Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Protesters vandalize studio where Thijs Römer performs: "No pedo"
Protesters defaced a theater studio in Amsterdam-Noord where actor Thijs Römer is performing a play about his 2023 conviction for child pornography and grooming. The activist group Whispering Media a...
Truck hits railway bridge near Westerpark, Amsterdam train traffic disrupted
Ramiro Valdés, key figure in Cuban revolution, dies
Ramiro Valdés, a key figure in the Cuban revolution and close associate of Fidel and Raúl Castro, has passed away at the age of 94. His death was announced by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, who...
Advice: aid to partner countries needed to control migration
The Dutch Advisory Council on Migration and the Advisory Council on International Affairs advise that better management of migration requires stronger partnerships with non-EU countries. These collabo...
Millions of barrels transported through Strait of Hormuz despite Iran's claim
Millions of barrels of oil were transported through the Strait of Hormuz this weekend despite claims from Iran that it had closed the waterway. Shipping data reported by Bloomberg confirmed the contin...
Boat fire in Mooie Nel near Spaarndam quickly under control
Firefighters responded to a boat fire in the Mooie Nel near Spaarndam on Sunday evening around 7:20 PM. The blaze was quickly brought under control following the arrival of emergency services.
For those who can never get enough, René Diekstra has a tip: Read Hemingway’s masterpiece
René Diekstra recommends reading Ernest Hemingway's 1951 masterpiece, 'The Old Man and the Sea,' which he describes as one of the most beautiful stories in world literature. The article highlights th...
JADE experiences hottest show of career at Pinkpop: 'My brain switched off'
Former Little Mix singer JADE performed what she described as the hottest show of her career during an energetic, dance-heavy set at the Pinkpop festival. Despite the intense afternoon heat, the singe...
Messi's boot, Summerville's kiss and the player lifting Advocaat: the first eleven days of the World Cup in eleven photos
This article highlights the first eleven days of the World Cup through a selection of eleven significant press photographs. The images capture key moments involving football figures such as Lionel Mes...
App that maps factory odors: "I would rather not have made it"
Amsterdam resident Bas has developed an app to track and predict odor nuisance from factories in the Westelijk Havengebied, such as ICL and Bunge. The app uses wind direction data to provide an eight-...
Amsterdam has (the beginning of) a new forest in Erasmus Park: ‘Everyone has a story about a tree’
Whether he said ‘jerk’ or something worse: that red card was right. No more of that sneaky behavior
Miguel Almir n was issued a red card for an undisclosed verbal exchange with opponent Mert M ld r during a football match. The incident has sparked debate regarding the enforcement of player conduct a...
Growing up without a father: How it affects your relationships, according to an expert
System therapist Elisabeth Reitsma explains the psychological impact of growing up without a father figure on an individual's life and future relationships. The expert provides insights into navigatin...
Iranian media: Iran leaves talk location after Trump threat
The Iranian delegation has reportedly left the negotiation site in Switzerland following threats from U.S. President Donald Trump. Iranian media outlets Tasnim and Fars report that the departure serve...
Renovated Slaughterhouse finally officially opens: 'A construction site suits us, but a bit of life is nicer'
The renovated Slachthuis in Haarlem has officially opened, transforming the historic former slaughterhouse into a mixed-use facility. The site now hosts sports activities, hospitality venues, and offi...
Hezbollah leader rejects Israeli security zone in Lebanon
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem has rejected the implementation of an Israeli security zone in southern Lebanon. His statement follows comments from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who declare...
Man (51) dies after falling 'from a great height' at Goose concert
A 51-year-old man died on Saturday night after falling from a significant height during a concert by the American rock band Goose. The incident occurred at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Shemana furthest for the second time in a row, but distance remains secret. 'When belly sliding, lying on your back doesn't work'
Shemana won the belly sliding competition for the second consecutive year during the Dorpsfeest in Velsen-Noord, while Fenna secured second place using a specific sliding technique. The event at Strat...
Toilet in the vault and confessionals as coat racks. Food bank IJmond-Noord opens doors in the Goede Raad Church in Beverwijk
Voedselbank IJmond-Noord is officially opening its new location in the former Goede Raad Church in Beverwijk this Tuesday. The move marks a leadership transition for the organization, as Cees Hamers s...
Ethiopian PM Abiy's party wins 90 percent of seats
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and his Prosperity Party (PP) have won the parliamentary elections with a significant majority. According to the electoral commission, the party secured 90 percent ...