Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Prison sentence for calling for citizen border controls
A police judge in Assen sentenced 54-year-old activist Jan H. to six weeks in prison for inciting citizens to perform illegal border controls. The court ruled that the defendant's actions were unlawfu...
Prosecutors seek prison sentence for calling for citizen border controls
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a 45-day prison sentence against a 54-year-old activist for inciting citizens to perform their own border controls via Facebook. Prosecutors also requ...
Boil water advisory lifted for part of Kastelenstraat in Amsterdam-Buitenveldert
YONEX Dutch Junior International starts Wednesday: top youth in action, free entry
The 45th edition of the YONEX Dutch Junior International badminton tournament begins this Wednesday at the DEGIRO-hal in Haarlem. Over 300 young athletes from more than 30 countries will compete in th...
Schoof hands over chairmanship of the Council of Ministers to Jetten
Former Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof has symbolically handed over the chairmanship of the Council of Ministers to his successor, Rob Jetten. The transition occurred at the ministry following the of...
Australian PM backs removing Prince Andrew from line of succession
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has expressed support for removing Prince Andrew from the British line of succession. Albanese communicated this stance in a formal letter sent to UK Prime M...
Dumping a thick layer of sand on permaculture garden near Korte Verspronckweg? 'Absurd plan. That means the end'
The board of Permacultuurcentrum Haarlem is protesting a proposal to dump a thick layer of sand on their garden located near Korte Verspronckweg. Board members have described the plan as absurd, stati...
Man attacks Jehovah's Witnesses with knife in Germany
A man lightly injured three Jehovah's Witnesses in a knife attack at a train station in Würzburg, Germany. Bystanders and an off-duty police officer successfully overpowered the attacker at the scene...
Brussels: Hungary must honor EU loan deal for Kyiv
The European Commission has called on Hungary to honor the EU's agreement to provide a 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine. All EU leaders, including Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, had previously...
One-way traffic in Van Speijkstraat Zandvoort during summer rush
Van Speijkstraat in Zandvoort will implement temporary one-way traffic from June 20 to August 30 to manage summer crowds. During this period, vehicles will only be permitted to travel from Stationsple...
Petrol and diesel most expensive since autumn 2023 due to global unrest
Fuel prices for petrol and diesel have reached their highest levels since autumn 2023. The price hike is driven by a combination of domestic excise duty increases and instability in the global market.
Man shot near car in Zaandam, three suspects flee in black car
A man was threatened and shot at on Bristolroodstraat in Zaandam on Thursday afternoon, though no injuries were reported. Three suspects fled the scene in a black vehicle and remain at large. Local po...
Canadian rock band Rush to perform at Ziggo Dome in early 2027
The Canadian rock band Rush is scheduled to perform at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on February 23, 2027. Ticket sales for the concert in the Netherlands will begin this Friday.
Amsterdam man (39) arrested after threat with possible firearm in Velsen-Noord
A 39-year-old man from Amsterdam was arrested following a threat involving a possible firearm in Velsen-Noord. Police are currently investigating the incident and have called for witnesses to come for...
Glimmer of hope for dilapidated clock tower: ‘Maybe it can become a psychiatry memorial’
Heritage enthusiasts Frank Verveld and Bert Oosterop met with Alderman Thessa van der Windt to discuss the preservation of the dilapidated Meerenberg II clock tower in Bloemendaal. There is renewed ho...
International Criminal Court investigates evidence for Duterte prosecution
The International Criminal Court in The Hague has begun hearings to determine if there is sufficient evidence to prosecute former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. Duterte is not attending the pro...
Ronald de Boer joins new SBS6 survival show with daughters
Former footballer Ronald de Boer and his family will participate in the new SBS6 survival series Survive Your Family. The program features four celebrity families who must navigate the Colombian wilde...
Von der Leyen congratulates Jetten on premiership
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen congratulated Rob Jetten on his appointment as the Prime Minister of the Netherlands. She expressed her commitment to collaborating on economic and s...
Rocco de Vos transfers from Schoten to Overbos
Trainer Rocco de Vos is set to leave VV Schoten to join SV Overbos starting next season. De Vos, who is from Haarlem, aims to lead his new club in the fourth division.
Haarlem municipality puzzled: Professor Eijkmanlaan is safer, but residents don't feel that way
A study by the municipality of Haarlem found that traffic safety on the redesigned Professor Eijkmanlaan has improved with lower speeds and reduced volume. Despite these findings, local residents rema...