Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
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Families pay a fortune for theme park entry and parking, but affordable options are nearby
Dutch theme parks are preparing for a busy May holiday, but high entry and parking costs at major attractions can lead to families spending hundreds of euros. Smaller, more affordable parks like Sproo...
What do you call a woman who loses her best friend? Yanaika Zomer has no word for it
Journalist and poet Yanaika Zomer explores the emotional impact of losing a best friend in her latest column, noting the lack of a specific term for such a person. The piece comes as Zomer, who is the...
Iranian leader says Iran can inflict defeats on enemy
During Iran's Army Day, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei stated that the nation's military is capable of inflicting further defeats on its enemies. He claimed that Iran's armed forces have already hu...
Ships fired upon in the Strait of Hormuz
At least two ships were fired upon in the Strait of Hormuz, according to maritime sources reporting to Reuters. No further details regarding the identity or status of the vessels have been disclosed y...
Justin Bieber scores with old hits thanks to Coachella but won't profit from it
Justin Bieber's older hits are climbing the charts following his viral Coachella performance where he was seen using a laptop on stage. Despite the surge in popularity, the singer will not financially...
Karlijn had an impressive CV, but her living room looked ‘very minimalist and cold’
Remote job interviews via platforms like Zoom have introduced candidates' private lives into the hiring process, leading some employers to judge applicants based on their home surroundings. Career coa...
35-year-old man dies in accident on Droogbak in central Amsterdam
More than 20 yellow signs on the Skinny Bridge: isn't there a better way?
Amsterdam residents and local politicians are criticizing the placement of 23 yellow warning signs on the iconic Magere Brug, which notify cyclists of bike removals for May 5th concert preparations. C...
Father of the inspiration for Super Mario turns out to be named Luigi: 'Pure coincidence'
Research has revealed that the father of Mario Segale, the namesake for Nintendo's Mario, was actually named Luigi. This discovery suggests that the naming of Mario's brother in the video game series ...
'Super-complainers' file 25,000 reports about Schiphol, most complaints about notorious ‘Jumbo Jet’
A small group of 102 "frequent complainers" accounted for nearly half of the 386,730 noise complaints regarding Schiphol Airport last year. The Boeing 747-400, or "Jumbo Jet," was the specific aircraf...
Jordi Cruijff leans toward Spanish coach: Who is the best fit for Ajax?
Technical director Jordi Cruijff is reportedly favoring a Spanish manager to take over as the next head coach of Ajax. The club is currently searching for a candidate capable of addressing its recent ...
Innovative float makes debut at 79th Bollenstreek Flower Parade
The 79th edition of the Bloemencorso Bollenstreek features a revolutionary new mechanical float designed to move on all sides. Built by a dedicated team of volunteers, the innovative display includes ...
Lisa Hölscher makes history with Volendam and faces former club VZV in play-offs
Lisa Hölscher has made history by helping her club Volendam reach the national title play-offs for the first time in the club's history. The 20-year-old, who won the championship last year with her f...
Britt van Coezand eliminated from The Voice of Holland
Britt van Coezand from Uitgeest has been eliminated from the Dutch television competition The Voice of Holland. She failed to secure a spot in the next round of the show.
French actress Nathalie Baye dies at 77
French actress Nathalie Baye has passed away in Paris at the age of 77. Her family confirmed that she suffered from Lewy body dementia, a condition with symptoms similar to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's...
How former top entrepreneur Hennie van der Most gambled and risks losing everything
Former self-made Dutch entrepreneur Hennie van der Most is facing financial ruin following the failure of his Rotterdam amusement park project, Rivoli. Known for successful ventures like Speelstad Ora...
'I put a camera on teachers' heads to film PE class from their perspective.' Joyce Burger (26) wants to show children how broad science is
PhD candidate Joyce Burger is participating in the Expeditie NEXT science festival on May 1st to introduce children to the diverse world of scientific research. Burger, a movement scientist, uses inno...
Tickets for anniversary edition of Dam to Dam Run quickly sold out
Tickets for the 40th anniversary edition of the Dam tot Damloop sold out in just over an hour on Saturday morning. The 16.1-kilometer race is scheduled to take place on Sunday, September 20.
Where are the clock hands? Sterhalte in Wijk aan Zee like new again, but time is missing
The municipality of Beverwijk has completed an 80,000-euro renovation of the historic Sterhalte bus stop in Wijk aan Zee. However, despite the restoration, residents have noticed that the clock hands ...