Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
GVB expects normal service from noon; RET late morning
Public transport operators in major Dutch cities are resuming services following a strike on Wednesday morning. Amsterdam's GVB expects to return to its regular schedule by noon, while Rotterdam's RET...
Israel in talks with Lebanon on returning South Lebanon territory
Israel and Lebanon have discussed a U.S.-led proposal in Washington for the Israeli military to withdraw from parts of southern Lebanon. Under the potential pilot program, the United States would trai...
First trains and buses depart in Utrecht after public transport strike
Public transport services in the Netherlands began resuming operations after 8:00 AM on Wednesday following a national strike. Dutch Railways (NS) expects the train schedule to be largely restored to ...
Two dreams clash in court: ’t Teylertje faces closure
The owner of the Haarlem-based lunchroom 't Teylertje and its tenant appeared in court on Tuesday to resolve a dispute over the termination of the establishment's lease. The property owner seeks to co...
Mattie & Marieke to end Qmusic morning show: 'Difficult decision'
The morning show Mattie & Marieke on Qmusic will come to an end in September after an eight-season run. The duo announced their decision in a podcast, stating that they will each pursue individual pat...
Germany wants to raise retirement age to 70
The German government supports plans to gradually increase the retirement age to approximately 70 years. Chancellor Friedrich Merz proposed the measure to prevent the pension system from collapsing du...
Hot? These winter photos of Haarlem will help you cool down
To help readers cope with current hot temperatures, this article presents a collection of nine photos and videos showing snowy scenes in Haarlem. It encourages people to view these winter images as a ...
Tens of thousands of households in France without power due to heat
Tens of thousands of households in western France are experiencing power outages as a result of an intense heatwave affecting the country. In the Finistère department, approximately 68,000 homes lost...
In his plaid shirt, Dutchman Bert looked far from home during a three-week Ayurvedic cure in India
NS: empty stations everywhere due to public transport strike
Dutch railway operator NS reports that train stations across the country are deserted due to a public transport strike. Travelers remained well-informed of the disruptions and largely stayed away from...
Many train cancellations at Arriva due to strike as well
Transport company Arriva has reported widespread cancellations of train and bus services across several Dutch provinces due to a strike. While some regions maintain partial service, others are experie...
Descendants of slave owner and enslaved people find each other and create a performance
Elena Beelaerts van Blokland and Destin den Hertog have created a performance titled "Slavenhouder in mijn familie" after discovering they are descendants of a 19th-century slave owner and the enslave...
The Blair Witch Project reboot to be released in theaters next year
Lionsgate has announced that the reboot of the horror film "The Blair Witch Project" is scheduled for release on September 24, 2027. The film studio expects the new installment of the franchise to deb...
North Holland traffic: Delays on A7, parts of A44 and N446 closed during Wednesday morning rush hour, June 24
On Wednesday morning, June 24, traffic in North Holland faced delays on the A7 and closures on parts of the A44 and N446. The A44 closure was due to planned roadworks, while an accident caused the dis...
Right-wing Fujimori wins Peru presidential election after long struggle
Right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori has emerged as the winner of the Peruvian presidential election after a lengthy vote count. She secured an insurmountable lead over the left-wing candidate Roberto ...
Yolanda Hadid engaged to Randy Kendrick
Dutch-American former model Yolanda Hadid is engaged to real estate developer Randy Kendrick. The news of the engagement, which occurred this week, was first reported by TMZ.
This Haarlem primary school is already on a heatwave schedule, leaving working parents struggling: 'Good they think of the children, but we have to rearrange everything'
The primary school De Piramide in Haarlem has implemented a heatwave schedule to protect students and staff from high temperatures inside the school building. While the measure prioritizes child safet...
Guus Til and Teun Koopmeiners have known each other since 2010 and are spending a lot of time together again at Oranje
Former AZ teammates Teun Koopmeiners and Guus Til have reunited as part of the Netherlands national team after years of playing separately. The long-time friends, who both came through the youth ranks...
Bad Bunny braves heat in fur hat at GelreDome, sending fans into ecstasy
Global superstar Bad Bunny performed a 2.5-hour concert at the GelreDome, drawing significant fan enthusiasm despite the heat. The event highlighted the artist's status as a top-streamed global perfor...
No arrests yet for Heemskerk car fires, police investigate footage and potential links
Police are investigating a series of car fires that occurred on Luxemburglaan and Debora Bakelaan in Heemskerk during early May. No arrests have been made yet as authorities review security footage an...