Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Warffum to house Ter Apel asylum seekers for four nights from Thursday
The municipality of Het Hogeland will provide emergency shelter for asylum seekers from Ter Apel at the Op Roakeldaishal in Warffum for four nights starting Thursday. This temporary measure was initia...
Leontine Ruiters and daughter Jada Borsato involved in car accident in Ibiza
Leontine Ruiters and her daughter Jada Borsato were involved in a head-on car accident on Sunday while traveling in a taxi on the island of Ibiza. Ruiters shared the news on Instagram, stating that an...
Another Aldi supermarket threatens to leave Amsterdam due to city rules: ‘We have a real neighborhood function’
Leiden extends emergency shelter for asylum seekers by several months
The municipality of Leiden has extended the emergency shelter for asylum seekers located in a former church by several months. This decision aims to alleviate the ongoing pressure on the Ter Apel regi...
‘There they go again, those Amsterdammers’: Carien (71) and Gerard (74) found their dream home near the North Holland dunes, but remained outsiders
Anna Nooshin discusses 'black-and-white image' of motherhood in new book
Anna Nooshin has authored a new book specifically for 'inbetweeners,' mothers who find themselves between the extremes of postpartum bliss and depression. She aims to challenge the black-and-white por...
Inspectorate investigates youth care after child abuse in Stadskanaal
The Health and Youth Care Inspectorate (IGJ) has launched an investigation into youth care providers and Veilig Thuis Groningen in Stadskanaal. The probe follows a serious child abuse case involving t...
Increased enforcement in Westerpark after reports of spitting and gel blaster shootings
Police have increased patrols and enforcement in Amsterdam's Westerpark following reports of women being harassed by spitting and shot with gelblasters. Local authorities are also implementing educati...
Solar farms in Haarlemmermeer allowed to stay five years longer
The municipality of Haarlemmermeer has extended the maximum lifespan of solar parks from 25 to 30 years. Local officials hope this extension will improve the financial viability of solar energy projec...
Blood trail after assault on train. Police arrest suspect at Castricum station
A 19-year-old man from Den Helder was arrested Monday night at Castricum station following an assault on a train. Police have urged the public not to share videos of the incident's aftermath currently...
Energy supplier Kikker fails to meet licensing requirements
Kikker Energie faces the potential loss of its operating license due to significant financial and organizational mismanagement. The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) reported that ...
Uganda closes border with Congo due to Ebola outbreak
Uganda has closed its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo to prevent the further spread of an Ebola outbreak. The decision follows reports of over 900 suspected cases and 220 deaths in Congo,...
Gerard Metselaar potential partner in new Bloemendaal coalition; Zelfstandig Bloemendaal and Liberaal Bloemendaal also still in the running
The VVD, D66, and CDA parties in Bloemendaal have reached a coalition agreement, allowing the existing governing alliance to continue. Independent councilor Gerard Metselaar and the groups Zelfstandig...
Almost 16,000 Amsterdam social housing units face mold issues, but fixing them is harder than expected
At the Heemstede fair, you go back in time in many ways, except for one important respect
The annual Pentecost fair in Heemstede recently drew large crowds, particularly families with young children attracted by popular animated characters. While the event offers a nostalgic experience, it...
Heavy smoke at raging fire in Castricum
A large fire broke out in a building in Castricum on Wednesday afternoon, producing significant amounts of smoke. Multiple fire department units responded to the scene to extinguish the blaze.
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Street art: look around you and find out what it means
A website has been launched to provide information about public artworks found on the streets. It allows users to identify artists and understand the meanings behind various installations.
Israel orders evacuation of south Lebanese city Tyre
The Israeli military has ordered the evacuation of the South Lebanese city of Tyre and its surrounding areas on Wednesday. A spokesperson for the military announced that the order precedes planned str...
D66 nominates Ivor Balke as new candidate alderman
D66 has nominated Ivor Balke as the new candidate for alderman in Castricum, replacing Erik Hordijk who withdrew from the position a month ago. The local coalition, consisting of Lokaal Vitaal, VVD, a...