Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.

Man kicked into the water at Oosterdokskade
A man was kicked into the water at the Oosterdokskade in Amsterdam on Wednesday afternoon by a group of three suspects who fled the scene. The victim managed to climb out of the water himself and file...

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Multi-vehicle crash on A4 near Hoofddorp-Zuid
Multiple vehicles were involved in an accident on the A4 highway near Hoofddorp-Zuid on Monday afternoon. The incident was reported by Rijkswaterstaat Traffic Information.

Almere councilors shocked by sex crime allegations against former colleague
Former Almere city councilor Jan B. is under investigation for allegedly molesting two children, aged 2 and 13. The 66-year-old suspect is accused of abusing one of the children while working as a sub...

Karbonkel temporarily removed from Sound & Vision due to pests
The TV puppet Karbonkel has been temporarily removed from the Beeld & Geluid museum in Hilversum due to a pest infestation. Visible damage to the fur around the puppet's neck prompted a six-week treat...

Rutte praises attack on Iran, points to Iranian terror threat
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expressed support for recent US-Israeli strikes against Iran, citing the Iranian regime as a significant threat to NATO members. He emphasized that Iran's activities ...

European economy most vulnerable to Iran conflict: ‘Timing could not be worse’
ING economists warn that the European economy is particularly vulnerable to the potential consequences of a prolonged conflict between Iran and the United States. The timing is seen as especially poor...

France to expand nuclear arsenal
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans to expand the country's nuclear arsenal from its current stock of approximately 290 warheads. He also extended an invitation for NATO allies to par...
Vanished: Football club Breesaap played at the highest amateur level in the 1960s
The defunct Dutch football club Breesaap, originally founded by employees of the Hoogovens steelworks, is featured in a series about historical sports organizations. During its peak in the 1960s, the ...

More customers switching to KPN and VodafoneZiggo after Odido data breach
Telecom provider Odido is seeing an increase in customers switching to competitors like KPN and VodafoneZiggo following a data leak. Comparison websites report that the incident has caused significant...

Berendsen: Repatriation from Middle East currently not possible
Foreign Affairs Minister Tom Berendsen stated that repatriating Dutch citizens from the Middle East is currently impossible due to the closure of airspace in the region. The Dutch government is active...

Khamenei's wife succumbs to injuries
Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh, the 79-year-old wife of the late Iranian Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has died from injuries sustained during recent airstrikes. Iranian state media confirmed her death fol...

Study: Housing and green space are the key issues at the Haarlem polls
A study by Citisens reveals that housing and environmental issues are the primary concerns for voters in Haarlem's upcoming elections. Residents are expected to support political parties based on thei...
Childcare abuse suspect worked as freelance care professional

Emergency services can still reach Driehuis via cycle paths and bus lanes during road closures
Emergency services in Driehuis remain accessible during major traffic disruptions by utilizing alternative routes. Vehicles can travel via bicycle paths and bus lanes to ensure they reach their destin...

Childcare sexual offense suspect was 50PLUS council member in Almere, formerly SP
A 66-year-old man suspected of indecently touching two children at a childcare facility has been identified as a former city council member for the 50PLUS and SP parties in Almere. The suspect served ...

Election van tours Amsterdam ahead of elections
An election cart is touring Amsterdam to engage with residents and answer questions ahead of the municipal elections on March 18. Organizers aim to increase voter turnout by explaining the local impac...

'I just have to see it.' Ria van Roon from Heemskerk writes eight-part magical book series Runenritsen
Heemskerk-based author Ria van Roon has written an eight-part magical book series titled Runenritsen. Drawing inspiration from the Heemskerkerduin forest, she utilizes a visual writing style to create...

Expert: Bril had too much alcohol in blood during collision
Expert calculations for a court case in Antwerp revealed that Dutch star chef Nick Bril had a blood alcohol level between 1.52 and 1.91 promille when he struck assistant chef Joe Claridge with his car...

Bicycle underpass at Cruquius Bridges opened. Muesli bar as a thank you for patience
A new bicycle underpass at the Cruquius bridges has opened to improve safety for local commuters. To mark the occasion and thank cyclists for their patience during construction, officials handed out m...