Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Netherlands train with Verbruggen and fit squad for World Cup clash with Japan
The Netherlands national football team has completed its final training session ahead of their World Cup opening match against Japan this Sunday. Goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen returned to full training a...
All doors opened for Dave (14) during 1994 World Cup: Unforgettable trip with his parents
Fourteen-year-old Dave Nugter, who uses a wheelchair due to a muscle disease, traveled to the 1994 World Cup in the United States for an unforgettable journey with his parents. The family found that m...
Honeymooning at the World Cup in America: 'It couldn't be better', say Marijke and Hans
In June 1994, newlyweds Hans and Marijke van Sluis celebrated their honeymoon by attending the FIFA World Cup in the United States. Their orange 'Just Married' banner gained international visibility w...
To the World Cup in America like two peas in a pod: Mother Ida and daughter Keetie having the time of their lives
Mother Ida and daughter Keetie traveled to the United States to attend the World Championships. Despite facing some minor logistical challenges like finding their bus, they reported having a wonderful...
The snack bar as essential social glue in a 'solidary city': Fresh ideas at joint Architecture Breakfast
The Architecture Day in Haarlem commenced with a communal breakfast at the Groenmarktkerk to discuss the concept of a solidary city. Participants explored how everyday meeting spots like snack bars se...
The day after the explosion in Osdorp: ‘I feel so bad for those elderly people blown out of their beds’
Two more women file sexual abuse complaints against Patrick Bruel
French singer Patrick Bruel is facing new allegations of sexual abuse after two more women filed official complaints against him. These reports follow previous charges including rape and sexual harass...
Klaver: cabinet must choose between cooperation with PRO or JA21
PRO leader Jesse Klaver has challenged the Dutch cabinet to choose between collaborating with his progressive party or the conservative JA21. During a party congress in Den Bosch, Klaver stated that t...
Thousands protest against racism in Belfast after riots
Thousands of people participated in an anti-racism protest in Belfast on Saturday. The demonstration follows a week of riots in the Northern Irish capital that broke out after a knife attack.
Look back: four days of walking fun in Alkmaar
The 18th edition of 'De 4 van Alkmaar,' a major walking event in North Holland, concluded successfully with approximately 4,100 participants. Over four days, walkers traveled through various locations...
Ecologist Geert Timmermans concerned about the fate of the eel: 'There are fewer every year'
Retired urban ecologist Geert Timmermans expresses concern over the declining population of eels and the numerous threats they face during their migration from salt to fresh water. He remains dedicate...
Jan Jansen, the man who kept dreaming of shoes, dies in Amsterdam
Singing The Internationale and vegan sausage rolls: how the PRO founding congress went
The newly formed political party Progressief Nederland (PRO), created from the merger of GroenLinks and PvdA, held its inaugural congress in Den Bosch with 6,000 members. The event focused on establis...
You have priority, you go first
Signs posted on lampposts announce the upcoming annual Traffic Exam organized by Veilig Verkeer Nederland. The initiative aims to test and promote traffic safety awareness among participants across th...
Cycling lessons for seniors popular in Heemskerk: Neighborhood sports coach organizes extra lessons
Team Sportservice Kennemerland and local sports coaches are organizing free cycling lessons for seniors in Heemskerk to help them ride with greater confidence. The popular initiative aims to support s...
Erik van Muiswinkel to narrate Heemstede Philharmonic Orchestra's anniversary concert: 'A great honor'
The Heemsteeds Philharmonisch Orkest will celebrate its 60th anniversary with a concert at the Phil in Haarlem on Sunday, June 14. Comedian Erik van Muiswinkel will participate in the jubilee performa...
Britons see similarities between Princess Catherine and Diana's outfits
Princess Catherine drew significant attention at Trooping the Colour on Saturday wearing a light blue outfit. British media noted similarities between her attire and a famous ensemble previously worn ...
GroenLinks and PvdA officially merge into Progressive Netherlands
The political parties GroenLinks and PvdA have officially merged into a new organization named Progressief Nederland. The decision was finalized during a party congress in Den Bosch, where over 96% of...
Iran says no deal with US will be signed on Sunday
A spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that a peace agreement with the United States will not be signed this Sunday. While the signing of the document may occur in the comin...
Tension rises over new European asylum system: Haarlem night nurse Nadia Slimi aids refugees left behind in Ter Apel. ‘We’ll stay as long as necessary’
The implementation of a new European asylum system has led to overcrowding at the Ter Apel registration center, forcing many refugees to wait outside. Nadia Slimi, a volunteer from Haarlem, provides n...