Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Car drives into crowd in Leipzig, multiple victims
A car drove into a group of people in Leipzig, Germany, resulting in multiple injuries. Local authorities are currently investigating whether the incident was intentional or an accident.
IJmuiden resistance fighter Daan Stapper also commemorated at Duinhof; information on the fallen to be expanded
Information plaques are being installed at 13 war graves in the Duinhof cemetery to commemorate fallen soldiers and resistance fighters. A plaque has already been placed at the grave of Daan Stapper, ...
Charges amended, but suspect denies any involvement in Beverwijk revenge attack
An 18-year-old suspect from IJmuiden appeared in court, denying involvement in a 2025 kidnapping and assault that moved from Beverwijk to Haarlem. The prosecution alleges the incident was a revenge at...
UAE reports downing missiles from Iran
The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defense reported that they intercepted three missiles launched from Iran. A fourth missile reportedly fell into the sea during the incident.
EU seeks to maintain dialogue with US after new import tariffs
European Union member states intend to continue trade negotiations with the United States while evaluating potential countermeasures against proposed 25 percent import tariffs on automobiles. The coun...
Amsterdam ban on meat and fossil fuel ads not immediately enforced
Ewald Engelen gives Freedom Lecture at Haarlem lodge on climate of fear and militarization in Europe
Professor and publicist Ewald Engelen will deliver the annual Freedom Lecture at the Ad Lucem et Pacem lodge in Haarlem on May 18. The lecture will address his critical views on what he describes as a...
Gaaei has two weapons, his shot and his cross: why must he leave?
More and more employees off on Liberation Day, but costs are rising sharply
An increasing number of collective labor agreements in the Netherlands now designate Liberation Day as an annual paid holiday for employees. However, the employers' association AWVN warns that rising ...
Rijkswaterstaat: Traffic in IJmond flowed well during Wijkertunnel closure, aside from incidents
Traffic in the IJmond region flowed relatively well during the closure of the Wijkertunnel last weekend, according to Rijkswaterstaat. Significant delays were only reported due to a specific incident ...
Six endangered poison dart frogs found in toilet at Schiphol departure hall
Customs officers at Schiphol Airport discovered six endangered poison dart frogs abandoned in a toilet trash can near the departure hall security check. Authorities suspect a traveler attempted to smu...
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Germany fast-tracks own long-range missile as US cancels
Germany is accelerating the development of its own long-range missiles following the likely cancellation of promised US Tomahawk deliveries. The German government aims to maintain European deterrence ...
From Diemen to central Amsterdam or vice versa? Public transport is nearly impossible
16-year-old boy threatened, humiliated and assaulted for hours in Zuidoost: ransom demanded from terrified parents
Disappeared: successful baseball club Haarlem Nicols had a significant debt
The Dutch baseball club Haarlem Nicols, formed through a 1964 merger, is featured in a series highlighting defunct sports organizations. Despite its historical success, the club eventually collapsed a...
Victim kidnapped, assaulted and filmed: Suspect denies involvement in youth violence and wants to go home
A 19-year-old suspect denied involvement in the kidnapping and severe assault of a 23-year-old man during a preliminary court hearing in Alkmaar. The victim was abducted from Beverwijk to Haarlem on S...
How Kunstwacht cleaned the National Monument on Dam Square so quickly after defacement: ‘Very delicate work’
ShinyHunters hacks data of 275 million teachers and students
A massive data breach at educational software provider Canvas has exposed the information of over 275 million students, teachers, and staff. The hack was confirmed by the software's U.S.-based parent ...
Man hit brother with car in Haarlem. Amsterdam man (29) sentenced for attempted aggravated assault and possession of nitrous oxide
A 29-year-old man from Amsterdam was sentenced to five months in prison for intentionally hitting his brother's scooter with a car on the Houtplein in Haarlem in November 2023. The court convicted him...