Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
VNO-NCW and MKB-Nederland: Debts written off too often
Dutch business organizations VNO-NCW and MKB-Nederland have warned the House of Representatives that debt is being forgiven too frequently, claiming this trend negatively impacts entrepreneurs. The de...
Last chance for Zaandam man (22) given suspended sentence for reckless drive through Hoofddorp ending in crash
A 22-year-old man from Zaandam received a suspended prison sentence from a Haarlem police judge for a series of offenses, including a reckless driving incident in Hoofddorp. The defendant admitted to ...
Andrew's arrest biggest crisis for British royal family: 'Hard to get out of'
The arrest of Prince Andrew has triggered a major crisis for the British monarchy, described by experts as one of the most difficult situations in its recent history. Observers suggest that the instit...
Vanished: Kinheim merged in the late sixties after all
This article profiles Kinheim, a sports club from Haarlem that was re-established in 1920 and later merged in the late 1960s. It is the 22nd installment in a series focused on documenting defunct spor...
With tears in his eyes, Ferry Kock (1940-2026) said goodbye to EDO: ‘That club is deep in my heart’
Ferry Kock, a legendary figure at the Haarlem-based football club EDO, passed away on February 15. He played nearly 300 matches for the first team and later served as a successful coach for the club h...
Number of fireworks-related eye injuries increases further
The number of people with eye injuries from fireworks during the New Year's period reached 215, the highest total in twelve years. According to the Dutch Ophthalmological Society, half of the victims ...
National Sinterklaas arrival this year in Grave, Brabant
The national arrival of Sinterklaas will take place in Grave, North Brabant, this year. This traditional event marks the official start of the festive season in the Netherlands.
Maarten Paes is tenth Ajax goalkeeper in five years: how did the revolving door in goal come about?
Maarten Paes has become the tenth goalkeeper to play for Ajax in the last five years, highlighting a period of significant instability for the position at the club. The Dutch team has struggled to dev...
'Color can change your life'. Angela Besseling from Limmen sees more and more people opting for color analysis
Image stylist Angela Besseling reports a significant rise in the popularity of color analysis as more people seek to discover which shades suit them best. This growing interest focuses on identifying ...
NGOs petition Israeli Supreme Court over blocked aid operations
A group of international aid organizations has petitioned the Israeli Supreme Court to block a ban on their operations in Gaza and the West Bank. The organizations warned that such a prohibition would...
Nowhere has as many parties in the city council as Almelo: ‘A rough political climate’
Almelo's city council is the most fragmented in the Netherlands, currently operating under a minority coalition within a harsh political environment. The situation became so dysfunctional that profess...
Fruit and vegetable prices under pressure due to extreme rainfall in Spain
Extreme rainfall and storms in Spain have destroyed a significant portion of the harvest, leading to a shortage of produce such as zucchinis, avocados, and strawberries. This supply disruption is expe...
Fire in garbage trucks? Batteries dumped in household waste often the cause
Fires in garbage trucks are frequently caused by batteries and accumulators improperly disposed of in household waste, according to Dutch waste processor HVC. Recent incidents in Heemskerk and Egmond-...
Food scarcity rising alarmingly in war-torn Somalia
The number of people facing severe food insecurity in Somalia has doubled since early last year, reaching nearly 6.5 million. According to UN-backed observers, this crisis affects almost a third of th...
Truck with hidden cocaine cargo intercepted in Rijsenhout. ’I don't understand how my DNA ended up there’
In 2024, a truck carrying dozens of kilograms of cocaine hidden in a cooling compartment was intercepted in Rijsenhout, where part of the cargo was stolen. A 26-year-old suspect is facing a 45-month p...
Chinese military feels toll of purges, says think tank
The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) reports that extensive purges within the top ranks of the Chinese military have likely reduced its combat readiness. The ongoing campaign has a...
Three years in prison and mandatory treatment for Haarlem man for abuse and child pornography
A 32-year-old man from Haarlem has been sentenced to three years in prison and mandatory psychiatric treatment for several sexual offenses against eight minors. The court ruled that he manipulated vic...
Asylum minister rushed to Senate debate on first working day
New Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink attended an urgent Senate debate on his first day in office to discuss the extension of a law regarding biometric data for asylum seekers. The legislation must b...
Dispute over carnival parody of ABBA song headed to court
The Dutch carnival band De Kapotte Kachels and Universal Music Publishing are heading to court over a legal dispute regarding a parody of an ABBA song. The disagreement involves the band's track 'Dikk...
Lebanon: Israel fired on observation post in the south
Lebanon has accused Israel of deliberately targeting a military observation post in the southern part of the country. In response, the Lebanese armed forces were reportedly ordered to defend their pos...