Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Prison sentences sought for Briton and Irishman who drove 250 km/h and sprayed fire extinguisher during highway chase
Jazz legend Sonny Rollins (1930-2026) was never not improving himself
Oud-burgemeester Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht: kinderporno mij toegestuurd
Former mayor of Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht, Herman J., appeared in a Rotterdam court on Tuesday facing charges of possessing child pornography and sexual abuse. The 77-year-old suspect claims the illicit fil...
Red Cross sets up extra tents in Ter Apel for shade
The Red Cross is setting up additional open tents at the registration center in Ter Apel to provide shade for people waiting outside. These tents are intended for cooling rather than sleeping, followi...
Saenredamstraat residents sacrifice parking spaces for meeting spots: 'Experiment for livability'
Residents of Saenredamstraat in Haarlem-Noord are voluntarily removing seven parking spaces to make room for trees, bicycle racks, and picnic tables. This community-led initiative serves as an experim...
Pinkpop pays tribute to Limburg pop culture at this year's festival
The Pinkpop festival will present a theatrical and musical tribute to Limburg's pop culture this year titled "Hoogmis van het Zuiden." This anniversary production features performances from various ar...
Burnt-out transport escort vehicle in Velsen-Noord belongs to entrepreneur Hidde: 'We are in the dark about the cause'
A transport escort vehicle belonging to IJmond Exceptioneel Transport Begeleiding was completely destroyed by fire in Velsen-Noord on Monday night. Owner Hidde Mossinkoff stated that the cause of the ...
Von der Leyen: Europe mourns with Belgium after school bus accident
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed Europe's solidarity with Belgium following a fatal collision between a train and a school bus in Buggenhout. The accident resulted in four ...
Rock band Nothing But Thieves to perform twice at Ziggo Dome next year
British rock band Nothing But Thieves will perform two concerts at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam next year. The shows are scheduled for Friday, January 15, and Saturday, January 16.
State: Corné H.'s placement in TBS clinic depends on Vught case
Corné H., convicted for a hostage situation in Ede, remains on a waiting list for a TBS clinic placement despite being at the top of the queue. Although he has been waiting for nearly 1.5 years, his ...
Minister Vijlbrief reconfirms: faster increase in state pension age off the table
Dutch Minister of Social Affairs Hans Vijlbrief has confirmed that the cabinet is withdrawing plans to accelerate the increase of the state pension age. The decision aims to secure a broader social ag...
How do we get young men out of the manosphere? This is the key
Psychologist Thijs Launspach examines the attraction young men feel toward the "manosphere," an online environment promoting male dominance and female submissiveness. He explains the psychological fac...
Fire department raises wildfire risk due to extreme heat
Authorities have raised the wildfire risk to the highest level across Noord-Holland and several other Dutch provinces due to extreme heat and dry conditions. Fire departments and nature managers are o...
State Secretary blocks US takeover of company behind DigiD
State Secretary Aerdts has blocked the acquisition of Solvinity, the IT company responsible for the DigiD identity system, by the American firm Kyndryl. The Dutch government cited national security co...
Gas and oil prices rise again after new US attacks on Iran
Natural gas and oil prices increased on Tuesday following a decline the previous day. The price hike was triggered by new United States military attacks against Iran on Monday evening, which have dimm...
Boy band B-Brave to perform reunion concert at AFAS Live on May 8 after ten years
The Dutch boyband B-Brave is reuniting for a concert at AFAS Live in Amsterdam on May 8th, marking ten years since their last performance together. The announcement was made by concert organizer MOJO ...
State Secretary blocks takeover of company behind DigiD
Dutch Secretary of State Willemijn Aerdts has banned the acquisition of Solvinity, the company responsible for the DigiD system, by the American firm Kyndryl. The decision was made following advice fr...
Parliamentary inquiry begins: How are these loud voices from the COVID protests doing now?
The Dutch parliamentary inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic is set to begin public hearings this week to examine the government's handling of the crisis. In light of the investigation, the article prov...
Ajax tries to save a leaking ship by throwing the crew overboard
Wendy sells Heemskerk donkey beach towels: 'Curious which countries they will end up in'
Wendy Dijkstra's shop in Heemskerk is seeing high demand for donkey-themed beach towels, which are expected to be popular on local beaches this summer. The colorful accessories have become a hit with ...