Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Taking the train from Haarlem? You might soon see the S 48 on the departure board
Starting in December, Dutch railway operator NS will introduce train line numbers on station departure boards and within its mobile app. Travelers in Haarlem will see identifiers like the S 48 for spe...
Midwife takes speeding fine to court: "I'm doing this for all colleagues in the city"
Midwife Karolien van Beek challenged a speeding fine in an Amsterdam court, advocating for healthcare providers to receive exemptions when responding to medical emergencies. She argued that current sp...
Law enforcement officers in IJmond to operate across municipal borders: 'This is necessary'
Mayors from the IJmond municipalities of Beverwijk, Heemskerk, Uitgeest, and Velsen are signing a new agreement to expand cooperation between municipal enforcement officers (BOAs). This partnership al...
Disappeared: HHBC, the very first hockey club in the Haarlem region
The article highlights HHBC, the first hockey club established in the Haarlem region, which is no longer in existence. It is featured as part of a series that explores defunct sports clubs and histori...
My street is the best! New summer column on the nicest streets in the IJmond. Who's joining in?
Dagblad Kennemerland is launching a new summer series titled 'My street is the best!' to highlight the most family-friendly streets in the IJmond region. Residents are invited to nominate their neighb...
Mass toilet use during extra breaks for the Dutch national team
Data from water supplier Vitens shows that Dutch viewers used the toilet in large numbers during extra drinking breaks in the national football team's match against Japan. These spikes in water usage ...
Patta founder on warm-up shirt featuring Dutch, Surinamese, and African symbols: ‘Sold out within a few hours’
The Amsterdam-based streetwear brand Patta designed a warmup shirt for the Dutch national football team featuring a mix of Dutch, Surinamese, and African symbols. Despite some racist reactions online,...
Traffic exam in Uitgeest: Children do well at ‘tricky spot’, but all adults fail at the top of the Zientunnel
Children in Uitgeest performed well during a practical traffic exam at the Zientunnel, while all participating adults failed at a challenging point. Monitors Sabine and Rob Schipper recorded observati...
RIVM realized early on that COVID outbreak was much larger than expected
The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) realized early in the pandemic that the COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan was significantly larger than reported by China. This findi...
Iran to charge ‘service fees’ in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that it will begin charging maritime service fees for vessels navigating the Strait of Hormuz. These fees are intended to replace tolls and are reportedly ...
Man arrested in Dronten missing person case
Police have arrested a 42-year-old man in connection with the disappearance of Marc Jaskulski, who went missing from Dronten in April 2024. Authorities believe the victim may have been the target of a...
Minister confirms: Buitenhuizer Bridge to remain out of service throughout 2026. 'We must stay within financial reality'
Dutch Infrastructure Minister Vincent Karremans confirmed that the Buitenhuizerbrug will remain out of service throughout 2026 due to budget constraints. In a letter to the Haarlem Yacht Club, the min...
Hezbollah: No operations carried out since announcement of agreement
A Hezbollah official stated that the group has not conducted any military operations since the announcement of the agreement between Iran and the United States. The official noted that their continued...
Dutch national team player ratings: one failing grade and praise for Crysencio Summerville
The Dutch national team experienced a disappointing start to the 2026 World Cup after their opening group match against Japan. Former international Kees Kist evaluated the squad's performance, specifi...
Luciano D. sentenced to 9 years for shooting man on Prins Hendrikkade, shows no remorse: ‘If he hadn’t run at me, he would still be walking’
EU ministers agree on sanctions over Navalny's death
EU Foreign Ministers have approved new sanctions against 34 individuals and 47 organizations in Russia. These measures specifically target 15 people and one entity involved in the prosecution, poisoni...
Trump threatens high tariffs on French wine and champagne
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose 100 percent import tariffs on French wine and champagne in response to a French tax on large American tech companies. Trump stated that the tariffs w...
Welmoed Sijtsma moves to RTL and gets own late-night show
Welmoed Sijtsma is moving from broadcaster Omroep WNL to RTL, where she will launch her own late-night talk show on RTL 4 in early 2027. She will become a regular host for the network's late-night pro...
Haarlem residents sought for photo project
The 'Ik zie jou' photo project is seeking ten Haarlem residents to be paired with local newcomers for a series of interviews and portraits based on shared interests. These stories and photographs will...
After years on the council, Lian Heinhuis is now an alderman: "It's still taking some getting used to"
Lian Heinhuis has been officially sworn in as an alderman in Amsterdam after serving several years as a city council member and faction leader. She will manage various portfolios including sustainabil...