Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
'You stepped into the light to help others': Two royal honors in Zandvoort
Two residents of Zandvoort were honored as Members of the Order of Orange-Nassau for their societal contributions on Friday. Mayor David Moolenburgh presented the royal decorations at the town hall af...
Nick Olij after his long-awaited PSV debut: 'All the emotions hit you after everything that has happened this year'
Goalkeeper Nick Olij made his debut for PSV after a nine-month absence from official matches. He expressed a sense of pride and happiness as he returned to the field, reflecting on the emotional chall...
Body found in water near Veemkade
A body was discovered in the water along the Veemkade at the IJ in Amsterdam on Friday morning. Police are currently investigating the victim's identity and cause of death, while considering a possibl...
Sumo wrestling, horse racing and costume parades: what to do on King's Day besides flea markets
King's Day in the Haarlem and Velsen region features a variety of unique events beyond traditional flea markets, including sumo wrestling, horse races, and costume parades. This overview highlights se...
State Secretary Erkens wants to make it easier to shoot wolves: ‘It’s a predator’
Dutch State Secretary for Agriculture Silvio Erkens is introducing new regulations to simplify the process of scaring away or shooting wolves with non-lethal ammunition. The policy aims to address the...
17-year-old boy arrested for explosion at Amsterdam Zuidas office
A 17-year-old boy from Uithoorn has been arrested for his suspected involvement in a March 16 explosion at the Atrium building in Amsterdam's Zuidas district. Police are currently investigating whethe...
Ambulance collides with work van during emergency call in Heemskerk
An ambulance responding to an emergency call collided with a work van on Friday morning in Heemskerk. The accident occurred at the intersection of Goudvink and Jan Ligthartstraat while the vehicle was...
Hoofddorp revitalizes Oranjebuurt with new housing by Ymere
The municipality of Haarlemmermeer and housing corporation Ymere have signed an intent agreement to renew the Oranjebuurt neighborhood in Hoofddorp. This collaboration marks a significant step toward ...
Van Weel: police investigating rioters at asylum center protests
Justice Minister David van Weel announced that police are investigating riots that occurred during asylum seeker center demonstrations near Loosdrecht this week. He suggested that these escalations ma...
Camp in Willem Alexanderplantsoen this summer during Beverwijk neighborhood camp
The Buurtcamping Beverwijk event will take place on July 3, 4, and 5 at the Willem Alexanderplantsoen to help residents get to know each other. The program includes a variety of activities such as a b...
Grow your own vegetables? Apply for a free garden kit now
Residents can request a free vegetable garden kit to start growing their own produce on balconies, terraces, or in small gardens. The initiative aims to help people create mini-vegetable gardens even ...
Banks around the world worried about new AI model: ‘This could end very badly’
Top bankers worldwide are expressing concern over Anthropic's new AI model, Mythos, due to its advanced capability in identifying security vulnerabilities. Experts fear that the model could be exploit...
Ban cigarettes: every beach must become completely smoke-free
A weekly proposition asks readers for their opinions on whether all beaches should become completely smoke-free. The debate focuses on the potential ban of cigarettes to improve the beach environment ...
No-nonsense barber Jan Dortmundt of Heart & Soul: Keeping it basic works best
Jan Dortmundt is retiring from his barbershop, Hart & Ziel, located in a former church on Kleverparkweg in Haarlem. The business will be taken over by Brenda Roffel and Cindy Jansen, who plan to prese...
Ingrid and Steven overlook the Zaanse Schans: 'A privilege to live in such a special place'
After living abroad for thirty years, Ingrid and Steven Ploem have settled in their 'forever home' in Zaandijk. Their residence features a view of the historic Zaanse Schans and has been custom-design...
Labor Inspectorate intervenes after illegal asbestos removal in Badhoevedorp
The Dutch Labor Inspection halted construction work at a building in Badhoevedorp following reports of unsafe working conditions and illegal asbestos removal. The intervention occurred in March after ...
Jeffrey Epstein housed abuse victims in London
The BBC reports that sex offender Jeffrey Epstein housed abuse victims in four different properties across London. Investigations into US-published documents revealed that six of the women who stayed ...
Four years in prison for arson in Arnhem city center
A 58-year-old man has been sentenced to four years in prison for starting a massive fire in the city center of Arnhem in March last year. The blaze resulted in the destruction of ten historic building...
What's happening in the Amsterdam Forest?
The public is invited to help identify and record as many species of plants, animals, and fungi as possible in the Amsterdamse Bos. This initiative aims to document the forest's biodiversity within a ...
