Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
King Felipe acknowledges abuses during Spanish conquests
King Felipe VI of Spain acknowledged the abuses committed during the country's colonial conquests while visiting an exhibition in Madrid on Monday. The monarch's remarks regarding the historical mistr...
Driver (58) arrested under the influence after collision in IJmuiden
A 58-year-old motorist was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol after colliding with a fatbike in IJmuiden on Monday evening. The incident occurred at the intersection of Eemstraat and ...
Audience walks out of Gover Meit's Belgian try-out: 'It was a social experiment'
Theater maker Gover Meit conducted a try-out performance in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium, where half of the audience reportedly walked out mid-show. Known for his absurdist humor, Meit later clarified that t...
Couple finds dead mouse in bag of Jumbo green beans: 'Incredibly nauseous'
A Rotterdam couple discovered a dead mouse inside a bag of frozen green beans purchased from a Jumbo supermarket. The supermarket chain confirmed the incident after it was initially reported by Dutch ...
Aid organizations expand aid to Lebanon
Six Dutch aid organizations are expanding emergency relief to Lebanon with 3 million euros in funding from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The aid will provide food and clean drinking water to people...
Toy manufacturer recalls magnetic building set over safety risks
Toy manufacturer Selecta Spel en Hobby has issued a recall for a magnetic building set sold at Kruidvat and Trekpleister stores. The recall was prompted by safety risks involving magnets that can come...
Cuttings market at De Hofgeest Amateur Gardeners Association in Santpoort-Noord
The Amateur Tuinders Vereniging De Hofgeest is hosting a plant cutting market on May 9th to mark the start of the gardening season. The event will take place in Santpoort-Noord.
Mores reporting center received slightly fewer misconduct reports last year
The number of reports received by Mores, a support center for the Dutch cultural and media sectors, decreased slightly last year to a total of 247 contacts. Among these reports, 170 individuals experi...
Fred Postma (1954-2026): 'Mr. Haarlems Dagblad' and unpretentious jack-of-all-trades with a passion for sports
Fred Postma, a prominent figure in Haarlem known for his work with Haarlems Dagblad and his passion for sports, has passed away at age 71 in Southern Spain. His death occurred shortly after a diagnosi...
Reunion with TV host Hans van Willigenburg brings a warm wave of nostalgia
Leaders of small and incumbent parties debate: Very exciting to participate
Sixteen party leaders from both established and smaller local parties participated in a pre-election debate at De Balie to discuss key municipal issues. Topics included the proposed erotic center, a p...
Fatalities in shooting near Frankfurt Airport
At least two people were killed in a shooting incident at a restaurant in Raunheim, located near Frankfurt Airport. German media report that the perpetrator is currently on the run following the overn...
Deaths and many injured in Nigeria suicide bombings
A series of suicide bombings in northeast Nigeria have killed at least 23 people and injured more than 100 others. Local police reported that preliminary investigations indicate the explosions were ca...
Election Blog: 16 party leaders face off in De Balie: "Very exciting"
Candidates for the Amsterdam municipal elections took part in final debates and campaign activities ahead of the vote on March 18. Current polling shows a close race between the PvdA, GroenLinks, and ...
Wellness in the hospital with top-quality nursing care
Nurses are described as essential pillars of hospital care, providing constant support and assistance to patients whenever help is needed. The text emphasizes that nurses typically offer more time and...
Petrol prices continue to rise: already above 2.50 euros per liter
The average suggested retail price for gasoline in the Netherlands rose to over 2.50 euros per liter on Tuesday morning. This increase nearly matches the record fuel prices previously seen in 2022.
Stoned in his father's BMW: 19-year-old speeds through checkpoint as officer narrowly escapes
A 19-year-old man from Alphen aan den Rijn attempted to flee a police checkpoint in his father's BMW while under the influence of drugs. A police officer narrowly escaped injury by jumping out of the ...
Kruidvat CEO Ed van de Weerd (56) jumps into harbor to save woman from drowning: ‘She was struggling to stay afloat’
Kruidvat CEO Ed van de Weerd rescued a woman from drowning in a Hong Kong harbor after jumping into the water to save her. The city recently honored the 56-year-old for his heroic actions nearly four ...
Car trapped under trailer in Vijfhuizen, driver taken to hospital
A motorist was hospitalized after their vehicle became trapped under a trailer following a collision in Vijfhuizen. The accident took place on the Hybrideweg during the night between Monday and Tuesda...
Significant investments in facilities, but where to house the youth? These are the choices for young people in Haarlemmermeer
Sixteen political parties in Haarlemmermeer are preparing for the upcoming municipal elections on March 18, highlighting housing and facilities for young residents. Although there is general consensus...