Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Did you finish the City Pier City Run? Send us your medal photo!
Participants of the City Pier City-loop in The Hague are being invited to share photos of themselves with their finisher medals. The call aims to celebrate the achievements of runners who completed th...
Haarlem's Ripperda Barracks: from horse stables to luxury apartments
The historic Ripperda Kazerne in Haarlem has been transformed from a 19th-century cavalry barracks into a luxury apartment complex. Throughout its history, the site served as a WWII prison holding res...
Max Verstappen retires from Chinese Grand Prix with engine problem
Max Verstappen was forced to retire from the Chinese Grand Prix ten laps before the end of the race due to an engine failure. The Red Bull driver had to return to the pit lane after his car experience...
Data leaked in Odido hack, what now? Hackers use sophisticated tactics: ‘They want to know if you have money’
A major data leak at telecom provider Odido has exposed the personal information of millions of people in the Netherlands. Experts warn that hackers use such data as a gold mine to profile potential v...
Cyclist injured in fall on roundabout in Castricum, bystanders rush to help
A female cyclist was injured after a heavy fall at a roundabout in Castricum during the night from Saturday to Sunday. Bystanders assisted the victim until emergency services arrived at the scene on t...
New award for best casting is a first at this year's Oscars
The 98th Academy Awards will introduce a new category for Best Casting this Sunday, marking the first time in the ceremony's history that casting directors will receive official recognition. This mile...
Swimming lessons for one euro, a party in the A’DAM Tower, and more news of the week
This week in Amsterdam featured several local updates, including swimming lessons available for one euro and a celebration at the A’DAM Tower. The city hosted various activities ranging from food ev...
Man dies after shooting in Nieuw-West
A man died last night following a shooting at Koningin Wilhelminaplein in the Slotervaart district of Amsterdam. Despite resuscitation efforts by emergency services, the victim passed away at the scen...
Haarlem residents firmly reject Christian Union's flagship project: no nostalgic tram
Residents of Haarlem have firmly rejected a proposal by the ChristenUnie party to reintroduce a nostalgic Blue Tram in the southern part of the city. A study by Populytics reveals that only four perce...
Trump currently unwilling to make a deal with Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that he is currently unwilling to reach an agreement to end the conflict with Iran. Trump made these remarks during a statement to NBC News.
The Greenhouse | Will we finally stick to voluntary environmental agreements?
Climate reporter Jeroen Kraan discusses the resurgence of environmental covenants as a policy tool in the Netherlands. The column questions whether lessons have been learned from the 1990s to ensure t...
Delivery van goes up in flames in Heemskerk, car also heavily damaged
A delivery van was destroyed by fire in a parking lot on Beneluxlaan in Heemskerk during the night between Saturday and Sunday. The blaze also caused significant damage to a nearby passenger vehicle.
Average Haarlem councillor submitted 20 motions in recent years, D66 most effective
The average Haarlem city council member submitted twenty motions in recent years, with the D66 party identified as the most effective in the chamber. The report examines how political campaign promise...
Fake celebrity interview scams harmful to democracy: ‘Time to put a stop to it’
The Dutch Association of Journalists (NVJ) is calling on tech companies to take stronger action against fraudulent fake interviews featuring Dutch celebrities on social media. The organization warns t...
Cameraland restores late Wim Waltjen's Nikon for free
After the death of 75-year-old Wim Waltjen from Alkmaar, his friend Carlo Tamis discovered that Waltjen's Nikon camera was broken, preventing access to his photos. The store Cameraland repaired the de...
Iranian Revolutionary Guard vows to kill Netanyahu
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard has vowed to target Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid the ongoing conflict involving Israel and the United States. This statement underscores the escalatin...
Haarlem's Ann Vader paved the way for F1 Academy drivers: 'There's nothing special about it. Many more women could do it'
Ann Vader-Vlaanderen from Haarlem was the first Dutch woman to obtain a racing license in the 1950s, paving the way for future female drivers. As the F1 Academy begins its new season in China, her leg...
March also ends mild as April sees 'normal' spring weather
March is expected to conclude with weather that is milder and drier than average, continuing the warm trend seen at the start of the month. According to Weeronline, more typical spring conditions are ...
French politicians hug dogs and cats to attract votes: criticism of ‘animalwashing’ grows
French politicians are using pets in their election campaigns to attract voters, a practice facing growing criticism as 'animal washing.' The strategy is especially prominent in Paris, a city with a h...
Number of gyms rises by 25%: "Fits today's busy lifestyles"
The number of gyms in Amsterdam has increased by nearly 25% over the last five years, reaching 1,659 locations to accommodate residents' busy lifestyles. While the growth offers increased flexibility ...