Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Car in water in Buitenkaag, driver arrested
A car crashed into the Ringvaart canal in Buitenkaag during the night between Thursday and Friday. Although the driver was not injured, they were subsequently arrested by the police.
Dutch industry passes high war prices on to customers
The prices charged by Dutch industrial companies rose by an average of 4.9 percent in April compared to the same month last year. This increase marks a significant acceleration from the 1.4 percent ri...
Jaimie Vaes and Lil Kleine's son (6) speaking better and better: 'Step by step'
Lío, the six-year-old son of Jaimie Vaes and Lil Kleine, is showing significant progress in his verbal development. His mother shared that despite having non-verbal autism, he is beginning to speak m...
Is Haarlem losing its grip on demonstrations? 'No one has a guarantee that dangerous things won't happen'
Concerns are growing over the safety and management of demonstrations in Haarlem following several dangerous incidents involving police interventions and threats to protesters. Dirk Lammers of Protest...
Hattrick Haarlem reaches play-off final, but victory over VVS’46 under investigation. KNVB probes potential use of ineligible player
Hattrick Haarlem's advancement to the indoor football promotion final is under investigation by the KNVB following allegations they fielded an ineligible player against VVS’46. The playoff final has...
North Holland Traffic: No traffic jams during Friday morning rush hour, May 29
The morning rush hour in the province of North Holland on Friday, May 29, proceeded without any traffic jams. Traffic flowed smoothly across the entire region with no delays reported.
Code yellow in parts of the Netherlands from this afternoon due to thunderstorms
The KNMI has issued a code yellow warning for heavy thunderstorms across several Dutch provinces starting Friday afternoon. The warning affects Groningen, Drenthe, Overijssel, Gelderland, Noord-Braban...
Two scooter riders injured after hitting a bollard in Beverwijk
Two people were injured in Beverwijk during the night between Thursday and Friday after their scooter collided with a pole. Both victims sustained injuries in the accident.
Finally hitting the jackpot in Brussels: Dutch scientists secure €5 billion from EU funds
Dutch scientists have secured 5 billion euros from a European innovation fund since 2021. This marks a rare instance where the Netherlands, typically a net contributor to EU budgets, receives more mon...
This American worked for Trump on the Iran deal until last year: how does he view the conflict now?
Nate Swanson, a former US negotiator who worked on the Iran nuclear deal until last summer, provides insight into the ongoing conflict and Iran's current geopolitical standing. Having been removed fro...
Japan's population decline hits new record
Japan's population has decreased by 2.5% over a five-year period, falling to 123 million. This represents the sharpest decline recorded since the country's census began in 1920.
Many outdoor workers at increased risk of skin cancer: 20 percent work unprotected in direct sunlight
Approximately 20 percent of outdoor workers, including construction workers and beach staff, work in direct sunlight without skin protection, increasing their risk of skin cancer. While these individu...
Amine and Mo (12) do good business with smelly bins
Twelve-year-olds Amine and Mo have started a trash can cleaning business in Badhoevedorp to earn money during the summer holidays. After investing 100 euros of their own savings into equipment, the du...
Solar panel warranty means repairs are truly free, says Disputes Committee
The Dutch Disputes Committee has clarified that solar panel warranties must cover the full cost of repairing or replacing defective components, such as inverters. This confirmation ensures that parts ...
Kleine Houtweg to be greened, and Kamperlaan u-turn to remain after all
The Haarlem city council has approved the renovation and redesign of the Kleine Houtweg, which will replace a traffic lane with more greenery and include sewer repairs. In an unexpected move, the coun...
Blue Origin rocket explodes during test
A rocket belonging to Jeff Bezos's space company, Blue Origin, exploded during a hot-fire test at Cape Canaveral. The company reported that an "anomaly" occurred during the procedure, but confirmed th...
Romanian apartment building near Ukraine border hit by drone
A residential complex in the Romanian city of Galati, near the border with Ukraine, was struck by a drone, causing a fire on the tenth floor. The Romanian Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that th...
John Eylders hated pubs – yet he opened the illustrious Café Eijlders
Daniëlle (59) and Emma (27): ‘I want you and your sister Sarah to be able to make choices without financial pressure, precisely because I felt it so strongly myself’
