Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Pick up free compost for your garden or balcony
On Saturday, March 28th, residents of Amsterdam and Weesp can pick up free compost for their gardens or balconies. This initiative provides local citizens with resources to support the maintenance of ...
Ship taking on water in IJmuiden, major emergency response
A ship encountered difficulties and began taking on water along the Steigerweg in IJmuiden on Monday. The incident triggered a large-scale response from emergency services to manage the situation.
Five arrests after kidnapping of Dutch woman in Belgium
Belgian police have arrested five individuals in connection with the kidnapping of a Dutch woman last week. The victim was being held at a property in Saint-Nicolas, located in the province of Liège.
More than 26 years in prison for fatal Zwijndrecht shooting
The Court of Appeal in The Hague has sentenced 52-year-old Minh Nghia V. to 26 years and eight months in prison for a shooting in Zwijndrecht in January 2023. V. shot his ex-girlfriend, leaving her pe...
Van Gaal to continue advising new Ajax leadership
Louis van Gaal will continue to serve as an advisor for Ajax following discussions with the club's new supervisory board. The agreement was confirmed after a meeting with board chairman Lesley Bamberg...
Day against racism needed more than ever: We are normalizing what is not normal
Participants in an annual demonstration against racism and fascism gathered in Amsterdam to express concern over recent municipal election results. Organizers emphasized that the march is more urgent ...
Three cars involved in collision on N202 in Velsen-Zuid
Three cars were involved in a collision on the Amsterdamseweg (N202) in Velsen-Zuid on Monday afternoon. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of the accident.
Norwegian Crown Princess no longer has access to her emails to Epstein
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway no longer has access to emails exchanged with the late American sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The Norwegian royal palace confirmed that the email account she used ...
Israel reports new attacks on Iran after Trump message
Israel has launched new military strikes targeting regime infrastructure in Iran. These reports, confirmed by Israeli media, follow a recent message from Donald Trump regarding the ongoing conflict.
Indorock legend Eddy Chatelin takes Indo seniors back to the sixties with his red guitar
Indorock legend Eddy Chatelin will perform during a musical lunch for seniors from the former Dutch East Indies at the Tempo Doeloe daycare center in Schalkwijk, Haarlem. Organized by Zorgbalans, the ...
Brussels calls on member states to consider gas reserves for winter
The European Commission has urged EU member states to begin preparing their gas reserves for the upcoming winter due to the conflict in the Middle East. This measure is intended to protect citizens an...
D66 largest in Santpoort and Driehuis. FVD in IJmuiden and Velserbroek. Sterk Velsen retains Velsen-Noord
In the recent municipal elections, D66 emerged as the largest party in Santpoort and Driehuis, while FVD secured victories in IJmuiden and Velserbroek. Local party Sterk Velsen maintained its lead in ...
Prosecutors appeal acquittal of former NCTV official for spying for Morocco
The Dutch Public Prosecutor's Office is appealing the acquittal of former NCTV analyst Abderrahim El M. on charges of spying for Morocco. While cleared of espionage, El M. received a 20-month prison s...
D66 defends occasional detention of asylum-seeking children
The Dutch political party D66 has defended the government's decision to detain asylum-seeking families with children arriving at Schiphol Airport who have a low chance of obtaining residency. Under th...
Talks between scout Biemond and party leaders begin
Scout Hendrik Jan Biemond has begun exploratory talks with leaders from twelve political parties to determine a new governing coalition following the municipal elections in Amsterdam. The two-day proc...
Talks between scout Biemond and party leaders begin
Scout Hendrik Jan Biemond has begun exploratory talks with leaders from twelve political parties to discuss potential coalitions following the Amsterdam municipal elections. The meetings, spanning two...
High interest in free saplings and greenery: '95 percent are greedy, but 5 percent are moved and come to help us'
Thousands of people visited the Lincolnpark Buurttuin in Hoofddorp to collect free trees and shrubs as part of the 'Meer Bomen Nu' campaign. The initiative redistributes plants that were unable to thr...
Singapore calls Hormuz closure a crisis for Asian countries
Singapore's Foreign Minister, Vivian Balakrishnan, warned that the disruption of fuel transport through the Strait of Hormuz due to conflict in the Middle East poses a major crisis for Asian economies...
Winter coats can be put away as blossoms bloom on Nicolaas Hennemanpad in Heemskerk
Blossoms have begun to bloom along the Nicolaas Hennemanpad in Heemskerk, signaling the arrival of spring weather. This seasonal milestone suggests that it is time for residents to store their winter ...
Neil Diamond releases new album years after retiring from performing
Singer Neil Diamond has announced a new album titled "Wild At Heart," which is set to be released on May 8. The 85-year-old artist retired from performing in 2018 following his diagnosis with Parkinso...