Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Sports entrepreneurs Paul and Nick organize second edition of CFC Character Games: 'Our event is about doing it together'
Sports entrepreneurs Paul Bruggeling and Nick Berkhout are organizing the second edition of the CFC Karakter Games this coming Sunday. The event will take place at the Atletiek Vereniging Castricum (A...
ATM bombing with multiple explosives on Ceintuurbaan in Amsterdam, suspects flee on scooter
Annemarie Oster wrote her autobiography through the men in her life
Annemarie Oster, a former comedian on the satirical show Hadimassa, is profiled as part of the 'Iconen' series for her transition into a successful career as a columnist and author. Her latest book se...
Minor arrested for earlier vandalism in Loosdrecht
A minor from Utrecht has been arrested for his involvement in the vandalism of the Loosdrecht town hall on King's Day. The incident resulted in several broken windows and destroyed fences at the munic...
Five parties in Haarlemmermeer take next step in formation, including Forza! and PRO: ‘They have sufficient confidence’
Five parties in the Haarlemmermeer municipality, including the VVD, PRO, D66, CDA, and Forza!, have moved to the next stage of coalition formation. Informateur Pieter Litjens announced that the group ...
Arrests in Loosdrecht including for fireworks possession
Police arrested four individuals during an anti-asylum seekers center protest in Loosdrecht on Wednesday evening. The arrests were made for offenses including the possession of fireworks and public in...
Madonna, Shakira and BTS to perform at World Cup halftime show
Madonna, Shakira, and K-pop group BTS have been announced as performers for the first-ever halftime show during a World Cup final. Organizers shared the news on Thursday, marking a historic shift in t...
Xi warns Trump of conflict over Taiwan
Chinese President Xi Jinping warned U.S. President Donald Trump that mishandling the issue of Taiwan could lead to clashes or conflicts. Beijing considers Taiwan a breakaway province, while the United...
Recalled Danone baby formula accidentally sold again in Belgium
Danone has announced that Nutrilon baby milk, which was previously recalled due to the potential presence of a toxic substance, was accidentally sold again in parts of Belgium. The company had initial...
Trump and Xi meeting ends after more than two hours
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded a meeting in Beijing that lasted over two hours on Thursday. The leaders discussed key issues including trade relations and the s...
'It’s all about the people': this thrift store and coffee bar wants to reach more Haarlem residents
Thrift store Woord & Daad and the Open Koffiehuis coffee bar in Haarlem are seeking to increase their visibility among local residents. These organizations serve as community hubs where people from di...
Pinoké and Amsterdam ready for championship playoffs: Can now go hunting
Field hockey clubs Pinoké and Amsterdam are preparing for the start of the Hoofdklasse play-offs for the Dutch national title. Pinoké qualified in third place after a strong season, while defending ...
Car ends up in ditch along A5 near Lijnden
A car crashed into a ditch along the A5 motorway near Lijnden on Wednesday evening. The driver was rescued by the fire department using a ladder after she managed to climb onto the vehicle's hood foll...
‘Amusement Park Hennie’ is a beautiful portrait of a born optimist brought down by hubris
Van goes up in flames in Zwanenburg
A parked delivery van caught fire and was destroyed on Wednesday evening on the Kruiswaal in Zwanenburg. The cause of the blaze has not yet been specified.
Most proxy votes in Nieuw-West; stricter rules would be bad for turnout
Proxy voting in Amsterdam is most common in districts with low turnout, such as Nieuw-West, Noord, and Zuidoost, where it is often used by migrant communities. While the system faces scrutiny due to i...
Council wants to scrap ‘very dangerous U-turn’ from Kleine Houtweg plans
A narrow majority of the Haarlem City Council supports plans to green and narrow the Kleine Houtweg but has rejected a proposed 180-degree U-turn on the Kamperlaan. Council members labeled the U-turn ...
Haarlem Mayor Jos Wienen to chair national task force on steel slag
Mayor Jos Wienen of Haarlem has been appointed as the national chairman of the Taskforce for Existing Applications of Steel Slag. In this new role, announced by State Secretary Annet Bertram, Wienen w...
Seven thousand Velsen residents invited to major biennial poll
The municipality of Velsen is inviting 7,000 residents to participate in its large biennial survey to gather feedback on local matters. The poll addresses various topics, including car accessibility a...
Reader question: Can Ziggo raise prices now that they are adding football?
Dutch telecommunications provider Ziggo is increasing its monthly subscription rates by 2.50 euros starting July 1st due to the addition of ESPN sports channels. A reader has contacted an ombudsman to...