Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Artin Music & Friends cancelled in March due to US intervention now goes ahead: ‘Football and music bridge political differences’
Iranian musician Asghar Barani will host the 'Artin Muziek & Friends' concert at the Patronaat venue this Thursday after a previous cancellation in March. The event aims to bridge political divides th...
Health risk warnings at more swimming locations
The number of health risk warnings at swimming locations has increased from 40 to 46 due to poor water quality, according to data from Zwemwater.nl. This rise was highlighted in a recent analysis by t...
Two men from Beverwijk and Landsmeer suspected of laundering €20 million: police seize real estate and luxury vehicle
Extra breaks and shorter routes for delivery workers due to heat
Delivery services and supermarkets are implementing safety measures, including extra breaks and increased water supplies, to protect employees from upcoming extreme heat. These adjustments allow deliv...
Óscar García takes job in Poland after leaving Ajax
Former Ajax coach Óscar García has been appointed as the new manager of Polish side Pogoń Szczecin. The 53-year-old Catalan joins the club after they finished ninth in the Ekstraklasa last season.
Dutchman elected Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Europe
Dutch diplomat Tanja Gonggrijp has been elected as the Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Europe. She won the position with 135 votes, defeating Finnish candidate Marja Ruotanen-Bourdages.
How stadiums turn into a massive Casablanca during the drinks break
The article observes how football fans are tuning into World Cup broadcasts from neighboring countries such as Belgium and the UK. It highlights the calm atmosphere and distinct terminology used by fo...
One dead in crush after World Cup screening in Jordan
One person died and eight others were injured in Jordan during a crowd crush at a public screening of a World Cup match against Algeria. The incident occurred as a large number of fans gathered to wat...
VUmc to cease to exist as a hospital; all care tasks eventually transferred to AMC
RIVM warns of smog in central and southern Netherlands
The RIVM has issued a warning for poor air quality due to smog in the central and southern regions of the Netherlands on Wednesday and Thursday. Affected areas include parts of Flevoland, Utrecht, and...
Dutch official joins EU-Taliban talks
A Dutch official is participating in technical-level talks between the European Commission and the Taliban in Brussels. The discussions focus on the repatriation of rejected Afghan asylum seekers foll...
No night trains around Amsterdam Central this weekend
This coming weekend, no trains will run to or from Amsterdam Central Station during the nights of Saturday to Monday due to maintenance work by ProRail. Additionally, fewer trains will operate on seve...
Trump: Iran did agree to nuclear program inspections
Former U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Iran has agreed to inspections of its nuclear program, echoing earlier statements by Vice President JD Vance. However, Iranian officials have denied tha...
Media relish World Cup row as players face tension at the breakfast table
The Dutch national football team maintains a positive atmosphere following a significant victory over Sweden at the World Cup. In contrast, other major footballing nations like Portugal are currently ...
Ruud repaints restored Dance Bench in original colors: 'Passersby are happy it’s back'
The 'Dansbank' art bench has been returned to its location along De Baandert after being restored following an act of vandalism. Ruud van Zon of the Bankjesparade foundation is currently repainting th...
Heat in Haarlem
The city of Haarlem has introduced measures to help residents cope with high temperatures, such as providing free water refill stations and sunscreen dispensers. Official swimming locations like Molen...
Romeo Beckham makes acting debut in French film Forty Love
Romeo Beckham, the son of David and Victoria Beckham, is set to make his professional acting debut in the French film 'Forty Love'. According to Variety, this marks the first major screen role for the...
Amstelveenseweg station closed early Saturday due to crowds after Lil' Kleine concert
The Amstelveenseweg metro station in Amsterdam will close early this Saturday to manage crowds following a Lil' Kleine concert at the Olympic Stadium. To ensure safety, GVB has announced that metro li...
Revival of award-winning dance performance Co(te)lette is a benchmark in the fight for equality
Significant damage in rear-end collision on N205 near Vijfhuizen
A van and a company vehicle were involved in a rear-end collision on the N205 near Vijfhuizen on Tuesday morning. The crash resulted in significant vehicle damage, and ambulance personnel were on-site...