Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Abandoned car found in ditch along Kromme Spieringweg in Vijfhuizen
A car was found abandoned in a ditch along the Kromme Spieringweg in Vijfhuizen on Thursday night. Police searched the surrounding area, but no occupants or related individuals were located.
More sick leave compared to last year: 'Workload most cited reason'
Sickness absence in the Netherlands rose to 5.8% in the first quarter of this year, compared to the 5% average seen in previous years. Increased work pressure was cited as the most common reason for e...
Even the most seasoned officers stunned by Dutch ‘Pelicot case’ with special VIP rooms for rape: ‘This is a terrible eye-opener’
Dutch vice squad detectives have uncovered a case involving private social media groups where men facilitated the drugging and rape of their partners. The investigation, compared to the French Pelicot...
Solar panels remain primarily a benefit for higher incomes
One in three Dutch households now has solar panels, but the CPB reports that these installations remain primarily concentrated among higher-income families. This disparity indicates that the benefits ...
Barbie playbook used for He-Man: ‘Driven mainly by nostalgia’
Following the success of the Barbie movie, toy manufacturer Mattel is preparing a new cinematic release for the 1980s action hero He-Man. The company aims to revitalize the brand for modern audiences ...
Even on that dramatic day, Yoeri’s alarm went off at 7:01 as usual
Multiple arrests for drugging, abusing and filming women
Dutch police have arrested four suspects in a major investigation into the drugging, sexual abuse, and filming of women. The investigation involves the exchange of illicit footage and includes individ...
Hussein has mixed feelings after selling his IJmuiden steakhouse: 'In life you will sometimes fail, try again and maybe fail again'
Hussein Sheikh-Ahmar has sold his steakhouse located at Plein 1945 in IJmuiden after lowering the asking price by 140,000 euros. While expressing relief over the sale, Sheikh-Ahmar also shared feeling...
Young girls seeking mental support have found it at Elance Academy for fifteen years
The Elance Academy has spent fifteen years pairing young girls with female role models who act as mentors to help them build self-confidence. Founded by Aytun Aydin, the organization supports approxim...
North Holland traffic: delays on the A7 and A9 during the Thursday morning rush hour, June 4
Traffic congestion on the A7 and A9 motorways in Noord-Holland caused minor delays during the morning rush hour on Thursday, June 4. High traffic volumes resulted in stationary vehicles and increased ...
'I didn't know I had to leave,' says Evert Roelofs, owner of Pavilion Het Witte Huis for just three days
Evert Roelofs, who purchased Paviljoen Het Witte Huis in Overveen on Monday, discovered through a newspaper report just days later that he must vacate the premises by the end of summer. Roelofs states...
Shia LaBeouf pleads guilty to battery after Mardi Gras fight
American actor Shia LaBeouf has pleaded guilty to three counts of simple assault following his arrest earlier this year in New Orleans. The charges stem from a physical altercation that took place dur...
This municipality wants ‘zero asylum seekers’, is that allowed?
In Maassluis, Mayor Jack de Vries is at odds with the new local coalition over the intake of asylum seekers. While the coalition has pledged to accept zero refugees, De Vries maintains that the munici...
Code yellow for the entire east of the Netherlands from midday
The KNMI has issued a code yellow warning for the eastern part of the Netherlands starting at noon today. The weather institute expects severe showers accompanied by potential thunderstorms, hail, and...
Fewer sleepless nights: Heijmans largely phases out traditional pile driving
Construction company Heijmans is largely replacing traditional pile driving with drilling and screwing methods to reduce noise and vibration nuisance for nearby residents. This change will become the ...
'How do you fire a caddie?' Mike Toorop struggles and discovers the harsh world of top-level golf
Dutch golfer Mike Toorop returned home from Austria after experiencing significant self-doubt during recent performances at the highest level of professional golf. Despite his usual confidence, Toorop...
How to keep summer flowers beautiful until October? Farmer Tom: ‘Better to water thoroughly once than a little bit at a time’
Farmer Tom provides gardening advice on how to maintain annual summer flowers through October, recommending thorough watering over frequent small amounts. The tip comes in response to a reader from Al...
Toos & Henk - June 4
Cartoonist Paul Kusters provides a unique perspective on current events through the Toos & Henk comic strip. The illustrations are published daily from Monday to Saturday.
Why didn't Donald Pols just say it right away? It's not that simple, says psychologist Aukje Nauta
Donald Pols, the director of the Dutch environmental organization Milieudefensie, has faced criticism for concealing his past involvement with a far-right group in South Africa for decades. Experts an...
Haarlem residents launch national citizens' assembly on migration: 'Combat polarization and preserve our democracy'
A group of residents from Haarlem has launched a national citizens' assembly on migration to address and reduce deep societal polarization on the issue. The initiative aims to involve approximately 17...