Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Hardenberg imposes new fine as asylum center remains open
The municipality of Hardenberg has increased the daily fine for the Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) to 64,000 euros because an asylum center remains open against orders. The p...
Heatwave threatens European wheat harvest
Persistent heat and drought across Europe are threatening wheat harvests, causing concerns among traders in the grain market. On Monday, wheat prices reached their highest level in three weeks due to ...
Prosecution appeals to Supreme Court in fatal Wadden Sea collision case
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service is appealing to the Supreme Court following the recent acquittal of a captain involved in a fatal 2022 collision on the Wadden Sea. The incident involved a speedbo...
Electricity prices below zero? You often still pay for your consumption
Households with dynamic energy contracts in the Netherlands are increasingly encountering negative electricity prices. However, consumers often still end up paying for their consumption because taxes ...
Special banknotes for Haarlem Pride: ‘The world’s first pride money’
Royal Joh. Enschedé in Haarlem has produced unique pink banknotes specifically for use during this summer's Haarlem Pride festival. Organizers claim the currency is a world first for a Pride event an...
Eiffel Tower and Louvre change opening hours due to heat
The Eiffel Tower and the Louvre museum in Paris have adjusted their opening hours due to an extreme heatwave. The French capital is currently under a red alert, which is the highest weather warning le...
Tehran residents given days off for Khamenei's funeral
Iranian authorities have granted residents of Tehran three days off for the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Khamenei, who ruled Iran for 37 years, was killed in an American-Israeli attack in late F...
PSG attacker and young talent from Amsterdam present, but goalkeeper Ronald Koeman missing from Telstar's first training
Telstar has started pre-season training with a new technical staff and several new players, including a talent from Amsterdam and an attacker from Paris Saint-Germain. Goalkeeper Ronald Koeman Jr. was...
NS to run fewer trains due to heat in coming days
Dutch national railway operator NS will reduce services on several routes starting Wednesday in anticipation of extreme heat. The decision aims to prevent train components from overheating as temperat...
Increased risk of wildfires in seven safety regions
Seven out of twenty-five safety regions in the Netherlands are currently facing an increased risk of wildfires, triggering a Phase 2 warning. The alert applies to all regions in North Holland, as well...
Increased risk of wildfires in seven safety regions
Seven safety regions across the Netherlands, including the entire province of North Holland, are currently facing an increased risk of wildfires. The fire department has issued a Phase 2 warning for t...
Free outdoor swimming with the Stadspas until Saturday June 27
Residents of Amsterdam and Weesp with a Stadspas can access six outdoor swimming pools for free from June 24 through June 27. This initiative provides pass holders with several days of complimentary a...
Prosecutors demand 2 years in prison for two women for severe child abuse
The Public Prosecution Service has demanded two-year prison sentences for two women accused of severe child abuse in Utrecht. One woman is charged with systematically abusing her minor son and daughte...
Free drinking water and wet sponges: festivals prepare for heat
Festivals taking place this weekend, such as Defqon.1 and Lago Lago, are implementing special heat plans to protect visitors and staff from high temperatures. Organizers will provide measures like fre...
ASVA student union office vandalized: windows smashed and wall urinated on
Noordwijk party organizes meeting on asylum center at De Tiltenberg: 'We sense concern and want to take action'
The local party NZLokaal is hosting an open meeting on June 24 to address community concerns regarding a proposed asylum seekers' center at De Tiltenberg. The municipality of Bloemendaal plans to use ...
Heemskerk home raid part of €20 million money laundering investigation: two suspects arrested
A police raid on a home in Heemskerk in early June has been revealed as part of a major money laundering investigation involving over 20 million euros. Two men were arrested during the operation on su...
Vanished: De Musschen, the early predecessor and nickname of HC Bloemendaal
This article highlights the history of "De Musschen," a defunct sports club that served as an early precursor to the Dutch field hockey club HC Bloemendaal. After eight years of existence, the club me...
How Haarlem became the scene of a foiled assassination attempt on an Iranian activist
Prosecutors detailed a foiled plot to assassinate Iranian activist Siamak Tahmasbi at his home in Haarlem, allegedly orchestrated by fugitive Sami B. through an international hit team. Intercepted mes...
