Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Griekspoor records first clay win of the season in Madrid
Dutch tennis player Tallon Griekspoor secured his first clay-court victory of the season by defeating Damir Dzumhur in the second round of the Madrid Masters. Griekspoor won the match in straight sets...
Apply for a new passport on time and avoid long waits
Residents of Amsterdam and Weesp are advised to renew their passports and ID cards early, as more than 120,000 documents will expire this year. Applying in advance will help avoid long waiting times f...
Gaming Authority intervenes: Gambling sites scrap own-goal bets over match-fixing risk
Following an intervention by the Dutch Gaming Authority (Ksa), two online gambling sites have removed betting options on own goals. The regulator prohibited these types of bets due to their high susce...
Heemstede gains six decorated residents and one Knight
Mayor Falgun Binnendijk presented seven royal honors to residents of Heemstede during the annual King's Day decorations ceremony on Friday. Six individuals were decorated for their contributions to so...
Information sessions for residents on better waste separation at Beverwijk City Hall. ‘Why does it have to change again?’
Residents of Beverwijk attended information sessions at the city hall to discuss upcoming changes to local waste separation policies. The meetings addressed community concerns regarding the introducti...
Major search for person in water at Toolenburgerplas Hoofddorp, helicopter deployed
Emergency services launched a large-scale search operation on Friday for a person reported to be in the water at Toolenburgerplas in Hoofddorp. A helicopter and numerous rescue teams were deployed to ...
Betting on own goals prohibited: two betting sites remove offer
Two online gambling platforms have removed the option to bet on own goals following a warning from the Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit. The regulator stated that these types of bets are h...
Corrupt Amsterdam official ordered to pay €135,427 in criminal proceeds case
First sounding board group to meet in June about Tolweg asylum seekers' center
The first sounding board group, consisting of residents from Heemskerk and Uitgeest, will meet in June to discuss the asylum seekers' center on Tolweg. The meeting will focus specifically on the desig...
Amsterdam student corps board members can receive grants again
Board members of the Amsterdam student society A.S.C./A.V.S.V. are once again eligible for scholarships after being sanctioned for misogynistic behavior. Amsterdam's major higher education institution...
Hundreds of pills and two weapons in Marnixstraat home, premises closed
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has ordered the three-month closure of a residence on Marnixstraat after police discovered a significant cache of drugs, weapons, and cash. One resident was arrested foll...
'You stepped into the light to help others': Two royal honors in Zandvoort
Two residents of Zandvoort were honored as Members of the Order of Orange-Nassau for their societal contributions on Friday. Mayor David Moolenburgh presented the royal decorations at the town hall af...
First new Dutch pelagic freezer trawler since 2000: KW-170 'Annie Hillina' soon to be christened in IJmuiden
The KW-170 'Annie Hillina', the first new Dutch pelagic freezer trawler built since 2000, recently arrived in the port of IJmuiden for its upcoming christening. Owned by Parlevliet & Van der Plas, the...
Nick Olij after his long-awaited PSV debut: 'All the emotions hit you after everything that has happened this year'
Goalkeeper Nick Olij made his debut for PSV after a nine-month absence from official matches. He expressed a sense of pride and happiness as he returned to the field, reflecting on the emotional chall...
Body found in water near Veemkade
A body was discovered in the water along the Veemkade at the IJ in Amsterdam on Friday morning. Police are currently investigating the victim's identity and cause of death, while considering a possibl...
Sumo wrestling, horse racing and costume parades: what to do on King's Day besides flea markets
King's Day in the Haarlem and Velsen region features a variety of unique events beyond traditional flea markets, including sumo wrestling, horse races, and costume parades. This overview highlights se...
State Secretary Erkens wants to make it easier to shoot wolves: ‘It’s a predator’
Dutch State Secretary for Agriculture Silvio Erkens is introducing new regulations to simplify the process of scaring away or shooting wolves with non-lethal ammunition. The policy aims to address the...
17-year-old boy arrested for explosion at Amsterdam Zuidas office
A 17-year-old boy from Uithoorn has been arrested for his suspected involvement in a March 16 explosion at the Atrium building in Amsterdam's Zuidas district. Police are currently investigating whethe...
Ambulance collides with work van during emergency call in Heemskerk
An ambulance responding to an emergency call collided with a work van on Friday morning in Heemskerk. The accident occurred at the intersection of Goudvink and Jan Ligthartstraat while the vehicle was...
Hoofddorp revitalizes Oranjebuurt with new housing by Ymere
The municipality of Haarlemmermeer and housing corporation Ymere have signed an intent agreement to renew the Oranjebuurt neighborhood in Hoofddorp. This collaboration marks a significant step toward ...