Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Pedestrian hit by tram at Heemstedestraat stop
A female pedestrian was hospitalized after being struck by a tram at the Heemstedestraat stop in Amsterdam Nieuw-West around 5:15 PM. Emergency services attended the scene, resulting in the closure of...
How 25 million euros will strengthen Jewish life in Amsterdam over the coming decades
Bad Bunny seeks reimbursement for legal costs in plagiarism case
Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny is seeking approximately €428,000 in reimbursement for legal fees following the dismissal of a plagiarism lawsuit against him. His attorneys filed a request with the co...
Bloemendaal D66 alderman Thessa van der Windt defends FvD leader Lidewij de Vos: ‘Would a man’s election victory also be attributed to his looks?’
D66 alderman Thessa van der Windt defended Forum for Democracy leader Lidewij de Vos against sexist comments that attributed her election success to her appearance. Van der Windt questioned if a male ...
Advice on spending 25 million euros: youth-focused foundation for Jewish life in the city
An advisory committee recommends that Amsterdam's €25 million allocation for Jewish life be managed by an independent foundation with a strong focus on supporting youth. The proposed strategy involv...
Jill Helena, Ellen ten Damme and Naomi threatened after sharing experiences with Ali B
Lawyers for Jill Helena, Ellen ten Damme, and Naomi reported that the women faced threats and physical violence after sharing their experiences regarding rapper Ali B. As a result, the three alleged v...
Iranian missile reportedly intercepted over Lebanon
An Iranian missile was reportedly intercepted in Lebanese airspace, marking the first time such an occurrence has been recorded during the current conflict involving Israel and the United States. Leba...
All toys gone from Intertoys Breestraat: store closes its doors
The Intertoys toy store on Breestraat in Beverwijk has permanently closed, with all merchandise removed from the premises on Tuesday. Customers are now being redirected to the chain's other location a...
Court: Zandvoort not allowed to set new noise rules for race track
The court in Haarlem ruled that the municipality of Zandvoort was not authorized to establish new noise regulations for its race circuit in May 2024. Following a lawsuit by local residents and interes...
Mobility scooters vs. high thresholds: accessibility remains a challenge for polling stations despite quiet elections
The recent municipal elections in Velsen were generally peaceful, but accessibility for voters with mobility issues remained a challenge at several locations. High thresholds at some polling stations ...
Right-wing conservative student party VSP of controversial Marlon U. also not participating in VU elections
For mural in Artis, Thomas (37) made giant felt-tip pen: ‘I saw the perfect material at the hardware store’
Cabinet also considering energy price compensation for middle-income earners
The Dutch cabinet is exploring additional measures to mitigate rising energy prices for middle-income households following pressure from the House of Representatives. An emergency fund is being fast-t...
Elan Wonen declines to join large-scale Belgiëlaan development: 'Our hands are full with other projects'
Housing corporation Elan Wonen has declined to join a large-scale new construction project on Belgiëlaan in Haarlem's Europawijk neighborhood, citing a full schedule of other commitments. The proposa...
Three more suspects identified: Operation 'Game Over?!' leads police to fraud suspects in Purmerend, Alkmaar and Kortenhoef
The police operation 'Game Over?!' has led to the identification of three suspects linked to fraud cases in Purmerend, Alkmaar, and Kortenhoef. The identification follows local media coverage of the o...
Dutch House of Representatives wants energy emergency fund reopened quickly
The Dutch House of Representatives has passed a nearly unanimous motion calling for the swift reopening of the Temporary Emergency Energy Fund. The proposal, initiated by MP Esmah Lahlah, requires the...
Defender Sven Botman undergoes successful surgery on facial injury
Dutch defender Sven Botman has undergone successful surgery for a facial injury sustained during a match against Sunderland. His club, Newcastle United, expects him to be available for selection again...
The Immortal Man is primarily a melancholic farewell to Peaky Blinder Thomas Shelby
'Cassius' Cruyff was banned from the Dutch national team for a year: 'Johan turned pale'
In late 1966, Dutch football star Johan Cruijff was suspended from the national team for one year after allegedly striking a referee. The decision was handed down by a disciplinary committee led by la...
Volkswagen recalls nearly 100,000 electric cars due to battery problem
Volkswagen is recalling nearly 100,000 electric vehicles globally due to potential issues with battery modules, as announced by the German transport authority KBA. In the Netherlands, approximately 4,...