Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
D66 strong in northern Heemstede neighborhoods, VVD gains ground around SEIN
Detailed election results for Heemstede reveal that D66 performed strongly in northern neighborhoods, while the VVD gained support near the SEIN facility. The release of data from individual polling s...
UK summons Iranian ambassador over London spying
The British Foreign Ministry has summoned the Iranian ambassador following allegations of espionage in London. UK officials characterized the Iranian regime's activities as reckless and disruptive act...
Where is the group of seals that spent two months on the west bank of Fort Island in IJmuiden?
A group of 15 seals that had been residing on the west side of Forteiland in IJmuiden for two months has recently disappeared. Local skipper Ton Kalkman noted that this was the largest group of seals ...
Epe imposes penalty on Fletcher over asylum shelter, chain refuses to pay
The municipality of Epe has imposed a daily fine of 17,250 euros on Fletcher Hotels for continuing to house asylum seekers past a set deadline. The hotel chain faces a maximum penalty of 3.1 million e...
Minister: Other municipalities needed for Hardenberg solution
Dutch Minister of Asylum and Migration Bart van den Brink has called for other municipalities to assist in solving reception capacity issues in Hardenberg. The asylum agency COA will begin paying dail...
US Vice President calls Netanyahu about negotiations
U.S. Vice President JD Vance spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday to discuss potential negotiations with Iran. This report of the diplomatic call was provided by an insider t...
Idea Books distribution center destroyed by fire at scooter company
Wetland paradises along the water help nature, though it’s a losing battle
New shoreline projects have been completed in Haarlem and Heemstede to create marshy banks that support local biodiversity. While these projects improve the landscape and provide habitats for various ...
Justice plays high-stakes game in tackling F-Game
Dutch police have released surveillance photos of 79 suspects linked to scamming tricks and other fraudulent activities to the general public. The images are being displayed on billboards along major ...
Barge springs leak at lock complex, nearly sinks, but hole is temporarily patched
An inland navigation vessel developed a leak and nearly sank on Monday afternoon at the Steigersweg along the North Sea Canal. Emergency response teams were able to perform provisional repairs to stab...
Stock markets end higher despite Iranian denial of talks
European stock markets closed higher on Monday following US President Donald Trump's announcement of a five-day pause in attacks on Iranian energy facilities to facilitate talks. Market gains were lat...
How the success of Scrabble club 'Weerwoord' began: A golden tip and Wim Bosboom made the opening unforgettable
Ruud Magre founded the scrabble club 'Weerwoord' in March 1986 at the De Schans community center in Beverwijk. Originally started as a creative social initiative for the neighborhood, the club has sin...
Brussels-South station evacuated over two suspicious packages
Brussels-South railway station was fully evacuated on Monday evening following the discovery of two suspicious packages. Both train and metro services were suspended as authorities and rail operators ...
Are we in the worst energy crisis ever? ‘US is an unpredictable factor’
The head of the International Energy Agency warns that the current energy crisis is as severe as three previous major crises combined. Expert Aad Correljé from TU Delft emphasizes that while the situ...
Business owners hit hard by devastating fire: "Everything I have built is gone"
A devastating fire at the Nieuwe Hemweg in Amsterdam's Westpoort area has destroyed multiple business premises, primarily affecting small entrepreneurs in the food sector. Many business owners lost th...
COA misses Hardenberg deadline, will pay penalty Tuesday
The Dutch asylum reception agency (COA) failed to meet a deadline set by the municipality of Hardenberg to reduce the number of occupants at local facilities. As a result, the agency must begin paying...
Boys arrested in Heemstede suspected of preparing explosion
Two boys, aged 14 and 17, were arrested in Heemstede on suspicion of preparing an explosion or arson with terrorist intent. The Public Prosecution Service of North Holland confirmed that the arrests t...
Dozens feared dead in Colombia military plane crash
A military aircraft crashed in Colombia shortly after takeoff, with reports suggesting that dozens of soldiers on board may have been killed. While the Ministry of Defense confirmed the incident, loca...
Man stabbed in West, likely near Jan van Galenstraat metro station
A man was injured in a stabbing incident on Monday afternoon, which likely took place near the Jan van Galenstraat metro station in Amsterdam West. The victim reached the hospital independently, promp...
The weeping willow that saw everything
A monumental weeping willow with a significant history was recently cut down, as captured in a poignant video shared online. The removal of the tree occurred just as spring was beginning to arrive, ma...