Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Nearly 10km tailbacks on A5 towards Amsterdam after Coentunnel accident, 45-minute delay
An accident in the Coentunnel has resulted in a nearly 10-kilometer traffic jam on the A5 motorway toward Amsterdam, causing delays of approximately 45 minutes. Additional congestion is reported betwe...
European Parliament remains in Strasbourg despite energy crisis
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has rejected a request from several Dutch MEPs to temporarily halt monthly sessions in Strasbourg to save energy. The MEPs from various Dutch political pa...
Experts: Drying nature needs help to recover
Following a wildfire near 't Harde, experts emphasize that nature needs urgent assistance to recover from the effects of drought. Biologist Arnold van Vliet warns that such fires symbolize large-scale...
Number of crack incidents in Amsterdam doubles in five years, police blame rogue recruitment agencies
Major fire near Weert, Kempen Airport evacuated
A massive fire covering approximately 500,000 square meters broke out on a military training ground near Weert, leading to the evacuation of Kempen Airport. The blaze, which began around 1:15 PM, has ...
Bolstoren construction project in Nieuw-Vennep to proceed, developer granted permit: 'By acting now, we limit further delay'
The municipality of Haarlemmermeer has granted an environmental permit for the renovation of the iconic Bolstoren in Nieuw-Vennep. This allows the developer to officially proceed with the project, whi...
IJmuiden home closure extended after shooting due to risk of recurrence
A residence on Kromme Mijdrechtstraat in IJmuiden will remain closed for an additional month following a shooting incident in late March. Authorities extended the closure due to a persistent risk of r...
Juliana van Stolberg school undergoing major renovation: part of the roof removed
The Juliana van Stolberg School in Castricum is currently undergoing extensive renovations, which include the removal of a significant portion of its roof. The construction site currently features a l...
Burglar caught red-handed during overnight break-in in Nieuw-Vennep
A 25-year-old man with no fixed address was arrested red-handed during a residential burglary on IJweg in Nieuw-Vennep on Wednesday night. The suspect remains in police custody following the incident.
Entire Netherlands on highest wildfire alert level
The wildfire risk level has been raised to the highest warning stage across the entire Netherlands, including the Amsterdam-Amstelland and Zaanstreek-Waterland regions. This nationwide alert goes into...
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Setting up Bevrijdingspop under a clear blue sky
Preparations for the Bevrijdingspop festival are currently underway as workers set up stages under clear blue skies. The event is a popular music and freedom celebration held annually on Liberation Da...
Court: Explanation on officers who viewed Lisa case information
The Amsterdam court has ordered the Public Prosecution Service to provide detailed information regarding the number of police officers who accessed investigation systems in the case of the murdered 17...
Kallas: No return to old situation with Russia
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated that there can be no return to previous relations with Russia, even after the war in Ukraine concludes. She made these remarks following a ministerial meetin...
Previously banned queer accounts return to Instagram
Several Dutch LGBTQIA+ Instagram accounts that were recently removed without explanation have been restored to the platform. Despite the accounts being back online, administrators report they have sti...
NL-Alert is not working well. ‘It is being addressed. It used to be even worse’
The Dutch emergency notification system NL-Alert is currently experiencing technical issues, leading to instances where users receive incorrect alerts. Authorities are working to resolve the problems ...
Some Amsterdam queer accounts back on Meta without explanation: ‘Back in the arms of the toxic ex’
Economic growth disappoints, but no need to fear a recession yet
Economic growth in the Netherlands was lower than expected in the first quarter, partly due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. While the economic outlook has worsened, experts believe there i...
Trial for Lisa's murder and rape delayed until January, suspect Chris Jude under further observation
