Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Ter Apel application center overcrowded again all weekend
The asylum seeker reception center in Ter Apel exceeded its maximum capacity of 2,000 people, with 2,211 individuals staying overnight on Monday. This overcrowding reflects a recurring issue at the fa...
American investor makes billion-dollar bid for record label behind Taylor Swift
American billionaire Bill Ackman's investment firm, Pershing Square Holdings, has launched a multi-billion dollar takeover bid for Universal Music Group. The record label represents major global artis...
Linda went for a few plants and came home with 2,347 euros worth of stuff
38-year-old Linda, who struggles with emotional overspending, recently spent €2,347 at a garden center despite seeking financial guidance. She justified the large purchase as a reward for herself af...
Serious accident between car and fatbike in Haarlem, victim seriously injured
A serious collision occurred between a car and a fatbike at the intersection of Schoonzichtlaan and Zijlweg in Haarlem on Tuesday morning. The rider of the fatbike sustained serious injuries and was r...
French high-speed train collides with truck near Lille
A high-speed train collided with a military transport vehicle near Noeux-les-Mines in northern France on Tuesday morning. Local reports indicate that the train driver was killed in the accident, which...
New investigation into detained rival of Turkish President Erdogan
Turkish prosecutors have launched a new investigation into Istanbul Mayor and opposition politician Ekrem Imamoglu. Already in custody, Imamoglu now faces additional charges of insult stemming from a ...
In an Easter weekend full of sports, Mart Smeets sees a team of ‘troubled minds’: ‘Unwatchable’
Mart Smeets reflects on his childhood memories of attending a football tournament held near the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam. He discusses how sports and the Easter holiday became intertwined for him ...
Roadworks in Haarlem: keep this in mind this week (March 7 - April 13)
Haarlem will experience various roadworks and partial closures in several areas, including Van Marumstraat and Parklaan, from March 7 to April 13. These projects affect both the city center and surrou...
Why thousands of Dutch people are buying electric cars now: ‘I’ve finally been swayed’
The Netherlands is seeing a significant surge in electric vehicle sales, with second-hand EV purchases rising nearly 50% in March compared to February. This trend is largely driven by consumers seekin...
Presenter Mandy Woelkens expecting second child
Presenter and journalist Mandy Woelkens has announced on Instagram that she is expecting her second child. The Dutch media personality did not disclose any information regarding a partner in her annou...
GL-PvdA and JA21 want tougher sentences for femicide
Dutch political parties GroenLinks-PvdA and JA21 are drafting legislation to increase the maximum sentence for femicide from 25 years to 30 years or life imprisonment. The proposal aims to ensure hars...
Newspaper: Iran's injured Supreme Leader being treated in Qom
The Iranian supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is reportedly receiving medical treatment in the city of Qom. According to The Times, this information stems from a diplomatic memo shared with Gulf states ...
Major damage after ATM bombing at five-star hotel in Amsterdam
An ATM bombing occurred on Tuesday morning at the Pestana Amsterdam Riverside hotel in Amsterdam-Zuid, causing significant damage to the building. The perpetrators targeted an ATM located inside the f...
Deaths in drone attack on bus stop in Ukrainian city of Nikopol
A Russian drone attack on a city bus in the Ukrainian city of Nikopol has killed three people and injured twelve others. Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko reported the casualties following th...
Attack reported on Saudi petrochemical facility
An attack on the petrochemical industry in the Saudi Arabian city of Jubail caused fires at SABIC factories during the night. Local sources reported hearing loud explosions as the facilities of the Sa...
Major fire in De Pijp home, extensive damage
A significant fire broke out this morning in an older residential building on Eerste Van der Helststraat in Amsterdam's De Pijp district. The blaze spread rapidly due to the wooden structure, causing ...
ING not yet halting Russian operations: sale falls through
Dutch bank ING has cancelled the sale of its Russian business operations, which was originally intended to facilitate its exit from the country. Despite previously announcing it would stop taking on n...
Small plane crashes next to A58 near Ritthem
A small sports plane crashed next to the A58 highway near the village of Ritthem on Tuesday morning. Local safety authorities confirmed the incident occurred in the province of Zeeland.
A10 South closed and no trains to and from Amsterdam Zuid station from April 10 to 13
The A10 Zuid highway will be closed and train services to and from Amsterdam Zuid station will be suspended from Friday evening, April 10, until Monday morning, April 13. These closures are expected t...
Ambassador: efforts to stop war approaching critical phase
The Iranian ambassador to Pakistan has stated that diplomatic efforts to end the conflict in the Middle East are reaching a 'critical' phase. The message, shared via social media, highlights Pakistan'...