Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Sabine works in a hotel with a story: ‘We have many regular guests, people you get to know better over time’
Hotel Augusta in IJmuiden is noted for its authentic historic atmosphere that transports visitors back to the town's character from over a century ago. Employee Sabine highlights that the hotel's uniq...
How was Car-Free Sunday? ‘Wonderful, the emptiness, peace and quiet.’ Yet there was also chaos
Readers shared their memories of historical car-free Sundays, reflecting on the unique peace and quiet of the empty streets. While many cherished the tranquility, others recalled the chaos of emergenc...
Anita's free lifetime gym membership at SportCity is not for life
Anita Flendrig, who received a lifetime free gym membership as a retirement gift from Sportschool Vlietlijn sixteen years ago, is now facing a cancellation of the perk by the new management at SportCi...
'Jumping' violence trend fits broader culture of online peer pressure and filmed violence among youth
Experts are warning about a violent trend called 'jumpen,' where young people assault others and film the attacks to share on social media. This behavior is attributed to online peer pressure and has ...
This potato grower has no surplus, but 'next year it’s your turn'
Potato farmer Jan-Willem Buitenhuis is currently avoiding the impact of the European potato surplus due to a fixed-price contract, while other regional farmers face significant losses. To prepare for ...
Sip, paint & brunch in Haarlem, the Rataplan tour and more news from the past week
This article provides a roundup of recent news and upcoming events in Haarlem, including a 'Sip, paint & brunch' event and updates from Rataplan. It highlights various creative concepts and local outi...
Daylight saving time begins: Clocks move forward one hour
Daylight saving time began over the weekend, with clocks moving forward from 02:00 to 03:00 on Sunday morning. This transition resulted in many people getting one hour less sleep than usual.
It shouldn't be a chore, and canned food is fine too
Wouter Klootwijk's weekly column explores the social pressure to engage in specific activities, such as visiting outdoor terraces when the sun shines. He argues against these perceived obligations and...
Search for where my father worked: Hillegom printing company Velthuys-Hamberg went bankrupt 50 years ago
This article reflects on the history of the Velthuys-Hamberg printing house in Hillegom, which went bankrupt fifty years ago. It provides a nostalgic look at the facility's atmosphere and daily operat...
Three injured after stabbing in Hoorn
Three people were injured during a stabbing incident on the Italiaanse Zeedijk in Hoorn on Saturday night. The incident occurred at approximately 11:22 PM in a nightlife area of the city. Police are i...
Iran allows 20 Pakistani ships through Strait of Hormuz
The Iranian government has agreed to allow twenty Pakistani ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. According to Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, the vessels will be permitted to transit at a...
Olympia Haarlem survives late stages to climb table after Noa de Vries brace: 'That punishment training worked'
Olympia Haarlem secured a 1-2 away victory against De Foresters, with striker Noa de Vries scoring both goals. The win helps the team climb the league rankings despite a season of inconsistent perform...
Police seek confused person after house fire in Zandvoort
Police are searching for a confused 52-year-old man who fled a house fire in Zandvoort on Monday evening. While the fire was quickly extinguished, the man remains missing and is believed to be potenti...
Injured man sought after house fire in Zandvoort
Police in Zandvoort are searching for an injured man who fled the scene of a house fire on Saturday evening. The fire was discovered around 8:30 PM, but the individual had already left the location be...
Multiple injured in serious accident on N59 near Nieuwerkerk
Four people were injured in a serious traffic accident on the N59 highway near Nieuwerkerk on Saturday evening. Local police are investigating the incident, though the severity of the victims' injurie...
Flemish teen detained for role in sadistic network
A teenager in East Flanders has been detained for his involvement in a sadistic network on the messaging app Telegram. Belgian authorities confirmed the arrest following media reports, though the pros...
Previously missing boats reach Cuba
Two sailboats carrying humanitarian aid to Cuba have arrived safely in Havana after previously being reported missing. The vessels reached the Cuban capital following concerns about their whereabouts.
Syrian President visits Germany and UK
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is scheduled to visit Germany and the United Kingdom next week. This will be his second official trip to Europe since he took office.
Weak start against Jong Almere costs Koninklijke HFC: ‘Should have been the men against the boys’
Koninklijke HFC dropped to 14th place in the league standings following a 2-1 away defeat against Jong Almere City. Despite the loss, the Haarlem-based club maintains a nine-point lead over the relega...
This cabinet also wants to cut civil service spending by raising salaries
The Dutch cabinet is attempting to reduce the number of civil servants by increasing their salaries, a strategy inspired by the Singaporean model. This new approach aims to succeed where previous admi...