Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Nurlaila Karim: 'One glass of wine and I’m on fire'
Musical actress Nurlaila Karim shares her personal experiences with menopause and aging in an interview with Mezza magazine. She discusses her physical changes and challenges the perception that she h...
Velsen disappoints with draw against HBOK and still lives between hope and fear
Velsen settled for a draw against HBOK, leaving the team unable to close the gap on the league's title candidates. Despite maintaining an unbeaten streak for several months, the club remains in a prec...
Shipping resumes on the Scheldt after Dutch cargo ship sinks
Shipping traffic has resumed on the Scheldt near Antwerp after being temporarily halted on Saturday due to a sunken Dutch cargo ship. The local fire department confirmed that vessels are now able to n...
Prosecutor: Kyiv shooter was 58-year-old man from Moscow
A 58-year-old man born in Moscow shot and killed several people in Kyiv on Saturday using an automatic weapon. The attacker was subsequently killed by police, and authorities state that his motive is ...
In the chilly hall of the KunstRAI, these artists create a warm maze for their art
Lisanne van Sadelhoff: ‘There is one thing worse than losing your dog: losing someone else’s’
Journalist Lisanne van Sadelhoff shares an anecdote in her weekly column about the stress of spending a weekend in Spain. She reflects on the responsibility of looking after another person's pet, sugg...
Watch live: Flower parade travels through North Holland
The annual Flower Parade is currently traveling through North Holland with fifteen floral floats heading toward Haarlem. Thousands of spectators have gathered to witness the event, which is being broa...
Woman's five parking fines scrapped over official's unclear email
A judge has overturned five parking fines issued to an Amsterdam resident after finding the city's permit approval email was misleading. The court ruled that the message 'your application has been app...
The international dance career of Kirsten de Vos (27) from Haarlem: choreography for Zara Larsson and Tinashe, and dancer in Becky G music video
Haarlem-born dancer and choreographer Kirsten de Vos has achieved international success, recently appearing in a music video for American pop star Becky G. The 27-year-old artist's portfolio also incl...
15-minute train ride in US more than 11 times more expensive during World Cup
Train tickets for a 15-minute round trip between New York and New Jersey will cost approximately $150 during the upcoming World Cup. This fare represents a nearly twelvefold increase over the standard...
Pope Leo denounces exploitation of Africa for raw materials
Pope Leo strongly condemned the exploitation of African nations for their natural resources during his visit to oil-rich Angola. He stated that the continent is a victim of despots and tyrants who fai...
Americans in hours-long queues at Schiphol due to glitch: ‘Terrible!’
A technical malfunction in digital self-service kiosks at Schiphol Airport caused significant delays for non-European travelers on Saturday morning. Passengers, including many Americans, faced hours-l...
Bakery 1Hoog returns as Café-bakery ’Rentrée’ at the location of restaurant De Jonge Halewijn
The renowned Beverwijk bakery 1Hoog is set to return on July 1st as Café-bakkerij Rentrée at the former location of Restaurant De Jonge Halewijn. Owners Charlotte Laarhoven and Dennis Oostveen are r...
Wall Street Journal: US wants to board Iranian ships
US military forces are reportedly preparing to board Iranian-flagged or linked vessels, including those in international waters. According to anonymous US officials cited by the Wall Street Journal, t...
Deaf Foundation marks 50th anniversary: "Here I can communicate comfortably in my own language"
The Stichting Welzijn Doven Amsterdam (SWDA) celebrated its 50th anniversary this weekend at its community center on the Stadhouderskade. Founded in 1976 to unify various deaf associations, the organi...
Zeewijk adds nearly a hundred dune gardens: Tiles out and free plants in
Nearly 100 residents of the Zeewijk neighborhood are participating in an initiative to replace paved yards with dune gardens by receiving free plants and gardening advice. The project aims to increase...
India demands clarification from Iran over firing on ships
Indian authorities have summoned the Iranian ambassador to demand an explanation for the shelling of two Indian-flagged cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The move follows the discovery that the tar...
Padelhill in Hillegom plans major expansion: five extra courts and a new entrance
Padelhill, an indoor padel facility in Hillegom, plans to expand by adding five new courts to its existing six. The project involves converting an adjacent warehouse formerly used as storage for a bed...
Gunman opens fire in Kyiv, multiple dead
A shooting in Kyiv has resulted in several fatalities, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko. Police pursued the suspect into a supermarket where additional shots were reported.
Trump: Iran cannot blackmail us by closing the Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump stated that Iran cannot blackmail the United States by threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz. He also noted that the two countries are still engaged in discussions despite t...