Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
6.4 million for facility upgrades in Wijk aan Zee; uncertainty for sports clubs remains
Wijk aan Zee will receive 6.4 million euros from area investments to renovate community facilities including the local primary school, library, and sports hall. Despite the funding, several sports clu...
Marga van Praag: ‘My parents always told war stories with the same punctuation. I never heard the real story, about fear and guilt’
Former Jeugdjournaal presenter Marga van Praag reflects on growing up in the aftermath of World War II with parents who survived the conflict. She notes that while they shared repetitive stories, they...
Moluccan Corrie (75) was one of the passengers who arrived at Java-eiland 75 years ago
East now has a large city beach (on a rooftop) where a beer still costs 2.80 euros
Baskèts owner goes to court over ‘unclear’ hybrid retail rules: €40,000 fine looms
Person injured in Eindhoven stabbing
A person was injured in a stabbing incident during a fight in Eindhoven on Monday evening. The incident occurred on Lijmbeekstraat, north of the city center, according to police reports.
Dead and dozens wounded in Israeli strikes on Lebanon
Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon on Monday killed four people, including one woman. An additional 51 individuals were injured in the attacks, including three children.
Suspect arrested for vandalism at Loosdrecht town hall
A suspect was arrested on Monday evening following acts of vandalism at the town hall in Loosdrecht. A spokesperson for the municipality of Wijdemeren confirmed the incident and the subsequent arrest.
Still plenty of music on the streets of Amsterdam, though police sometimes intervene: "They ruined the vibes"
Despite a municipal ban on amplified street music, numerous parties took place across Amsterdam's Jordaan and Negen Straatjes areas. Police were forced to intervene and shut down several events, speci...
Man pleads guilty in 2002 Run-DMC murder case
A 52-year-old man named Jay Bryant has pleaded guilty in a New York court for his involvement in the 2002 murder of Jam Master Jay, the DJ for the hip-hop group Run-DMC. Bryant admitted to letting the...
Trump wants to rename immigration agency ICE to NICE
Former President Donald Trump has expressed support for renaming the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, known as ICE, to "NICE." The proposal originated from a conservative influencer an...
King Charles arrives in US for state visit
British King Charles and Queen Camilla have arrived in the United States for a four-day state visit. They landed at an air force base in Maryland, where they were greeted by an honor guard.
Deaths in train collision near Jakarta
Four people were killed and 38 others were injured following a collision between a long-distance train and a commuter train near Jakarta, Indonesia. Local authorities confirmed the casualties after th...
Trump discusses new Iranian proposal with security chiefs
U.S. President Donald Trump has discussed a new Iranian proposal for a definitive end to the war with his security advisors. White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt confirmed the meeting took place ...
Two injured in stabbing after festival at Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam
Two people were injured and one suspect was arrested following a stabbing incident at the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam on King's Day. The attack occurred around 8:50 PM shortly after a music festival ...
Washington shooter charged with attempted murder of president
A 31-year-old man named Cole Allen has been charged with the attempted murder of U.S. President Donald Trump following a shooting at the Correspondents' Dinner in Washington. Allen also faces addition...
Ajax's Mika Godts credits Gerald Vanenburg and laughs at market value: '75 million? Yeah, fine!'
Ajax player Mika Godts credited Gerald Vanenburg for the technique used in his recent goal against NAC Breda, which drew comparisons to an iconic strike by Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Godts explained that del...
How King's Day turned Bakkum, Beverwijk, Heemskerk and Uitgeest orange
King's Day was celebrated across Bakkum, Beverwijk, Heemskerk, and Uitgeest with various local events and festivities. The celebrations featured live music, dance parties at local venues, and activiti...
NS: First people head home, stations in major cities crowded
The Dutch national railway (NS) reports significant crowds at train stations and on trains as the first King's Day celebrants begin traveling home. High passenger volumes are particularly noted in cit...
Scientists provide proposals for phasing out fossil fuels
Scientists at a conference co-organized by the Netherlands and Colombia have concluded that phasing out fossil fuels is both necessary and achievable. Experts from 56 participating nations shared insi...