Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Haarlemmermeer gives positive advice on new data center in Schiphol-Rijk: 'Height is significant in relation to homes, but acceptable'
The municipality of Haarlemmermeer has issued a positive recommendation for the construction of the AMS13 datacenter in Schiphol-Rijk. Local authorities approved the plan under specific conditions, su...
Funeral procession for Ali Khamenei begins in Tehran
The funeral procession for Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei began Monday morning in Tehran, drawing a massive crowd according to Iranian state broadcaster Irib. Khamenei died at the start of the co...
No trains between Amsterdam Central and Zaandam due to disruption
Death toll in Kyiv rises following Russian airstrikes
Russian missile strikes on Kyiv between Sunday and Monday have resulted in the deaths of at least ten people. Ukrainian authorities confirmed the casualties following the overnight attack.
Traffic in North Holland on Monday, July 6: A7 between Hoorn and Abbekerk closed after accident, tunnel malfunction disrupts train traffic
A traffic accident caused the closure of the A7 highway between Hoorn and Abbekerk on Monday morning. Additionally, a tunnel malfunction has disrupted train services between Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Z...
New walking route through the city center honors pioneers of LGBTQ+ emancipation
A new walking route called the Walk of Pride has been installed in Amsterdam, featuring 52 bronze tiles that honor pioneers of the LGBTQ+ movement. The route serves as a permanent tribute to those who...
Historical Society remains opposed to new development at Van Merlelaan 23: 'Too many deviations from environmental plan'
The Historische Vereniging Heemstede-Bennebroek is opposing a new construction project at Van Merlelaan 23 in Heemstede. They argued during a hearing that the project deviates significantly from the m...
‘I thought it was a party’: Lubna (51) on the day that changed her life forever
Lubna Abdul, a 51-year-old woman from Hardenberg, shares the traumatic experience of undergoing female genital mutilation at age eight. Due to lasting physical impacts, she has become an activist dedi...
Underground parking garage in the heart of Zandvoort scrapped, CDA initiator is stunned and won't let it go
The municipal executive of Zandvoort has rejected plans for an underground parking garage beneath Favaugeplein, deeming the project unfeasible. The CDA, which initiated the proposal, expressed signifi...
Man with blood on hands and stomach arrested in Wijk aan Zee after Burgernet alert
A man was arrested in Wijk aan Zee on Sunday evening after police issued a Burgernet alert regarding an individual seen with blood on his hands and stomach. Authorities had been searching for the susp...
Cutting prize money: is it really necessary, Kim Lammers wonders
The ATP is considering significant changes to the men's doubles format at Wimbledon, including a reduction in participants and prize money starting in 2028. These proposed adjustments aim to reallocat...
Millions of euros in jewelry possibly stolen from French museum
An estimated several million euros worth of jewelry was stolen during a break-in at a museum in northeastern France. Authorities are currently assessing the exact value of the stolen goods and investi...
Australian Prime Minister apologizes for sexual comments about Kylie Minogue
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has issued an apology for inappropriate remarks he made about pop star Kylie Minogue during a podcast appearance. The Prime Minister expressed regret after s...
Four young RFC Haarlem rugby players move to top French clubs: The level of training and playing is so high
Four young rugby players from RFC Haarlem have signed contracts with top French clubs to further their professional development. The athletes, Caleb Hoogstoevenbeld, Bavo Rooyackers, Thygo Reijnders, ...
Dutch employees need an average of 13.7 days of vacation to recover from work
Recent research indicates that Dutch employees require an average of 13.7 days of vacation to fully recover from work. The study notes that the ease of detaching from work varies by individual and dep...
More housing and traffic safety, less vacancy and nuisance. These are Heemskerk's plans for the next four years
The new coalition in Heemskerk, consisting of Heemskerk Lokaal, Hart voor Heemskerk, and CDA, has announced its plans for the next four years. Their priorities include increasing housing production, i...
Netherlands not yet prepared for extreme heat as the new normal
The eleven-day heatwave in June, which caused event cancellations, school closures, and train disruptions, highlighted that the Netherlands is currently ill-prepared for extreme heat events. The artic...
Eline's son Chez stepped on scorching hot black garden tiles: 'His little feet were immediately scorched to the ground'
A toddler suffered severe burns to his feet after stepping on extremely hot black garden tiles. The mother, Eline Eman-Jonk, rushed to her child immediately after receiving a distressed phone call abo...
Toos & Henk - July 6
Cartoonist Paul Kusters illustrates his unique perspective on current events from Monday through Saturday. This specific entry is dated July 6.
Super Typhoon Bavi hits US island of Rota: uninhabitable for weeks
Super typhoon Bavi has caused extensive damage to the island of Rota in the Northern Mariana Islands. Authorities reported that the island experienced severe winds and flooding, leaving it uninhabitab...