Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Teen arrested after overnight burglary in Hoofddorp thanks to alert neighbor
A 19-year-old man was arrested early Saturday morning following a residential burglary on Nienke van Hichtumstraat in Hoofddorp. The arrest was made possible after an alert neighbor reported the incid...
Spaarnestad can put the champagne on ice after poor start against Halley
The women's volleyball team of Spaarnestad faced significant pressure this weekend as the leaders of the first division following a loss in the previous week. Despite a difficult start against Halley,...
Hannie Schaft commemorated in cell 55 of the Koepel: ‘It is remarkable that she kept going’
A new exhibition in cell 55 of the former Koepel prison commemorates Dutch resistance fighter Hannie Schaft by telling the story of her brief imprisonment there. The display highlights her persistence...
SCPB’22 heading for victory over leaders LFC, but match abandoned: ‘Captain called me a clown’
The top-tier match between SCPB’22 and league leaders LFC was abandoned ten minutes before the final whistle while SCPB'22 was leading 1-0. Referee Jensch decided to stop the game and send both team...
Championship match? Telstar already knows how to beat PSV: ‘We cracked their code for a bit back then’
Telstar coach Anthony Correia expresses confidence in defeating PSV again, while local fans are reportedly being offered up to 500 euros to sell their tickets to PSV supporters. The upcoming match cou...
Universities want to cut back on big tech, but switching takes years
Dutch universities are working to decrease their dependency on major American technology companies like Microsoft and Google in favor of European alternatives. While concrete steps are being taken, un...
Israel accelerates demolition of Lebanese homes in frontline villages
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have ordered the military to accelerate the demolition of Lebanese houses in frontline villages. The Israeli government state...
Defense Ministry to hire over 1,000 for drone units
The Dutch army plans to integrate drone and counter-drone units into all its combat divisions, necessitating the recruitment of 1,000 to 1,200 new personnel. Chief of Defense Onno Eichelsheim announce...
Willemien Ruygrok (1951 - 2025): Resolute with a very soft heart
Willemien Ruygrok, a dedicated advocate who passed away in December 2025, was known for her commitment to human rights. Throughout her life, she worked to advance the rights of the LGBTQ+ community, w...
'I don't know what happened, but we weren't a team anymore.' Rijk Gombault on Haarlem’s painful defeat
Haarlem's rugby team suffered a 26-29 defeat against Oisterwijk Oysters, making their goal of reaching eighth place in the top league unlikely. Despite a late try by Rijk Gombault, the team struggled ...
Have you seen Pip, Coco, or Jessie? These four pets are missing in Haarlem
Four pets, including those named Pip, Coco, and Jessie, were reported missing in Haarlem over the past week. Local residents are being asked to provide any information that could help locate these ani...
IJmond collects 1.5 million DE points for food bank: ‘The involvement is enormous’
Residents in the IJmond region collected 1.5 million Douwe Egberts coffee points during November and December to support local food banks. This initiative was part of the 14th annual collection campai...
How to save money on spring outfits: ‘Ask yourself: will I wear this at least 30 times?’
Fashion experts Sara Dubbeldam and Anke Vermeer offer advice on saving money on spring wardrobes as global conflicts contribute to rising living costs. They recommend a mindful approach to shopping, s...
'Some shells have been there for a hundred million years. Bizarre, right?' National Shell Counting Day at Wijk aan Zee beach
The fifth National Shell Counting Day took place across beaches in the Netherlands, including a counting event at Wijk aan Zee. Participants were instructed to collect shells randomly within a specifi...
Velsen beat Olympia thanks to a formidable Floris Reurts hat-trick: 'Every now and then you have to show the boys how it’s done'
Floris Reurts scored a hattrick to lead Velsen to a dominant 0-3 victory over Olympia Haarlem. The away win provides redemption for Velsen, who had lost their previous home match against the same oppo...
Demolition in Kruisstraat: Jan Sikkes and Bristol rapidly dismantled
The former premises of the Jan Sikkes fabric store and Bristol discounter on Kruisstraat are being rapidly dismantled, with only the ground floor of the building set to remain. This demolition marks a...
Police seize more than 3 tons of cocaine, eight arrested
Dutch police seized 3,223 kilograms of cocaine and arrested eight suspects following a discovery on Friday. A portion of the drugs was found in a van near Papendrecht, while the majority was hidden in...
Anti-racism demonstration warns of new fascism: 'What was written in 1939 still applies today'
Thousands of people gathered in Amsterdam on Saturday for a demonstration against racism and discrimination. The protest primarily focused on warning against the rise of fascism, drawing parallels to ...
Haarlem security company challenges lost Bollenstreek contract: ‘Tender for guarding reception centers was unfair’
Haarlem-based security firm Alpha Security BV has initiated a summary proceeding against the work organization HLT Samen over a lost contract for guarding reception centers in the Bollenstreek. The co...
Bread, as loved as it is loathed: how healthy is it really?
Experts address the common myths and health concerns surrounding bread, evaluating its nutritional value in both artisanal and supermarket varieties. They conclude that while whole-grain bread is gene...