Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
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500 bullets in the facades: how a strike in Amsterdam got completely out of hand
In the summer of 1911, a strike by boat workers and sailors in the Amsterdam neighborhood of Kattenburg escalated into violent unrest. The workers were protesting to demand higher wages and improved f...
Body found in water near the Riekermolen
Police have discovered a body in the water near the Riekermolen at the Amsteldijk in Amsterdam. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, though the identity of the victim and the ...
Armed robbery at jewelry store on Burgemeester de Vlugtlaan in Amsterdam Nieuw-West
Hold off on buying grass seed and fertilizer for your yellow lawn
Experts advise homeowners to wait before attempting to repair yellow lawns caused by the extremely dry summer of 2026. Applying grass seed or fertilizer now is discouraged, as the lawn needs time to r...
Body found in water at Amstelpark
Squatter of Zwanenburg school building responds to neighborhood unrest: "I am not a pedophile"
A squatter who occupied a former school building in Zwanenburg has denied rumors suggesting he is a danger to children at the neighboring primary school. While local parents and residents have express...
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy director John Irvin (86) dies
British director John Irvin, known for the television series Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, has died at the age of 86. His producer confirmed that he passed away on August 11 surrounded by his family.
Blood trail after attempted burglary at Spaarndam fire station leads to suspect
Wendy Verkleij appointed acting mayor of Beverwijk
Wendy Verkleij has been appointed as the acting mayor of Beverwijk. She will assume her new role on September 1, succeeding the outgoing mayor, Martijn Smit.
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21-year-old man arrested after attempted burglary at Spaarndam fire station
A 21-year-old man from Haarlem was arrested for attempting to burglarize a fire station in Spaarndam after DNA evidence was found at the scene. This incident is part of a significant nationwide increa...
Leeuwarden Air Base internal phone numbers accidentally leaked online: 'Clumsy'
Internal phone numbers from Leeuwarden Air Base were inadvertently exposed in a video published by Air Traffic Control the Netherlands. The Ministry of Defence described the incident as clumsy but sta...
58 municipal reports on construction, tree felling, and traffic in Haarlem last week
The municipality of Haarlem processed 58 permit applications last week, with the vast majority concerning projects directly within the city. These applications cover various issues including construct...
Dutch investors snap up SpaceX shares: record amount of 169 million euros
Dutch investors have invested a record 169 million euros in shares of SpaceX, CSG, and Magnum shortly after their market debut. The interest in Elon Musk's space company SpaceX has been particularly h...
DI-RECT to release new album in October: 'More personal than ever'
The Dutch band DI-RECT has announced that their new album, titled 'I: Keep The Fire On', will be released on October 9. The group describes the upcoming record as their most personal work to date.
New power grid rules: Bloemendaal urges timely registration of construction projects with Liander
The municipality of Bloemendaal is urging developers to submit housing projects by September 2nd to ensure timely grid capacity requests from Liander. This initiative targets all projects expected to ...
Municipality of Heemstede investigates locations for underground waste containers
The waste management company Meerlanden has begun excavating test trenches in Heemstede to determine suitable locations for new underground waste containers. This investigation is being conducted on b...
Lady Gaga wins legal battle against surfboard company
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a surfboard company against Lady Gaga regarding the title of her album, Mayhem. The court ruled that the claims brought by the company were insufficient to pro...
