Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Crowds at Buiksloterweg due to roadworks: "Waiting for two ferries isn't that bad"
Travelers to Amsterdam-Noord face delays at the Buiksloterweg ferry terminal due to maintenance work on the quay that will last until May 22nd. The construction of a new anti-slip layer has reduced th...
Bolle Jos turns over billions and ‘buys’ a country in Africa, while his father is in court for a watch
Ellen ten Damme reacts to Ali B verdict: 'Justice has spoken'
Dutch singer Ellen ten Damme has responded to the sentencing of rapper Ali B, stating that justice has spoken after he received a three-year prison sentence on appeal. Ten Damme expressed her views du...
Significantly more nuisance from confused persons in Velsen. Police record 849 incidents
Police in Velsen recorded a significant increase in incidents involving confused individuals, with 849 cases reported last year compared to 567 in the previous year. According to CBS data, these figur...
North Holland appeals Zandvoort race circuit permit
The province of Noord-Holland is appealing a court ruling regarding the environmental permit for the Zandvoort race circuit. The court previously decided that the province, rather than the municipalit...
Nostalgic Nibb-it rings discontinued: 'Our childhood'
Cheetos has announced it is discontinuing its iconic Nibb-it chip rings in natural, salami, and curry flavors. The manufacturer noted that while generations grew up with the snack, they are now removi...
WHO: measures on board Hondius to prevent virus spread
Precautionary measures have been implemented on the cruise ship Hondius to prevent the spread of the hantavirus, including room disinfection and cabin isolation for passengers. WHO epidemiologist Mari...
Halsema on removed picnic tables at Café ’t Sluisje: city must ‘draw a line somewhere’
Chatting with strangers: You can do it on these benches in Haarlem
On Sunday, May 17, Haarlem residents will participate in Neighborhood Bench Day by placing seating outside to turn sidewalks into communal living rooms. The event aims to foster social interaction and...
Velsen rush-hour ferry out of service for two work weeks in May
The rush-hour ferry service between Velsen-Noord and Velsen-Zuid will be suspended for two separate work weeks in May. This temporary closure is required to carry out scheduled maintenance on the vess...
Parcel lockers coming to Smedestraat and Kruisstraat bike parking facilities
Parcel lockers will be installed in two public bicycle parking facilities in Haarlem following a decision by Alderman Bas van Leeuwen. One locker will be placed in the Smedestraat facility after its r...
KLM flight passengers traced: what to do if symptoms develop? 'Don’t go to your GP, contact your local health service'
Approximately 50 passengers who sat near a Dutch hantavirus patient on a KLM flight from Johannesburg are being monitored by health authorities following the patient's death. GGD Kennemerland advises ...
Shareholders profit from high oil prices, motorists pay the bill
Surging oil prices linked to tensions between Iran and the U.S. have led to record profits for major oil companies, including Shell, BP, and Total. The significant earnings growth has prompted calls f...
Alderman Pels: City not responsible for birds trapped in nets at Rijksmuseum, but delay contributed to problem
Flight attendant possibly infected with hantavirus in Amsterdam UMC: No reason for panic
A KLM flight attendant has been admitted to the Amsterdam UMC in isolation after showing symptoms of the hantavirus, following contact with an infected passenger from the cruise ship Hondius. Medical ...
19-year-old Amsterdammer arrested in Spain after King's Day shooting left man seriously injured
Tonight live on NH: Willem Arondéus Lecture on freedom by Jip van den Toorn
Cartoonist Jip van den Toorn will deliver the annual Willem Arondéus lecture on freedom tonight at the Grote of St. Bavokerk in Haarlem. The event, which is broadcast live by NH, honors the legacy of...
Nearly 30 municipalities considering fat bike ban, some waiting for national policy
A survey of Dutch municipalities reveals that nearly 30 local governments are considering a potential ban on fatbikes. While some municipalities are exploring local measures, others are currently wait...
McDonald's reports higher Q1 profit driven by larger burgers
McDonald's reported an increase in global profits and sales for the first quarter of the year. The fast-food giant attributed this growth to the popularity of larger burgers and special promotional it...
Royal Marechaussee: fire in 't Harde caused by explosives exercise
A wildfire that broke out on April 29 at the Artillery Shooting Range in 't Harde was caused by a military exercise involving explosives. Following a factual investigation, the Royal Netherlands Marec...