Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
A miracle, a wonder: he’s already 40 and can still move!
The article discusses the early stages of the World Cup, focusing on the age of players and coaches. It notes that fans often reflect on these 'young' and 'old' participants by comparing them to their...
Stevie and Levy both have autism: ‘There is an automatic attraction’
Stevie van der Peet and Levy van Rooijen, both 25, discuss their close friendship and the shared experience of living with autism. The pair, from Zwaanshoek and Hoofddorp, highlight the 'automatic att...
Lieselot’s (24) dream of an internship abroad shattered by ‘rat disease’: ‘I didn’t want to die there’
Lieselot Sintenie, a 24-year-old student teacher, was forced to cut her internship in Suriname short after contracting leptospirosis, commonly known as rat disease. Concerned for her safety, she retur...
Prosecutors will not appeal Drents Museum art theft case
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service will not appeal the three-year and eleven-month prison sentences given to three men for the robbery of the Drents Museum in Assen. The men were convicted of steali...
Clients of HVO-Querido and other care institutions offer a glimpse into their world through images, text, and sound: ‘I have become something from nothing’
Israel attacks Lebanon despite tentative US-Iran agreement
Israel conducted heavy airstrikes on southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley, targeting approximately 80 sites and killing dozens of Hezbollah fighters. The military stated the attacks were a response t...
Code orange in Limburg due to severe thunderstorms
A code orange weather warning has been issued for the Dutch province of Limburg starting Friday afternoon due to severe thunderstorms. The KNMI warns of potential damage and disruption caused by heavy...
Cyclist (78) dies after collision with tram in Amsterdam
A 78-year-old cyclist from Amsterdam has died from injuries sustained during a collision with a tram on Wednesday afternoon. The accident occurred on the Eerste Constantijn Huygensstraat in Amsterdam-...
Unrest within Schiphol advisory board, members step down
Several members of the advisory council for Schiphol Airport residents have resigned in protest, claiming the body can no longer effectively represent local interests. The resigning members warn that ...
Cyclist (78) dies after collision with tram in Amsterdam-West
Online purchases must be easy to cancel starting today
Webshops and apps across the European Union are now legally required to provide a clear function that allows consumers to easily reverse online purchases. This new regulation, which stems from EU legi...
Inspector urged De Jonge to take broader view of COVID crisis
In June 2020, former head inspector Marina Eckenhausen urged then-Health Minister Hugo de Jonge to adopt a broader perspective on the COVID-19 crisis. She argued that the government response was overl...
Man caught red-handed at Amsterdam port approaching staff for criminal activities
'Berry Bantam' confident: "Netherlands will beat Sweden 3-1"
Residents of Bantamstraat in Haarlem are preparing to watch the Dutch national team's World Cup match against Sweden in a communal tent. Local figure Berry expresses confidence in a Dutch victory, pre...
'I'm like a trash can, I eat everything,' says Jane at Zonnebloem lunch, but will the Maharaja’s meatballs hit the spot?
Zonnebloem Uitgeest hosted a lunch event for 36 participants at the local Roman Catholic church's rectory. The gathering provided a social afternoon for attendees, including Jane van Tongeren and Mari...
Rutte to visit Trump this Wednesday, two weeks before key NATO summit
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is scheduled to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump this Wednesday. The meeting will take place two weeks before a significant NATO summit held in Turkey.
Anonymous OV-chipkaart no longer for sale from July 1
Starting July 1, the anonymous OV-chipkaart will no longer be available for purchase as the technology has become outdated. Passengers can instead use debit cards or the new OV-pas to check in and out...
Schiphol Council MRS collapses: Amsterdam representatives resign in protest against ‘distributing flight nuisance’
Amsterdam turns orange: World Cup fever hits these front gardens
Residents in Amsterdam are embracing 'orange fever' by decorating their front gardens and local pubs with flags and streamers for the World Cup. The festive spirit is most visible in the city's workin...
André Hazes candid about Botox use: 'I just look tired very quickly'
In their podcast ADHAZES, Dutch singer André Hazes and his sister Roxeanne spoke openly about their use of cosmetic treatments like botox. André explained that he visits a cosmetic doctor to counter...