Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Tram 26 test runs to new IJburg islands begin
The GVB has started test runs for the extension of tram line 26 to the new islands of IJburg, including Centrumeiland and Strandeiland. The testing checks infrastructure like overhead lines and cleara...
Police now believe shooting that killed two Syrian boys was random
Police and prosecutors believe the fatal shooting of two Syrian teenagers in Amsterdam's Piet Wiedijkpark on New Year's Day was likely a random act of violence. A 25-year-old suspect remains in custod...
Police search for weapon used to shoot Syrian teenagers: ‘Difficult searching in the ditches’
Absent from parents' wedding, goalkeeper Beau Reus celebrates promotion in Beveren
Goalkeeper Beau Reus from Alkmaar has secured promotion to Belgium's top football division with SK Beveren. Following a spontaneous celebration at the Freethielstadion on Sunday, the 24-year-old noted...
Spring rush for birdwatchers: first godwits return
The first black-tailed godwits of the season have returned to the Netherlands from Africa, gathering at the Landje van Geijsel in Ouderkerk aan de Amstel. This flooded habitat attracts numerous birdwa...
Police search for missing Sophia (37) last seen at Amstel Station
Dutch police are searching for 37-year-old Sophia, who has been missing since Friday, February 20. She was last seen leaving the Amstelstation in Amsterdam, and authorities are calling on the public t...
Russell Brand denies new rape allegations
British comedian and actor Russell Brand denied new charges of rape and sexual assault in court on Tuesday. The allegations relate to incidents that reportedly took place in London in 2009 and are in ...
Vermeer: Keijzer spoke with Markuszower, trust is broken
BBB member Henk Vermeer stated that trust in Mona Keijzer has been broken following her departure from the party due to a leadership succession dispute. Vermeer alleged that Keijzer held unauthorized ...
Kremlin: Russia to keep fighting until goals in Ukraine are achieved
The Kremlin spokesperson announced that Russia will continue its military operations until all objectives of the invasion of Ukraine are achieved. The statement was made on the anniversary of the 2022...
Zelensky: Without EU accession date, Putin will divide Europe
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the European Parliament that his country requires a specific date for accession to the European Union. He warned that without a clear timeline, Vladimir Put...
Trust in Jetten cabinet clearly still needs to grow: read the answers to your questions here
Political reporters from AD addressed reader concerns regarding the new Jetten cabinet's policy plans in a liveblog. The discussion focused on proposed cuts to unemployment benefits and the controvers...
LIVE: Now Mona Keijzer is starting a party, when will there be an electoral threshold?
Political reporters from the AD are hosting a live session to answer public questions regarding the new Dutch cabinet's proposed financial plans and budget cuts. The discussion focuses on the potentia...
EU leaders in Kyiv: Aggressor must not be rewarded
EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa issued a joint statement in Kyiv, asserting that Russia must not be rewarded for its invasion of Ukraine. They emphasized that Russia will be held ac...
Bitcoin heading for worst month since 2022
Bitcoin's value continued to decline on Tuesday, putting the cryptocurrency on track for its worst monthly performance since 2022. This drop reflects a significant downturn in the crypto market simila...
Young Haarlem intellectuals were already discussing cremation, vegetarianism, and prostitution rules around 1850
Around 1850, young intellectuals in Haarlem engaged in discussions regarding progressive social issues like cremation and vegetarianism following the 1848 constitutional reform. This period marked a s...
Bitcoin heading for biggest loss in years
Bitcoin is experiencing its worst monthly performance since June 2022, with the price dropping to approximately $63,200 on Tuesday. Market analysts attribute the significant decline to uncertainty and...
Rob Wijnberg steps down as editor-in-chief of De Correspondent
Rob Wijnberg is stepping down as editor-in-chief of the online journalism platform De Correspondent to take on a new role within the organization. Deputy editors Rosan Smits and Maaike Goslinga will a...
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European leaders in Kyiv to mark anniversary of 2022 Russian invasion
European leaders, including Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa, traveled to Kyiv to commemorate the anniversary of the 2022 full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. During the visit, leaders from ...
Gas storage at historic lows: 'No reason to panic, but nothing must go wrong'
Dutch gas storage levels have reached a record low of 11% capacity, the lowest level ever recorded in the Netherlands. Despite these historic lows, Gasunie states that there is no immediate reason for...