Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
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 ...
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Zanger d4vd naast moord op veertienjarige verdacht van bezit kinderporno
American singer d4vd is being prosecuted for the murder of a 14-year-old girl and now faces additional allegations of possessing child pornography. Los Angeles prosecutors stated that a significant vo...
Mitch Apau (35) to assess potential signings for Telstar: Former player becomes scout for first and youth teams
Former Telstar player Mitch Apau has been appointed as a scout for the club's first team and will also coordinate scouting for the youth academy. The 35-year-old, who retired at the end of last season...
Investigation into unsafe work culture at UWV training placements
The Registration Committee of Medical Specialists (RGS) has launched an investigation into the work culture at several UWV training locations. This decision follows reports of an unsafe working enviro...
How De Blaffende Vis designed this year’s famous King’s Day facade
Forum for Democracy floor leader Lidewij de Vos expecting
Lidewij de Vos, the group chair for Forum voor Democratie, has announced that she is expecting her first child. Her partner and fellow party member, Massimo Etalle, will be the father.
Eddy Zoëy could barely speak to his girlfriend and children for months due to illness
Dutch presenter and musician Eddy Zoëy was unable to speak with his partner and children for six months while suffering from Eagle Syndrome. He underwent two surgeries on his neck and was required to...
More regions moved to highest wildfire alert level
The fire department has raised the wildfire warning to the highest level, Phase 2, in several Dutch regions due to persistent drought. New areas under alert include Flevoland and Twente, joining regio...
Thomas Dekker and Laurens ten Dam in killer’s house: former cyclists unwittingly involved in shocking case from Moriah Wilson Netflix doc
Former Dutch professional cyclists Thomas Dekker and Laurens ten Dam were unintentionally involved in the murder case of American cyclist Moriah Wilson, as they were staying at the perpetrator's home ...
Solar panel owners face major setback in new energy contracts: how much your bill will rise
Dutch households with solar panels are facing energy bill increases of up to 500 euros as the favorable netting scheme is set to conclude at the end of the year. New energy contracts are becoming sign...
Concerns over ‘strange’ Box 3 real estate tax: ‘This feels unfair to many people’
Starting in 2028, real estate investors and vacation home owners in the Netherlands will face a new Box 3 tax addition even for properties that are vacant or used for personal purposes. Critics argue ...
Ambitious group of countries meet in Colombia: is the world phasing out fossil fuels?
More than fifty countries are meeting in Colombia this week to discuss transitioning away from fossil fuels like oil, coal, and gas. This "coalition of the willing" aims to reach ambitious climate agr...
Doctors train with special forces to stay calm in stressful situations: ‘Want more control’
Dutch healthcare professionals are participating in training programs based on military special forces principles to better manage high workloads and workplace stress. The initiative aims to provide d...
This is what the new villa on the site of ‘De Echo’ in Heemstede might soon look like
The municipality of Heemstede has issued a building permit for a new villa on Van Merlenlaan, revealing the potential design for the site. This comes nearly a year after the demolition of 'De Echo', a...
Haarlem opposition shows reluctance at coalition agreement input session: 'We are being taken for a ride'
Ten opposition parties in Haarlem expressed skepticism and reluctance during an input session organized by the forming coalition parties PRO, D66, and CDA. Opposition members felt the process was insi...
Everything related to measuring and weighing in the historic Scales Museum building
The Weegschaalmuseum in Naarden is highlighted as a unique, volunteer-run museum dedicated to the history of weighing and measuring. The article is part of a series showcasing lesser-known cultural ge...
