Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Prosecutors increase reward for 25-year-old murder of woman in Rotterdam
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has increased the reward to €25,000 for information leading to the killer of Mariska Klompenhouwer, who was murdered in Rotterdam in 2001. Police are renewing th...
Trump: Shooting won't 'deter' me from Iran war
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that a shooting incident during the White House Correspondents' Dinner will not deter him from pursuing the war in Iran. Speaking at a press conference, Trump expres...
Media gala shooting suspect in court Monday
A suspect accused of storming the Correspondents' Dinner in Washington DC with weapons is scheduled to be charged on Monday. The announcement was made by Jeanine Pirro, the federal prosecutor for Wash...
Amsterdam back then: This is what the last Queen's Day looked like
Nearly thirteen years ago, Queen Beatrix abdicated the Dutch throne after a 33-year reign to her son, Willem-Alexander. The article reflects on the final Queen's Day celebrations held in Amsterdam bef...
Wouter Klootwijk wonders: what if we don't want dessert?
Columnist Wouter Klootwijk discusses a hospitality concept where restaurant staff assist departing guests with their coats and offer a warm embrace. He suggests that this positive final interaction cr...
The tumultuous volleyball life of Gijs Jorna: loss of his partner, isolation in Ukraine, and many sporting highlights
Dutch volleyball player Gijs Jorna has announced his retirement from professional volleyball, which will conclude after the upcoming national title matches against Lycurgus. His career as a global vol...
After first trading day, Arvid (30), Florian (24) and Ad (44) want to become the Pokémon shop of the IJmond. ‘A 700 euro deal? That’s nothing’
Owners Arvid, Florian, and Ad held the first Pokémon trading day at their shop, Buddy’s Goods, with the goal of becoming the premier Pokémon store in the IJmond region. The event saw significant t...
Multiple dead in Colombia bomb attack
A bomb attack in southwestern Colombia on Saturday resulted in the deaths of 14 people and injured 17 others. The incident took place in the southern region of the country.
Trump posts video of suspect online, man had multiple weapons
Former President Donald Trump shared surveillance footage and photos on Truth Social showing a suspect who attempted to bypass security at an event. The suspect was reportedly armed with multiple weap...
Trump evacuated from stage at White House Correspondents' Dinner
US President Donald Trump was evacuated from the stage by Secret Service agents during the White House Correspondents' Dinner after a loud unidentified noise was heard. CNN reports that the president ...
IJmond municipalities resigned to impact of Wijkertunnel closure: Disruption inevitable regardless of solution
The closure of the Wijkertunnel this summer is expected to cause significant traffic disruption for residents and commuters in the IJmond region, including Heemskerk, Beverwijk, and Velsen. Local muni...
Delay in asphalt work on Hagelingerweg in Santpoort-Noord; road remains open to car traffic for now
Asphalt work on the Hagelingerweg in Santpoort-Noord has been postponed after the road's foundation was found to be thinner than expected. The road will remain open to traffic until the necessary repa...
Haarlem municipality won't pay for restoration of vandalized Houtplein statue: 'We are waiting'
The municipality of Haarlem has declined to fund the repair of the vandalized 'Hirondelle' statue at Houtplein. The restoration costs for the broken artwork must instead be covered by artist Jackie Sl...
Healthy rivalry leads to fierce handball duel with Aalsmeer as provisional winner
Aalsmeer secured a 27-32 victory over Volendam in a physical first-leg quarterfinal of the Super Handball League at Sporthal Opperdam. The win provides Aalsmeer with a significant five-point advantage...
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Right-back Harrouni fires Olympia Haarlem to near-certain survival with last-minute goal against JVC
Olympia Haarlem defender Noureddine Harrouni scored a last-minute goal to secure a 3-2 victory against JVC. This win almost certainly guarantees the team's stay in the first class with three matches r...
Patient Hoofddorp secures safety with hard-fought home win: 'Running a bit on our last legs'
Hoofddorp secured their position in the fourth division with a hard-fought 2-1 home victory against the Ajax amateur team. The win ensures the club's safety from relegation, providing significant reli...
Godts leads Ajax to victory with stunning goal and assist
Mika Godts led Ajax to a 2-0 away victory against NAC Breda with a goal and an assist. This crucial win aids the Amsterdam-based club's efforts to secure a spot in European competitions for next seaso...
Summary: RKAV Volendam secure safety despite loss to AFC
AFC secured a 0-3 victory over RKAV Volendam in the Dutch second division, with Delano Gouda scoring twice for the Amsterdam side. Despite the defeat, Volendam confirmed their safety in the league for...
Power grid full because geese took priority
The Dutch government's underestimation of power grid congestion has stalled new housing projects and forced the use of diesel generators in cities like Delft. This situation highlights conflicting pol...