Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Man (30) kicked unconscious outside Central Station, police arrest four suspects
A 30-year-old man from Hoofddorp was kicked unconscious during an assault at Amsterdam's Stationsplein on Saturday night. Police arrested four suspects, including three minors, shortly after they fled...
Telstar book deadline pushed back due to 'The Penalty Kick'
The publication deadline for the book 'Voor altijd 63', marking the 63rd anniversary of the Dutch football club Telstar, has been postponed to include a new section titled 'The Penalty'. While the lay...
'He who doesn't jump is a mosquito!' HFC Haarlem lives on among Telstar fans
Telstar fans continue to reference their historic rival HFC Haarlem through chants and songs during matches. The club remains a significant part of local football culture despite its absence from prof...
Disappeared: Haarlem football club De Brug faced a difficult dilemma
The Haarlem-based football club De Brug is the subject of a retrospective series focusing on defunct sports organizations. After facing a difficult dilemma, the club ultimately decided to dissolve in ...
Car set on fire opposite Haarlem police station, suspect arrested
A car parked opposite the Haarlem police station was set on fire on Monday afternoon. Authorities were able to quickly apprehend a suspect in connection with the incident.
EU disease center sends experts over Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) is deploying experts to the Africa CDC headquarters in Addis Ababa to support the coordination of the Ebola response in the Democratic Rep...
Emergency talks tonight between cabinet and local officials on asylum
The Dutch cabinet is holding an emergency meeting with local administrators on Monday evening to address growing tensions regarding asylum seekers in the country. The meeting at the Catshuis in The Ha...
Chinese to build cars in historic Citroën factory
Stellantis is partnering with the Chinese manufacturer Dongfeng to produce vehicles at the historic Citroën factory in Rennes, France. This collaboration marks a significant shift for the facility, w...
Blow after blow for government Schiphol plans: time to abandon 30-year dual objective of economy and environment
Police chatbot offline after incorrect answer about Palestinians
The Dutch police have taken their virtual assistant, chatbot Wout, offline for maintenance after it provided incorrect responses regarding discrimination reports. When users asked about reporting disc...
Long lines at Schiphol security, airport deploys extra staff
Schiphol Airport is experiencing long security queues on Monday following a change in its security screening procedures. In response, the airport has deployed additional office staff to assist passeng...
After securing Eredivisie survival, Telstar moves quickly: Henk Brugge (48) named new manager of the White Lions
Henk Brugge has been appointed as the new head coach of Telstar, succeeding Anthony Correia. The 48-year-old currently serves as an assistant coach at SC Heerenveen.
Truck damages Velsertunnel, A22 towards IJmuiden temporarily closed
A truck caused damage to the Velsertunnel on Monday afternoon, leading to the temporary closure of the A22 highway towards IJmuiden. The incident resulted in traffic disruptions while the damage is be...
In the Netherlands, you'd better have red in your club colors: On this day in 1964, DWS was the last club without red to become champions
On May 18, 1964, the Amsterdam football club DWS won the Dutch national title at the Olympic Stadium. They remain the last club without red in their team colors to be crowned champions in the Netherla...
Three minors and a man arrested for serious assault at Stationsplein in Amsterdam
NYT: US wants more than military role in Greenland
The United States is seeking to expand its influence in Greenland beyond its existing military presence during negotiations over the island's future. According to The New York Times, this strategic sh...
Pakistan sends large-scale military aid to Saudi Arabia
Pakistan has deployed 8,000 troops, 16 fighter jets, and an air defense system to Saudi Arabia as part of a bilateral defense agreement. The deployment aims to protect Saudi Arabia from potential atta...
Only a small European elite became extremely wealthy from VOC voyages
The Dutch East India Company (VOC) is being used as a symbol by modern anti-asylum seeker protesters despite its historical involvement in violence, slavery, and genocide. While the company's legacy i...
Youth platform: 120 conversations about stress in first exam week
Volunteers from the youth platform "In je bol" conducted approximately 120 conversations with students experiencing stress and performance pressure during the first week of final exams. The initiative...
Hungarian president says he will stay despite Magyar's call
Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok has announced that he will not resign from his position, despite a deadline set by Péter Magyar to step down by the end of May. Sulyok confirmed his decision to rema...