Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Watching football in De Hoek with much grumbling over the Netherlands' performance: 'I missed both goals, I was on the toilet'
Patrons at Café De Hoek in Haarlem expressed disappointment over the performance of the Netherlands national football team during a recent 2-2 draw. Despite the general frustration, one visitor's wif...
Ships await more clarity in Strait of Hormuz
Ship owners are awaiting clarity on the potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz following news of a possible peace deal. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that an agreement between th...
Son of Norwegian Crown Princess sentenced to four years for two rapes
Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been sentenced to four years in prison by a court in Oslo for crimes including two rapes. The stepson of Crown Prince Haakon wa...
EU leaders welcome Iran-US deal
EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa have welcomed a new agreement between Iran and the United States. They expressed their hopes that the deal will lead to an end to conflict and the re...
'Hey, hello! How many times have I saved you now, man!?' Lifesaving swimming refresher course at De Zien pool in Uitgeest
Volunteers at the De Zien outdoor swimming pool in Uitgeest participated in a refresher course for lifesaving swimming on Saturday. The pool has been managed by a volunteer foundation since 2014 and r...
Fire department confirms barn tragedies: livestock fallen through floor fight for life in own manure, Wakker Dier demands solution
An inventory by animal welfare group Wakker Dier reveals that livestock in the Netherlands fall through stable floors into manure pits approximately four times per week. These accidents are often fata...
Singer-songwriter Oliver Tree dies after helicopter collision over Rio de Janeiro
Trump celebrates 80th birthday with cage fights in White House garden
Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday by hosting several UFC cage fights on the White House lawn. Thousands of spectators joined the president to watch the matches held in the garden.
Foreign media see ‘new Robben’ in Dutch squad and note Koeman’s striking substitutions: ‘Bitter pill for Oranje at 2026 World Cup’
Foreign media have highlighted a promising new talent in the Dutch national football team, drawing comparisons to Arjen Robben. However, international observers also criticized manager Ronald Koeman's...
Dutch goods exports rise four percent in April
Dutch goods exports grew by four percent in April, marking the second consecutive month of growth. The increase was largely driven by higher exports of petroleum products, electrotechnical machinery, ...
In know-it-all Wierd Duk's worldview, everything is going to hell
Huge amount of kindness after 3-year-old Pien loses toy bunny: Haasie is not back, but many replacements offered
Three-year-old Pien was heartbroken after her cherished stuffed toy, Haasie, was stolen, leading to a massive wave of support from the community. Although the original toy has not been found, her moth...
Bob Dylan on aging: 'It brings a sense of freedom'
In an interview with The New York Times, 85-year-old artist Bob Dylan shared that aging brings a sense of freedom. He noted that the best part of being in his eighties is outliving the constant pressu...
Energy stress strikes: Dutch lose grip on bills and yearn for stable government policy
A survey by price comparison site Independer reveals that a majority of Dutch citizens fear energy bills will become unaffordable due to international tensions between Iran and the United States. Part...
Son of Norwegian Crown Princess hears verdict in case with 40 charges
The eldest son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit is scheduled to receive a court verdict today in Oslo following a seven-week trial involving forty criminal charges. After hearing testimony from...
Flodder actress Lettie Oosthoek dies at 88
Dutch actress Lettie Oosthoek, best known for her role as the neighbor Mrs. Neuteboom in the series Flodder, has died at the age of 88. Director Dick Maas confirmed her passing to the news agency ANP.
North Holland traffic: delays on the A7 during the morning rush hour of Monday, June 15
The morning rush hour in North Holland experienced traffic delays on Monday, June 15. Heavy traffic caused congestion on the A7 motorway specifically near the Avenhorn exit.
Velsen brings reintegration closer to home: What it means for local job seekers
The social work organization IJmond Werkt! is downsizing after the municipalities of Velsen, Beverwijk, and Heemskerk decided to terminate their collaboration. This shift aims to bring reintegration s...
Watched Oranje last night? How to stay awake today
After staying up late to watch the Dutch national team's first World Cup match, many fans may struggle to stay awake during their workday. Sleep therapist Rianne Braal provides advice on how to manage...
Death toll rises in Ukraine, Kyiv cathedral heavily hit
Russian airstrikes on the Ukrainian cities of Kyiv and Kharkiv have killed at least nine people, according to local authorities. The attacks also caused significant damage to a cathedral in Kyiv as th...