Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Shop closed after assault and illegal vapes
Mayor Jos Wienen closed a shop on Generaal Cronjéstraat in Haarlem for three months following an inspection in late May. Authorities discovered over 500 illegal vapes, hard liquor, and an undocumente...
Driver hits house in Heemskerk, three vehicles damaged
A female driver crashed into a house on the Vroegeling in Heemskerk on Tuesday afternoon, resulting in damage to three vehicles. Paramedics treated the driver at the scene following the collision.
Prosecution seeks four life sentences in Marengo murder trial appeal
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded life sentences for four suspects during the appeal of the high-profile Marengo trial. The case involves six underworld murders and various other crimi...
Four life sentences demanded in Marengo trial appeal
Israel and Hezbollah continue attacks despite Trump's ceasefire
Israel and Hezbollah have continued their mutual attacks despite an announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding a temporary, conditional ceasefire. Both sides have persisted with military ac...
Turkey expects Trump at NATO summit in Ankara
U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly plans to attend the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara, according to host country Turkey. Turkish officials stated that Trump has indicated his intention to particip...
Vrij!, PRO, VVD and D66 choose symbolic location for presentation of coalition agreement ‘Beverwijk in Balance’
The political parties Vrij!, PRO, VVD, and D66 will present their 2026-2030 coalition agreement, titled 'Beverwijk in Balans,' this Friday. The event is scheduled for 5:00 PM at the Sportfondsenbad in...
Velsen-based company scores high in AI processes and ranks in the global top 500
WorldEmp, a company based in Velsen, has been recognized as one of the top 500 organizations globally for its excellence in AI management. The ranking highlights the firm's effective integration of ar...
Air traffic in Belgium halted for next few hours due to employee unrest
Air traffic to and from Belgium is suspended between 2:00 PM and 9:00 PM due to employee unrest at the air traffic controller Skeyes. This disruption, confirmed by Eurocontrol, affects all flights wit...
Arrests at demonstrations in Vriezenveen and Wijk bij Duurstede
Police arrested three people on Monday evening during protests against the arrival of asylum seekers in Vriezenveen and Wijk bij Duurstede. The arrests occurred after the demonstrations escalated, wit...
Strange but true: fish DNA helps fight wrinkles
Doctor Marguerite van Randwijck explores the use of polynucleotides, derived from fish DNA, as a cosmetic treatment for wrinkles. The article explains the mechanics and risks of the procedure as part ...
Good news for young people in Beverwijk, Heemskerk and Wijk aan Zee: free IJmond Noord Library membership now until age 24
Bibliotheek IJmond Noord has extended free library memberships to young people up to the age of 24 in Beverwijk, Heemskerk, and Wijk aan Zee. Previously, the free membership was only available for tho...
Koopman fishing shop in Bennebroek struggling: 'Poles and Ukrainians are our new customers'
The Koopman angling shop in Bennebroek is experiencing a decline in customers but anticipates a boost as the predator fishing season reopens on June 1st. Owners Peter Koopman and Stuart Nicholson note...
Turmoil at Netflix adaptation of popular book, Anna Kendrick new director
Anna Kendrick has been appointed as the new director for the Netflix film adaptation of the popular book "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo." The project has faced several production setbacks, making ...
Poverty in Germany hits record: 13.3 million people below the poverty line
Poverty in Germany reached a record high in 2025, with over 16 percent of the population living below the poverty line. According to the Paritätische Wohlfahrtsverband, this affects approximately 13....
Russian secret service discovers spyware on top officials' phones
The Russian secret service (FSB) claims to have uncovered a large-scale foreign intelligence operation involving spyware installed on the phones of high-ranking officials. This software reportedly all...
Tram derails after collision in Amsterdam-West, van driver taken to hospital
Tata Steel cuts ties with Donald Pols again after information about past
Tata Steel Netherlands has ended its association with Donald Pols, the former director of Milieudefensie, just days after he started as head of sustainability and communication. The company made the d...
Annemiek from Farmer Wants a Wife becomes a mother for the second time: 'Proud'
Annemiek Koekoek, a former participant in the Dutch television show Boer zoekt Vrouw, has announced the birth of her second child, a son. She shared the news on Instagram, expressing her pride alongsi...
ACM: Grid operator doing too little to tackle power grid congestion
The Dutch regulator ACM has ordered grid operators to take additional measures this year to address increasing power grid congestion. The regulator determined that current efforts are insufficient to ...