Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Deaths in Indian military transport plane crash
A military transport aircraft crashed in northeastern India, resulting in the deaths of five soldiers. The Indian armed forces confirmed the casualties following the incident.
Residents of explosion-hit apartment block cannot return home yet, cleanup begins
A severe explosion in an outbuilding of an apartment complex in Amsterdam-Osdorp has resulted in multiple injuries and significant structural damage. Forensic investigations and debris clearing are cu...
From under his hood, an eyewitness tells AT5 he saw ‘limbs’ in the exploded gym
We are hard to beat, says Ronald Koeman. You’d expect such words from the coach of a country like Paraguay
Dutch national team coach Ronald Koeman stated that his squad is difficult to beat, addressing the recent gloom surrounding the team's performance. The upcoming match on Sunday evening is expected to ...
Israel warns of new attacks in South Lebanon
The Israeli military issued an urgent evacuation warning on Saturday for residents of twenty towns and villages in southern Lebanon, including areas near the city of Nabatieh. This move precedes plann...
Arrests and riot police in action during riots in Wijk bij Duurstede
Police arrested seven individuals following riots and significant damage to the town hall in Wijk bij Duurstede on Friday night. Riot police were deployed to restore order after what Mayor Petra Doorn...
Married At First Sight Australia concealed criminal records of partners
A BBC investigation revealed that several female participants in the Australian version of Married At First Sight were not informed of their partners' criminal records until after the show concluded. ...
Noé is only 3.5 years old, but is already Dutch street dance champion: ‘I want to win a purple trophy’
Three-year-old Noé van Delft from Hoofddorp has been crowned the Dutch national streetdance champion. She secured the title at the United Dance Organization (UDO) championships held in Veldhoven.
Eating, drinking and enjoying at the Taste Market in Wijk aan Zee. 'We have to be here. It's Friday night'
The Smaakmarkt in Wijk aan Zee serves as a community gathering spot where visitors enjoy food and drinks from local vendors at the Julianaplein. Residents highlight the event as a key example of the v...
Suus Ruis: 'I'm halfway there, but still not a "madam"'
Journalist and author Suus Ruis reflects on her career and her identity as the daughter of the late Dutch television host Willem Ruis. While she takes pride in her father's legacy, she emphasizes her ...
No trains between Hoofddorp and Leiden Centraal due to collision
Train services between Hoofddorp and Leiden Centraal are suspended on Saturday morning due to a collision. Travelers are advised to use alternative routes and expect significant delays.
This unknown brand's cheese straw wins our taste test: ‘This is the champion’
Three cheese experts conducted a blind taste test of eight supermarket cheese straw brands to determine which is the best. An unknown brand was crowned the champion, outperforming more familiar names ...
Shoe designer Jan Jansen dies at 85
Renowned Dutch shoe designer Jan Jansen has passed away at the age of 85 following a battle with cancer. Over a career spanning more than sixty years, Jansen became an internationally acclaimed figure...
Will PRO be a success? These are the pros and cons
On Saturday, the political parties GroenLinks and PvdA officially merged to form Progressief Nederland (PRO), which is now the largest member-based party in the Netherlands. While the party currently ...
Repairs to Amsterdam apartment building not yet completed
Repair work continues on Saturday at an apartment building in Amsterdam Nieuw-West following a heavy explosion on Thursday night. Housing association Stadgenoot reported that the damage to the buildin...
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Screen Time | I can't escape them: cheating AI fruit characters on my timeline
Tech reporter Rutger Otto discusses the recent trend of AI-generated fruit characters depicting infidelity scenarios on social media in his weekly column 'Schermtijd'. The article explores the current...
'Not a single second spent on substance, VVD, D66 and CDA did not take the process seriously'. Squabbling over alderman candidate sidelines Liberal and Independent Bloemendaal
Coalition negotiations in Bloemendaal have stalled after local parties Zelfstandig Bloemendaal and Liberaal Bloemendaal were excluded following disputes over an alderman candidate. The parties VVD, D6...
Anthropic must disable advanced AI models for non-Americans
American AI company Anthropic has announced it will abruptly disable its most advanced models for all users outside of the United States. This decision follows a U.S. government order to suspend acces...
More spots for urgent seekers in new Huibert Pootstraat homes; alderman says parking pressure won't be too high: 'I've visited several times myself'
Plans have been announced to build 65 new homes at the Huibert Pootstraat in Heemskerk, prioritizing housing for urgent seekers. While there are concerns regarding building heights and increased parki...