Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Ukraine must not become a forgotten war
The war in Ukraine is increasingly becoming a 'forgotten war' as media and political attention shifts toward conflicts in the Middle East. Many leaders are now focusing more on figures like Trump and ...
Driver plunges microcar into Leidsegracht, escapes unharmed
A microcar driver was rescued unharmed after driving into the Leidsegracht canal in Amsterdam on Wednesday afternoon. Emergency services, including divers, attended the scene to assist the driver and ...
Bussum man re-arrested in 2011 Hilversum murder case
Police have arrested a 61-year-old man from Bussum on Tuesday in connection with the 2011 murder of Pablo Hermeler in Hilversum. This marks a new development in the long-running investigation into the...
Driver ends up in Leidsegracht canal while parking
Heemskerk food bank distribution point moves to Baptist Church
The food bank distribution point in Heemskerk is relocating to the Baptistenkerk after 20 years at the Mariakerk. The new site on Maerten van Heemskerckstraat was secured quickly after the church offe...
Rob Acda Award winner Eskalatie opens Bevrijdingspop; ‘No one is truly free until everyone is free’
The twelve-member musical group Eskalatie won the Rob Acda Award, Haarlem's most significant pop prize, in mid-March. As winners, the band will open the Bevrijdingspop festival on May 5, followed by t...
Stable throughput in IJmuiden and Velsen-Noord ports, number of cruise ships increases
Goods transshipment in the ports of IJmuiden and Velsen-Noord remained stable in the past year compared to 2024 levels. Additionally, the ports saw a notable increase in the number of visiting cruise ...
Housing for status holders remains a thorny issue in Castricum. Will it haunt the new coalition?
The housing of status holders remains a contentious issue in Castricum, having previously caused the collapse of the local government coalition. The recent resignation of a key spokesperson for status...
Peregrine falcon chicks in Rijksmuseum bell tower after years
Two peregrine falcon chicks hatched in the clock tower of Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum on Friday, marking the first successful birth at the site since 2022. The species, which was once nearly extinct in th...
These foosball pros gave Amsterdammers a hard time at the flea market
During the King's Day celebrations in Amsterdam's Watergraafsmeer district, professional table football players challenged visitors at the local free market. The annual event featured various musical ...
Trump: Tehran says Iran is on the verge of collapse
US President Donald Trump claimed on Truth Social that Iran is on the verge of collapse. He stated that Tehran has requested the United States to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as soon as possible.
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Brussels seeks ‘cleanup’ of regulatory process
The European Commission has proposed a thorough overhaul of its regulatory process to eliminate outdated and redundant rules. This initiative aims to make Brussels' regulations simpler, clearer, and m...
Schiphol hesitant, but study says more de-icing bays only way to prevent winter chaos
Police shoot again in incident involving erratic behavior
Police in Hilversum shot an individual exhibiting "confused behavior" during a recent incident. The person involved was subsequently transported to the hospital by ambulance for medical attention.
'A dead pigeon!': volunteers clean up after King's Day with a clean-up rave
Schiphol and KLM take extra measures after winter weather problems
Schiphol Airport and KLM are implementing additional measures to better prepare for snow and frost following an evaluation of major flight disruptions caused by winter weather earlier this year. The c...
Social media must do more to tackle online fraud, say banks
Dutch banks are calling on social media companies such as TikTok, Meta, and Google to better protect users against online fraud. Research indicates that approximately 70 percent of all fraud cases cur...
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Widespread opposition to new construction in central Nieuw-Vennep: business owners and residents fear parking shortage
Residents and businesses in Nieuw-Vennep are opposing the Mercator housing project due to concerns over traffic congestion and a shortage of parking spaces. Local supermarkets also expressed fears of ...