Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
K9 unit, animal ambulance, fire department, rescue brigade and many more at 112 Safety Day IJmuiden
The 112 Safety Day will take place at the Zeewijk sports hall parking lot in IJmuiden on Saturday, April 11. Various emergency services, including the fire department, rescue brigade, and animal ambul...
Iran's interim leadership at work, says defiant president
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced that the country's interim administration is operational and warned that the military will destroy enemy bases across the region. He stated that these bas...
Who are the Greenmakers? Trio Cock, Gerard and Michiel lovingly care for animals and flowers in Castricum
The 'Groenmakers' trio, consisting of Michiel and his retired colleagues Cock and Gerard, provide weekly care for animals and flowers at the Fochteloo residential site in Castricum. Their work include...
Frank and Wendy stranded in Qatar due to Middle East war: "So surreal"
A couple from Haarlem, Frank and Wendy Hoorn, have been stranded in Doha, Qatar, following the closure of airspace due to military conflict in the Middle East. Originally en route to New Zealand, they...
Last ball soon to roll at Bison Bowling Haarlem: The venue where André van Duin celebrated his birthday with hundreds of whistling kettles and countless strikes were thrown
Bison Bowling Haarlem is closing its historic location on Orionweg, which has served as a local entertainment hub since 1969. The facility, known for hosting famous figures like André van Duin, will ...
In 30 years, the Canta has grown into a proud symbol of working-class Amsterdam
Ajax barely capitalizes on NEC defeat with 0-0 draw at PEC Zwolle
Ajax played to a 0-0 draw against PEC Zwolle on Sunday, failing to significantly capitalize on NEC's defeat to Fortuna Sittard. Following the result, Ajax remains in third place in the league standing...
Kuwait: 97 Iranian missiles and nearly 300 drones intercepted
Kuwait's Ministry of Defense announced the interception of 97 Iranian missiles and 283 drones. Falling debris from the interception caused minor material damage in several parts of the country.
New car sales in the Netherlands down nearly a fifth from a year ago
New passenger car sales in the Netherlands fell by nearly 20% last month compared to the same period last year. Industry associations BOVAG and RAI Vereniging reported that this decline continues the ...
Life-sized chessboard returns to the city after years, now at Frederiksplein
A life-size chessboard has officially opened at Frederiksplein in Amsterdam after previous locations at Max Euweplein and Museumplein were closed due to noise complaints. The project was realized thro...
Foreign Ministry receives 1,000 calls from Middle East
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has received approximately 1,000 inquiries from Dutch citizens currently in the Middle East. These individuals are expressing concerns about their safety and seek...
Enthusiasts eager as first ice cream parlor in the region reopens: 'Everyone is always happy when they come for an ice cream'
Following the first sunny weather of the year, ice cream parlors in the region have reopened for the season. Local residents showed great enthusiasm for the return of the shops, with some customers wa...
What makes Calvin Kromodjojo a standout? His crosses and consistency impress rapporteur Aad Mathot
Calvin Kromodjojo was named player of the week following his standout performance for EDO in their match against IJmuiden. Rapporteur Aad Mathot highlighted Kromodjojo's consistent play and high-quali...
EDO five matches unbeaten while young IJmuiden battles relegation; Haarlem side fails to deliver knockout blow
Haarlem-based football club EDO continued their five-match winning streak with a 6-2 victory over IJmuiden. Under trainer Sjoerd Hamann, the team has secured a maximum of fifteen points since the wint...
Many wounded in Israel after attack
At least 20 people were injured in the Israeli city of Beit Shemesh after an Iranian missile reportedly struck a building. Local media outlets, including the newspaper Haaretz, reported on the casualt...
Israel moves Dead Sea Scrolls to safe location as a precaution
The Great Isaiah Scroll, one of the most famous Dead Sea Scrolls, has been moved to a secure location by Israeli authorities as a precaution. This action follows recent military escalations and mutual...
Haarlem basketballers Triple Threat pull off major upset for first win of the new year: ‘Glad we got this victory’
The Haarlem-based women's basketball team Triple Threat secured their first victory of the new year with an upset win over the runner-up Jolly Jumpers. This performance ends a streak of consecutive lo...
Blindsided Jillert Anema received call from Merel Conijn: 'She apologized, I think that’s very classy'
Speed skating coach Jillert Anema confirmed that skater Merel Conijn called to apologize after her sudden withdrawal from the Dutch National Allround and Sprint Championships. Anema expressed his appr...
Heemstede man (21) sentenced to community service for role in Amsterdam explosion; family with baby forced to flee fire
A 21-year-old man from Heemstede has been sentenced to 43 days of juvenile detention and 60 hours of community service for his involvement in an explosion at an apartment building in Amsterdam-Osdorp....
Iranians gather at Dam Square after death of Khamenei
Iranians gathered on Dam Square in Amsterdam to celebrate the reported death of Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei following military strikes. The participants planned a march to the American consulat...