Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Two bouquets of flowers under windshield wipers in memory. Man who died in car on Rijksstraatweg reportedly lived in the vehicle
Flowers were placed on a car in Haarlem in memory of a man who died inside the vehicle last Friday near Marsmanplein. Local residents reported that the man had been living in his Peugeot 107 at the ti...
Spain World Cup screening in Madrid cancelled due to heat
A public screening of the World Cup match between Spain and Saudi Arabia in Madrid has been canceled due to extreme heat. Local authorities and the Spanish football association made the decision for t...
‘Little Local’ grant scheme for small-scale projects
The 'Little Local' subsidy scheme is now open for applications from individuals with small-scale projects that benefit their neighborhood or region. This initiative aims to support community-driven id...
US-Iran talks begin in Switzerland
Talks between Iran and the United States, mediated by Qatar, have commenced in Switzerland. The discussions focus on the situation in Lebanon and the release of frozen Iranian assets.
Transport Day in Beverwijk creates a stir in Breestraat: ‘It’s harder to get young people excited about a career as a truck driver’
Transport Day transformed the Breestraat in Beverwijk into a truck exhibition featuring live music and food stalls on Saturday. The event aimed to revitalize the shopping street while highlighting the...
Israeli minister: We can still take action in Lebanon
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that Israeli troops in Lebanon maintain the authority to eliminate threats without any restrictions. He emphasized that the unconditional priority remains t...
Harbor festival on Java Island: "Impressive to see"
Amsterdam is hosting the Zeehavendagen festival this weekend on Java-eiland to showcase its identity as a port city. Port industry director Kees Noorman emphasized the harbor's significance, covering ...
Even the cast sometimes gets lost in the world of House of the Dragon
The cast of the Game of Thrones spin-off House of the Dragon admitted to NU.nl that the series' complex family ties and political intrigue can be difficult to follow even for them. Despite their roles...
Lost deer roams train tracks and highway for hours
A stray deer roamed through Haarlem for several hours on Sunday, appearing on the A200 highway and near the Spaarnwoude train station. Police attempted to capture the animal but eventually allowed it ...
Sky News: British Foreign Secretary asks Starmer to leave
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing increasing pressure to resign after Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper and several other ministers reportedly called for his departure. Multiple British medi...
'Only in Amsterdam': city blunders with video of Utrecht canal
The municipality of Amsterdam's social media team mistakenly commented 'only in Amsterdam' on an Instagram video filmed at the Oudegracht in Utrecht. After being called out by the video creator and th...
World Cup viewers are in for a lot of Leo Alkemade
Parents demand safe playground in Santpoort-Zuid as only play area is closed for renovation: 'Now they mostly just hang around the square in front of the Deka'
Parents in Santpoort-Zuid have petitioned the Velsen municipality for a safe playground after the renovation of Brederode Daltonschool left local children without a designated play area. Currently, th...
Watching Oranje with friends at SV Terrasvogels football camp: ‘I’m staying awake all night, that sounds like fun’
Thirty-six children participated in a special football camp at the SV Terrasvogels club, where they watched a Netherlands national team match together in the club's canteen. The event included an over...
Ria Heemskerk still not tired of council work in Hillegom after 25 years: 'Council members in smaller municipalities should actually get more'
Ria Heemskerk, the longest-serving council member in Hillegom, is currently serving her seventh term after 25 years in office. The 69-year-old leader of the Bloeiend Hillegom party remains dedicated t...
Jeremy Clarkson in remission from prostate cancer: 'Happiest man in the world'
British television presenter Jeremy Clarkson has announced that he is in remission from an aggressive form of prostate cancer. The news comes just days after he first revealed that he had been diagnos...
Should Gen Z start using ‘forgotten words’ or let them go to the graveyard?
The article explores the efforts of Baby Boomers to preserve "forgotten words" through websites and books, urging younger generations to adopt them. It questions whether Gen Z should be pressured by t...
Iran calls Lebanon situation main topic in talks with US
Iran has identified the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon as the primary topic for upcoming discussions with the United States. Additionally, the Iranian Foreign Ministry plans to addre...
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Province wants Limburgers to speak Limburgish more often
The province of Limburg has launched a campaign to encourage residents to speak the regional Limburgish language more frequently in public. To facilitate this, speakers are encouraged to make an 'L' h...