Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
What is your data actually worth online? ‘The more data hackers get on you, the higher the price’
Following a data leak at internet provider Odido, victims are pursuing a mass claim seeking hundreds of euros in compensation. Experts explain that hackers pay higher prices for complete datasets whic...
YouTube prank appears to be motive for fatal shooting of Syrian boys in Piet Wiedijkpark
A prank call from a YouTube livestream allegedly triggered a fatal shooting on New Year's Day in Amsterdam's Piet Wiedijkpark, resulting in the deaths of two innocent Syrian teenagers. The suspect rep...
UK and France convene Hormuz summit on reopening plans
The United Kingdom and France are hosting a meeting in London with military planners from over thirty countries, including the Netherlands, to discuss the restoration of shipping in the Strait of Horm...
71 notifications of demolition and tree felling in Haarlem last week
The municipality of Haarlem processed 71 permit applications last week concerning demolition and tree felling projects across the city. Residents are encouraged to check the list for developments occu...
Largest fuel price increase in UK since June 2022
Fuel prices in the United Kingdom rose by 8.7 percent in March compared to February, marking the largest monthly increase since June 2022. This spike represents the most significant rise in fuel costs...
The chilly third season of Euphoria is like a party you've stayed at too long
Churches call on Haarlem coalition parties to save more houses of worship: 'Opportunities for the city'
The Klankbordgroep Kerken Haarlem is urging the city's coalition parties to support the repurposing of more local churches into community hubs, shops, or exhibition spaces. Following the successful co...
Margriet and Marian love exercising in the forest: ‘Balancing on one leg is getting easier for me’
Margriet and Marian participate in weekly outdoor exercise sessions with the "GO" (Gezond Oud) group to promote healthy aging. The activities take place every Tuesday at the Beeckestijn estate in Vels...
Who is joining the magic of the Easels and Brushes art project?
The annual ten-day art project 'Ezels en kwasten' is held in Wijk aan Zee, involving artists and students from the De Vrijheit child center. The event serves as a major cultural highlight for particip...
Drone deliveries to prisoners lead to limited sentence after deal
A 34-year-old man from Rijsenhout was sentenced to a four-month suspended prison term and 120 hours of community service for using drones to deliver drugs and phones to prisoners. The court in Dordrec...
Provinces demand urgent crisis approach for congested power grid
Dutch provinces are calling on the national government to implement urgent crisis measures to address the increasing overload of the electricity grid. The Interprovinciaal Overleg (IPO) suggests alloc...
Energy debate: opposition working on deal with government for cheaper public transport
The Dutch cabinet and the House of Representatives are debating a package of measures to address the ongoing energy crisis. Opposition parties, led by GroenLinks-PvdA, are negotiating a deal to includ...
Ukraine to reopen Russian oil pipeline within hours
Ukraine has completed repairs on the Druzhba oil pipeline, allowing Russian oil deliveries to Hungary and Slovakia to resume within a few hours. The pipeline had been out of service since January afte...
Body found in Toolenburgerplas in Hoofddorp
A body was discovered in the Toolenburgerplas in Hoofddorp. Police have launched an investigation to determine the victim's identity and the cause of death.
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LIVE Eredivisie | Telstar host Sparta in survival battle, visitors eye European play-offs
Telstar hosts Sparta Rotterdam in an Eredivisie match in Velsen-Zuid, with both teams seeking crucial points. The home side is fighting to avoid relegation, while the visitors are aiming to secure a s...
Kyiv asks Turkey to organize summit with Putin and Zelensky
Ukraine has requested that Turkey facilitate a summit between President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin to revive stalled peace negotiations. Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha sta...
Judge sends thousands of freedom of information requests to municipalities to highlight "abuse" of transparency law
A judge from the North Holland District Court sent Open Government Act (Woo) requests to every municipality in the Netherlands to draw attention to perceived issues with the legislation. According to ...
Sunny weather ahead in the coming days with mild temperatures and few clouds
The Netherlands is expected to experience sunny weather and mild temperatures over the coming days, following a chilly night. According to Weeronline, Wednesday will be bright with only local cloud co...
Churches in Velsen collect supplies for Ukraine
Churches in Velsen are organizing a donation drive on Saturday, April 25th, to collect supplies for residents of Ukraine. This initiative aims to provide aid as the conflict in Ukraine enters its four...