Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Amsterdam's Bento Spinoza was the first true freethinker: "Just a cool guy"
The Amsterdamse Bostheater is hosting a musical about Baruch Spinoza, the influential 17th-century philosopher born in Amsterdam known for his radical Enlightenment ideas. The play explores Spinoza's ...
Iranian official: US deal includes dilution of enriched uranium
A draft agreement between Iran and the United States reportedly includes a provision for Iran to dilute its highly enriched uranium, rendering it unsuitable for nuclear weapons. While details of the p...
Jet de Nijs: 'I miss everything about Rob'
Jet de Nijs reflects on the profound loss of her late husband, singer Rob de Nijs, ahead of a planned tribute concert. She expressed mixed emotions regarding the event, titled 'Ahoy zingt De Nijs,' wh...
Major power outage in parts of Rotterdam
A major power outage affected over 19,000 connections in parts of Rotterdam on Sunday, primarily in areas south of the Maas river. Grid operator Stedin reported that the disruption was caused by a mal...
Kourtney Kardashian suffered a miscarriage before the birth of her son Rocky
Kourtney Kardashian revealed in the documentary "Travis Barker: Love Is Louder Than Fear" that she suffered a miscarriage before the birth of her son, Rocky. She shared the news alongside her husband,...
Willem Polak (1944 – 2026) was a Haarlem folk pioneer and ‘connector’
Willem Polak, a prominent folk music pioneer and community figure from Haarlem, has passed away at the age of 81. He is famously known as the inspiration for the character in the 1968 hit song 'Prikke...
Olympia Haarlem relegated to second division as players run on empty
Olympia Haarlem has been relegated to the second class after suffering a 1-0 defeat against Nieuw Utrecht in stoppage time. Despite being promoted last season, coach Barry Tjeertes' team was unable to...
Stress hasn't got to Ronald Koeman: 'Headaches? That's an exaggeration'
Netherlands national team coach Ronald Koeman has stated he remains unfazed by stress despite criticism of his demeanor and disappointing results in recent friendly matches. Following feedback from hi...
Silent march in Axel to go ahead Sunday evening
A silent march will take place on Sunday evening in Axel to honor the victims of a fatal accident in Zeeland. The victims were students and supervisors from a local school in the town, which is locate...
Watching Turkey lose 2-0 to Australia at 6:00 AM in Haarlem's Fatih Mosque. 'Better luck next time, now for some sleep first'
Turkish community members gathered at the Fatih Mosque in Haarlem at 6:00 AM to watch their national football team's match against Australia. Despite the early gathering, attendees witnessed a 2-0 los...
Trains between Hamburg and Berlin resume after major year-long renovation
Train services between the German cities of Hamburg and Berlin resumed on Sunday after a ten-month renovation project. The route is considered a critical direct link within Germany's long-distance rai...
Have you seen Lilly, Milo or Djanga? These three pets are missing in Haarlem
Three pets named Lilly, Milo, and Djanga were reported missing in Haarlem last week. Local residents are being asked to help look for the animals to ensure their safe return to their owners.
Traditional farmhouse once owned by VOC director now houses people with dementia
The newspaper supplement AlleTijd features an 11.5 km walking route through Heerhugowaard that highlights various historical buildings. One notable stop is a farmhouse formerly owned by a VOC administ...
Empty chairs again as silent protest at Russian embassy
The MH17 Fact-finding Working Group is placing 298 empty chairs opposite the Russian embassy in The Hague as a silent protest for the victims of the 2014 disaster. The demonstration honors those kille...
Chaotic celebrations in New York after Knicks championship
Thousands of fans celebrated the New York Knicks' NBA championship in New York, resulting in several chaotic incidents. During the festivities, a bus was set on fire and a teenager was injured by a gu...
'Seven Times Beverwijk' illustrates 750 years of history: 'I wanted to make this book'
Authors Truus Zonneveld and Tjarko van der Pol have released a new book titled 'Zevenmaal Beverwijk' to commemorate 750 years of the city's history. The publication features a combination of illustrat...
Qatari delegation to Tehran for peace deal between Iran and US
A Qatari delegation traveled to Tehran on Sunday to facilitate a peace agreement between Iran and the United States. According to Reuters and Iranian media, the visit aims to finalize negotiations bet...
Damage amount after Wijk bij Duurstede riots not yet known
Rioters attacked the town hall in Wijk bij Duurstede on Friday night, causing significant damage including broken windows. The municipality has reported the incident to police and cleanup efforts are ...
What are these children's paintings doing in the Muiderpoort station tunnel?
Eight paintings created by children are displayed in the tunnel of Amsterdam's Muiderpoort station. The article investigates the origins of these artworks, which are a notable feature for cyclists pas...
