Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
After 11 viewings, 9 bids and 8 rejections, Daan (28) lands his dream home in Haarlem: 'Below asking price'
Daan Geuke, a 28-year-old first-time buyer, successfully purchased a home on Houtplein in Haarlem after participating in eleven viewings and making nine bids. Despite a challenging housing market, he ...
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Who will benefit most from cheaper public transport this summer?
The Dutch government plans to introduce a 49-euro monthly public transport pass this summer as part of a relief package for high energy costs. While specific details of the 'Netherlands ticket' are st...
'Pa Tokkie' Gerrie Ruijmgaart (73) dies
Gerrie Ruijmgaart, the patriarch of the well-known 'Tokkie' family, has passed away at the age of 73. The family rose to national fame in the Netherlands following a 2003 neighborhood dispute in Amste...
Man stabbed in hand during carjacking on Postjesweg
A motorist was carjacked and stabbed in the hand with a sharp object on Postjesweg this afternoon. The victim did not require hospitalization and remained conscious while police launched a search for ...
Hundreds of women peacefully take to the streets in Loosdrecht: ‘Asylum plan must be scrapped’
Several hundred women gathered in Loosdrecht on Saturday evening for a peaceful demonstration against a plan to house asylum seekers in the village. While previous protests in the area earlier in the ...
Over 400 arrests at XR A12 blockade, not 200
Police arrested between 400 and 450 Extinction Rebellion activists during a road blockade on the A12 highway. This final count is significantly higher than the initial estimate of 200 arrests.
Iranian delegation leaves Pakistan
An Iranian delegation has departed Pakistan following a day of high-level meetings with Pakistani leadership. During the consultations, the delegation reportedly provided a list of conditions for endi...
Closer cooperation between IJmuiden and Beverwijk port services
The municipality of Beverwijk and Zeehaven IJmuiden have reached an agreement for closer cooperation in port services. Under this temporary arrangement, the IJmuiden port service will manage the De Pi...
Ajax can help Telstar get a result at NAC
Ajax faces NAC Breda in an Eredivisie match on Saturday, aiming to keep pace with Feyenoord in the league standings. The match result is also noted for its potential impact on Telstar, as Ajax looks t...
Searching for butterflies in Middenduin nature reserve with IVN-Zuid Kennemerland butterfly excursion
IVN Zuid-Kennemerland is organizing a butterfly excursion at the Middenduin nature reserve in Overveen on Sunday, May 3rd. The event will focus on identifying local butterfly species and learning abou...
Bison Bowling reunion feels like a trip back in time. Especially for brothers Leo and Rick Claus: 'Once the party got going, our job was done'
Brothers Leo and Rick Claus attended a reunion event titled "De Laatste Ronde!" at Bison Bowling, reflecting on the venue's history and their family's legacy. The event celebrated the heritage of the ...
Channel of Rouand, who prank called shooting suspect, taken offline
Doctor and influencer Carlijn van Leeuwen, daughter of presenter Bert, has MS
Carlijn van Leeuwen, an influencer and daughter of Dutch TV presenter Bert van Leeuwen, has announced that she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis five months ago. She shared the news on social medi...
Romania protests to Russia after drone incident
Romania has summoned the Russian ambassador after a drone carrying potential explosives crashed in a populated area during attacks on Ukraine. The incident represents a violation of the EU member stat...
Gerrie Ruimgaart, known as 'Pa Tokkie', dies at age 73
Gerrie Ruijmgaart, widely known as 'Pa Tokkie,' has passed away at the age of 73. His family announced his death via social media, though no cause of death was provided.
No trains between Haarlem and Leiden Central due to a collision
Train services between Haarlem and Leiden Centraal are suspended until approximately 7:00 PM on Saturday following a collision. The national railway operator NS announced the disruption, affecting tra...
Now 'an inhuman place', soon a vibrant transport hub for Haarlem and the region
The city of Haarlem is constructing a new public transport hub, Haarlem Spaarnepoort, to improve regional connectivity for the southern Schalkwijk district. In addition to the transport hub, the proje...
1,700 Johans celebrate Cruyff at the Arena: ‘He made my name great – and my club’
Girl injured in collision with tram at Belgiëplein
A young teenage girl was injured this afternoon after being struck by a tram while crossing the tracks at Belgiëplein in Amsterdam Nieuw-West. She was transported to the hospital with a head injury w...