Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Red Cross: about 140 asylum seekers to night shelter in Groningen
Approximately 140 asylum seekers are being moved from the overcrowded reception center in Ter Apel to a temporary night shelter in Groningen on Monday evening. This measure, supported by the Red Cross...
Serious scooter accident on bike path next to Zeeweg in Overveen, driver arrested
A serious collision between two scooters occurred on Monday evening on a bicycle path along the Zeeweg in Overveen. Emergency services responded to provide medical assistance to those involved, and on...
10,000 euro reward offered for tip in Rodney Doevendans disappearance if he died as a result of a crime
Injured in scooter collision, driver arrested
A person was hospitalized with serious injuries following a collision between two scooters on the Zeeweg in Overveen. The driver of the other scooter was arrested for driving under the influence, and ...
Two cars destroyed by fire in Badhoevedorp hotel parking lot
A car fire broke out on Monday evening at the Corendon Urban Amsterdam Schiphol Airport hotel in Badhoevedorp. The incident resulted in the destruction of two vehicles in the hotel's parking lot.
Netanyahu orders intensification of Lebanon offensive
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered an intensification of military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon. He stated in a video message that the objective of the offensive is to des...
Spanish Hondius passenger tests positive for hantavirus
A Spanish person aboard the Dutch cruise ship m/v Hondius has tested positive for the hantavirus. The case was confirmed and reported by the Spanish Ministry of Health on Monday.
Brazilian president undergoes radiation therapy
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva began preventive radiation therapy on Monday following the removal of a malignant spot from his scalp last month. The hospital confirmed the treatment in...
Major fire at allotment garden complex in Amsterdam East
Dr. Rutger’s emergency visit: Mr. Goossens is dizzy and vomiting in a bucket, his wife struggles to walk
Dr. Rutger performs an emergency home visit for the severely ill Mr. Goossens and notices his wife is also struggling. Despite a crowded waiting room at his practice, the doctor manages to attend to t...
Treasure trove of photos of port city from 1960 to 1980, IJmuiden through the lens of 87-year-old Piet Korpershoek
Piet Korpershoek, an 87-year-old photographer from IJmuiden, is presenting his first exhibition at the local library, showcasing his work from 1960 to 1980. Having documented his hometown since the ag...
Large plume of smoke over the city due to fire at allotment gardens in East
A large smoke cloud is visible across Amsterdam following a fire at an allotment park on Voorlandpad in the East district. Witnesses reported hearing a loud bang before emergency services arrived to f...
Fatbike riders in Vondelpark fined starting today: "I'm going to sell it"
Starting today, fatbike riders in Amsterdam's Vondelpark will face fines instead of warnings as the city's new ban is strictly enforced. Visitors report a significantly quieter environment, though som...
Carola contracted the CMV virus during her pregnancy: 'I don't feel guilty'
Carola Tükenmez-Vellekoop is calling for increased awareness of the risks associated with the cytomegalovirus (CMV) during pregnancy. The virus, which can cause severe issues such as hearing loss and...
Amsterdam hockey team misses out on national title
The Rotterdam men's field hockey team secured the national championship after a 2-2 draw against Amsterdam, following a victory in their first final match. Meanwhile, the Amsterdam women's team claime...
Joshua Jansen (39) confident in playoffs after DSS misses out on title: 'Already beat Spirit twice'
DSS player Joshua Jansen remains confident about the upcoming promotion playoffs despite the team missing out on the league title to WSV'30. Following a narrow victory against KGB, the Haarlem-based c...
'Where do we go now?' Copernicus Observatory to leave current Overveen site due to PWN water company redevelopment
The Copernicus Observatory in Overveen is being forced to relocate due to redevelopment plans by the water company PWN. The foundation managing the popular site faces the challenge of finding a new lo...
Helma and Jeroen live in a former pub in the Czaar Peter neighborhood: ‘The neighborhood has become gentrified, I miss the rough edges’
Mart Smeets sees how good he is. But: could it be a little less boring?
Danish cyclist Jonas Vingegaard won the fourteenth stage of the Giro d’Italia, further solidifying his lead in the competition. Commentator Mart Smeets praised Vingegaard's clinical performance but ...
Cold seawater and summer temperatures at Zandvoort beach: "Only danger is the jellyfish"
Large crowds visited the beach in Zandvoort to enjoy warm summer weather despite the sea water temperature being only 13 degrees Celsius. The rescue brigade warned visitors against staying in the wate...