Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Medical checks for Dutch nationals complete, departing at 2:30 PM
Dutch passengers from the vessel m/v Hondius have completed their medical checks and are scheduled to fly from Tenerife to Eindhoven on Sunday. The flight is expected to depart at 14:30 local time fol...
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Velsertraverse closed? How to get in and out of Velsen-Noord
The Velsertraverse road in Velsen-Noord will be closed for maintenance between May 15-18 and May 22-28. Drivers on the Wijkerstraatweg and N197 should expect disruptions and follow yellow road signs f...
53 homes on site of former Hema in Hoofddorp
The municipality of Hoofddorp plans to build 53 new homes on the site of the former HEMA and Hangar 20 in the town center. The local government intends to sign a development agreement with the firm Wo...
Overbos convincingly wins championship. Hoofddorp side promoted to fourth division
Trainer Jordi Schel successfully led Overbos to the fourth-class championship and promotion following a dominant 10-0 away victory against ZSGOWMS. The team established control early in the match, sco...
Police find 340,000 euros and weapons in Zutphen man's bedroom
Police in early May discovered 340,000 euros in cash, drugs, and a gas alarm pistol in the bedroom of a 23-year-old man from Zutphen. The investigation was initiated after the suspect was observed par...
Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of violating ceasefire
Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of violating a temporary ceasefire that was scheduled for May 9 through May 11. The three-day truce had been established following a request from the United ...
Heemstede alderman runs with 'Banana Paul' in fight against litter
Primary school students in Heemstede organized a cleanup relay to collect litter and raise awareness about environmental waste. The initiative, proposed by the local children's municipal council, feat...
Air France-KLM name to disappear: unrest at the top over 'drastic step'
Air France-KLM CEO Ben Smith has reportedly decided to change the name of the aviation group following the expected addition of Scandinavian airline SAS. The decision has sparked significant internal ...
Yanaika Zomer on her first novel: 'I didn't want readers to think: it's logical she cheats, her husband is a dick'
Columnist Yanaika Zomer has released her debut novel, "Heremietdagen," which follows a protagonist navigating her mother's dementia and the sudden death of a secret lover. The book explores the comple...
Crossing the North Sea at 55-60 km/h during KNRM Wijk aan Zee open day: 'It's really cool to get a chance to go along'
The KNRM held an open day in Wijk aan Zee, offering donors the opportunity to experience high-speed boat trips on the North Sea at speeds up to 60 kilometers per hour. The event was organized as a ges...
IJsselmeervogels and Spakenburg once visited Schoonenberg with trembling knees: Relegation to fourth tier a low point for VV IJmuiden
VV IJmuiden, historically a prominent team in top-level Saturday football, has reached a new low point following its relegation to the fourth class. The club's decline contrasts with its past status w...
A mysterious bunker, natural beauty and monuments around Bergen aan Zee
The weekend supplement AlleTijd features an 8.6-kilometer walking and cycling route exploring the natural beauty and monuments around Bergen aan Zee. The trail guides visitors through local landscapes...
Linda brings sexual trauma team to North Holland: 'I've left my trauma behind, I want that for others too'
Linda Kok has introduced the Expertise Team Sexual Trauma (ETST) to the Noord-Holland region to provide specialized support for victims of sexual abuse. Drawing from her own recovery experience, Kok a...
Maverick Jan fights for his waterfront palace. ‘There’s always something happening here. Who else has this in the Netherlands?’
Jan Bais, a 75-year-old resident of IJmuiden, is fighting to remain in his unique waterfront home after converting a houseboat into a structure on steel beams. The local municipality wants him to vaca...
Passengers head to the Netherlands after Spaniards leave the Hondius
A large-scale evacuation operation involving 23 countries is currently underway for passengers of the cruise ship m/v Hondius. Following the initial removal of Spanish passengers in Tenerife, other pa...
Tears at EDO's title: ‘It’s not the best day of my life, but it’s one of them’
EDO secured the championship and promotion to the second class following a 3-0 victory over their closest rival, FC Castricum. The win marks a significant achievement for the club, bringing a celebrat...
Kaya Lima dreams aloud after title with EDO: ‘I’m already looking forward to the second division’
Kaya Lima and his team HFC EDO have secured a championship title and promotion to the second class following a competitive match against Castricum. Lima delivered a standout performance in the first h...
Christina Curry expecting a girl
Christina Curry, the daughter of Patricia Paay, announced on Saturday that she is expecting a baby girl. She shared the news with her followers on Instagram by posting footage from a gender reveal eve...
This Haarlem local moved to Thailand fifteen years ago: ‘It still feels like a holiday’
Dave Numan, a former resident of Haarlem, permanently relocated to Thailand fifteen years ago following a vacation. He transitioned from his life in the Netherlands to one surrounded by Thai street fo...