Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Limburg wants to significantly expand Einstein Telescope test center
The Dutch province of Limburg plans to allocate 4 million euros for research into expanding the ETpathfinder prototype in Maastricht into a world-class research facility for low-frequency gravitationa...
EU foreign policy chief says Ukraine should not give up Donbas
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated that Ukraine should not be pressured into ceding territory, such as the Donbas region, to end the conflict. She warned that potential U.S. plans to suggest s...
Man beaten unconscious during bike robbery in Vondelpark
A man was assaulted and robbed of his bicycle in Amsterdam's Vondelpark on March 16, resulting in him losing consciousness after being attacked twice. Police are currently searching for the suspect an...
Donyell Malen in top form ahead of special milestone: 'Very special for a boy from a small village'
Donyell Malen is set to earn his 50th cap for the Netherlands national football team in an upcoming match against Norway. This milestone marks the first time he will start four consecutive internation...
'I've had so many problems already, and now this.' Driver crashes through facade leaving destruction for Bert (71) from Beverwijk
On Wednesday evening, a car crashed through the facade of 71-year-old Bert de Gilder's home in Beverwijk, causing extensive damage. The collision occurred shortly after the homeowner had completed ren...
Our cars, clothes and homes must go green faster: 'The time is now'
Greening the economy through the reuse of materials in sectors like housing and transportation is essential to meeting 2050 climate goals. While scientists argue that government intervention is requir...
Municipality misses athletics track maintenance deadline: AV'23 club temporarily closed
New-build homes popular among seniors, creating space in the market
Between 2018 and 2024, seniors aged 55 and older purchased more than a quarter of all new-build homes and over half of all new apartments. This trend has helped free up the housing market, as this dem...
Flower shop Ivy leaves Leidseplein after 126 years: ‘I’m done’
Car overturned in accident on A4 near Schiphol, injury and lane closures
On Thursday afternoon, a collision involving at least two vehicles occurred on the A4 motorway near Schiphol Airport, resulting in one car overturning. At least one person was injured and transported ...
Snapchat under fire over grooming and vape sales to minors
The European Commission has launched an investigation into Snapchat to evaluate its compliance with the Digital Services Act's requirements for protecting minors. The probe examines the platform's eff...
Underage fake police officer from Haarlem arrested thanks to alert intended victim
A 17-year-old from Haarlem was arrested on Wednesday for impersonating a police officer after an intended victim in Spanbroek alerted authorities. The victim recognized the scam during a phone call an...
Schiphol considers handling assistance for passengers with disabilities itself
Schiphol Airport is considering managing assistance for passengers with disabilities internally instead of outsourcing the service to external firms. This move follows criticism from the FNV trade uni...
Ajax covered up massive 2017 data breach
Ajax reportedly covered up a significant data leak in 2017 by signing a non-disclosure agreement with the ethical hacker who discovered it. The agreement, recently revealed by BNR, was signed by the h...
Open House Day in Haarlem: 120 homes open for viewing
This Saturday, prospective homebuyers can visit 120 houses in Haarlem without an appointment during the national Open House Day. According to the listing site Funda, an additional 170 properties are a...
Major power outage in Haarlem at the moment
A significant power outage in Haarlem has left more than 3,000 households and 25 streets without electricity. The disruption has lasted for nearly thirty minutes and is currently ongoing.
Scouting Brigitta Explorers raise money for summer camp with flea market
Scouting Brigitta is hosting its annual flea market on Saturday, March 28. The event aims to raise funds to support the group's upcoming summer camp.
Chewing gum that tastes like chili or chorizo: a look inside the BenBits factory
The BenBits factory in Heerhugowaard is experimenting with plastic-free chewing gum featuring unconventional savory flavors such as BBQ, chili, and chorizo. The company aims to push the boundaries of ...
Dalí College Heemskerk opens doors for prospective students: 'A huge turnout right away'
Seventh and eighth-grade students visited Dalí College in Heemskerk this week to explore the campus during an application event for prospective secondary school students. The event saw a high turnout...
Exercise path in forest next to Bennebroek psychiatric clinic for patients and residents
A new walking path with fitness and strength exercises has opened in the Lokhorsterduin forest area in Bennebroek. The facility is located next to the Westerpoort psychiatric clinic and is open to bot...