Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Smoke-free zone at Wijk aan Zee beach welcomed: ‘Look at the mess left after a busy summer day!’
The Beverwijk city council has passed a motion to establish a smoke-free zone on the beach at Wijk aan Zee starting next year. This initiative aims to reduce litter and improve conditions for families...
Several injured in bus emergency stop in Hoofddorp
Multiple people were injured on Sunday following an incident involving a bus on the Hoofdweg in Hoofddorp. The accident occurred near the intersection with Van Heuven Goedhartlaan.
Traffic accident on Beverwijk ring road, pregnant woman taken to hospital
A BMW and a Volkswagen collided on the ring road in Beverwijk on Sunday, resulting in a pregnant woman being transported to the hospital. Both vehicles sustained significant damage and were towed from...
Easter brings growing stream of Orthodox Christians to Heemstede: 'It feels like home, that is a blessing'
Orthodox Christians are gathering at the Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Hemelvaart church in Heemstede to prepare for their annual Easter celebrations. While the holiday has largely concluded for the rest of the Ne...
Parties disappointed by evacuation of away section during IJssel Derby
Municipalities, police, and the football clubs Go Ahead Eagles and PEC Zwolle expressed deep disappointment after the away supporter section was evacuated by riot police on Sunday. The joint statement...
PSV celebration Tuesday at Stadhuisplein in Eindhoven
The municipality of Eindhoven has announced that PSV will be honored with a celebration on the Stadhuisplein this Tuesday following their national title win. The city officially congratulated the foot...
Celebrations in Eindhoven city center after PSV championship
PSV Eindhoven secured the Dutch national football title, sparking major celebrations across the city's center. Large crowds gathered in the Stratumseind nightlife area to mark the victory with festivi...
Trump: Possible deal with Iran on Monday
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed optimism regarding a potential deal with Iran, stating there is a good chance an agreement will be reached by Monday. Negotiations are currently ongoing as th...
Marjolein (25) has Tourette’s and is a teacher: ‘I tell them right away what’s going on’
Marjolein Buelens, a 25-year-old French teacher from Tilburg, shares her experience navigating her career while living with Tourette syndrome, which she developed at age 17. She emphasizes the importa...
Customs seizes over 1,400 kg of cocaine in Port of Rotterdam
Customs officials discovered over 1,400 kilograms of cocaine in the port of Rotterdam on Saturday. The drugs were hidden across three containers that showed suspicious irregularities during inspection...
Group of youths throw eggs, bicycles and stones at firefighters in North
A group of at least five youths attacked firefighters with eggs, bicycles, and stones after setting fire to several waste containers in Amsterdam-Noord. Despite the deployment of police dogs and a hel...
Manager Marieke was at Mariëtte’s desk for every little thing: ‘Still, I kept helping every time’
Career coach Anne-Marije Buckens explains how initial workplace labels can limit professional growth, particularly for employees over 50. Using the experience of an employee named Mariëtte, she illus...
Outcry in UK over Ye's festival performances
The announcement that Ye, also known as Kanye West, will perform three shows at the Wireless Festival in London has sparked significant controversy in the United Kingdom. In response, Pepsi has withdr...
Ellen ten Damme fed up with media constantly asking about Ali B
Singer Ellen ten Damme expressed her desire to move on from the Ali B case during a recent interview on Radio Veronica. She criticized the media for continuing to ask her questions about the matter, s...
Iran war also hits fertilizer production: ‘It could become dire’
The conflict in Iran is impacting global fertilizer production alongside oil and gas exports, creating potential risks for farmers and consumers worldwide. Experts from Wageningen University indicate ...
Westergracht was an 'open sewer' – Haarlem residents were glad it was filled in
The municipality of Haarlem is exploring the possibility of reopening several former canals, including the Westergracht near the Cathedral Basilica of St. Bavo. While the city investigates restoring t...
Pro-Russian leader reports death after ship sinks in Sea of Azov
A cargo ship carrying grain sank in the Sea of Azov, resulting in at least one confirmed death and two missing persons. The incident was reported by the pro-Russian governor of the occupied Kherson re...
Easter service attracts no new visitors to Engelmundus Church
Easter services at the Engelmundus Church failed to attract new visitors despite the current climate of global unrest. The article reflects on whether people are increasingly turning to religion as a ...
No cup for ZV Haerlem after thriller in Heerenveen: 'I saw a real team performance today'
ZV Haerlem lost the ManMeer! Cup final in Heerenveen, falling 11-13 to De Linge/PCG from Gorinchem. Despite the narrow defeat in the water polo match, the team was praised for their strong collective ...
