Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Fire at Breezicht residential care center in IJmuiden, fire department scales up to medium fire
A fire broke out at the Breezicht residential care center in IJmuiden on Sunday evening. The fire department responded to the incident and upgraded it to a medium fire status to manage the situation.
Aid worker Wittenberg, who helped boat refugees, dies
Dutch aid worker Pieter Wittenberg has passed away at the age of 78. He was widely known for his efforts to assist boat refugees on the Greek island of Lesbos and was acquitted of human smuggling char...
Stop talking about aging, rising is more accurate
The article argues that individuals over the age of 65 should not automatically be considered old, as there is no biological basis for linking retirement to the onset of old age. It highlights that in...
How fun should the new pool be and where can young people meet? Options for the youth of Heemstede
Political parties in Heemstede are discussing provisions for young residents, including meeting spaces and a new swimming pool, ahead of the upcoming municipal elections on March 18. While parties agr...
FNV and CNV: Monday strike at DHL Express
Employees of DHL Express will go on strike for nearly the entire day on Monday after collective labor agreement negotiations between the company and unions FNV and CNV reached a stalemate. The industr...
Monday strike at DHL express delivery service to mainly affect businesses
Employees at DHL Express are set to strike for nearly the entire day on Monday following a breakdown in collective bargaining negotiations between the company and labor unions FNV and CNV. The industr...
Sheher Khan (Denk): Being an Amsterdammer connects us
Sheher Khan, the leader of the Denk party in Amsterdam, is campaigning for a more inclusive city with a stronger focus on combating inequality and discrimination. He emphasizes the importance of relig...
SP in action at Wildhoef in Bloemendaal: ‘Save healthcare’
Socialist Party members Tuur Elzinga and Sarah Dobbe held a protest at the Wildhoef care complex in Bloemendaal on Saturday. They nailed five statements to the building's door as part of a campaign to...
Several injured in rocket attack on Baghdad airport
A rocket attack on Baghdad International Airport has injured five people, including airport employees, security guards, and an engineer. The facility is also the site of a U.S. diplomatic post.
Israel: Rafah border crossing reopens Wednesday with restrictions
The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt will reopen on Wednesday for limited passenger traffic in both directions. This announcement was made by COGAT, the Israeli military agency responsible...
Isa (52) found 198 cocaine wraps belonging to her daughter. Now she wants to warn and inform others: ‘Sometimes you have to say: this far and no further’
A 52-year-old mother named Isa has launched an exhibition titled "Puinhoop" in Haarlem's former Koepelgevangenis after finding 198 cocaine envelopes belonging to her addicted daughter. Through her pho...
Anti-bullying activist Puk (20) on the prom motorcycle ride that changed everything: ‘If I can do it, you can too,’ says the IJmuiden council candidate
Twenty-year-old anti-bullying activist Puk Lieverst is entering politics as a candidate-councillor for the Liberaal Blauw party. Based in IJmuiden, she aims to expand her advocacy mission through poli...
CIDI: Not invited to Jetten’s meeting with Jewish community
The Center for Information and Documentation Israel (CIDI) has not been invited to participate in a meeting between Prime Minister Jetten and representatives of the Jewish community scheduled for Mond...
Spinning records and listening to stories: Book Week gathers steam in Haarlem, but no dancing allowed
Book Week activities gained momentum in Haarlem this weekend with various events taking place across the city. On Sunday, the Kennemer Boekhandel hosted a specific program centered around music and st...
Netanyahu responds with video to Iranian rumors of his death
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a video of himself getting coffee and talking with a staff member on Sunday. The footage was shared to debunk rumors spread by Iranian state media cl...
'Humane? No,' says deacon Nienke Witkamp on new asylum laws. Postcard campaign against criminalizing undocumented status gains momentum
Deacon Nienke Witkamp and the Protestant Church in Castricum have launched a postcard campaign against proposed Dutch asylum laws that would criminalize illegality. Protesters argue that the measures ...
Mining Damage Institute received 300 damage reports after earthquake
Following a double earthquake near Assen, Dutch authorities received hundreds of damage reports from affected residents. The Institute for Mining Damage Groningen received over 300 reports, while the ...
Dramatically bad match has no consequences for Bloemendaal: 'It wasn't good today'
Bloemendaal secured a vital 1-0 victory against Hurley at their home ground, 't Kopje, despite a poor performance. This win is essential for keeping their play-off qualification hopes alive as the sea...
Iranians and Jews demonstrate together for Iran at Stadionplein: ‘At least Trump is doing something’
From 0-2 down to 4-3 win: how HBS men fought back against Tilburg opponent
The HBS men's hockey team secured a 4-3 comeback victory against Were Di after trailing 0-2 in their second match after the winter break. The Bloemendaal-based side earned three points by defeating th...