Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Shot fired during home invasion on Anna van den Vondelstraat
A man was injured during a home robbery at his holiday residence on Anna van den Vondelstraat in Amsterdam West overnight. During a struggle with two perpetrators, a gunshot was fired, but no one was ...
Hot bridges, wet feet
When temperatures exceed 25 degrees Celsius, bridges may fail to open due to heat expansion. To prevent this, authorities spray the bridges with canal water to keep them cool and functional.
Rijkswaterstaat heat protocol in effect in Brabant and Limburg
Rijkswaterstaat has activated its heat protocol for the provinces of Limburg and Noord-Brabant this Monday. The measure ensures that stranded motorists are quickly moved to safe locations with facilit...
OMT member surprised by specialists' advice for school closures
Pediatrician and OMT member Károly Illy expressed surprise that the Federation of Medical Specialists recommended closing schools in March 2020 without consulting its members. The recommendation was ...
Peter Jan Rens suffers stroke, presenter is on the mend
Dutch television presenter Peter Jan Rens is recovering after suffering a stroke. The news was confirmed by the management of his housemate Johan Vlemmix following initial reports from a celebrity new...
A4 between Schiphol and Amsterdam and part of A10 South closed this weekend
Roadworks in Haarlem: what to expect this week (June 22 - June 29)
Roadworks will cause partial closures and traffic delays in several parts of Haarlem, including the Gedempte Oude Gracht and Oostvest, from June 22 to June 29. Travelers should plan for potential disr...
Stricter interest-only mortgage rules hit older homeowners
Major Dutch banks have introduced stricter regulations for interest-only mortgages, which may prevent some older homeowners from moving or accessing their home equity. These changes are expected to im...
Thijs Römer speaks about time in prison: 'Going to enjoy your workout, scumbag?'
Thijs Römer discussed his time in prison as a convicted sex offender during his new performance titled 'Een vorm van Eenzaamheid.' The actor admitted to his guilt regarding inappropriate behavior and...
Spaarndammertunnel closed for 10 days
Both tunnel tubes of the Spaarndammertunnel will be closed from Wednesday, June 24, to Friday, July 3, due to scheduled maintenance work. The closure will last for ten days and affect traffic in both ...
'Welcome to Heemstede', walking for refugees
On World Refugee Day, approximately 100 residents marched through Heemstede to raise awareness for the reception and housing of refugees. The event aimed to show community support for asylum seekers.
Inside Karin and Fred's home: ‘In the Blue Band Village you learn to be creative with limited space’
Karin and Fred Wijnands share their experience living for over thirty years in Amsterdam-West's Bluebanddorp, a neighborhood known for its small houses and blue facades. The couple explains how the co...
External agency to clear Wmo backlog in Velsen; wait times reach twenty weeks
The municipality of Velsen is hiring an external agency to address a backlog of 600 Social Support Act (Wmo) applications. Current waiting times for these requests have increased to twenty weeks.
Lebanese president and US vice president discuss ceasefire
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and U.S. Vice President JD Vance discussed ceasefire efforts in Lebanon during a phone call on Monday. The conversation, reported by Aoun's office, focused on ongoing di...
Thirteen people drowned during hot weekend in France
At least thirteen people, including two minors, drowned across France during a hot weekend. The incidents were reported by French broadcaster BFMTV as the country experienced high temperatures.
Review: dance performance Mirage is beautiful to watch, but who or what are the dancing creatures to each other?
'Everyone' is looking forward to the Hillegom Music Festival after a year away; organizer Klaas Slootweg takes a small step back for the 24th edition.
The Hillegoms Muziekfeest is set to return to the Hoftuin on June 27 after a one-year hiatus caused by police resource constraints during a NATO summit. The event's 24th edition has seen high demand, ...
EU chief Von der Leyen thanks 'statesman' Starmer
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed her gratitude to outgoing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer following his resignation announcement on Monday. Starmer decided to step dow...
Robbery in Heemstede, witnesses sought
A victim was assaulted during a theft on Leidsevaartweg in Heemstede on Sunday evening around 9:30 PM. Police are currently seeking witnesses and camera footage to assist in their investigation.
Auditor calls out Beverwijk: millions in budget fail to follow rules. Aagtenpark remediation is mandatory
An auditor has flagged the municipality of Beverwijk for failing to properly account for millions of euros in remediation costs for Aagtenpark in its budget. The issue arose because the remediation pl...