Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Anthony Correia hopes Sunday is his last home game as Telstar manager: 'A survival party in IJmuiden would be nice'
Anthony Correia will coach his final home game for Telstar this Sunday against Heracles, marking the end of his thirty-year association with the club. He expressed his hope that the match in IJmuiden ...
Was wearing an Amsterdam Bandidos vest illegal? Suspended sentence demanded for Beverwijk man after two acquittals
An Amsterdam court is deliberating whether a 47-year-old man from Beverwijk committed a crime by wearing a Bandidos motorcycle club vest in June 2020. Despite two previous acquittals, prosecutors are ...
New cars and washing machines made entirely from scrap? Tata Steel, Volvo and Electrolux conduct groundbreaking research
Tata Steel Nederland, Volvo, and Electrolux Professional are conducting research in IJmuiden to produce high-quality steel for cars and appliances entirely from scrap metal using electric arc furnaces...
New Dutch citizens finding work faster and more often: "I can now contribute"
Data from the CBS shows that refugees with residence permits in the Netherlands are finding employment significantly faster than a decade ago, with 13% working within three months. Local initiatives a...
Heavy police presence in Ter Apel during asylum center protests
A heavy police presence, including mounted officers and mobile units, was deployed in Ter Apel on Saturday to monitor announced demonstrations at the local asylum seekers center. Only a small group of...
The Netherlands flooded by Chinese car brands: here is the reason
The Netherlands is experiencing a rapid influx of Chinese car brands, with over twenty manufacturers already present in the market and new ones arriving almost monthly. Auto expert Niek Schenk explain...
Patricia Paay makes TV comeback with her own reality show
Patricia Paay and her daughter Christina Curry will return to television with a new reality series on the RTL network. The broadcaster confirmed the project following reports from the Dutch newspaper ...
Ten-year battle over caravan storage facility nears end, settlement with Rijsenhout sisters remains secret
The municipality of Haarlemmermeer has reached a settlement ending a ten-year legal dispute with the owners of a caravan storage facility in Rijsenhout. The conflict concerned a building constructed t...
Kremlin: long road to peace deal with Ukraine
The Kremlin has stated that reaching a peace agreement with Ukraine remains a long process despite a current three-day ceasefire between the two nations. Russia and Ukraine have been at war for over f...
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Woman rescues man from water at Stenen Hoofd, police hail heroic act
A 55-year-old woman is being hailed as a hero after jumping into the IJ river at Stenen Hoofd in Amsterdam to rescue a man from the water. She kept the man afloat until emergency services arrived, aft...
Renowned flower family Van ’t Veld started with a book cart 50 years ago: 'I only knew about oil,' says founder Henk
The Van ’t Veld family is celebrating fifty years of selling flowers at their well-known location on Planetenweg in IJmuiden. Founder Henk van ’t Veld reflects on how the business began with a sim...
Starmer appoints former PM Brown as special envoy
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed former Prime Minister Gordon Brown as a special envoy for global finance. The appointment follows significant losses for the Labour Party in recent lo...
Sold-out house festival organizer sues Amsterdam over cancellation
The organizers of the sold-out Music On Festival have filed a lawsuit against the municipality of Amsterdam in a final attempt to prevent the event's cancellation. A spokesperson stated that this lega...
Rihanna gets new tattoo designed by her children
Singer Rihanna has debuted a new tattoo that was personally designed by her young children. The artwork consists of a colorful drawing featuring scribbled lines created by her kids.
Castricum municipality also warned by ministry over lack of asylum housing
The municipality of Castricum has been placed under supervision by the Dutch Minister of Asylum and Migration for failing to provide required housing for asylum seekers. This decision was communicated...
House festival Music On cancelled at last minute after permit revoked
Dutch tourist (21) hospitalized with measles in Panama
A 21-year-old Dutch backpacker has been hospitalized in Panama City after contracting measles. The Panamanian Ministry of Health confirmed the case involving the tourist who was traveling in the count...
Tenerife prepares to receive Hondius
Authorities in Tenerife are preparing for the arrival of the Dutch cruise ship m/v Hondius on Sunday following a hantavirus outbreak on board. Temporary facilities, including army tents and mobile toi...
Marleen (52) is at the office by 7:15 AM to secure a spot: ‘Need for my own desk’
52-year-old Marleen reports experiencing significant stress due to a workspace shortage in her company's new office, forcing her to arrive at 7:15 AM to secure a desk. She shared her struggle with car...