Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
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You'd have to be crazy to miss the chance to see Harry Styles in Amsterdam
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Bulgaria wins 70th Eurovision Song Contest
Bulgaria has won the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest in 2026 with the singer DARA. The victory is significant as it marks the country's return to the competition after a three-year absence...
Queen Máxima celebrates 55th birthday privately
Queen Máxima is celebrating her 55th birthday this Sunday in a private setting with her family. The Government Information Service confirmed that the occasion is being marked within a domestic circle...
Crowds at Bijlmer Arena station after three concerts, including Harry Styles
Following three simultaneous concerts in Amsterdam, including a performance by Harry Styles, Station Bijlmer Arena experienced severe overcrowding and a brief temporary closure on Monday night. The st...
Harry Styles kicks off Arena concert series to loud cheers
British singer Harry Styles kicked off his concert series at the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam on Saturday night. Thousands of fans greeted the artist with deafening cheers as he performed the open...
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What to do with the weak 'plots' and the ugly 'plotsklaps'
Reader Tineke Jippes critiques the modern usage of the word 'plots' as a weak alternative to the more traditional and dramatic Dutch terms 'plotseling' and 'plotsklaps.' She argues that the shortened ...
Hillegom completes first task and can no longer be directly relegated
Hillegom avoided direct relegation after securing a 2-0 victory against VIOS W. The team now has a chance to achieve full safety in their final match of the season, depending on their own result and t...
Man hospitalized after stabbing in Amsterdam-West, minor suspect flees
Cyclist seriously injured in collision with car in Beverwijk, driver tests positive
A cyclist was seriously injured on Saturday evening following a collision with a car on the Alkmaarseweg in Beverwijk. Multiple emergency services responded to the scene, and the driver involved repor...
Minor stabs man after argument in home on Stuyvesantstraat in De Baarsjes
A minor boy stabbed a man following an argument inside a residence on Stuyvesantstraat in Amsterdam's De Baarsjes district. The victim was taken to the hospital while conscious, and although the suspe...
Oscar winner Julianne Moore no longer wants to make violent films
Julianne Moore announced at the Cannes Film Festival that she no longer wants to appear in films featuring violence. The Oscar-winning actress shared this career decision during an interview with Vari...
After three days of camping, it's finally time for the 'Harries': "It was cold and rainy"
Fans of Harry Styles have begun entering the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam for the first of ten scheduled concerts after camping outside for up to three days in cold and rainy weather. Local busine...
Unions threaten action, but experts doubt massive strikes
Three Dutch trade unions have threatened national industrial actions starting May 30 unless the government cancels planned budget cuts to social security benefits. Despite the threat, experts remain s...
Belgium just before Eurovision final: 'Unlikely we will participate next year'
The Belgian broadcaster VRT has announced that Belgium is unlikely to participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest. The broadcaster is calling for the EBU to take a stronger stance against war and ...
HBC on the verge of promotion playoffs after flattering 4-1 win at DEM
HBC moved into third place in the fourth division after a 1-4 victory over DEM under interim coach Jasper Ketting. The team is now just one win away from securing a spot in the promotion playoffs.
Cabinet feels support eroding as rising gas bills present new problem
The Dutch government faces declining public support as a new CO2 tax is set to increase gas bills for households. With energy prices already high and alternatives scarce, the additional costs are crea...
Police warn about WhatsApp 'girl houses', girls sharing personal photos
Police in Amsterdam are warning about 'WhatsApp girls' houses,' where children as young as 11 share personal photos and videos that may be monitored by anonymous adults. These channels often require a...