Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Beverwijk’s largest party accepts exclusion from coalition; near-unanimous support for Vrij! in leading role
Coalition formation talks in Beverwijk are entering a new phase as parties support a proposal for a coalition led by Vrij! Beverwijk, which excludes the city's largest party. The proposed group includ...
Woman (45) killed in Amsterdam home, victim's partner arrested
A 45-year-old woman was found dead in her Amsterdam home on Friday evening, and police suspect a crime has been committed. Her 46-year-old partner has since been arrested in connection with the death.
Iran opens part of airspace in east of the country
Iranian authorities have partially reopened the country's airspace for civil aviation, specifically in the eastern region. International flights are now permitted to fly over eastern Iran, and several...
Local soaps, scrap leather bags and skateboards from friends: Haarlems Eigen spotlights local makers
A new pop-up concept store called Haarlems Eigen is set to open on April 18 at Spekstraat 5 in Haarlem. Founded by 26-year-old Luca van Beek, the shop aims to showcase local makers and their products ...
Readers rally behind ‘too long’ skûtsje Feije: ‘The Night Watch was also once shortened. Was that a good idea?’
The Haarlem municipal harbor service has ordered the traditional skûtsje Feije to leave its mooring at Nieuwe Gracht for exceeding the 15-meter length limit by 50 centimeters. This decision has spark...
Noardburgum stabbing victim is a minor, eight suspects in custody
A minor boy was the victim of a stabbing incident in the village of Noardburgum last night. Police have arrested eight people in connection with the investigation.
Tanker convoy spotted passing through Strait of Hormuz
A convoy of tankers carrying oil, gas, and petrochemical products has been observed traveling through the Strait of Hormuz toward the Indian Ocean. According to data from MarineTraffic, the vessels ar...
Lale Gül files police report against RoddelPraat for calling her a rejected Turk
Dutch columnist Lale Gül has filed a legal complaint for racism and discrimination against the media program RoddelPraat and its presenter Dennis Schouten. The report follows a broadcast in which Sch...
Haarlem cheerleader Sascha (29) goes all out one last time in America: 'You're absolutely exhausted'
Sascha Mengerink, a 29-year-old cheerleader from Haarlem, is set to compete in the World Cheerleading Championships in Orlando for the second and final time. This tournament marks the end of her profe...
One dead after accident at Droogbak railway bridge
A person died following a single-vehicle accident on Droogbak street in Amsterdam early Tuesday morning. Despite resuscitation efforts by emergency services and a trauma team, the victim passed away a...
Six-year prison sentence demanded for sexual abuse of three stepdaughters: ‘Intimacy feels like a threat to me. The impact is permanent’
A 53-year-old man from Haarlemmermeer appeared in a Haarlem court on Thursday facing charges for the long-term sexual abuse of his three minor stepdaughters. Prosecutors have demanded a six-year priso...
Screen time | Do parents look at themselves enough in digital parenting?
Tech reporter Rutger Otto attended a parents' evening focused on healthy screen usage for his weekly 'Schermtijd' column. The piece explores whether parents adequately reflect on their own digital hab...
Unions resume negotiations on new collective labor agreement after series of civil servant strikes
Trade unions representing Dutch civil servants have accepted an invitation from Minister Pieter Heerma to resume negotiations for a new collective labor agreement. The decision follows a series of str...
75-year-old Jan Campert School concludes anniversary week with circus acts: ‘Steering is done from your hips and with your arms’
The Jan Campertschool in Driehuis celebrated its 75th anniversary with a special festive week for its students. The celebrations concluded on Friday with a series of circus performances put on by the ...
US allows temporary Russian oil sales at sea again
The Trump administration has extended an exemption allowing countries to purchase sanctioned Russian oil that is already at sea. This decision reverses a previous announcement that the waiver would ex...
Trump: Iran truce could end without a deal before Wednesday
US President Donald Trump has stated that the current ceasefire with Iran could end by Wednesday if a long-term peace agreement is not reached. While the ceasefire may be terminated, Trump emphasized ...
Facade damaged in house fire in Beverwijk
A house fire on Waalstraat in Beverwijk caused damage to a building's facade late Friday night around 11:00 PM. The fire originated from a trash bag leaning against the residence that caught fire, lea...
Fire on balcony of apartment complex in Hoofddorp
A fire broke out on the balcony of an apartment complex on Manenburgdreef in Hoofddorp early Saturday morning at approximately 6:20 AM. This incident marks another fire occurrence at this specific res...
Mystery: did you know about this secret church at the Begijnhof?
The Begijnhof in Amsterdam is well-known for its peaceful atmosphere and the English Reformed Church, but it also contains a second, lesser-known secret church. This hidden place of worship is located...
Flower parade under fire over pesticides: calls for organic flowers
The Flower Parade in the Bollenstreek is facing increasing pressure to switch to organic flowers due to environmental and health concerns regarding pesticide use. The municipality of Haarlem has signi...