Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
21-year-old man arrested after attempted burglary at Spaarndam fire station
A 21-year-old man from Haarlem was arrested for attempting to burglarize a fire station in Spaarndam after DNA evidence was found at the scene. This incident is part of a significant nationwide increa...
Leeuwarden Air Base internal phone numbers accidentally leaked online: 'Clumsy'
Internal phone numbers from Leeuwarden Air Base were inadvertently exposed in a video published by Air Traffic Control the Netherlands. The Ministry of Defence described the incident as clumsy but sta...
58 municipal reports on construction, tree felling, and traffic in Haarlem last week
The municipality of Haarlem processed 58 permit applications last week, with the vast majority concerning projects directly within the city. These applications cover various issues including construct...
Dutch investors snap up SpaceX shares: record amount of 169 million euros
Dutch investors have invested a record 169 million euros in shares of SpaceX, CSG, and Magnum shortly after their market debut. The interest in Elon Musk's space company SpaceX has been particularly h...
DI-RECT to release new album in October: 'More personal than ever'
The Dutch band DI-RECT has announced that their new album, titled 'I: Keep The Fire On', will be released on October 9. The group describes the upcoming record as their most personal work to date.
New power grid rules: Bloemendaal urges timely registration of construction projects with Liander
The municipality of Bloemendaal is urging developers to submit housing projects by September 2nd to ensure timely grid capacity requests from Liander. This initiative targets all projects expected to ...
Municipality of Heemstede investigates locations for underground waste containers
The waste management company Meerlanden has begun excavating test trenches in Heemstede to determine suitable locations for new underground waste containers. This investigation is being conducted on b...
Lady Gaga wins legal battle against surfboard company
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a surfboard company against Lady Gaga regarding the title of her album, Mayhem. The court ruled that the claims brought by the company were insufficient to pro...
Survival of Kwaku Festival seems assured, municipality joins organization in thinking ahead: 'Kwaku belongs to Southeast. Every year it says: this is who we are'
Water board around Amsterdam further expands sprinkling ban
The Amstel, Gooi and Vecht water board is extending its irrigation ban to include the use of groundwater due to persistent drought conditions. This measure follows a previous restriction on using surf...
Oil prices rise again following unrest in Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices have risen for the fourth consecutive day following increased tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Two large oil tankers turned back from the area, citing safety concerns regarding passage thr...
Explosion at jeweler in Buikslotermeerplein, police investigate ATM blast
A jewelry store at the Buikslotermeerplein in Amsterdam-Noord was hit by an explosion early this morning, causing significant damage to the building and surrounding businesses. Police are currently in...
Carice van Houten didn't hold back: What is that climate witch doing there, naked in a barrel?
Zara Larsson wants control over ticket prices for her concerts: 'They are too high'
Singer Zara Larsson has expressed agreement with fans who find ticket prices for her upcoming concert in Bangkok too expensive. In response, she stated that she intends to have more control over ticke...
Soft Serve Day! 7 places to get a delicious soft serve ice cream in Amsterdam
In celebration of National Soft Ice Cream Day on Wednesday, August 19, various locations in Amsterdam are highlighted for their soft-serve ice cream offerings. Residents are encouraged to treat themse...
Build your own burger at Burger Business
Former case manager Saïd has opened the first Burger Business location in Haarlem's Cronjéstraat. The establishment offers customers the opportunity to assemble their own burgers.
Dietician Pauline swears by plant-based eating: Joint pain can decrease
Dietitian Pauline Kortbeek suggests that reducing the intake of animal-based fats and proteins may help alleviate pain for patients suffering from joint conditions like rheumatism and osteoarthritis. ...
Sloten residents and Nieuw-West committee want new location for 39 vulnerable Amsterdammers; district chair admits mistakes: ‘I have been deeply ashamed’
20 crisis housing units planned for people with confused behavior
Housing corporation Ymere is establishing twenty 'time-out' homes in Amsterdam to provide temporary shelter and intensive support for individuals exhibiting confused or problematic behavior. This init...
Olivia Colman joins cast of Only Murders In The Building new season
British actress Olivia Colman has been cast in the sixth season of the series Only Murders In The Building. Her involvement in the upcoming season was officially announced on Tuesday via the show's In...