Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Extensive damage in two-car crash in Velsen-Zuid
Two cars were involved in a collision in Velsen-Zuid on Friday evening. Although no injuries were reported, both vehicles sustained significant damage in the accident.
Two more car fires on Shubertstraat in Haarlem, police investigating
Two cars were destroyed by fire on Shubertstraat in Haarlem on Saturday morning, with police investigating suspected arson as the vehicles were not parked together. This incident follows a series of r...
Explosion at Jewish school in Amsterdam, Halsema calls it ‘targeted attack’
An explosion occurred at a Jewish school in Amsterdam-Buitenveldert on Friday night, resulting in limited damage. Mayor Femke Halsema described the incident as a targeted attack, and emergency service...
Municipal elections on March 18: what Hart voor Haarlem wants
Residents of Haarlem will participate in municipal elections on March 18 to vote for a new city council. Reporter Nynke La Porte provides an overview of the candidates and their platforms, specificall...
Municipal elections on March 18: what ChristenUnie wants in Haarlem
Residents of Haarlem will vote in the municipal council elections on Wednesday, March 18. Reporter Nynke La Porte provides an overview of the political parties and their platforms, specifically focusi...
Difficult personal circumstances force professional footballer Reda Kharchouch (30) to retire: 'I choose my son and my wife'
Professional footballer Reda Kharchouch is ending his professional career in Cyprus to return to the Netherlands due to personal family reasons. The 30-year-old striker will join the amateur club SJC ...
When voters act as politicians, it's not just about self-interest. The silent middle doesn't polarize and cares for the whole city
The article explores the perspectives of the "silent middle," a group of voters who prioritize community connection and collective well-being over political polarization. It suggests that when ordinar...
Bennebroek and Vogelenzang communities satisfied with Bloemendaal municipality: ‘We are no longer a dumping ground’
Residents of Bennebroek and Vogelenzang are reflecting on their relationship with the Bloemendaal municipality ahead of local elections. While many feel a growing sense of involvement, some community ...
Reject the free beer
With only a few days remaining before the municipal elections, local political parties in both urban and rural areas are campaigning for seats on the council. This period has placed local politics in ...
Ten angels on the shoulders of Stella Fietsen owners: 'Actually we are just very happy'
The owners of a Stella Fietsen shop in Beverwijk experienced a severe fire in their warehouse roof on Thursday night. Despite the incident, the business remained fully operational on Friday with custo...
Ukrainian refugees arrive Monday in Oud-IJmuiden. Top floor not in use by order of fire department
The first Ukrainian refugees are scheduled to arrive at a newly converted shelter in IJmuiden this Monday. Following a fire department inspection that prohibited the use of the top floor, the facility...
Toos & Henk - March 14
Cartoonist Paul Kusters presents his unique perspective on current events through the 'Toos & Henk' comic strip series. The series is published daily from Monday through Saturday.
The bouillon is a successful Parisian concept that also caught on in Amsterdam around 1900 – and now it’s back
Amsterdam’s Jewish community is ‘Israelizing’ and it’s not happening quietly
At jazz club and restaurant Contra, Mara Grimm doesn't have to worry about dancing on the table (8-)
Asbestos found in residential area in Soesterberg
Asbestos was discovered in a residential area in Soesterberg on Friday evening, prompting a significant emergency services response. The Utrecht Safety Region reported that there is no immediate dange...
Venezuela and Colombia hold high-level talks after Maduro capture
Officials from Venezuela and Colombia held high-level consultations in Caracas to discuss bilateral cooperation. The talks focused on key sectors including trade, tourism, energy, and security, accord...
President Trump replaces head of Kennedy Center
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Matt Floca will replace Richard Grenell as the head of the Kennedy Center in Washington. The news was shared via the social media platform Truth Social, conf...
Book Week opened with anniversary edition of Book Ball at ITA
Axios: Trump rejected Putin's offer on Iranian enriched uranium
Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed transferring Iran's enriched uranium to Russia as part of a potential deal to end conflict in the Middle East. According to Axios, U.S. President Donald Trump...