Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
More passengers via Schiphol despite Middle East war
Schiphol Airport recorded an increase in passenger numbers in April compared to the previous year, despite a decrease in travel to and from the Middle East. The decline in regional traffic was caused ...
17-year-old Rivaldo shot dead after chain robbery, prosecution demands two years in juvenile detention
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a two-year juvenile detention sentence for a teenager accused of fatally shooting 17-year-old Rivaldo in Amsterdam Zuidoost last August. The incident ...
Jackson Pollock painting fetches $181 million at auction
A painting by American artist Jackson Pollock was sold for $181 million at an auction in New York on Monday. This significant sale ranks as one of the most expensive prices ever paid for an artwork at...
Large swarm of bees causes commotion in Heemstede shopping street
A swarm of approximately 7,000 to 8,000 bees caused unrest on the Binnenweg shopping street in Heemstede on Tuesday afternoon. Beekeeper Pim Lemmers arrived at the scene to assess and manage the large...
Prosecutors demand 24 years in prison for mistaken identity murder of Rob Zweekhorst
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a 24-year prison sentence for 58-year-old René F. for his involvement in the 2014 mistaken identity murder of mental health director Rob Zweekhorst. ...
Auditor finds €67 million in discrepancies in Amsterdam’s financial statements: 'Basics not in order'
Youth care will not improve quickly even after Stadskanaal tragedy
A young girl in Stadskanaal was placed in a coma following severe abuse, highlighting ongoing failures within the youth care system to protect vulnerable children despite prior warnings. The incident ...
Millionth inhabitant expected in 2035, East growing fastest
Amsterdam is projected to reach one million inhabitants by late 2035, with the city's population currently standing at 940,000. Growth is primarily driven by international migration, with the fastest ...
IKEA introduces lingonberry-flavored Swedish meatball lollipop
IKEA is releasing a limited-edition Swedish meatball-flavored lollipop with lingonberry after a positive response to what began as an April Fool's joke. The unique candy will be distributed as a one-t...
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Reuters: China has secretly trained Russian soldiers
According to reports from Reuters and European intelligence, Chinese armed forces secretly trained approximately 200 Russian soldiers late last year. Some of the soldiers involved in this training pro...
Angela Merkel awarded EU honor
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel received the European Order of Merit in Strasbourg, France. She was honored with a standing ovation in the European Parliament before being presented with the pr...
Amsterdam to distribute 2,000 emergency packages to low-income residents, Halsema points to The Hague for more funding
Another car fire in Hoofddorp, police investigating
A car caught fire on Tuesday afternoon at Baron de Coubertinlaan in Hoofddorp. Police are currently investigating the incident and have not ruled out the possibility of arson.
Cerisa (24) sails to Gaza: 'Ten ships left, forty intercepted on Monday'
Cerisa van Kesteren from Hoofddorp is traveling with a humanitarian flotilla to deliver food and supplies to Gaza. The fleet has decreased to approximately ten sailboats following the reported interce...
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Milieudefensie hopes Supreme Court forces Shell to reduce CO2 emissions
Milieudefensie and Shell are appearing before the Dutch Supreme Court this Friday for the final judgment in their landmark climate case. The environmental organization hopes the court will legally man...
How to know if your cholesterol is too high (and what to do about it)
Dave Krajenbrink from the Heart Foundation provides answers to common questions regarding high cholesterol and how to maintain healthy levels. While often symptomless, high cholesterol is a major risk...
Drugs found with fruit at Lidl stores in Brabant and Limburg
Narcotics were discovered hidden among batches of fruit at several Lidl supermarket locations in the Dutch provinces of Brabant and Limburg on Monday. All the affected boxes originated from the same d...
Danish Queen Margrethe discharged from hospital after heart complaints
Queen Margrethe of Denmark has been discharged from the Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen after being treated for heart problems. The 86-year-old monarch is now returning to Fredensborg Palace following he...