Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Elburg roads reopen despite 't Harde fire, Eperweg remains closed
Most roads in the municipality of Elburg have reopened following a large wildfire in nearby 't Harde. The Eperweg remains closed to ensure emergency services have sufficient space to continue extingui...
Amsterdammers on the run in new season of Het Jachtseizoen: Most Wanted
The new season of the reality series 'Het Jachtseizoen: Most Wanted' features celebrities attempting to evade capture across the Netherlands. This season's participants include residents from Amsterda...
Media: controversial Russian grain ship will not be unloaded in Israel
Israel has reportedly refused to unload a shipment of grain suspected to have been stolen from occupied Ukrainian territories by Russia. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andri Sybiha welcomed the decision, ...
Toddler pools to reopen
Toddler pools in Amsterdam are reopening for the warm weather, offering a place for children to play in the water. These public pools provide an alternative for families who do not have gardens or pri...
17-year-old from Amsterdam arrested for bank scam targeting elderly
A 17-year-old from Amsterdam has been arrested for defrauding at least six elderly people using a sophisticated bank impersonation scam across several Dutch cities. The suspect allegedly stole bank ca...
Firefighters focus on hotspots at 't Harde wildfire
Firefighters are focusing on underground "hotspots" at a wildfire on the military training ground in 't Harde to prevent wind-driven reignition. Personnel are currently deployed to monitor and cool th...
Buses replace trains between Uitgeest and Beverwijk due to engineering works
ProRail will conduct track maintenance near Beverwijk and Heemskerk from May 7 to May 12, suspending train services between Uitgeest and Beverwijk. NS will provide replacement buses to accommodate tra...
Greenpeace activists storm world's largest meat company meeting
Greenpeace activists disrupted the annual shareholders' meeting of JBS, the world's largest meat processor, near Schiphol on Thursday. The protest caused attendees to flee the meeting room as activist...
Three Velsen churches collect hundreds of boxes of aid for Ukraine: ‘Incredible that you here in the Netherlands want to help us so much’
Three churches in the Velsen area, including congregations in IJmuiden and Driehuis, collaborated to collect hundreds of boxes of relief supplies for Ukraine last weekend. The joint effort aimed to pr...
Ban on extracting water from ditches in parts of Brabant due to drought
The Brabantse Delta water board has banned water extraction from streams and ditches in parts of Central and West Brabant due to ongoing drought. This ban, which took effect on Thursday morning across...
Lennert Böhmer wants to be the humanist idealist of CDA Haarlem. 'We must not be an inward-looking club'
Lennert Böhmer, the new group chairman of CDA Haarlem, aims to revitalize the party by making it more outward-looking and dynamic. He is currently involved in negotiations with PRO and D66 to form a ...
Why birds fly into windows and how to prevent it: ‘It is almost always fatal’
Timo Roeke from Vogelbescherming Nederland explains why birds frequently collide with glass windows and provides advice on how to prevent these often-fatal accidents. The guidance aims to help homeown...
Ukrainian military leadership sets time limit on front-line deployment
Ukrainian General Oleksandr Syrsky has ordered a two-month limit on the consecutive deployment of front-line soldiers in the war against Russia. This measure is intended to address welfare concerns fo...
Woman caught at Thai airport with 30 turtles under her clothes
A 19-year-old Taiwanese woman was arrested at a Thai airport for attempting to smuggle 30 turtles under her clothing on a flight to Taiwan. Authorities discovered the animals taped to her body in clot...
Government abandons wage freeze in new pay offer to civil servants
The Dutch government has issued a new collective labor agreement offer to civil servants, abandoning a controversial wage freeze that led to months of strikes. This updated proposal aims to address un...
Zelensky wants to hear from US what Russia wants with temporary ceasefire
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is seeking clarification from the United States regarding a Russian proposal for a temporary ceasefire. This follows a conversation between U.S. President Donald...
More and more children unable to cycle: ‘Taking road safety test unsafe for some’
Traffic organizations in the Netherlands are warning about a significant decline in cycling proficiency among children. Experts state that some children's skills have become so poor that it is no long...
TV puppet Karbonkel free of larvae after treatment: 'End of pests'
Karbonkel, the iconic puppet from the Dutch television series Ik Mik Loreland, has undergone professional pest treatment to remove larvae from its stuffing. The infestation had begun damaging the pupp...
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UK to invest extra £25 million in Jewish community security
The British government has announced an additional 25 million pounds in funding to enhance the security of the Jewish community. This decision follows a recent stabbing incident in London where two Je...