Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Halsema congratulates Diemen on 800th anniversary: ‘Always someone better’
Israeli police prevent Jerusalem Patriarch from celebrating Mass
Israeli police prevented Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, from celebrating Palm Sunday mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City. The interven...
Deepfake images of Belgian Crown Princess Elisabeth circulating on Facebook
Deepfake images and videos of Belgium's Crown Princess Elisabeth have been discovered on a fraudulent Facebook profile. The Belgian Royal Palace has initiated steps to have the content removed from th...
Drive-in cinema cancelled, but films shown at many other unique locations in Wijk aan Zee
The first edition of the BEU film festival was held in Wijk aan Zee, though the drive-in cinema event was cancelled due to heavy rain. Visitors were still able to watch films at several other unique v...
They have a Starbucks, but everything shows that life in Russia is not truly free
Iran parliament speaker accuses US of planning ground attack
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has accused the United States of secretly preparing a ground attack while publicly sending messages regarding diplomatic negotiations. Qalibaf is view...
Ten goals scored as dust settles on RCH-VEW derby: 'Maybe this finally brings some peace'
A high-scoring local football derby between RCH and VEW ended in a 5-5 draw on Saturday. The match at the RCH sports complex was praised for its intensity, with both teams earning a single point after...
Taffarel Asinga (22) stays at RCH for one more year; dreams of moving up after excellent derby performance against VEW
Taffarel Asinga, a 22-year-old player for RCH, has decided to stay with the club for another year despite his aspirations to advance to a higher level. His commitment follows an impressive performance...
Older unemployed hit hard by increase in retirement age
The Dutch government's plan to raise the state pension age is creating significant difficulties for older unemployed individuals who struggle to find new work. Despite the requirement to work longer, ...
Getting to work: searching for a better word for summer time and caravan
Following a successful call to replace English loanwords with Dutch terms, the author is now asking readers for help with more challenging words like 'zomertijd' and 'caravan'. The initiative encourag...
Progressive Netherlands reports 1,500 registrations after two days
The new political party Progressief Nederland (PRO) received 1,500 registrations within the first two days of its launch. Party leader Jesse Klaver announced the name of the group, which will see the ...
Have you seen Luke or Orion? Two pets missing in Haarlem
Two pets named Luke and Orion were reported missing in Haarlem last week. Local residents are being asked to provide any information that might help locate the animals.
Car drives into pedestrians in British city of Derby
Several people were seriously injured on Saturday evening when a car drove into pedestrians in the British city of Derby. Police have arrested a man in connection with the incident.
Israeli army apologizes for mistreatment of CNN journalists
The Israeli military has issued an apology after soldiers mistreated CNN journalists reporting on settler violence in the occupied West Bank. According to the Foreign Press Association, the reporters ...
Heemskerk residents tackle massive compost pile
Residents of Heemskerk, Castricum, and Uitgeest were offered free compost on Saturday to mark National Compost Day. The giveaway serves as a token of appreciation for citizens' efforts in separating o...
Sit down eighteen times at the Bench Parade in Heemskerk
The 'AlleTijd' newspaper supplement features a 10.5-kilometer walking route in Heemskerk known as the Bench Parade. The trail highlights eighteen unique artistic benches, sixteen of which are currentl...
House hunters undeterred by war in Iran and rising energy prices: ‘You have no control over it anyway’
During the NVM Open House Day, home seekers in the Haarlem region reported that they remain undeterred by rising energy prices and geopolitical conflicts. Prospective buyers expressed that since these...
Max Verstappen seriously considering Formula 1 exit after 2026: crucial weeks ahead
Max Verstappen is reportedly considering a departure from Formula 1 after the 2026 season following a difficult start to the sport's new era. The Red Bull driver has faced poor race results and mounti...
Haarlem wins again after eight-match drought: ‘We knew deep down it was necessary’
Haarlem secured a 14-57 victory against bottom-placed BRC, ending an eight-match winless streak in the rugby ereklasse. Coach Robbie Coetzee's team now sits in ninth place with six rounds remaining in...
Substitute Arno Dijkstra scores twice for HBC in 'crazy' finale to no avail: 'It seemed everyone had already given up'
Substitute Arno Dijkstra scored two goals for HBC during a dramatic final phase in a match against AFC'34. Despite Dijkstra's late efforts to close the gap after HBC conceded three quick goals, the te...