Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Increased enforcement in Westerpark after reports of spitting and gel blaster shootings
Police have increased patrols and enforcement in Amsterdam's Westerpark following reports of women being harassed by spitting and shot with gelblasters. Local authorities are also implementing educati...
Solar farms in Haarlemmermeer allowed to stay five years longer
The municipality of Haarlemmermeer has extended the maximum lifespan of solar parks from 25 to 30 years. Local officials hope this extension will improve the financial viability of solar energy projec...
Blood trail after assault on train. Police arrest suspect at Castricum station
A 19-year-old man from Den Helder was arrested Monday night at Castricum station following an assault on a train. Police have urged the public not to share videos of the incident's aftermath currently...
Energy supplier Kikker fails to meet licensing requirements
Kikker Energie faces the potential loss of its operating license due to significant financial and organizational mismanagement. The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) reported that ...
Uganda closes border with Congo due to Ebola outbreak
Uganda has closed its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo to prevent the further spread of an Ebola outbreak. The decision follows reports of over 900 suspected cases and 220 deaths in Congo,...
Gerard Metselaar potential partner in new Bloemendaal coalition; Zelfstandig Bloemendaal and Liberaal Bloemendaal also still in the running
The VVD, D66, and CDA parties in Bloemendaal have reached a coalition agreement, allowing the existing governing alliance to continue. Independent councilor Gerard Metselaar and the groups Zelfstandig...
Almost 16,000 Amsterdam social housing units face mold issues, but fixing them is harder than expected
At the Heemstede fair, you go back in time in many ways, except for one important respect
The annual Pentecost fair in Heemstede recently drew large crowds, particularly families with young children attracted by popular animated characters. While the event offers a nostalgic experience, it...
Heavy smoke at raging fire in Castricum
A large fire broke out in a building in Castricum on Wednesday afternoon, producing significant amounts of smoke. Multiple fire department units responded to the scene to extinguish the blaze.
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Street art: look around you and find out what it means
A website has been launched to provide information about public artworks found on the streets. It allows users to identify artists and understand the meanings behind various installations.
Israel orders evacuation of south Lebanese city Tyre
The Israeli military has ordered the evacuation of the South Lebanese city of Tyre and its surrounding areas on Wednesday. A spokesperson for the military announced that the order precedes planned str...
D66 nominates Ivor Balke as new candidate alderman
D66 has nominated Ivor Balke as the new candidate for alderman in Castricum, replacing Erik Hordijk who withdrew from the position a month ago. The local coalition, consisting of Lokaal Vitaal, VVD, a...
Disappeared: FC Schalkwijk had to make way for housing
FC Schalkwijk was a sports club that merged in 1992 to make room for new housing developments. This article is part of a series highlighting defunct sports organizations and historical sporting events...
DDoS attacks on Vodafone repeatedly disrupt Velsen telephone services
The municipality of Velsen has experienced seven telephone service outages in five months due to repeated DDoS attacks on its provider, Vodafone. The longest outage lasted over 25 days, leaving the mu...
Three people assaulted at Little Beach IJmuiden aan Zee; police seek five suspects
Three people were assaulted on the Kleine Strand in IJmuiden aan Zee on Tuesday evening. Police are currently searching for a group of five suspects involved in the incident.
Permit process for Ye concerts in Arnhem still ongoing
The municipality of Arnhem is currently processing the permit applications for two upcoming concerts by American rapper Ye. The performances are scheduled to take place at the GelreDome on June 6 and ...
Koos Breukel photographs visual artist Sarah Pichlkostner
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Ronald Koeman on dropping Kees Smit: He is a different type of midfielder than Jerdy Schouten
Netherlands national coach Ronald Koeman has excluded 20-year-old midfielder Kees Smit from the World Cup squad. Koeman opted for experienced players Marten de Roon and Mats Wieffer, citing their spec...