Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Family of Meerstad victims 'deeply moved'
The family and friends of a couple found dead in their Meerstad home on Thursday expressed their shock following the tragic events. Their 15-year-old daughter was arrested on suspicion of murdering he...
Andy Burnham sworn in as MP in British Parliament
British politician Andy Burnham has been sworn in as a Member of Parliament for the Makerfield district. His return to Parliament is intended to position him as a potential successor to Keir Starmer w...
Almost Outside Reading Day in Haarlem! 5 must-reads according to popular BookTokker Marwa
Buitenleesdag (Outdoor Reading Day) takes place on Sunday, June 28, encouraging residents of Haarlem to read in local parks and on sunny terraces. The event features book recommendations from popular ...
Protein powder popularity leads to stock market euphoria
The surging popularity of protein powder has triggered euphoria on the stock market, leading to large-scale acquisitions and multi-million euro investments. Since 2023, the price of whey protein isola...
FNV: Schiphol security guards have too little time for checks
The FNV union reports that over half of security guards at Schiphol Airport have insufficient time to perform safety checks correctly. This conclusion stems from an analysis of nearly 200 complaints f...
Rinus is a ‘Volkswagen guy’ who travels from show to show. ‘I really wanted a yellow one, and it was quite a search’
Rinus Drost, a vintage car enthusiast from IJmuiden, displayed his bright yellow 1966 Volkswagen Beetle at an oldtimer event at Broekbergenplein this Saturday. Drost, who frequently travels to car sho...
The elderly lack thirst signals even though hydration is crucial: here’s why
Elderly individuals are more vulnerable to heat because their bodies regulate temperature less effectively and they often lack a natural thirst stimulus. A clinical geriatrician explains that maintain...
Jaap (70) is a collecting artist, and it shows in his home: ‘At De Rarekiek in Runstraat, sales were boosted with jenever’
Photographer Hans van der Meer shows the tragicomic side of amateur football
Zuiderbad no longer heated with natural gas
The historic Zuiderbad swimming pool in Amsterdam is transitioning away from natural gas by installing heat pumps and 263 solar panels, reducing its gas usage by 90%. This sustainability project for t...
Searching for traces of history during public day at Fort Island IJmuiden
On Sunday, July 5th, Fort Island IJmuiden will host a public day featuring culture-historical guided tours. Visitors will be guided across the four-hectare island to discover various historical traces...
Former minister: rapid tests were not an option to reopen schools
Former Dutch Education Minister Ingrid van Engelshoven testified to a parliamentary inquiry that large-scale rapid testing was too complex to enable the early reopening of vocational and higher educat...
Suddenly, an alarm goes off just before Thijs Römer's performance
Dutch actor Thijs Römer has returned to the theater with a performance detailing his time in prison, marking a carefully managed comeback following his legal controversies. A reporter attending the s...
Haarlem commemorates and celebrates Keti Koti in the city
Haarlem will host several activities, including lectures, city walks, and workshops, on Saturday, July 1st, to commemorate and celebrate the abolition of slavery. These events mark the annual Keti Kot...
Quentin Tarantino and Kylie Minogue to appear together in new film
Director Quentin Tarantino and singer Kylie Minogue have been cast in a new film by British director Jamie Adams. Filming has already begun in Wales, though the project's title and plot details remain...
New hospitality business coming behind Shell on the A9 near Heemskerk
A new catering establishment is set to open at the Akermaat parking area behind the Shell station on the A9 near Heemskerk. The local municipality has officially granted the necessary permit for the p...
Hypothermic, exhausted, and saddle sore during 1,365km bike ride from Ventoux, but hardships turn into a good story at the finish in Valkenburg
About 200 cyclists completed the tenth edition of "The Ride," a 1,365-kilometer journey from Mont Ventoux in France to Valkenburg in the Netherlands. Over eight days, participants endured physical har...
Uncertainty over sports events due to persistent heat
Sporting event organizers in the Netherlands are adjusting schedules due to a persistent heatwave. The Singelloop in Woerden has canceled children's races for safety reasons, while the 5km and 10km ev...
Beverwijk harness race cancelled due to heat: 'Dramatic but responsible decision'
The horse trotting race in Beverwijk, scheduled for Thursday, has been cancelled due to forecast temperatures reaching 32 degrees Celsius. Organizers described the decision as difficult but necessary ...
