Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Petrol prices continue to rise: already above 2.50 euros per liter
The average suggested retail price for gasoline in the Netherlands rose to over 2.50 euros per liter on Tuesday morning. This increase nearly matches the record fuel prices previously seen in 2022.
Stoned in his father's BMW: 19-year-old speeds through checkpoint as officer narrowly escapes
A 19-year-old man from Alphen aan den Rijn attempted to flee a police checkpoint in his father's BMW while under the influence of drugs. A police officer narrowly escaped injury by jumping out of the ...
Kruidvat CEO Ed van de Weerd (56) jumps into harbor to save woman from drowning: ‘She was struggling to stay afloat’
Kruidvat CEO Ed van de Weerd rescued a woman from drowning in a Hong Kong harbor after jumping into the water to save her. The city recently honored the 56-year-old for his heroic actions nearly four ...
Car trapped under trailer in Vijfhuizen, driver taken to hospital
A motorist was hospitalized after their vehicle became trapped under a trailer following a collision in Vijfhuizen. The accident took place on the Hybrideweg during the night between Monday and Tuesda...
Significant investments in facilities, but where to house the youth? These are the choices for young people in Haarlemmermeer
Sixteen political parties in Haarlemmermeer are preparing for the upcoming municipal elections on March 18, highlighting housing and facilities for young residents. Although there is general consensus...
Winter Paralympics attracted more than 2.3 million viewers
The Paralympic Winter Games in Italy attracted over 2.3 million total viewers on the Dutch television channel NPO 1. The daily NOS evening program covering the sporting event averaged 464,000 viewers ...
Beverwijk sticks to housing plans: Hindu temple must make way. 'Very disappointed with this decision'
The Beverwijk city council has decided to proceed with housing construction on the site of the Arulmigu Sri Arunachaleswarar temple, refusing to sell the property to the Hindu community. Despite the s...
Singer Lizzo writes first children's book: 'Story is about finding your voice'
American singer Lizzo has authored her first children's book, titled 'Lil Lizzo Meets Sasha B. Flootin', inspired by her own journey of learning to play the flute. The book focuses on themes of self-d...
Family of suspected Bondi shooter fears for safety
Family members of Naveed Akram, the suspected Bondi Beach shooter, revealed in court on Tuesday that they fear for their safety following a series of threats. The concerns were raised during legal pro...
Italy Avenue residents lose sleep over vandalism and rioting youths: 'There were bullets in the bedroom'
Residents of Italiëlaan in Haarlem are expressing serious safety concerns due to ongoing vandalism and groups of rioting youths in their neighborhood. The group of approximately thirty neighbors feel...
Zee- and Duinwijk Platform concerned about divide within municipality: 'Every neighborhood in Velsen deserves the same attention and opportunities'
Platform Zee- en Duinwijk has expressed concerns about a growing socio-economic divide within the municipality of Velsen. Issues such as poverty, unemployment, and safety concerns are reportedly creat...
Red Cross warns of persistent rain in Lebanon
The Red Cross has issued a warning regarding persistent heavy rainfall in Lebanon, which is severely impacting over 800,000 people displaced by Israeli attacks. Many of these individuals are currently...
Study: parties use lobbyist texts in manifestos
A study by the Open State Foundation and NOS Bureau Regio revealed that political parties in the Netherlands frequently include verbatim text from lobbyist documents in their municipal election manife...
Homeless man allegedly threatened police officers with fake hand grenade
A 53-year-old homeless man allegedly threatened police officers with a realistic fake hand grenade and attempted to seize a service weapon at a fast-food restaurant in Haarlem on Christmas Day. The su...
New technology tested at Schiphol: Wi-Fi signals detect people even behind walls
Koert Davidse regrets not speaking at his brother's funeral nearly 40 years ago
Are we being dragged into a war? Cabinet cautious after Trump threat
The Dutch government is expressing caution regarding U.S. President Trump's demand for European assistance in guarding the Strait of Hormuz. While the cabinet aims to maintain a strong relationship wi...
Poet Joost Oomen: ‘It is idiotic to say that innovative art is elitist’
'We want people to drop in all day': brasserie Chez Van Rijn serves bistro classics
