Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Zeewijk adds nearly a hundred dune gardens: Tiles out and free plants in
Nearly 100 residents of the Zeewijk neighborhood are participating in an initiative to replace paved yards with dune gardens by receiving free plants and gardening advice. The project aims to increase...
India demands clarification from Iran over firing on ships
Indian authorities have summoned the Iranian ambassador to demand an explanation for the shelling of two Indian-flagged cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The move follows the discovery that the tar...
Padelhill in Hillegom plans major expansion: five extra courts and a new entrance
Padelhill, an indoor padel facility in Hillegom, plans to expand by adding five new courts to its existing six. The project involves converting an adjacent warehouse formerly used as storage for a bed...
Gunman opens fire in Kyiv, multiple dead
A shooting in Kyiv has resulted in several fatalities, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko. Police pursued the suspect into a supermarket where additional shots were reported.
Trump: Iran cannot blackmail us by closing the Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump stated that Iran cannot blackmail the United States by threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz. He also noted that the two countries are still engaged in discussions despite t...
ANWB warns: emergency systems in millions of cars will soon stop working
The ANWB warns that emergency systems in approximately 2 million cars will stop functioning when the 2G mobile network is deactivated by the end of next year. This technical issue could lead to these ...
No more shuttle bus to the city for asylum ship residents: ‘There is no sidewalk at all to walk on’
Cyclist Arjan joins touring club: 'The nice thing is that friendships are formed'
Cyclist Arjan Hooiveld has joined a touring club, noting that the activity fosters new friendships. He often rides through the Kennemerduinen, a scenic area located between Haarlem and the beach.
Amsterdam: possible easing of rent rules poorly thought out
Amsterdam housing alderman Zita Pels has criticized potential national government plans to relax rent regulations, calling the move ill-conceived. Pels warns that easing these rules would allow rental...
Cabinet activates national oil crisis plan
The Dutch government has activated Phase 1 of the National Oil Crisis Plan as a precautionary measure due to rising tensions in the Middle East. While there are currently no acute fuel shortages or re...
Insurer covers consequential costs of online threats and harassment: 'Cyberbullying is truly terrible'
Dutch insurers are beginning to include standard coverage for the consequential costs of online harassment and cyberbullying. This policy change addresses a significant issue affecting approximately 6...
One year prison sentence for stabbing in heart of Haarlem: 'Very concerning'
A 24-year-old man was sentenced by a Haarlem court to sixteen months in prison, with four months suspended, for an attempted aggravated assault in April 2023. The defendant stabbed an acquaintance in ...
Cows at Het Kooghuis perform their 'cow dance' again: children from Uitgeest cheer along the fence
Cows at Het Kooghuis in Uitgeest were released into the pasture for the first time this season after the ground became dry enough for grazing. Local children gathered along the fence to cheer as the a...
Ye also not welcome in Switzerland: FC Basel cancels concert
Swiss football club FC Basel has cancelled a scheduled concert by American rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, at their stadium. The decision follows ongoing controversy surrounding the artist's ...
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Suspicious object at IJmuiden police station turns out to be harmless
A suspicious object was discovered near a police station on Tiberiusplein in IJmuiden on Saturday afternoon. Authorities cordoned off the immediate area as a precaution while investigating the item. T...
Brazilian President denounces Security Council and Trump
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has sharply criticized the United Nations Security Council and Donald Trump. Although he did not mention Trump by name, the president's remarks were clea...
Macron accuses Hezbollah of killing French soldier
French President Emmanuel Macron has accused Hezbollah of being responsible for an attack in South Lebanon that killed a French UN soldier. Macron shared the allegation on X following the fatal incide...
Bistro Deux serves a nice appetizer board with amuse-bouches; the main course is somewhat disappointing (7-)
Bistro Deux in Heemstede, a family-run establishment since the 1980s, received a mixed review after a visit on Good Friday. While the appetizer platter was praised, the main course was considered disa...
