Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Huge flock of starlings over Stadionbuurt: Car, bike, house, everything is covered in shit
A large flock of starlings is causing significant bird dropping issues for residents in the Stadionbuurt neighborhood of Amsterdam South. While some locals are frustrated by the mess on their vehicles...
Line 2 temporarily via Reinaldahuis and Zomervaart to center; Jouw Haarlem and CU sound alarm over misinformation for bus passengers
Bus line 2 in Haarlem will follow an alternative route via Reinaldahuis and Zomervaart until mid-April, bypassing several stops in Parkwijk and Nagtzaamplein. Local political parties Jouw Haarlem and ...
Israeli military reports more Iranian missile attacks
The Israeli military reported that Iran launched a series of missile attacks against Israel on Saturday morning. These strikes follow several reports of similar Iranian attacks occurring throughout th...
Family: Lenferink will likely chuckle at wrong birth year
The family of late Dutch presenter Jan Lenferink shared that he would have been amused by the confusion regarding his actual birth year. While online records often state he was born in 1948, he was ac...
Hansje’s favorites: ‘The very best King’s Day party is here in Oud-West’
Hansje Lathouwers, a 38-year-old resident of Amsterdam, shares her favorite local spots and experiences living on the Ten Katemarkt. She particularly recommends the King's Day celebrations in the Oud-...
GroenLinks and D66 want iconic Schalkwijk snack bar Friet van Piet to disappear
The Haarlem city council is considering redevelopment plans for the Schalkwijk area, which include expanding a Vomar supermarket and constructing 200 new homes. While the project has broad support, po...
Arab League emergency meeting on attacks on member states
Foreign ministers of the Arab League will hold an emergency videoconference on Sunday to discuss recent airstrikes against member states in the Persian Gulf. The meeting was requested by several count...
Repatriation flight from Oman also arrives at Schiphol
A KLM repatriation flight carrying 281 passengers from Muscat, Oman, landed at Schiphol Airport at approximately 8:15 AM. The group included 263 Dutch nationals who were stranded in the Middle East du...
Screen time | Finally, my laziness is leading to less scrolling instead of more
Tech reporter Rutger Otto discusses his attempt to curb excessive screen time by using a physical block in his kitchen to digitally check in and out. This weekly column explores the relationship betwe...
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56 Dutch nationals on repatriation flight from Egypt, 281 people from Oman [update]
A TUI repatriation flight carrying 56 Dutch travelers from Israel and the West Bank landed at Schiphol Airport early Saturday morning. The operation, coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, wa...
Max Verstappen crystal clear in Melbourne: ‘I’m not enjoying it at all, I’m emotionally drained’
Max Verstappen expressed significant frustration and emotional exhaustion following a rare crash during the qualifying session in Melbourne. The four-time world champion emphasized that he is prepared...
Voting at unique locations: Duivenvoorde Castle in Voorschoten, the Frans Hals Museum in Haarlem and at midnight in Castricum
During the Dutch municipal elections on March 18, citizens can cast their votes at unique locations across the country, including the Frans Hals Museum in Haarlem and Kasteel Duivenvoorde in Voorschot...
Code yellow across most of the Netherlands due to dense fog
The KNMI has issued a code yellow weather warning for dense fog across most of the Netherlands on Saturday morning. The alert covers almost all provinces except for Limburg, following an expansion of ...
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Pickup truck driver (34) under the influence in collision with taxi bus [update]
A 34-year-old man from Velsen was arrested after his pickup truck collided with a taxi bus in IJmuiden on Friday night. He is suspected of driving under the influence and reckless driving.
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Car rams lamppost in Vijfhuizen, driver (24) arrested for driving under the influence [update]
A 24-year-old driver from Badhoevedorp was arrested for driving under the influence after crashing into a lamppost in Vijfhuizen on Friday night. The accident occurred on the Stelling, and the driver ...
Qatar aviation authority allows limited air traffic
Qatar's aviation authority has announced the partial reopening of its airspace for limited air traffic. The airspace was previously closed following retaliatory attacks by Iran.
Explosions heard in Dubai and Manama
Journalists from the French news agency AFP reported hearing explosions in Dubai and Manama, the capital of Bahrain. No further information regarding the cause or impact of the incidents has been rele...
56 Dutch nationals on board repatriation flight from Egypt
A TUI repatriation flight carrying 56 Dutch citizens from Israel and the West Bank arrived at Schiphol Airport early Saturday morning. The mission, coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, was ...
Air raid alerts across Ukraine, several dead in Kharkiv region
Ukraine issued a nationwide air raid alert early Saturday morning following Russian attacks in the Kharkiv region. At least three people were reported killed in the strikes, prompting the country-wide...
More than 1 in 6 people consider not voting due to distrust
A survey conducted by ANP and Kieskompas shows that more than one in six people in the Netherlands are considering not voting in the municipal elections. This potential abstention is largely attribute...