Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Two men arrested for arson at London synagogue
London police have arrested two suspects, aged 17 and 19, in connection with an attempted arson attack on a synagogue in North London. The arrests follow an investigation into the incident which occur...
'Discover Spaarnwoude Park' showcases recreation area in all its glory: from art collections to model trains and paddleboarding
The 'Ontdek Spaarnwoude Park' event celebrated the start of the recreation season in the green space situated between Amsterdam, Hoofddorp, and Velsen-Zuid. Various local businesses, clubs, and organi...
The talking banana on your screen isn't just guilty of cheating
Journalist Senna Brammer explores the viral trend of 'Fruit Love Island,' which uses AI to create videos of talking fruits involved in relationship drama. The article examines this phenomenon as a ref...
Nathalie (36) lives in a dollhouse in the city center: ‘I sometimes have to chase away a public urinator’
Traffic gridlock on first day of roadworks on Communicatieweg
Traffic in Heemskerk came to a standstill on Monday as construction began on a new crossing at Communicatieweg. Despite prior announcements, many motorists were caught off guard by the road closure, c...
Fire at house in Hoofddorp, no injuries
A house fire broke out on Monday morning on Koegrasstraat in Hoofddorp, prompting a quick response from emergency services who upgraded the incident to a medium fire. No injuries were reported, and th...
Mr. Schultens is dizzy but unreachable: Dr. Rutger fears the worst
GP Dr. Rutger performs an emergency home visit after his patient, Mr. Schultens, abruptly hangs up the phone while reporting symptoms of dizziness. Fearing a medical crisis, the doctor rushes to the s...
Jesy Nelson's car stolen with medical equipment for twins
The car of British singer Jesy Nelson was stolen on Sunday morning, containing essential medical equipment for her twin daughters. The children suffer from a rare muscle disease, making the loss of th...
Tsunami warning in Japan after powerful earthquake
A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan, leading authorities to issue a tsunami warning for the coastal areas. Broadcaster NHK reports that waves are expected to reach heights of up ...
Minister adjusts rules: rents allowed to rise again in many cases
Minister of Housing Elanor Boekholt-O’Sullivan is relaxing rent moderation rules, which will lead to higher housing costs for many tenants. The changes will allow landlords to increase rents for var...
The endless search for Tanja Groen: how every tip gave hope but yielded nothing
The search for Tanja Groen, a student from Schagen who disappeared over thirty years ago, has remained unsuccessful despite numerous leads and extensive investigations. Efforts to find her have includ...
Journalist and radio producer Jan Donkers dies at 82
Former journalist and radio presenter Jan Donkers has passed away in Amsterdam at the age of 82. Throughout his decades-long career, he was a pioneering music critic, author, and American expert who w...
Cabinet allocates millions to break housing market deadlock and accommodate landlords
The Dutch government is allocating 156 million euros to resolve housing project delays caused by a shortage of municipal staff. Furthermore, 90 million euros will be invested to streamline and acceler...
Wijkertunnel in Velsen closed for roadworks, diversions causing 60-minute delays
The Wijkertunnel will be closed in both directions for maintenance from May 1 until the morning of May 4. Traffic is being diverted through the Velsertunnel, which may result in delays of up to 60 min...
Girl stabbed to death in Blerick home, man and woman arrested
A young girl died following a stabbing incident in a residence in Blerick, Limburg, on Monday morning. Police have arrested a man and a woman, both residents of the home, in connection with the incide...
Roadworks in Haarlem: what to expect this week (April 20 - April 27)
Haarlem will experience several road closures and maintenance projects from April 20 to April 27, affecting areas such as Kinderhuissingel and Parklaan. Drivers are advised to account for these disrup...
Mart Smeets lost his enthusiasm for the Amstel Gold Race when Jean left
Mart Smeets shares that his passion for the Amstel Gold Race declined after 2010 following the loss of his mentor, Jean Nelissen. He describes Nelissen as the central figure of the sport in the Nether...
Confidence in Willem-Alexander and Máxima rises again
Public confidence in King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima has increased for the second consecutive year. A survey of 22,000 members by the EenVandaag Opiniepanel shows a continuing upward trend in ...
Possible shots fired during dispute on Rhoneweg
Police arrested a suspect following reports of a possible shooting during an argument on the Rhoneweg in Amsterdam Nieuw-West on Monday morning. No injuries were reported, and authorities are currentl...
