Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
A2 speeder clocked at 240 km/h, car and license seized
Police confiscated the vehicle and driver's license of a motorist caught traveling at nearly 240 km/h on the A2 motorway on Sunday morning. The driver was recorded by a laser device significantly exce...
Military reports Iran has fired missiles toward Israel
The Israeli military has announced that it detected missile fire launched from Iran toward Israeli territory. The missiles were observed flying toward Israeli soil following reports of an attack origi...
Waiting for words inspires René Diekstra
René Diekstra shares a personal anecdote about a conversation with his grandchild regarding his writing process. The grandchild expresses doubt that waiting for inspiration while sitting at a laptop ...
Construction company Tebbens goes up in flames. 'I have to start all over again'
A fire has destroyed the warehouse of construction company Tebbens, causing significant damage and leaving the owner devastated. Firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze as the owner stated he woul...
British newspaper: Trump considers buying Chagos Islands
The White House is reportedly considering a plan to purchase the Chagos Islands from Mauritius to secure the strategic military base on Diego Garcia. This acquisition would ensure the continued operat...
Experience the jet-set life in a private jet for €125 per hour in an Amsterdam-North warehouse: ‘In America this is very common’
Who loses all pieces fastest at the Anti-Chess World Championship: "I'm a terrible chess player, but a good anti-chess player"
The World Anti-Chess Championship is taking place this weekend in Amsterdam, featuring about twenty international competitors from countries like India and Germany. In this variant, players aim to los...
Trump walks out of interview after questions about election fraud
U.S. President Donald Trump walked out of an interview with NBC News after being asked for evidence regarding his claims of election fraud in California. He exited the session when the interviewer pre...
HBC loses to Hollandia and returns to fourth division: 'We weren't good enough'
HBC failed to secure promotion to the third division after losing both matches of their play-off series against Hollandia. Following a 0-1 home defeat and a 2-0 loss in Hoorn, the team will compete in...
Nationally known poets perform in natural amphitheater in Spaarndam: ‘A beautiful mix of amateur artists and professionals’
The biennial art event Kunst in Spaarndam returns this weekend with the addition of a new poetry program featuring well-known writers at the Fort-Zuid amphitheater. The event highlights a mix of local...
Food truck fire in Duivendrecht, smoke visible across the city
A fire broke out in a food truck on Ellermanstraat in Duivendrecht on Friday evening, creating a large smoke plume visible across Amsterdam. Emergency services escalated the incident to a medium fire ...
Animal Farm's big wish: a new enclosure for axolotls and giant snails. 'We want to mimic the natural habitat'
Animal Farm, a micro-zoo in Beverwijk, has launched a fundraising campaign to build new enclosures for its axolotls and giant African snails. The project aims to recreate the animals' natural habitats...
Bolivian Congress authorizes president to deploy military against protests
The Bolivian Congress has passed a law authorizing President Rodrigo Paz to deploy the military to clear road blockades that have paralyzed major cities for several weeks. The decision followed an ext...
The biggest World Cup ever also means a more expensive Panini album: ‘The only difficulty is identifying the missing ones out of 960 cards’
The upcoming World Cup's expansion to 48 teams has made completing the Panini sticker album more expensive than ever, requiring collectors to find 960 cards. Despite the increased costs, dedicated fan...
Hotels fear difficult summer after VAT increase: 'Concerns are growing'
Dutch hotels are facing a difficult summer as guests book later and stay for shorter periods due to rising costs. Entrepreneurs report that the recent VAT increase on hotel stays is negatively impacti...
Rutte suffered from it, now Jetten too: the 'where is the prime minister' question is being asked
Opposition parties in the Netherlands are questioning the leadership of Rob Jetten as they await negotiations for a budget agreement. Jetten is reportedly keeping the parties waiting intentionally, a ...
DSS returns to the third division after one season: 'Everyone always gave their all'
Haarlem-based football club DSS has secured promotion back to the third class after just one season in the fourth class. The team clinched their return with a decisive 0-3 victory over RKEDO in a matc...
Plan for snack bar-free neighborhood goes ahead despite legal threats: 'We want a healthy food environment'
Haarlem council members are proceeding with plans to ban fast-food vendors in the new Hart voor Oostpoort neighborhood to promote a healthy food environment. Despite legal threats from the snack bar a...
China wants to prevent electric cars from becoming even larger and heavier
China intends to prevent electric vehicles from continuing to grow in size and weight. According to state broadcaster CCTV, the government aims to counter the trend of heavier cars driven by larger ba...
Man stuck in dumpster in city center: "There was shouting and banging"
Police in Amsterdam responded to reports of a man trapped inside a trash container after witnesses heard shouting and banging coming from the bin. The man successfully freed himself before officers ar...