Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Battle over Spaarnwoude funding reignites: Haarlem and Haarlemmermeer take on Amsterdam and Velsen
The municipality of Haarlem is raising concerns over a funding shortage for the Spaarnwoude recreation area, specifically for the years 2028 and 2029. While Haarlem and Haarlemmermeer are pushing for ...
Eight rat nests under living room floor: Pests plague Haarlem neighborhood
Residents in Haarlem's Kleverpark neighborhood are facing a severe rat infestation, with some discovering nests under their floors and experiencing house subsidence due to sewer issues. A dispute has ...
Late coaching carousel in Hillegom: Hans Schakel suddenly quits, experienced bulb region coach succeeds him
Hans Schakel has unexpectedly resigned as the head coach of SV Hillegom after only one season. The club's board expressed surprise at the decision, as both parties had recently agreed to a contract ex...
Toos & Henk - June 17
Cartoonist Paul Kusters provides his unique perspective on current events through his daily comic strip, Toos & Henk. The strip is published from Monday to Saturday, offering a satirical look at the l...
Webshop withdrawal buttons still missing, which could benefit consumers
Starting June 19, webshops and apps are legally required to feature a clearly visible button allowing consumers to cancel purchases within 14 days. Many retailers have yet to comply with this regulati...
Another swastika spray-painted in Wijk aan Zee: Five questions about vandalism in public space
A swastika was spray-painted on a viaduct in Wijk aan Zee, marking the second such incident in the area within six months. The municipality of Beverwijk is addressing concerns regarding this repeated ...
Man who swindled elderly person in Rossum also suspected of assassination along the A1
A suspect involved in a bank helpdesk fraud case targeting an 88-year-old man in Rossum is also being investigated for an assassination near Muiden on the A1. While the primary suspect failed to appea...
The decline of Spaarnwoude is visible throughout the park, from Nazi graffiti to potholes
The municipality of Haarlem has raised concerns over the physical decline of the Spaarnwoude recreation area, citing a long-term lack of funding. Visible signs of neglect in the park include deteriora...
Review: ‘The Successors’ by De Nieuwe Ploeg is an overcrowded yet fairly empty play
Colin (38) met Anna (38) when he went couchsurfing at her place in Bucharest fifteen years ago: ‘The plan was to stay for two days’
Rental market for the ‘happy few’: square meter prices double and supply plummets
The private rental market in the Netherlands has seen square meter prices double over the past fifteen years while the supply of available homes has drastically decreased. According to a report by ren...
Sniffer dog Pien and the Snake Eye search for drugs and explosives in Zuidoost storage units
Big business lawyer and idealistic social democrat: this is the new Finance alderman Hendrik Jan Biemond
Large house fire in Rijen
A large house fire broke out on Hoofdstraat in Rijen, North Brabant, late Tuesday night around 11:45 PM. Emergency services are currently investigating whether any residents remain inside the burning ...
Prosecutions for plotting attack during White House cage fight
The U.S. Department of Justice has charged five individuals for allegedly plotting an attack using explosives and snipers during a cage fight held on the White House lawn. The suspects aimed to target...
Nearly 100,000 requests for refugee solidarity ribbons
The UNHCR reports that nearly 100,000 people in the Netherlands applied for free blue solidarity ribbons to support refugees, exhausting the available supply. The high demand highlights a significant ...
Company behind DigiD appeals takeover ban
Solvinity, the company responsible for the DigiD authentication system, is appealing a government decision to block its acquisition by the American firm Kyndryl. State Secretary Willemijn Aerdts prohi...
Alex Kroes new vice-chairman of Ajax partner club LASK
Rapper P Diddy's release moved forward again
The prison release date for American rapper and producer Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been moved forward by over a month. While US media reports confirm the earlier release, the specific reason for the sche...
Iranian President on deal: We must not let this opportunity pass
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has hailed a preliminary agreement with the United States as a diplomatic victory that could improve the country's current situation. He urged his nation not to let...