Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Haarlem sailing clubs sound alarm over broken Buitenhuizer Bridge: No money for repair or replacement
Sailing clubs in Haarlem are sounding the alarm after Rijkswaterstaat announced there is no funding to repair or replace the broken Buitenhuizer Bridge. The bridge is expected to remain closed for sev...
European trade committee to vote on US trade deal this Thursday after all
The European Parliament's trade committee decided on Tuesday to proceed with a vote this Thursday on a portion of a trade agreement with the United States. The announcement was made by committee membe...
Kelly Steen of Hera United: KNVB's plan to downsize Women's Eredivisie shows a lack of vision
Household costs rise by tens of euros due to record prices at the pump
Record-high gasoline and diesel prices are increasing monthly household expenses by several tens of euros. While frequent drivers and low-income families are the most affected, the direct financial im...
They hardly hear anything from Amsterdam: how Ajax leaves loaned-out players to their fate
Several football players on loan from Ajax, including Ahmetcan Kaplan and Tristan Gooijer, have expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of communication from their parent club. The article highlights ...
Youth center in Akersloot turns into polling station for one day: De Storey Club opens doors for elections
The Storey Club youth center in Akersloot has been converted into a polling station for one day during the elections. Residents of the municipality of Castricum can cast their votes at the venue where...
Hardenberg imposes penalty on COA to force closure of asylum center
The municipality of Hardenberg has imposed a penalty payment on the Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) for failing to close two reception centers according to their agreement. Th...
Three Lebanese soldiers killed in Israeli airstrikes
Three Lebanese soldiers were killed following Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon near the city of Nabatieh. The Lebanese army confirmed the fatalities across two separate attacks on social media.
Person injured in stabbing in North, trauma helicopter landed
One person was injured in a stabbing incident on the Buiksloterweg in Amsterdam Noord on Tuesday afternoon. Emergency services, including a trauma helicopter, attended the scene where police have cord...
A lesson in perseverance and sacrifice for the team
A parent recently informed a hockey team's group chat that their daughter would be quitting the sport due to a lack of motivation. The article uses this situation to reflect on the importance of teach...
Trump: We do not need help from NATO countries in the Middle East
US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that the United States no longer requires assistance from NATO allies for military operations in the Middle East. Trump stated that most allies have...
Appeal against man who stabbed Scott from Driehuis to death; alleged accomplice also to appear in court
The Amsterdam Court of Appeal has scheduled the appeal of F.D., who was convicted for the manslaughter of 24-year-old Scott from Driehuis, for October 26 and 29. The dates were set during a preliminar...
Transavia also introduces fuel surcharge due to rising fuel prices
Budget airline Transavia has introduced a fuel surcharge of five euros on several flights starting this week in response to rising kerosene prices. The company confirmed the decision on Tuesday, follo...
Rob Kemps replaces Frank Lammers as the face of Jumbo commercials
Rob Kemps, also known as the artist Snollebollekes, has been named the new face of Jumbo supermarket commercials. He replaces actor Frank Lammers, who previously held the role in the brand's advertisi...
Explosive found in Nieuw-Vennep
Police discovered and removed an explosive device resembling a jerrycan with fireworks from a waterway in Nieuw-Vennep. Investigations are ongoing regarding this discovery as well as other regional in...
Mayor Halsema reshuffles top management after absenteeism crisis: ‘Organization is reaching its limits’
Dutch Parliament: Ban Muslim Brotherhood and affiliated organizations
A majority of the Dutch House of Representatives has voted in favor of a motion by the PVV to ban the Muslim Brotherhood and its affiliated organizations. This outcome follows several previous attempt...
Come see the renovated council chamber during the open day on April 4
An open day will be held on April 4th to showcase the renovated council chamber to the public. Visitors will have the opportunity to see where the city council debates and makes decisions regarding th...
Prosecutors demand 15 months in prison for man who threatened singer Douwe Bob: ‘I let myself go’
Telstar has experience beating PSV: ‘Suddenly I was face to face with the best goalkeeper in the Netherlands’
Telstar, a football club from Velsen-Zuid, has a history of defeating PSV, including three home victories during the 1960s and 1970s and a win earlier this season. The article recalls these successes ...