Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
90-year-old Nelly makes a painting every week: "This one is going to America"
Ninety-year-old Nelly Quakernaat has rediscovered her passion for painting while living at the De Makroon nursing home in Amsterdam, completing over 200 works in the last two years. Her paintings were...
The 5 of… pianist Sam Nieuwenhuijs. ‘Jazz is daring to let something emerge in the moment’
Haarlem-based jazz pianist Sam Nieuwenhuijs is scheduled to perform at Sociëteit Vereeniging this Sunday following the release of his quartet's album 'Homebound.' In addition to his jazz career, Nieu...
Coanita’s (64) daughter has MS: ‘She can still walk and cycle, but lifting her 3-year-old daughter isn't possible’
Ahead of World MS Day on May 30, Coanita Vredeveld shares the story of her 28-year-old daughter, Tessa, who lives with multiple sclerosis. Although Tessa remains mobile enough to walk and cycle, the c...
Notably high number of women at reservist recruitment day in Badhoevedorp
A recruitment day for military reservists in Badhoevedorp attracted over 350 people, including a high number of women inspired by Queen Máxima's recent training. The Dutch Ministry of Defence aims to...
Lebanese Prime Minister condemns 'dangerous escalation' by Israel
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has condemned Israel's recent military actions as a dangerous and unprecedented escalation in a televised address. He stated that a scorched earth policy will not b...
Heated Rivalry creator working hard on season two: 'Release as soon as possible'
Jacob Tierney, the creator of the HBO series Heated Rivalry, is currently preparing for the production of its second season. Filming is scheduled to begin in August as Tierney works to release the new...
Rico (47) cycles up Alpe d’Huez for the last time for late mother and wife: ‘I want a year without facing that disease’
47-year-old Rico van Duivenvoorde is participating in the Alpe d’HuZes charity event for the sixth and final time to honor his late mother and wife. After completing the emotional climb, he expresse...
Van Bruggen falls ill due to heat at memorial for victims of violence
State Secretary Claudia van Bruggen became unwell due to heat during a commemoration ceremony for victims of violence in De Wijk, Drenthe, on Saturday. The official shared details of the incident on I...
Two Trenitalia trains with 841 passengers stuck all night in France
Two Trenitalia high-speed trains were stranded overnight in France from Friday to Saturday with 841 passengers on board. Travelers reported power failures and high temperatures inside the carriages du...
Atmospheric Zandvoort neighborhood party with Brubeck, bingo and breakdance
A neighborhood party in Zandvoort Nieuw-Noord featured breakfast, music, and bingo on Saturday, providing a festive atmosphere for local residents. The event stood in contrast to recent security measu...
'Help me...' Roxanne (23) became homeless and now lives in a storage unit in IJmuiden
Twenty-three-year-old Roxanne has become homeless and is currently living in a basement storage unit in IJmuiden. After losing her home four weeks ago, she is urgently calling for assistance as she st...
No trains between Uitgeest and Alkmaar due to a collision
Train services between Uitgeest and Alkmaar are currently suspended due to a collision. No further details have been provided regarding the nature of the incident or when service will resume.
June 2026 is anything but boring in Amsterdam: here’s what to do
June 2026 in Amsterdam features a packed schedule of events, ranging from music festivals to running competitions. The city offers a diverse variety of activities throughout the month to ensure there ...
From 'grand dame' to hypermodern: Extracting fertilizers, energy, and chemicals from Haarlem's wastewater
A hypermodern wastewater treatment plant is being constructed in the Waarderpolder district of Haarlem to replace older infrastructure. The facility aims to recover raw materials like fertilizers and ...
Coen is a volunteer miller. ‘It is a piece of ingenious engineering’
Volunteer miller Coen Lange and a team of colleagues maintain and operate the 175-year-old mill 'De Onderneming' in Hippolytushoef. Lange highlights the historical structure's ingenious engineering as...
Beverwijk celebrates Strawberry Day on Wednesday June 3: free activities for children behind the Smaeckkamer
The city of Beverwijk is hosting Strawberry Day on Wednesday, June 3, featuring free children's activities on the field behind the Smaeckkamer restaurant. From 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, visitors can partici...
Tabitha long doubted whether she could combine her ambitions with motherhood
Dutch singer Tabitha shared on Instagram that she struggled for a long time with the question of whether she could balance her professional ambitions with motherhood. She posted the message to provide...
Great frustration and insults after fences placed around Borneo Jetty: ‘How can two people ruin it for hundreds of residents?’
Tap water unsafe: boil water advisory for Holendrechtplein residents
Waternet has issued a boiling advice for residents near Holendrechtplein in Amsterdam-Zuidoost because the tap water is currently unsafe for consumption. Residents are advised to boil water for at lea...
Lebanese army reports targeted Israeli attack on soldiers
Two Lebanese soldiers were seriously injured following a targeted Israeli drone strike on a public road near the town of Ebba in southern Lebanon. The injured military personnel have been transported ...