Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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...
Winter Paralympics attracted more than 2.3 million viewers
The Paralympic Winter Games in Italy attracted over 2.3 million total viewers on the Dutch television channel NPO 1. The daily NOS evening program covering the sporting event averaged 464,000 viewers ...
Beverwijk sticks to housing plans: Hindu temple must make way. 'Very disappointed with this decision'
The Beverwijk city council has decided to proceed with housing construction on the site of the Arulmigu Sri Arunachaleswarar temple, refusing to sell the property to the Hindu community. Despite the s...
Singer Lizzo writes first children's book: 'Story is about finding your voice'
American singer Lizzo has authored her first children's book, titled 'Lil Lizzo Meets Sasha B. Flootin', inspired by her own journey of learning to play the flute. The book focuses on themes of self-d...
Family of suspected Bondi shooter fears for safety
Family members of Naveed Akram, the suspected Bondi Beach shooter, revealed in court on Tuesday that they fear for their safety following a series of threats. The concerns were raised during legal pro...
Zee- and Duinwijk Platform concerned about divide within municipality: 'Every neighborhood in Velsen deserves the same attention and opportunities'
Platform Zee- en Duinwijk has expressed concerns about a growing socio-economic divide within the municipality of Velsen. Issues such as poverty, unemployment, and safety concerns are reportedly creat...
Italy Avenue residents lose sleep over vandalism and rioting youths: 'There were bullets in the bedroom'
Residents of Italiëlaan in Haarlem are expressing serious safety concerns due to ongoing vandalism and groups of rioting youths in their neighborhood. The group of approximately thirty neighbors feel...
Red Cross warns of persistent rain in Lebanon
The Red Cross has issued a warning regarding persistent heavy rainfall in Lebanon, which is severely impacting over 800,000 people displaced by Israeli attacks. Many of these individuals are currently...
Study: parties use lobbyist texts in manifestos
A study by the Open State Foundation and NOS Bureau Regio revealed that political parties in the Netherlands frequently include verbatim text from lobbyist documents in their municipal election manife...
Homeless man allegedly threatened police officers with fake hand grenade
A 53-year-old homeless man allegedly threatened police officers with a realistic fake hand grenade and attempted to seize a service weapon at a fast-food restaurant in Haarlem on Christmas Day. The su...
New technology tested at Schiphol: Wi-Fi signals detect people even behind walls
