Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Injury-plagued Jeff Hardeveld missed 139 matches, but is now on the brink of a cup final: ‘I never thought about quitting’
Telstar player Jeff Hardeveld is on the verge of reaching a cup final after overcoming three major knee injuries that caused him to miss 139 matches. Ahead of the semifinal against AZ, the defender re...
Did you know? 3 facts about the municipal elections in Haarlem
Haarlem residents will participate in municipal elections on March 18, 2026. The article presents three facts about the upcoming vote, including details on the number of council members and the specif...
New domestic violence support center opened in Amsterdam-Amstelland
The Amsterdam-Amstelland region has opened a new support center called Filomena to assist victims of domestic violence and child abuse. Located on Elisabeth Wolffstraat in Amsterdam, the center provid...
Maarten van Gessel (67) temporarily at the helm of Woningbedrijf Velsen: ‘I look forward to supporting the corporation in this transition phase’
Woningbedrijf Velsen has appointed 67-year-old Maarten van Gessel as its interim director to lead the housing association during a transition period. Van Gessel will remain in the position until a per...
Three-day funeral announced for Khamenei
Iranian state media has announced a three-day funeral ceremony for the deceased Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The services are scheduled to begin Wednesday evening in central Tehran at the mosque named...
Amsterdam again builds fewer homes than planned
The municipality of Amsterdam failed to meet its housing construction target last year, starting work on only 6,053 permanent and 660 temporary homes. This combined total falls short of the city's ann...
We want to give back: Lorenzo, Evren and Ties to mentor young musical talents in Delftwijk City
Three rappers and producers from Haarlem, named Lorenzo, Evren, and Ties, have taken over the music studio at the Delftwijk City youth center. They aim to mentor and support young local musical talent...
Telstar scarf also popular among AZ supporters
AZ supporters, including Stefan Boerkoop and his mother Willy, gathered to purchase a highly sought-after Telstar scarf. The item has seen significant interest from fans in Alkmaar, who waited in anti...
Dutch fuel prices rise further: ‘Slowly toward record levels’
Fuel prices at Dutch gas stations increased for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. While advisory prices from major oil companies have risen by...
Energy suppliers limit fixed contracts due to high gas prices
Energy suppliers Vattenfall and Eneco have temporarily restricted fixed-term contracts due to soaring gas prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East. The rise in costs has made energy procuremen...
Odido must change course after ‘chillingly cold’ response to massive data breach: ‘They give customers nightmares’
Communications expert Jan Driessen has criticized internet provider Odido for its "fearfully cold" response to a major data leak affecting millions of customers. Driessen warns that the company must c...
Amsterdam housing construction to surge in 2025
The article reports on a significant increase in housing construction starts in Amsterdam for the year 2025. It details the quantity and types of new residential projects being initiated as part of th...
Warner Bros. working on new Game of Thrones series and film
Warner Bros. is developing a new television series and a feature film set within the Game of Thrones universe. These upcoming projects were reported by several American media outlets as part of an exp...
Trump threatens to halt all trade with Spain
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to halt all trade with Spain. The threat follows reports that Spain refused to allow the American military to use its bases for missions related to Iran.
'What on earth are you talking about, we are being liberated!' shouted Iranian writer Keyvan Shahbazi on Pauw & De Wit
Footage of suspect in Hoofddorp house explosion on Opsporing Verzocht
The Dutch television program Opsporing Verzocht aired footage of a suspect involved in an explosion at a home in Hoofddorp in late December. Police are searching for a young-looking man wearing a Monc...
Free lead check for your Amsterdam garden: arrange it before summer
Amsterdam residents can apply for a free soil lead check for their gardens to ensure safety before the summer season. The initiative aims to identify potential lead contamination which can still be fo...
Frank Mansro, 'neighborhood father' from De Pijp, dies at 78
Frank Mansro, the beloved owner of Café Mansro in Amsterdam's De Pijp neighborhood, has passed away at the age of 78. Known as a 'neighborhood father' and a prominent figure in the Surinamese communi...
Telstar striker Sem van Duijn not afraid of 'Kees Luijckx scenario' against parent club AZ: 'If I score, I score'
Telstar striker Sem van Duijn expressed his readiness to score against his parent club AZ, dismissing any hesitation about playing against his employer. Van Duijn recalled a previous cup encounter whe...
Explosion at house in Nieuw-Vennep, police investigating
An explosive device detonated at a residence in Nieuw-Vennep during the night between Tuesday and Wednesday. No injuries were reported, and the property sustained minimal damage while police continue ...