Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Ajax tries to save a leaking ship by throwing the crew overboard
Wendy sells Heemskerk donkey beach towels: 'Curious which countries they will end up in'
Wendy Dijkstra's shop in Heemskerk is seeing high demand for donkey-themed beach towels, which are expected to be popular on local beaches this summer. The colorful accessories have become a hit with ...
Station house in Hillegom is no longer a municipal monument. House scores too few points to ignore owners’ request
The owners of a former railway service house near Hillegom station have successfully petitioned to remove their home from the municipal monument list. The municipal council is expected to finalize the...
Accident on A9 causes delays towards Alkmaar
A multi-vehicle accident on the A9 highway caused significant traffic delays on Tuesday morning. The road is closed between Uitgeest and Kooimeerplein, with traffic heading toward Alkmaar being divert...
After nine matches and a fifth-place finish, Tomiyasu leaves Ajax: ‘No one is satisfied’
Media: Fatalities after train and school bus collision in Flanders
Multiple people have died following a collision between a train and a school bus in Buggenhout, Flanders. While fatalities have been confirmed by local media outlets, specific details regarding the ci...
Report: Undermining erodes the foundations of society
A new report warns that organized crime is undermining the foundations of society, posing significant threats to political and economic stability. The findings highlight growing risks that are expecte...
Many thanks for all the advice! Greatly appreciated
The author expresses gratitude for the numerous compliments and messages of support they received during a difficult period. They noted that the influx of advice filled several pages and provided sign...
Efteling introduces new attraction where visitors can fly themselves
The Efteling theme park has announced a new attraction called Ravenring, which is designed in the style of Raveleijn. Set to open next winter, the ride will allow visitors to control their own flight ...
Scouting Group De Vliegende Pijl (100) sheds its dusty image: 'Parents want their children to play outside again instead of behind a screen all day'
The Haarlem-based scouting group De Vliegende Pijl is celebrating its 100th anniversary while experiencing a surge in membership. Organizers attribute this growth to parents' increasing desire for the...
RIVM warns of high ozone concentrations
The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) has issued a warning regarding high ozone concentrations and smog across parts of the Netherlands. Sensitive individuals, such...
Rijkswaterstaat activates heat protocol
Rijkswaterstaat activated a heat protocol across most of the Netherlands on Tuesday as temperatures are forecast to reach 33 degrees Celsius. The protocol ensures that motorists who break down on high...
House search and servers seized after Ajax hack: suspect (35) accessed systems multiple times
Military exercises in Gelderland suspended due to wildfire risk
The Royal Netherlands Army has suspended all military exercises involving explosives, open fire, and pyrotechnics in the province of Gelderland. This decision follows the escalation of the regional wi...
Live | Amsterdam set for tropical day, military exercises in Gelderland suspended due to wildfire risk
Ruud Gullit, Cody Gakpo and Jeremie Frimpong fight 'pure hate' against professional footballers: 'If you cross that line, it becomes bitter and vicious'
A new campaign featuring Ruud Gullit, Cody Gakpo, and Jeremie Frimpong has been launched to combat online hate directed at professional footballers ahead of the World Cup. The initiative aims to disti...
KLM strike threat over: pilots to get 3.25% pay rise
KLM pilots have reached a preliminary agreement on a new collective labor agreement, ending the threat of industrial action after more than a year of negotiations. The deal includes a 3.25 percent sal...
Iran says it shot down US drone
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard claims to have shot down a US MQ-9 drone that was allegedly flying in Iranian airspace. The guard asserts its right to retaliate against ceasefire violations, while Ira...
2025 a new record year with 25,000 truckloads of electronic waste
In 2025, the Netherlands achieved a new record for collecting electronic waste, including appliances, lamps, and batteries. According to Stichting OPEN, this marks the fifth consecutive year of record...
