Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Ajax appoints another GarcÃa as reserve team coach, Emanuelson assistant
Carlos GarcÃa has been appointed as the new head coach of Jong Ajax for the upcoming season after serving as an assistant for the reserve and senior teams. He will be supported by assistant coaches T...
Amsterdam.nl news now also in the Amsterdam app
Residents can now access news from Amsterdam.nl directly through the official Amsterdam app. This update is designed to help users stay informed more easily about local events and developments within ...
Prosecutors demand 7 years for former Zoetermeer primary school janitor
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a seven-year prison sentence and mandatory psychiatric treatment for a 58-year-old former primary school janitor in Zoetermeer. Oskar van der V. is ac...
6.5 years in prison for Fernando S. (64) for sexually abusing friend's daughters: ‘Prioritized own sexual desires’
Water boards: extra water supply and dike inspections due to drought
Dutch water boards are implementing extra water supply and dike inspections in response to extreme heat and drought conditions. These measures aim to prevent salinization in western regions and identi...
One primary school in the region starts a heat schedule today, while another just adds extra drink breaks. Why? It depends on the state of the building
Primary schools in the Haarlem region are implementing varied measures, ranging from tropical schedules to extra drinking breaks, to manage this week's high temperatures. Each school determines its ow...
Frank van Leeuwen replaces Welmoed Sijtsma on Goedenavond Nederland
Frank van Leeuwen will replace Welmoed Sijtsma as a presenter for the final three weeks of the WNL program Goedenavond Nederland this summer. Van Leeuwen will alternate hosting duties with Sam Hagens,...
Ministry knew reliable family reunification figures were missing before cabinet collapse
The Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security was aware that reliable data on 'family-on-family' reunification was missing before the Rutte IV cabinet fell in July 2023. Despite this, former Minister YeÅ...
19 extra parking spaces enough for 65 new homes in Heemskerk, council says; parking pressure within guidelines
The Heemskerk municipality has approved the addition of 19 parking spaces for a new project involving 65 flex homes on Huibert Pootstraat. Despite concerns from local residents regarding potential par...
Artin Music & Friends cancelled in March due to US intervention now goes ahead: ‘Football and music bridge political differences’
Iranian musician Asghar Barani will host the 'Artin Muziek & Friends' concert at the Patronaat venue this Thursday after a previous cancellation in March. The event aims to bridge political divides th...
Health risk warnings at more swimming locations
The number of health risk warnings at swimming locations has increased from 40 to 46 due to poor water quality, according to data from Zwemwater.nl. This rise was highlighted in a recent analysis by t...
Two men from Beverwijk and Landsmeer suspected of laundering €20 million: police seize real estate and luxury vehicle
Extra breaks and shorter routes for delivery workers due to heat
Delivery services and supermarkets are implementing safety measures, including extra breaks and increased water supplies, to protect employees from upcoming extreme heat. These adjustments allow deliv...
Óscar GarcÃa takes job in Poland after leaving Ajax
Former Ajax coach Óscar GarcÃa has been appointed as the new manager of Polish side PogoÅ„ Szczecin. The 53-year-old Catalan joins the club after they finished ninth in the Ekstraklasa last season.
Dutchman elected Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Europe
Dutch diplomat Tanja Gonggrijp has been elected as the Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Europe. She won the position with 135 votes, defeating Finnish candidate Marja Ruotanen-Bourdages.
How stadiums turn into a massive Casablanca during the drinks break
The article observes how football fans are tuning into World Cup broadcasts from neighboring countries such as Belgium and the UK. It highlights the calm atmosphere and distinct terminology used by fo...
One dead in crush after World Cup screening in Jordan
One person died and eight others were injured in Jordan during a crowd crush at a public screening of a World Cup match against Algeria. The incident occurred as a large number of fans gathered to wat...
VUmc to cease to exist as a hospital; all care tasks eventually transferred to AMC
RIVM warns of smog in central and southern Netherlands
The RIVM has issued a warning for poor air quality due to smog in the central and southern regions of the Netherlands on Wednesday and Thursday. Affected areas include parts of Flevoland, Utrecht, and...
Dutch official joins EU-Taliban talks
A Dutch official is participating in technical-level talks between the European Commission and the Taliban in Brussels. The discussions focus on the repatriation of rejected Afghan asylum seekers foll...