Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Thunderstorms expected during Ajax - PSV
The KNMI has issued a code yellow warning for severe thunderstorms in Amsterdam tomorrow evening between 18:00 and 22:00. The weather alert coincides with the Ajax vs. PSV football match and an André...
Kennemerland fire department learns from Spanish colleagues how to fight wildfires: 'Fires like those on the Veluwe happen there daily'
The Kennemerland Fire Department is improving its wildfire preparedness by learning from more experienced colleagues in Southern Europe, the US, and Canada. Local firefighters are assisting internatio...
Cycle path along N208 near Haarlem a step closer
The province of North Holland and the municipalities of Haarlem and Velsen have selected a preliminary design for a new fast cycling route along the N208. The chosen 'roadside variant' will create a c...
Fatbike seller sues Enschede over fatbike ban
Fatbike retailer La Souris is suing the municipality of Enschede to challenge a ban on fatbikes in the city center. The company argues the ban is discriminatory for distinguishing between fatbikes and...
AI scam sites from China target credit cards: thousands of Dutch victims already
Credit card fraud is rising sharply in the Netherlands as AI-generated fake webshops from China target consumers' credit cards. These fraudulent sites have already victimized thousands of people, usin...
State Secretary Boswijk expects changes to Defence protocols
State Secretary Derk Boswijk expects the Dutch Ministry of Defense to adjust its protocols for military exercises during dry periods following recent wildfires. While a final decision awaits the resul...
Uitgeest Village Park ready for new outdoor season after maintenance and expansions
The village park in Uitgeest has undergone maintenance and expansions to prepare for the upcoming outdoor season. These improvements, based on resident feedback, aim to make the park a more comprehens...
Rotary IJmond to exclusively support youth in IJmond; school hockey and four-day walk already organized
Rotaryclub IJmond has announced a shift in focus to exclusively support youth within the IJmond region of the Netherlands. The organization, which already hosts events like school hockey and the eveni...
Man (38) arrested for fatal stabbing on Tugelaweg
A 38-year-old man from Amsterdam has been arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing on Tugelaweg that occurred on April 14. The incident resulted in the death of a 54-year-old man following a repor...
Mbarki and Halsema defend Shell's participation in Amsterdam Economic Board
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema and Alderman Sofyan Mbarki have defended Shell's membership in the Amsterdam Economic Board despite calls from political opponents to remove the company. They argued that...
Suspect arrested for fatal stabbing on Tugelaweg in Amsterdam-East
Man suspected of planning attack on Princess Amalia and Alexia
A 33-year-old man is suspected of preparing an attack on Princesses Amalia and Alexia in February. The first preliminary hearing in the case is scheduled to take place at the court in The Hague on May...
Wow, what unabashed zest for life and candor Zaïre Krieger has
London stabbing suspect charged with attempted murder
A man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing two Jewish individuals in London on Wednesday. Police have officially classified the attack as a terrorist incident.
Victims lost thousands of euros to Marktplaats fraud from Heemstede and Hoofddorp: 'I was involved'
A 24-year-old man from Heemstede admitted in a Haarlem court to his involvement in a Marketplace fraud scheme that cost victims thousands of euros. The suspect, whose activities were linked to Heemste...
Why the cabinet is padding Extinction Rebellion's coffers
This episode of the Politiek Dichtbij podcast addresses listener questions during the Dutch parliamentary recess. The discussion explores topics including financial connections to Extinction Rebellion...
Delivery van goes up in flames in Beverwijk
A delivery van was destroyed by fire on Bergerslaan in Beverwijk during the night from Thursday to Friday. The intense flames also spread to a nearby parked car, causing significant damage.
Apple reports best first quarter ever despite chip shortage
Apple reported its best first-quarter revenue ever, earning 111.2 billion dollars between January and March. This represents a 17 percent increase compared to the previous year, despite the ongoing gl...
Retail sales rise in March despite Iran war, furniture especially in demand
Dutch retailers saw a significant increase in turnover in March compared to the previous year, according to data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Despite concerns that conflict in the Middle East wo...
