Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Traffic camera at railway crossing leads to fewer violations
ProRail reports that approximately 33,000 traffic violations occurred at railway crossings during a two-year trial of surveillance cameras. Although the total number remains high, the data shows that ...
29-year-old man arrested for double rape in Goudswaard
A 29-year-old man from Spijkenisse was arrested in Lelystad on Sunday night for his alleged involvement in two rapes in Goudswaard. The incidents took place at a residence in the South Holland village...
Car boot sale returns to Plein 1945 after a year's absence, first edition on Saturday April 4
The monthly car boot market is returning to Plein 1945 in front of the IJmuiden town hall after a one-year absence. Starting April 4th, the event will take place on the first Saturday of every month t...
Norwegian police seek suspect in US embassy explosion in Oslo
Norwegian police are searching for a suspect caught on camera in connection with an explosion at the U.S. embassy in Oslo last weekend. Authorities released a photo of the individual, who is suspected...
Haarlem VVD and CDA lead candidates at odds over street maintenance: ‘The city will no longer be a nice place to live’
Party leaders Eva de Raadt (CDA) and Nienke Klazinga (VVD) engaged in a debate organized by Haarlems Dagblad ahead of the upcoming local elections. The candidates discussed their conflicting visions f...
Anticipation for the Smartlappen Festival: 'we're going to make it a great party again!'
The Smartlappenfestival is scheduled to begin on April 11, with organizers reporting that tickets for the event sold out rapidly. Event organizer Ron van Eerden expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming f...
Drama series Máxima gets third season with new cast
The drama series Máxima has been renewed for a third season on Videoland, which will cover the first ten years of King Willem-Alexander's reign. This upcoming season will feature a new cast for the l...
Putin expresses rock-solid confidence in new Iranian leader
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed his "rock-solid" support for Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader of Iran. The Kremlin stated its confidence that Mojtaba will honorably continue t...
Almost 2.40 euros a liter: motorists hit hard at the pump
Dutch motorists are facing fuel prices nearing 2.40 euros per liter due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Market experts explain that the price surge is a direct result of the blockage of th...
New Ajax coach still haunted in Spain by four words from Van Gaal: ‘You have no rhythm!’
Óscar García has been appointed as the first Spanish head coach of Ajax, making him the first Spaniard to lead the club. The 52-year-old reflects on the influence of his former mentors, Johan Cruijf...
In 1994, the city government wanted to abolish Amsterdam
On July 13, 1994, the city government of Amsterdam made the historic decision to dissolve the municipality. Although it has since faded from public memory, the move was a significant event in the city...
Hundreds arrested in Qatar for sharing footage of Iranian attacks
The Qatari Ministry of Interior has arrested 313 individuals for sharing footage and spreading what it termed misleading information during recent Iranian military strikes. These strikes represent Ira...
Liège Mayor: Synagogue explosion an act of antisemitism
An explosion occurred at a synagogue in Liège, Belgium, during the night between Sunday and Monday, causing significant damage to the building's facade and nearby properties. Mayor Willy Demeyer cond...
Marengo court holds off in Taghi lawyer issue
The Amsterdam Court of Appeal has postponed a decision regarding the legal representation of Ridouan Taghi during the resumption of the Marengo trial. Taghi has been without a lawyer for nearly a year...
EU wants defense partnerships with Australia, Iceland, and Ghana
EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas announced that the European Union plans to sign defense partnerships with Australia, Iceland, and Ghana in the coming days. These new agreements follow similar defe...
The Canal Diggers statue officially unveiled at the small lock: ‘Here they are visible and it was about time too’
The "De Kanaalgravers" statue was officially unveiled at its new, more prominent location near the Small Lock in IJmuiden on Sunday. The relocation from Pontplein follows years of public requests to g...
Wijk aan Zee awakens: beach huts arrive one by one. 'Not long now and we'll be back'
Beach houses are being transported back to the beach in Wijk aan Zee to prepare for the upcoming summer season. Local business owners are setting up their locations under favorable weather conditions ...
Community service for Haarlem man caught with dog after ignoring ban: 'I call all my dogs Jango'
A 39-year-old man from Haarlem has been sentenced to 60 hours of community service for violating a court-ordered ban on keeping dogs. The defendant admitted guilt during his trial, expressing his love...
Austrian ORF director leaves after sexual misconduct allegations
Roland Weissmann has resigned from his position as director of the Austrian broadcaster ORF following allegations of sexual harassment. The broadcaster announced his departure on Monday.
Foreign media after much-discussed first F1 race of the year: Typical Max Verstappen
The first Formula 1 race of 2026 in Melbourne was marked by controversy over new regulations and numerous crashes. Despite the chaotic conditions, Max Verstappen secured a victory, a performance that ...