom momenten in 150 jaar IJmuiden en Noordzeekanaal," to commemorate the 150th anniversary of IJmuiden and the North Sea Canal. Th...
When will the Drinking Water Museum in Heemstede finally reopen? Unique collection with 1853 water pipes, sophisticated equipment and a sturgeon from Kazakhstan
The Drinking Water Museum in Heemstede has been closed for three years, with no clear date set for its reopening. The museum houses a unique historical collection, including water pipes from 1853 and ...
Czech President allowed by Constitutional Court to attend NATO summit
The Czech Constitutional Court has ruled that President Petr Pavel must be included in the national delegation for the upcoming NATO summit in Turkey. This decision overturns a previous move by the Cz...
Sprinkler system failure in new University Library, building evacuated due to flooding
The new University of Amsterdam library was evacuated and closed on Thursday afternoon after a defective sprinkler system caused significant flooding. Students were forced to leave the building, which...