Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
How to ensure children exercise safely and healthily? 'Only training in the gym is too one-sided'
Experts warn that children's physical activity is often too limited or specialized, which can lead to injuries and decreased motivation. They recommend prioritizing a variety of movements and sports o...
Women feel unsafe at Sloterplas: ‘Suddenly I felt a tap on my lower back’
New executive and plans receive broad support from Hillegom council; only CDA and HvH vote against ‘Making Hillegom together’
The Hillegom municipal council has expressed broad support for the new local governing agreement titled "Hillegom maken we samen," with 16 out of 19 members voting in favor. Only the political parties...
Teenagers (15 and 17) arrested for robbery in Hoofddorp
Police have arrested two teenagers, aged 15 and 17, for a robbery at a tobacco shop in Hoofddorp that took place on April 4. The suspects, who are from Amsterdam and Haarlemmermeer, fled the scene on ...
Cleanup operation in Pelsstraat and other Velsen streets: From sweeping and pruning to cleaning gutters
A street cleaning initiative has launched in Velsen-Noord, affecting Pelsstraat and other local streets with temporary parking restrictions. The maintenance program includes activities such as sweepin...
Minors arrested for armed robbery of tobacco shop in Hoofddorp shopping center
Police have arrested two teenagers, aged 15 and 17, in connection with an armed robbery of a tobacco shop in Hoofddorp that occurred on April 4. The suspects, who reside in Amsterdam and Haarlemmermee...
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Pope criticizes European rearmament
Pope Leo XIV has criticized European nations for increasing their military expenditures, stating that the world is being "mangled by wars." Speaking to university students in Rome, the Pope also chall...
Haarlem Baseball Week forced to reschedule again after Dominican Republic withdrawal
The Dominican Republic national baseball team has withdrawn from the Haarlem Baseball Week shortly before the tournament's start due to financial reasons. This late cancellation forces organizers to a...
Construction ban on luxury chalets? Province and municipality face off in court
The province of North Holland and the municipality of Bloemendaal are heading to court on May 29 to resolve a dispute over the construction of 350 luxury chalets at MarinaParken. While the province de...
Danish Queen Margrethe (86) hospitalized with chest pain
Queen Margrethe of Denmark has been hospitalized after experiencing chest pains, according to an announcement from the Danish royal court. The 86-year-old monarch is undergoing treatment for what is s...
Public Prosecution Service investigates years of child abuse in Groningen
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service is investigating the systematic abuse of two children, aged six and seven, in Groningen. The victims were allegedly mistreated by their mothers over the course of ...
British minister resigns: lost confidence in Starmer
British Health Minister Wes Streeting has resigned from his position, stating he has lost confidence in Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership. Streeting, who is viewed as a potential challenger to ...
Making Spanish Pata Negra ham in Hoorn: 'A matter of opening and closing windows'
Restaurant Marque in Hoorn is producing its own pata negra ham by aging black-footed pig legs in its attic. The process follows traditional Spanish methods, relying on specific ventilation techniques ...
Rotterdam commemorates 1940 German bombardment
Rotterdam commemorated the 86th anniversary of the May 14, 1940, bombardment by Nazi Germany that devastated the city center. The attack resulted in nearly 900 deaths and left approximately 80,000 res...
Abbas promises new elections at party congress
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announced his willingness to hold new presidential and parliamentary elections during a speech at his party's congress. He also committed to continuing reforms with...
Judge refuses to approve Musk's settlement with investors: 'Red flags'
A US judge has refused to approve a $1.5 million settlement proposal from Elon Musk intended to resolve allegations of misleading investors. The judge cited concerns over the low amount of the settlem...
Family of Boeing crash victim awarded nearly $50 million in damages
A US jury has awarded $49.5 million in damages to the family of a 24-year-old American woman who died in a 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash. The victim was among those killed during the period when the aircr...
Three boys arrested in Haarlem for attempted fatbike theft thanks to police dogs
Three boys were arrested in Haarlem on Wednesday night after being caught red-handed attempting to steal a fatbike. Following a brief chase, the suspects hid in a nearby park but were quickly located ...
Knight Rider car in museum fined despite being stationary for years
A replica of the Knight Rider car housed in a Chicago museum has unexpectedly received traffic fines from New York City. Despite the vehicle remaining stationary in the museum for years, authorities c...