Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Province working on bus stop at Spaarne Gasthuis in Hoofddorp
The North Holland province is performing initial renovation work on the stairs and lifts at the Spaarne Gasthuis bus stop in Hoofddorp. Construction crews will install temporary railings from Septembe...
Inspectorate to reduce taxi inspections next year due to budget cuts
The Dutch Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT) will reduce oversight in several areas, including the taxi industry, due to budget cuts and rising operational costs. The agency is shiftin...
Police find weapons cache and foot of suspect in Osdorp explosion debris
Prosecutors have revealed that a weapons cache and equipment for bank robberies were discovered in the debris of a massive basement explosion in Amsterdam-Osdorp. The two suspects, Yassine B. and Nawf...
64 reports of demolition and tree felling in Haarlem last week
Last week, the municipality of Haarlem processed 64 permit applications involving various construction, renovation, and environmental projects throughout the city. The submissions include plans for re...
Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam from September 18 to 20
From September 18 to 20, Amsterdam hosts a variety of events including the final TAPT Festival, classical music performances at Amstelveld, and the Dam tot Damloop running race. Residents can also enj...
Mayors in letter to cabinet: medicine for crack addicts is needed
The mayors of four major Dutch cities have appealed to the national cabinet for funding and permission to research medical treatments for crack addiction. They argue that rising numbers of homeless an...
Mayors in letter to cabinet: medicine for crack addicts is needed
The mayors of four major Dutch cities have sent a joint letter to the cabinet requesting urgent support to tackle the escalating crisis of homelessness and crack addiction. They are seeking authorizat...
Box 171 that exploded in Osdorp was a 'criminal box' with bombs and (heavy) firearms according to judicial authorities
An explosion beneath an Osdorp gym was caused by two suspects assembling explosive devices for ATM raids in a storage unit. Police investigations revealed the unit contained the bomb-making equipment,...
Dutch petrol price hits record high after drone attack in Saudi Arabia
Petrol prices in the Netherlands have hit a record high of 2.726 euros per liter due to a drone attack on a critical Saudi Arabian oil pipeline. The resulting supply chain disruption, coupled with bro...
EU wants social media ban for children under thirteen
The European Union has introduced the Kids Act to regulate social media access for minors, proposing a total ban for children under thirteen. Adolescents aged thirteen to fifteen would require parenta...
Kim Kardashian awarded one euro in damages after Paris jewelry heist
Kim Kardashian was awarded one euro in symbolic damages following a 2016 jewelry heist in Paris where she was held at gunpoint. A former hotel employee involved in the incident also received over 100,...
Opposition critical, unions angry: how will the cabinet secure a majority for the budget?
The Dutch minority government, led by Prime Minister Rob Jetten, is facing significant difficulty gaining opposition support for its budget during the General Political Deliberations. Political partie...
COA wants to extend asylum seeker boat in Westelijk Havengebied again, alderman hesitant
The COA has requested a fifth extension for the MS Galaxy asylum seeker ship in Amsterdam, which was originally intended as a temporary emergency shelter. Alderman Zita Pels is evaluating the request ...
COA wants to extend asylum seeker boat in Western Docklands, alderman doubtful
The Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers has requested an extension for the emergency shelter ship MS Galaxy in Amsterdam. City officials remain hesitant to grant this fifth extension du...
Ajax signs midfielder Yves Bissouma: ‘He knows what it takes at the highest level’
Ajax has signed experienced Malian midfielder Yves Bissouma on a contract running through the end of the season. The 30-year-old former Tottenham Hotspur player joins the club to provide versatility a...
Man in Haarlem seriously injured, Castricum man arrested
A man was seriously injured during an assault on Ierlandstraat in Haarlem on yesterday evening. Police have arrested a 32-year-old man from Castricum in connection with the incident, which is believed...
Midfielder Yves Bissouma signs one-year deal with Ajax: I am happy, it is one of the biggest clubs in Europe
Malian midfielder Yves Bissouma has joined Ajax on a one-year deal after a tenure in the Premier League. Technical director Jordi Cruijff praised the signing, noting the player's extensive experience ...
Singer Maluma and girlfriend welcome second child
Singer Maluma and his partner Susana Gómez have welcomed their second child, a son. The couple, who have been together since 2020, previously welcomed their daughter París earlier this y...
Hofman, Versteegh and Van Groningen nominated for Televizier-Ring Presenter
Tim Hofman, Jan Versteegh, and Hélène van Groningen have been named as the nominees for this year's Televizier-Ring Presenter award. The winners will be announced at the 61st Gouden Televizier-Ring ...
Amanda Seyfried and Thomas Sadoski to divorce after nine years
Actors Amanda Seyfried and Thomas Sadoski are divorcing after nine years of marriage, citing the decision as the right choice for their family. The couple, who share two children, met in 2015 and marr...