Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Additional layoffs at Porsche as it pulls the plug on subsidiaries
Porsche is shutting down three of its subsidiaries, resulting in the elimination of 500 additional jobs at the German sports car manufacturer. The company is responding to declining sales and economic...
No short goal kicks like Ajax preaches, just run until you drop: Henk Spaan on tactics at the European top
Henk Spaan discusses the tactical differences between top European football clubs and the style practiced by Ajax, emphasizing physical effort over short goal kicks. In his weekly column, he provides ...
Foghorns, fireworks and smoke at the christening of new trawler Annie Hillina as Bloom protest group leaves early
The Dutch fishing industry celebrated the christening of the KW-170 'Annie Hillina' in IJmuiden, marking the first new Dutch freezer trawler commissioned since 2000. The event featured fireworks and s...
Parool columnist Karin Spaink (1957-2026) detested pigeonholing, even in her personal life: ‘What do I care about that label’
GPs and patients affected by data center fire: "Major impact"
A fire at a data center in Almere has disrupted services for general practitioners and patients, specifically affecting those using the Bricks Huisarts portal in the Amsterdam region. The outage has f...
Weghorst and Wijndal available for Ajax against FC Utrecht
Wout Weghorst and Owen Wijndal have recovered from injuries and are available for Ajax's match against FC Utrecht this Sunday. Although Davy Klaassen has returned to team training, the midfielder is n...
Court halts Laan van Vlaanderen traffic closure: road to remain open for now
A judge has overturned peak-hour traffic restrictions on Laan van Vlaanderen in Amsterdam, ruling that the city council's decision lacked sufficient justification and a proper balance of interests. Co...
Judge rules against Camille van Gestel: entrepreneur found to have €120,000 in income
A Dutch judge has denied entrepreneur Camille van Gestel access to 150,000 euros for his appeal in the face mask scandal due to a lack of financial transparency. The court discovered undisclosed asset...
Zandvoort beach now partially smoke-free: "Hope people will hold each other accountable"
The municipality of Zandvoort has launched a pilot program featuring three smoke-free zones on its beach to combat environmental pollution and encourage a smoke-free generation. The initiative focuses...
Work continues day and night at Heemskerk beach: 400,000 cubic meters of extra sand to keep feet dry as ‘the Netherlands gets smaller’
Approximately 400,000 cubic meters of sand have been added to the beach at Heemskerk after two weeks of intensive work. This coastal reinforcement project aims to maintain the shoreline and protect th...
Seven Haarlem residents in Weltevredenstraat win 25,000 euros in Postcode Lottery: 'No holding back now'
Seven residents of Weltevredenstraat in Haarlem each won 25,000 euros after their street was selected for the Postcode Lottery street prize on Friday. The winners expressed excitement over the windfal...
Andrew to testify in trial over threat by British man
Prince Andrew is scheduled to testify in a London court in late July following an incident where he was harassed near his home. The younger brother of King Charles III was confronted by a man wearing ...
Everyone is for sale at Ajax, but how much money will these players bring in?
Everyone is for sale at Ajax: Jordi Cruyff puts at least fifteen players in the shop window, from star assets to deadwood
Ajax technical director Jordi Cruijff is planning a major squad overhaul by making at least fifteen players available for transfer. Every player in the selection is considered to be for sale as the cl...
Incidents involving drunk passengers on the rise, alcohol may be restricted before and during flights
The Dutch aviation sector is considering restrictions on alcohol consumption before and during flights due to a significant increase in incidents involving aggressive and unruly passengers. Airlines, ...
Bram Tenhaeff (1954-2026) kept reading until his final day, and continued to share what he had read
Bram Tenhaeff, a dedicated physics teacher at Jac. P. Thijsse in Castricum, passed away in 2026 after a career defined by his passion for reading and innovative educational projects. He was well-known...
Children of Jewish-Surinamese resistance fighter Julius Wolff unveil stumbling stone in Amsterdam
A stumbling stone was unveiled in Amsterdam to honor Julius Wolff, a Jewish-Surinamese resistance fighter who sheltered refugees during World War II. Wolff's surviving children attended the emotional ...
Conviction after all for aggravated assault at Heemskerk parking lot
A 29-year-old man from Uitgeest was convicted by a court in Haarlem for attempted aggravated assault following a traffic dispute in Heemskerk on April 19. The defendant drove over a man's foot and fle...
Cabinet: 100 million euros to compensate firework traders
The Dutch government has allocated 100 million euros to compensate business owners affected by the upcoming fireworks ban. State Secretary Annet Bertram announced the financial support package to the ...
Unsafe situation due to cycling on access path to Oosterplas near Bloemendaal; PWN hires security guards
Nature manager PWN is hiring security guards at the Oosterplas dune lake to manage bicycle parking and ensure access for emergency services. The measure comes after concerns that paths were being bloc...