Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Deployment of French, German and Belgian firefighters no longer needed
Minister of Justice and Security David van Weel and IRBT Chairman Hein van der Loo announced that assistance from French, German, and Belgian fire departments is no longer needed to combat wildfires. ...
Iran: Choice between war and diplomacy now up to the US
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister stated that the United States must now choose between diplomacy and a return to conflict. Following the rejection of a previous offer, Iran sent a new peace proposal to ...
Nights in the Kennemer Dunes: how Ronald Zimmerman became Nature Photographer of the Year
Haarlem-based photographer Ronald Zimmerman has been named Nature Photographer of the Year after winning the Groene Camera award for his work. His award-winning series captures natterjack toads at nig...
Dolberg replaces unfit Weghorst for Ajax's match against PSV
Kasper Dolberg will start for Ajax in their home match against PSV, replacing the unfit Wout Weghorst. This marks a return to the starting lineup for the Danish striker, who has seen limited playing t...
Trendy retail chain opens its doors in Haarlem: ‘What we find beautiful is the starting point’
The concept store 'Things I like, Things I love' has opened a new location in the Grote Houtstraat in Haarlem. This trendy chain selects its products based on what the owners personally find beautiful...
Ajax with Itakura, Mokio and Regeer in midfield, guard of honor for champions PSV to follow
New tactic in Weert fire, French and Germans to fire station
Firefighters are employing a new tactic to combat a wildfire near Weert and Budel by deploying specialist handcrews for the first time. These teams use manual tools to fight the fire in areas that are...
Local residents concerned by boat fires in Brouwersvaart. 'Can camera surveillance be installed here?'
Residents near the Brouwersvaart in Haarlem are expressing concern and requesting camera surveillance after a series of arson attacks. On Saturday morning, two boats were set on fire, following previo...
Gordon sells Blushing Blaricum, Amsterdam locations to remain open
Dutch singer Gordon Heuckeroth has sold his restaurant Blushing in Blaricum to focus on other passions, such as singing and media work. While the Blaricum location has been sold, his establishments in...
Fire flares up again in burnt nature area near Oirschot
A fire broke out again on Saturday afternoon in a nature area near Oirschot that had previously burned. The South-East Brabant safety region reported the incident as emergency services monitored the s...
From Ajax trauma to title in Portugal: Francesco Farioli on the verge of revenge with FC Porto
Embassy in Greece assisting three Dutch Flotilla members
The Dutch embassy in Greece is providing consular assistance to three Dutch participants of the Global Sumud Flotilla. The civilian fleet is carrying humanitarian aid supplies intended for Gaza.
Illegal water taxi takes two enforcement officers on board, receives 2,500 euro fine
An illegal water taxi operator in Amsterdam was fined ‑2,500 after unknowingly offering a paid tour to two undercover enforcement officers. A judge rejected the skipper's legal appeal, dismissing cl...
Exercise is just as important as language and math, Professor Erik Scherder and Defence for Children tell ministry
Neuropsychologist Erik Scherder and the organization Defence for Children are considering a lawsuit against the Dutch government for refusing to make daily physical activity mandatory in primary schoo...
Haarlem court employee fired for embezzling 150,000 euros
A financial employee at the Haarlem court was dismissed after embezzling approximately 150,000 euros between 2018 and 2025. While a criminal investigation was initiated, it was halted following the em...
Ajax celebrates: Ipswich Town promoted to Premier League, triggering €9.3m buy option for Chuba Akpom
Ipswich Town's promotion to the Premier League has triggered a mandatory buy option for Ajax player Chuba Akpom worth 9.3 million euros. This financial windfall benefits the Amsterdam-based club as th...
Ipswich promoted to Premier League, Ajax set to receive millions
Ipswich Town has secured promotion to the Premier League following a 3-0 victory over QPR on the final matchday. This promotion triggers a permanent transfer for Chuba Akpom, resulting in a multi-mill...
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CCTV surveillance at Diamantstraat home in South after shooting
Acting Mayor Hester van Buren has ordered the installation of surveillance cameras around a residence on Diamantstraat in Amsterdam-Zuid following a shooting incident earlier this week. Although resid...
Shared dining feels special at Table Twenty Four, but what are those corn kernels doing in our dessert? (7.5)
Table Twenty Four offers a special shared dining experience featuring well-presented and delicious dishes. While the overall quality is high, the review mentions that some elements felt missing and qu...