Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Large plume of smoke from burning scooters in Amsterdam-Westpoort
A large fire involving multiple scooters broke out on Tuesday afternoon at a business on the Nieuwe Hemweg in Amsterdam-Westpoort. The resulting smoke cloud was visible from a distance, prompting the ...
Russia seeks military deployment abroad over prosecution of Russians
Russia is fast-tracking a proposal to allow its military to intervene abroad to protect Russian citizens facing prosecution in foreign countries. Vyacheslav Volodin, Chairman of the Russian Parliament...
Actor and action hero Chuck Norris dies at 86
Actor and martial artist Chuck Norris has passed away at the age of 86. His family confirmed that he died on Friday after being hospitalized in Hawaii the previous day.
Damaged Russian oil tanker drifts towards Libyan coast
A damaged and unmanned Russian oil tanker has been drifting in the Mediterranean Sea for over two weeks, posing a major ecological threat. The vessel is currently approaching the Libyan coast and is e...
Municipal official forged documents and signatures to sell Bentveld plot to mother: 'That's not how I raised my boy'
A 38-year-old former planning lawyer from Haarlem appeared in court for forging documents and signatures while working for the municipality of Zandvoort in 2021 and 2022. The defendant is accused of f...
Police: getaway car after Schoonhoven shooting headed toward Lopik
Police have identified a Toyota Yaris as the getaway vehicle used by a suspect following the shooting of an Iranian-born police employee in Schoonhoven. The vehicle was last seen fleeing in the direct...
Second minor arrested for stabbing 14-year-old boy in Breda
A second minor suspect was arrested on Friday morning in connection with the stabbing of a 14-year-old boy in Breda. Both suspects in the case are minors from the city where the incident occurred.
Suspects deny involvement in MDMA death
Two suspects have denied involvement in cases where train cleaners accidentally consumed liquid MDMA from abandoned bottles. The incident led to the death of one 49-year-old cleaner and caused another...
Expanded FVD Haarlem happy with ‘more clout’: ‘Priority for Haarlem residents who have built the city for generations’
Following its growth in the recent elections, FVD Haarlem has expressed its intent to collaborate with all other parties in the local government. Lead candidate Moriah Hartman stated that the party ai...
Criticism of plans to delay new IJmuiden pumping station: 'Plays role in safety of four million Dutch people'
The Dutch government is facing criticism for its decision to postpone the replacement and expansion of the IJmuiden pumping station. Critics argue that the project is crucial for ensuring the safety o...
In Gundhi, theater group De Warme Winkel aims its Kalashnikovs at pacifism
Eva Vedder to miss BJK Cup next month: Priority is returning to pain-free tennis
Dutch tennis player Eva Vedder has announced she will miss the upcoming Billie Jean King Cup to focus on recovering from persistent physical pain. Despite recently returning to competition in France a...
Joop de Beer exhibition at Uitgeest town hall
Local artist Joop de Beer will showcase an exhibition of his artwork at the Uitgeest town hall from March 20 to April 24. The collection features depictions of his village, the province of Noord-Holla...
Hoge Veluwe opens long-closed wildlife bridge to red deer
National Park De Hoge Veluwe has reopened a nature bridge near Otterlo that had been closed off with a high fence for several years. The decision follows repeated requests from animal welfare organiza...
Child falls into water in Rijsenhout, victim resuscitated
A child was rescued from the water in Rijsenhout on Friday afternoon and required resuscitation by emergency services at the scene. The victim was subsequently transported to the hospital in critical ...
NATO training mission in Iraq temporarily suspended
NATO has temporarily suspended its training mission in Iraq and is withdrawing approximately 600 personnel due to escalating security concerns. The decision follows increased regional tensions and she...
Sailors ration food and water due to Iranian blockade of Hormuz
Ship crews in the Persian Gulf have begun rationing food and water due to an Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. According to the International Maritime Organization, approximately 20,000 sailor...
Noordwijkerhout and De Zilk political party suffers heavy election blow: 'Merger sentiment has faded'
NZLokaal, the political party representing Noordwijkerhout and De Zilk, suffered a significant loss in the recent elections for the merged municipality of Noordwijk. After winning the first elections ...
Hundreds of thousands of 'unlucky students' to receive extra €2,000 compensation
Approximately 760,000 students who studied under the Dutch loan system will receive an additional compensation of about 2,000 euros starting in 2027. This new measure is intended for the so-called 'un...
Suspect arrested for assault on Amsterdam JA21 leader after debate
Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the assault of Amsterdam JA21 party leader Kevin Kreuger. Kreuger was attacked by four individuals at Osdorpplein on Thursday following a political de...