Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
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 ...
Van Weel: police investigating rioters at asylum center protests
Justice Minister David van Weel announced that police are investigating riots that occurred during asylum seeker center demonstrations near Loosdrecht this week. He suggested that these escalations ma...
Camp in Willem Alexanderplantsoen this summer during Beverwijk neighborhood camp
The Buurtcamping Beverwijk event will take place on July 3, 4, and 5 at the Willem Alexanderplantsoen to help residents get to know each other. The program includes a variety of activities such as a b...
Grow your own vegetables? Apply for a free garden kit now
Residents can request a free vegetable garden kit to start growing their own produce on balconies, terraces, or in small gardens. The initiative aims to help people create mini-vegetable gardens even ...
Banks around the world worried about new AI model: ‘This could end very badly’
Top bankers worldwide are expressing concern over Anthropic's new AI model, Mythos, due to its advanced capability in identifying security vulnerabilities. Experts fear that the model could be exploit...
Ban cigarettes: every beach must become completely smoke-free
A weekly proposition asks readers for their opinions on whether all beaches should become completely smoke-free. The debate focuses on the potential ban of cigarettes to improve the beach environment ...
Ingrid and Steven overlook the Zaanse Schans: 'A privilege to live in such a special place'
After living abroad for thirty years, Ingrid and Steven Ploem have settled in their 'forever home' in Zaandijk. Their residence features a view of the historic Zaanse Schans and has been custom-design...
No-nonsense barber Jan Dortmundt of Heart & Soul: Keeping it basic works best
Jan Dortmundt is retiring from his barbershop, Hart & Ziel, located in a former church on Kleverparkweg in Haarlem. The business will be taken over by Brenda Roffel and Cindy Jansen, who plan to prese...
Labor Inspectorate intervenes after illegal asbestos removal in Badhoevedorp
The Dutch Labor Inspection halted construction work at a building in Badhoevedorp following reports of unsafe working conditions and illegal asbestos removal. The intervention occurred in March after ...
Jeffrey Epstein housed abuse victims in London
The BBC reports that sex offender Jeffrey Epstein housed abuse victims in four different properties across London. Investigations into US-published documents revealed that six of the women who stayed ...
Four years in prison for arson in Arnhem city center
A 58-year-old man has been sentenced to four years in prison for starting a massive fire in the city center of Arnhem in March last year. The blaze resulted in the destruction of ten historic building...
What's happening in the Amsterdam Forest?
The public is invited to help identify and record as many species of plants, animals, and fungi as possible in the Amsterdamse Bos. This initiative aims to document the forest's biodiversity within a ...
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Zanger d4vd naast moord op veertienjarige verdacht van bezit kinderporno
American singer d4vd is being prosecuted for the murder of a 14-year-old girl and now faces additional allegations of possessing child pornography. Los Angeles prosecutors stated that a significant vo...
Mitch Apau (35) to assess potential signings for Telstar: Former player becomes scout for first and youth teams
Former Telstar player Mitch Apau has been appointed as a scout for the club's first team and will also coordinate scouting for the youth academy. The 35-year-old, who retired at the end of last season...
Investigation into unsafe work culture at UWV training placements
The Registration Committee of Medical Specialists (RGS) has launched an investigation into the work culture at several UWV training locations. This decision follows reports of an unsafe working enviro...
