Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Lebanon reports over 1,200 killed in Israeli attacks since March 2
The Lebanese Ministry of Health reports that Israeli attacks have killed 1,238 people in Lebanon since March 2. Israel states that these military operations are being carried out to eliminate the mili...
Gerard hands over De Boekel campsite to daughter and son-in-law: ‘I performed at the top level for years, now I’m winding down’
Gerard Swart is stepping down from managing camping De Boekel in Akersloot after dedicating his life to the family business. He is handing over the operations to his daughter, Mary Swart, and his son-...
40 species added to protected wildlife list
The UN Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS) has added 40 species to its international protection list, including the snowy owl. This decision was finalized during the COP15 summit...
Everyone has a right to a home: Leo Kwant passes Sterk Velsen baton to son Milco
After sixteen years, 77-year-old Leo Kwant is retiring from his city council seat and chairmanship of the Sterk Velsen party. He will be succeeded by his 39-year-old son, Milco Kwant, during a transit...
KLM longs for Airbus A350: ‘Suitable for all geopolitical turbulence’
KLM is investing 7 billion euros in new aircraft, including the Airbus A350, to support long-term growth and navigate current geopolitical challenges. Despite facing difficulties from the pandemic's a...
Lively swapping at the Swapshare in Schalkwijk. ‘Great when someone else is happy with something you no longer use’
The Schalkwijk shopping center hosted a "Swapshare" event where visitors could trade items they no longer used for something new. The initiative encouraged community sharing and provided a lively atmo...
Triple Threat ends regular season with win in Zwolle
The Haarlem-based basketball team Triple Threat concluded their regular season with a 75-92 victory over Zwolle on Sunday evening. This win marks the end of the regular season for the squad as they pr...
Furnishing caravans and testing tents: camping season begins. 'High fuel prices keep people in their own country'
The camping season has officially begun, with visitors at Camping Bakkum and throughout the region preparing their caravans and campsites for the year. High fuel prices are expected to contribute to a...
Netherlands considers building strategic gas reserves: 'If it goes well, it doesn't seem important. If it goes badly, you're too late'
The Netherlands is exploring the creation of strategic gas reserves as winter stocks hit their lowest level in a decade. This move comes amid increasing pressure on energy supplies due to the ongoing ...
Taxi drivers in Duivendrecht feel powerless: ‘But not driving is not an option’
Bare fields due to closed strait: Fertilizer shortage threatens global agriculture
The conflict involving Iran is causing significant disruptions in the supply of critical raw materials like fertilizer and helium, beyond the primary focus on oil and gas. These shortages pose a threa...
Person injured in stabbing at Landgraaf shopping center
A man was injured during a stabbing incident at a shopping center in Landgraaf on Sunday afternoon. Police arrested a 51-year-old suspect from Landgraaf shortly after the incident occurred.
Running in superhero outfits for children with kidney disease: over 30,000 euros raised
The Kidnie initiative organized a sponsored run in Amsterdam's De Bretten nature reserve, raising over 30,000 euros for research into curing children's kidney diseases. Participants, many dressed in s...
Netanyahu orders further expansion of South Lebanon buffer zone
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the military to expand the existing security buffer zone in southern Lebanon. The move is intended to neutralize the threat of a Hezbollah invasio...
Bloemendaal faces headwinds in battle for play-off spot: 'Competition is cutthroat'
Bloemendaal lost 2-3 to Den Bosch at their home ground in the seventeenth round of the Dutch Hoofdklasse field hockey league. This defeat complicates their efforts to secure a play-off spot as the com...
Hollandse 100: 354,000 euros for lymphoma research
The tenth anniversary edition of De Hollandse 100 raised a record-breaking €354,000 for lymphoma research. Over 740 participants took part in the sporting event, and donations can still be made unti...
Gap on the pitch much smaller than in the standings: Velsen and Hillegom finish 2-2
Velsen and Hillegom played to a 2-2 draw on Sunday afternoon in a closely contested football match. The game lasted over 96 minutes and took place under challenging conditions, with the performance on...
'If only we knew?' Unexplained off-day costs Bloemendaal points
Bloemendaal suffered a 1-3 home defeat against Oranje-Rood during the seventeenth round of the league competition. Despite the unexpected loss, coach André Morees' team maintains its seventh-place po...
Rood-Wit falls one goal short of epic comeback. Hockey players score three times in final quarter
The Rood-Wit women's hockey team narrowly missed completing an epic comeback against league leaders Klein Zwitserland after falling behind 4-0. Despite scoring three goals in the final quarter, the te...
Diemen celebrates 800th anniversary: "It could have been the center of Amsterdam"
Diemen is celebrating its 800th anniversary, highlighting its history as a town that is older than neighboring Amsterdam. While economic factors such as toll privileges historically allowed Amsterdam ...