Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Slotermeer home closed after explosives found during police raid
Amsterdam Mayor Halsema has ordered the closure of a home in the Slotermeer district for three months following the discovery of dangerous explosives and cash during a police raid. Four suspects invol...
Will Gidi Markuszower of all people save the cabinet?
The Dutch government is facing intense political pressure as it struggles to finalize a tax deal while managing complex conflicts with the agricultural sector. Reporters are exploring potential legisl...
Hack and billion-dollar heist at Binance show who is really in control of your crypto
Billions of euros in cryptocurrency were stolen from the exchange Binance in a major hack, raising concerns about the centralized security of digital assets. While the platform has promised to reimbur...
Four-year prison sentence for duo who fired 36 bullets at Utrecht apartment
Two men were sentenced to four years in prison for firing 36 bullets into a Utrecht apartment building during a daylight attack in October 2025. The court convicted them of attempted manslaughter rath...
Station Zuid prepares for 250,000 daily passengers with new Brittenpassage: a source of light, air, and spaciousness
Amsterdam South Station is opening the new Brittenpassage this Sunday to better accommodate an expected 250,000 daily travelers. The new, spacious corridor replaces the aging Minervapassage, which wil...
Ajax revelation Abdellah Ouazane (17) is on fire: ‘I took off my Feyenoord shirt in the car and put on the Ajax one’
Seventeen-year-old Ajax talent Abdellah Ouazane has emerged as a promising player for the club after trials at both Ajax and Feyenoord a decade ago. Now a recognized figure at the Toekomst training co...
Pick up this book for free at Haarlem libraries (and you can keep it)
During the month of November, Haarlem libraries are participating in the national campaign Heel Nederland Leest by giving away free copies of Herman Koch's novel Het diner. Anyone can claim a copy reg...
DigiD target of DDoS attack: some services briefly unavailable
The Dutch digital identity system DigiD faced a temporary outage following a DDoS attack that disrupted access for tens of thousands of users. Logius confirmed the system is back online and emphasized...
When is a police officer allowed to use a taser?
Recent footage of a police officer using a Taser on a delivery driver in Amsterdam has drawn attention to the specific legal conditions under which Dutch law enforcement may deploy conducted energy we...
Herman Brood receives ultimate posthumous compliment from the state: this work will be added to the National Collection
The Dutch government has added an untitled painting by the late artist Herman Brood to the National Collection for the first time. The work, which features a critique of the tax authorities created wi...
Cabinet scraps promised nitrogen plans after extensive talks with farmers
The Dutch government has delayed the release of its finalized nitrogen reduction plans following extensive consultations with agricultural organizations. Minister Jaimi van Essen stated that more time...
Frans Duijts after heart attack: I will never be quite the same again
Singer Frans Duijts suffered a heart attack and cardiac arrest, requiring him to be resuscitated multiple times while being transported between hospitals. He is now entering a long-term rehabilitation...
Podcast | Top earner salaries revealed and foreign press loves dancing Máxima
The weekly entertainment podcast De Achterklap, hosted by Lara Zevenberg, Michiel Vos, and Roos de Ridder, covers the latest news regarding celebrity salaries and media coverage of Queen Máxima. List...
Ajax welcomes back Steven Berghuis for match against bogey team AZ
Steven Berghuis has returned to the Ajax squad for the match against AZ Alkmaar after a six-week absence due to a calf injury. While other players like Daley Blind are also making comebacks, Ajax rema...
Documentary about Belgian model Rose Bertram in theaters next year
A new documentary titled A Girl Like Rose, featuring Belgian model Rose Bertram, is set for theatrical release in early March. Directed by De Jong, the film explores the vulnerable, personal story of ...
France recalls even more condoms due to risk of tearing
France has recalled seven million condoms across Europe due to manufacturing flaws that cause the latex to tear, posing risks of pregnancy and disease. Dutch authorities are currently investigating th...
Man (40) shoots another man in the stomach on Rhoneweg: six years in prison
A 40-year-old man was sentenced to six years in prison for shooting another individual in the abdomen during a confrontation on the Rhoneweg in Amsterdam. The court ruled that although the shooting wa...
New levy on cheap packages from China could generate billions
The European Union is imposing new levies on low-cost goods from Asian e-commerce sites like SHEIN and Temu to cover rising customs processing costs. Starting November 1, a total of 5 euros in fees wi...
Video | Aerosmith reunited on stage with Johnny Depp
During a recent performance, rock band Aerosmith was joined on stage by actor Johnny Depp. Together, they performed the song Train Kept a Rollin' with Depp contributing on guitar.
District chair Lotte Terwel got ‘Ad Melkert vibes’ from the PRO Amsterdam members' meeting
District chair Lotte Terwel discussed Mayor Femke Halsema's current political responsibilities during a recent meeting with members of PRO Amsterdam. The session, reported by Madelief van Dongen for R...