Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Nature near Eindhoven and Rotterdam airports not yet protected by permits
Agriculture Minister Jaimi van Essen announced plans to enforce nitrogen limits at Rotterdam and Eindhoven airports following court rulings that nature permits are required. Despite these rulings, the...
Fire at company in Velsen-Noord quickly under control
A fire broke out at a company in Velsen-Noord on Wednesday afternoon. Firefighters were able to bring the blaze under control and extinguish it completely within thirty minutes.
Walter Parazaider, co-founder of the band Chicago, dies at 81
Walter Parazaider, a founding member of the band Chicago, has passed away at the age of 81. His family confirmed the news to TMZ, noting that the musician had been suffering from Alzheimer's disease f...
Pesticides still ending up in ditches at bulb growers, water board sees ‘increasing number of exceedances’
The Rijnland water board reports that pesticides from bulb growers continue to contaminate local ditches, leading to an increase in regulatory violations. In response, the water board will conduct str...
Prosecutors confirm 'criminal activities' in basement storage unit is main scenario for Osdorp explosion
Prosecutors: Men arrested in Amsterdam-Osdorp suspected of planning explosions or ATM bombings
The Public Prosecution Service suspects two men arrested after an explosion in Amsterdam-Osdorp of preparing for explosions or ATM robberies. Both suspects were injured in the blast and will remain in...
Paris adventure ends for controversial budget retailer SHEIN
The Parisian department store Bazar de l'Hôtel de Ville (BHV) is terminating its partnership with the Chinese e-commerce giant SHEIN after just seven months. The store's new owner characterized the c...
Multiple broad daylight thefts at Castricum station, suspects sought
Police are searching for three suspects who robbed several people at the Castricum railway station on Saturday afternoon. Authorities are urging victims to come forward and file reports while also see...
IJtunnel and Arenatunnel closed Friday for emergency repairs
The IJtunnel and Arenatunnel in Amsterdam will undergo emergency maintenance this Friday to replace outdated control and camera systems. The Arenatunnel will be closed from 07:00 to 12:00, while the I...
Netherlands gives Ukraine half a billion euros in weapons support
The Netherlands has announced a new 500 million euro military aid package for Ukraine. Half of the budget will be allocated to purchasing drones from Dutch manufacturers, while the rest will be spent ...
Delay in asphalting Stadspark roundabout IJmuiden
The asphalting of the Stadspark roundabout in IJmuiden has been delayed after workers discovered that the road's underlying layers are in very poor condition. This discovery was made during the mainte...
It’s not really fair, but this rule is the perfect cure for play-acting. Brilliant!
The first week of the World Cup has seen a significant decrease in players faking injuries due to a new rule change. This intervention has been hailed as a successful remedy for the long-standing issu...
Controversial GP: I was portrayed as a quack in the media
GP Rob Elens testified before a parliamentary inquiry committee, stating that media reports portraying him as a 'quack' for prescribing off-label COVID-19 treatments had a severe impact on his persona...
Van Essen: nature restoration more important than nitrogen in the Peel
Dutch Agriculture Minister Jaimi van Essen emphasized that restoring nature through better water management in the Peel region is more critical than addressing nitrogen levels. A new regional agreemen...
Future of mobile drug support bus uncertain again: "Risk of losing track of users"
The future of a mobile drug consumption bus in Amsterdam is uncertain after the municipality canceled its planned relocation due to intense neighborhood protests. The bus must vacate its current spot ...
Installation company stops taking customers in central Amsterdam and De Pijp: ‘Can no longer guarantee technician will be on time’
Haarlem Grachtenloop organizers ready for tropical 30th edition, but uncertainty remains: 10km may be scrapped
The 30th edition of the Grachtenloop in Haarlem, scheduled for June 19, may be modified due to expected extreme heat and humidity. Organizers are considering canceling the 10-kilometer race to ensure ...
Cyclist injured in collision with tram in Amsterdam
A cyclist was injured and taken to the hospital following a collision with a tram on the Eerste Constantijn Huygensstraat in Amsterdam-West on Tuesday afternoon. Emergency services, including a mobile...
