Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
How a tent swap led to the cancellation of Music On festival: ‘They knew about the change, after that we heard nothing’
Fewer trains from Amsterdam to Hilversum and Almere due to track defect
Fewer sprinter trains are running from Amsterdam Centraal towards Hilversum and Almere on Tuesday due to a track defect between Amsterdam Centraal and Amsterdam Muiderpoort. The disruption began early...
Significant damage in rear-end collision between De Zilk and Hillegom
Two work vans were involved in a rear-end collision on Tuesday morning on the Beeklaan between De Zilk and Hillegom. While the accident resulted in significant vehicle damage, no injuries were reporte...
Dead man found in Lijnbaansstraat home, suspected foul play
Police have launched a major investigation after a man was found dead in a residence on Lijnbaansstraat in Amsterdam's Jordaan district. Authorities suspect a crime and have cordoned off the area near...
eBay rejects GameStop bid: 'Not credible or attractive'
Auction site eBay has rejected a 56 billion dollar takeover bid from video game retailer GameStop, calling the offer neither credible nor attractive. GameStop is reportedly considering a hostile takeo...
First asylum seekers arrive at Loosdrecht town hall
The first group of asylum seekers arrived at a temporary emergency shelter in the Loosdrecht town hall on Tuesday morning. The facility has a capacity for seventy people and the arrival was unannounce...
Lebanon: 380 killed in attacks since ceasefire with Israel took effect
The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported that 380 people, including 22 children and 39 women, have been killed in Israeli attacks since a ceasefire began last month.
After relegation to the third division, coach René Anneese starts from scratch at DSOV: 'Footballing savvy must return'
Coach René Anneese has returned to lead DSOV after the club's relegation to the third division, marking a return to the level where they last played ten years ago. Anneese, who previously guided the ...
Linda’s tomato plants are a hit at ATV De Hofgeest seedling market: ‘A lady told me my plant had an incredible yield’
Linda Krukkert sold various plant cuttings, including popular tomato plants and dahlias, at the ATV De Hofgeest cuttings market. The event was a success for Krukkert, with visitors reporting high yiel...
Russia confirms end of ceasefire with Ukraine
Russia has confirmed the end of its humanitarian ceasefire with Ukraine, announcing that combat operations will now resume. A Kremlin spokesperson stated that the truce has officially concluded follow...
Isa van Klaveren releases poetry debut. 'The collection is out, there is no turning back'
31-year-old Isa van Klaveren has released her debut poetry collection titled "Ik ben van stro." Although her writing includes themes of not having time to discuss her work, she is making an exception ...
Odido will not compensate customers after data breach from cyberattack
Odido has announced it will not compensate customers following a data leak caused by a cyberattack in February. CEO Søren Abildgaard stated that the company was not found to have violated any regulat...
Nijmegen local creates model of Vondel Church to fund restoration: ‘It turned out beautifully’
Tiësto wins lawsuit against US law firm, awarded 17 million euros
DJ Tiësto has won a lawsuit against a United States law firm after the Amsterdam Court of Appeal ruled in his favor regarding incorrect tax advice. The court ordered the firm to pay the DJ 17 million...
Police seize record number of illegal weapons from minors
Dutch police seized a record total of over 2,300 prohibited weapons from minors last year, including 947 knives and 442 firearms or components. Law enforcement officials expressed significant concern ...
Israel approves establishment of tribunal for October 7 attacks
The Israeli parliament has approved the creation of a special tribunal to try Palestinians suspected of involvement in the October 7, 2023, attacks. This newly established court will have the legal au...
I see Ajax struggling in Volendam's small stadium rather than competing in the Champions League qualifiers
Odido refused to pay after major hack and stands by it: 'It's not about the money'
Odido refused to pay a ransom following a major cyberattack in February that exposed the personal data of 6.39 million customers. Chief Commercial Officer Tisha van Lammeren stated that the decision w...
The Luilak market is coming: a kilometer of plants, flowers and more
The annual Luilakmarkt is returning to Haarlem, featuring a kilometer-long market dedicated to flowers and plants along the Raamvest and Raamsingel. On Friday evening, residents and visitors can brows...
Dawn swimming at De Houtvaart. Outdoor pool opens season on Ascension Day
The historic Houtvaart outdoor swimming pool will begin its season on Ascension Day with an early morning "dew swimming" event. From 5:00 AM to 9:00 AM, visitors can enjoy the water for a special entr...