Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Police search at Beverwijk gym after anonymous tip yields nothing
Police searched a gym on Parallelweg in Beverwijk on Wednesday morning following an anonymous tip regarding illegal goods. Masked officers entered the building but did not find any prohibited items.
Froukje to release second studio album this fall: 'Can't wait'
Dutch singer Froukje has announced that her second studio album, titled "Kijk je Naar Mij?", will be released on October 2. The artist shared the news on Instagram, expressing her excitement for the u...
Last week 59 municipal notifications about demolition and tree felling in Haarlem
The municipality of Haarlem processed 59 permit applications last week concerning demolition and tree felling projects. Of these, 58 notifications were specific to Haarlem while one application was su...
Unclear where billions in defense funds are being spent
The Dutch Ministry of Defense is facing criticism for a lack of transparency regarding the expenditure of billions of euros on equipment and services. Reports indicate that the department frequently u...
Large fire at business premises in Diemen causes heavy smoke
A large fire broke out at a business building on Weesperstraat in Diemen on Friday morning, causing significant smoke development but no reported injuries. Emergency units from multiple surrounding mu...
Martin (74) rescues broken wooden toys at De Koe youth center in Velserbroek: 'I'm taking it home, I think I can find a way to fix it'
Martin, a 74-year-old volunteer, is repairing broken wooden toys for the Mama Mia toy library at the De Koe youth center in Velserbroek. He takes the damaged items home to restore them, ensuring they ...
Construction of extra cinema screens at De Schuur starts in June; new management: ‘We are looking for provocative productions’
Construction of two additional cinema halls at the cultural center de Schuur in Haarlem is scheduled to begin this June. New directors Marelie van Rongen and Mick Stevens intend to lead the venue with...
Vilnius residents urged to shelter after drone report
Residents of the Lithuanian capital, Vilnius, were briefly ordered to take shelter on Wednesday following reports of a drone in the area. The alert led to the temporary closure of the city's airport a...
Youth learn the tricks of the trade during a course at HSV Het Snoekje: 'A live maggot attracts the fish'
Young participants are learning the finer points of fishing during a youth course organized by the fishing club HSV Het Snoekje. In Heemskerk, a student named Luuk caught the first fish of the session...
'I don't have time for anything else.' Embroidery marathon in Nieuw Akerendam takes its toll on group of residents
Residents of the Nieuw Akerendam center in Beverwijk have been participating in a daily embroidery marathon to create a large-scale artwork celebrating the city's 750th anniversary of market rights. P...
Despite cabinet plans, the number of civil servants continues to rise
The number of civil servants in the Dutch central government continues to rise despite successive cabinets' efforts to reduce staffing levels. According to a report by the Netherlands Court of Audit, ...
Defense takes risks with procurement without a tender
The Netherlands Court of Audit warned that the Ministry of Defense is taking significant risks by bypassing public tender procedures and awarding procurement contracts directly. President Pieter Duise...
Pelsstraat smooth as a billiard table again. Velsen and HVC’s Clean Street Project visits Velsen-Noord
The municipality of Velsen and waste management company HVC implemented the "Schone Straat" cleaning project on Pelsstraat in Velsen-Noord. Residents cleared the street of parked cars early in the mor...
Significantly fewer trains between Amsterdam and Utrecht due to track defect near Abcoude
Half of Dutch people will eventually experience knee problems: how to prevent them
Approximately half of the Dutch population will experience knee issues at some point in their lives, though these joints are often ignored until problems arise. Experts Roel Custers and Joris de Wildt...
NYT: US and Israel wanted to install Iranian hardliner as leader
The New York Times reports that at the start of the conflict, the United States and Israel aimed to install former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as the country's leader. The secret plan allege...
Last bodies of divers recovered in Maldives
The bodies of the final two Italian divers out of five who died during a diving excursion in the Maldives have been recovered. The group perished last Thursday while exploring underwater caves.
FNV announces nationwide public transport strikes
The Dutch trade union FNV has announced a nationwide work stoppage in public transport across the Netherlands. The specific date for the strike is expected to be revealed later this Wednesday.
Ukrainian women again fully free to travel in and out of the country
Ukrainian women, including those in high-ranking government and judicial positions, are once again permitted to travel freely across the country's borders. This policy change follows a cabinet decisio...
Fun day out! Visit this castle near Haarlem during Day of the Castle
During the Pentecost weekend, numerous castles, estates, and ruins in the Haarlem area will open to the public for the "Dag van het Kasteel" event. This national celebration allows visitors to explore...