Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
He is the only Dutchman in this summer's major World Cup ad, Kim Lammers notes—and it wasn't in the script
Dutch footballer Virgil van Dijk is the only Dutch player featured in Nike's six-minute summer commercial titled 'Rip the script.' He appears alongside other global stars such as Kylian Mbappé, Erlin...
High traffic on NS website due to cheap train subscription
The NS website is experiencing high traffic due to the launch of a new subscription that allows unlimited off-peak train travel for 49 euros per month. The Dutch government introduced the measure to a...
Over 4.2 million viewers watch Netherlands draw with Japan at World Cup
More than 4.2 million viewers watched the Dutch national football team's opening World Cup match against Japan on Sunday. The match resulted in a 2-2 draw, according to data from the National Media Re...
UK also to ban social media for children under 16
The United Kingdom is set to implement a ban on social media for children under the age of sixteen starting next year. This measure will also extend to certain gaming and streaming platforms to improv...
Sunny days ahead, but summer weather comes with a catch
Temperatures are expected to rise rapidly this week after a cool start, leading to summer-like weather across the country, particularly in the south. However, weather site Weeronline warns that this w...
Mart Smeets understands why emigrants at the World Cup in Canada and the US cheer for their former homelands
Mart Smeets discusses the behavior of post-WWII emigrants in Canada and the United States who support their original homelands during the World Cup. He highlights how these individuals, who built new ...
Watch the questioning of ICU doctor Diederik Gommers by the COVID-19 commission
Diederik Gommers, the former chairman of the national association of IC doctors, appeared before the Dutch parliamentary corona inquiry committee on Monday. His testimony is part of a series of hearin...
AEX nears 1,100 mark on hopes for end to Iran war
The AEX index approached the historic 1,100-point mark on Monday following news of a peace agreement between the US and Iran. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that the agreement is expec...
Rough North Sea spoils triathlon again. 'Swimming would have made the race more fun'
The swimming portion of the DTS Zandvoort triathlon was canceled due to rough conditions in the North Sea, turning the event into a duathlon. Iris Bosch won the modified race, though she expressed dis...
Tyra Banks sues Netflix for defamation over docuseries
Tyra Banks has filed a lawsuit against Netflix for libel and slander regarding the documentary series Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model. The former model and judge alleges the streaming s...
UK bans social media for under-16s
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a ban on social media use for children under the age of 16. The announcement was made during a press conference held at Downing Street.
Amsterdam Newspaper June: Outdoors again
The June edition of the Amsterdam newspaper features topics such as outdoor art, Keti Koti, and Pride celebrations. The publication also provides information on local issues like residential burglarie...
Municipality sees space for three caravans on Schwannstraat
The municipality has identified space for three additional caravan pitches on Schwannstraat in the Boerhaavewijk neighborhood. This development marks the first outcome of a challenging search to creat...
Zelensky: Serious Russian attack on Christian culture
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of launching one of its most serious attacks on Christian culture following a strike on the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery complex. Zelensky ca...
Shania Twain appreciates her body more in menopause: 'Not in control of everything'
Canadian singer Shania Twain shared in an interview with The Times that she has become less strict with her body since entering menopause. She revealed that she previously engaged in unhealthy habits ...
Japan and South Korea stocks surge, oil price falls
Stock markets in Tokyo and Seoul surged on Monday following reports of a peace agreement between the United States and Iran. The news, shared by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, led to optimis...
Israel refuses to withdraw from Lebanon
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu informed U.S. President Donald Trump of Israel's refusal to withdraw troops from Lebanon. Despite a peace deal betwee...
EU foreign policy chief welcomes US-Iran peace deal
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has welcomed the peace deal between the United States and Iran, expressing hope for its official ratification this Friday. Speaking in Luxembourg, she emphasized th...
Iran deal brings lower prices at the pump tomorrow, so wait a day to refuel
An upcoming agreement between the United States and Iran has caused global oil prices to drop by 4 percent. As a result, gasoline prices at the pump are expected to decrease by several cents per liter...
Maria lost her twin sister in a fatal accident: ‘He can move on with his life, my sister cannot’
Maria Daoud reflects on the loss of her twin sister, Emanuela, who died in a car accident nearly three years ago. She expresses frustration over the light sentence given to the driver responsible, sta...