Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
'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 ...
Beverwijk’s largest party accepts exclusion from coalition; near-unanimous support for Vrij! in leading role
Coalition formation talks in Beverwijk are entering a new phase as parties support a proposal for a coalition led by Vrij! Beverwijk, which excludes the city's largest party. The proposed group includ...
Woman (45) killed in Amsterdam home, victim's partner arrested
A 45-year-old woman was found dead in her Amsterdam home on Friday evening, and police suspect a crime has been committed. Her 46-year-old partner has since been arrested in connection with the death.
Iran opens part of airspace in east of the country
Iranian authorities have partially reopened the country's airspace for civil aviation, specifically in the eastern region. International flights are now permitted to fly over eastern Iran, and several...
Local soaps, scrap leather bags and skateboards from friends: Haarlems Eigen spotlights local makers
A new pop-up concept store called Haarlems Eigen is set to open on April 18 at Spekstraat 5 in Haarlem. Founded by 26-year-old Luca van Beek, the shop aims to showcase local makers and their products ...
Readers rally behind ‘too long’ skûtsje Feije: ‘The Night Watch was also once shortened. Was that a good idea?’
The Haarlem municipal harbor service has ordered the traditional skûtsje Feije to leave its mooring at Nieuwe Gracht for exceeding the 15-meter length limit by 50 centimeters. This decision has spark...
Noardburgum stabbing victim is a minor, eight suspects in custody
A minor boy was the victim of a stabbing incident in the village of Noardburgum last night. Police have arrested eight people in connection with the investigation.
Tanker convoy spotted passing through Strait of Hormuz
A convoy of tankers carrying oil, gas, and petrochemical products has been observed traveling through the Strait of Hormuz toward the Indian Ocean. According to data from MarineTraffic, the vessels ar...
Lale Gül files police report against RoddelPraat for calling her a rejected Turk
Dutch columnist Lale Gül has filed a legal complaint for racism and discrimination against the media program RoddelPraat and its presenter Dennis Schouten. The report follows a broadcast in which Sch...
Haarlem cheerleader Sascha (29) goes all out one last time in America: 'You're absolutely exhausted'
Sascha Mengerink, a 29-year-old cheerleader from Haarlem, is set to compete in the World Cheerleading Championships in Orlando for the second and final time. This tournament marks the end of her profe...
One dead after accident at Droogbak railway bridge
A person died following a single-vehicle accident on Droogbak street in Amsterdam early Tuesday morning. Despite resuscitation efforts by emergency services and a trauma team, the victim passed away a...