Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Sex crime suspect Jan B. sent to Pieter Baan Center
Jan B., a suspect in a sexual abuse case involving at least four children, will be admitted to the Pieter Baan Centrum for psychiatric evaluation. The decision was announced on Tuesday during a court ...
Comedian Paulien Cornelisse returns to theater after cancer diagnosis
Comedian Paulien Cornelisse will return to the theater this autumn with her show "Waar was ik gebleven" after taking a hiatus for medical reasons. She had previously canceled her summer 2024 tour foll...
Arrest at gunpoint in Akersloot; suspects released shortly after
Police arrested two individuals at a home in Akersloot on Sunday afternoon following reports of a firearm sighting. The high-risk operation involved multiple officers with drawn service weapons, thoug...
British minister: PM Starmer's departure not yet certain
British Minister Darren Jones stated that Prime Minister Keir Starmer's resignation is not yet certain despite significant internal pressure. Starmer is holding meetings with cabinet members who want ...
Agreement on tackling EU medicine shortages
The European Parliament and EU member states have reached an agreement to facilitate the use of government funding for the production of essential medicines. This initiative is designed to address dru...
Artist De Rooij donates three large works to Verwey Museum Haarlem
Renowned Haarlem-based artist Jacobien de Rooij has donated three large drawings to the Verwey Museum Haarlem. The donation adds significant works by the local artist to the museum's collection.
WODC: Legal practice benefits from clear definition of femicide
The Research and Documentation Centre (WODC) recommends establishing a clear legal definition for femicide in the Netherlands to improve the consistency of judicial rulings. Based on a study by Maastr...
Dutch buy fewer household appliances but want convenience and luxury
Dutch consumers are purchasing fewer household appliances overall but are increasingly opting for luxury and convenience-focused items. According to a trade association, sales of robot vacuum cleaners...
ACM fines PostNL nearly 7 million euros for slow mail delivery in 2023
The Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has imposed a fine of nearly 6.9 million euros on PostNL for failing to meet mail delivery standards in 2023. The penalty follows the postal service...
Truck in flames in Hillegom, dental practice damaged
A truck caught fire on Wilsonweg in Hillegom during the night between Monday and Tuesday. The fire department was unable to prevent the flames from spreading to and damaging a nearby dental practice.
'Attention to greenery in Haarlem construction plans still leaves much to be desired': Platform Groen critical in review
Platform Groen has expressed dissatisfaction with the Haarlem city council's handling of greenery in urban development projects over the past six years. In its recent annual report, the advisory group...
Ticket holders of cancelled Music On festival can get a refund
Organizers of the Music On festival, which was canceled last weekend, have announced that ticket holders are eligible for a full refund. Alternatively, attendees can choose to save their tickets for u...
Forget that I forget everything
The text reflects on the paradoxical problem of forgetting that one is forgetting. The author expresses confusion over whether this constitutes one or two separate issues.
Six killed in Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon
Six people were killed following an Israeli airstrike on the town of Kfar Dounine in southern Lebanon. The casualty figures were reported by Lebanon's state news agency, NNA.
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Heavy smoke at shed fire in Haarlem
A fire broke out in a shed on Laan van Osnabruck in Haarlem during the night of Monday to Tuesday. Although the blaze produced a significant amount of smoke, no injuries were reported.
Just when Ajax needs unity, coach Oscar Garcia sows doubt with clumsy remarks
Ajax coach Oscar Garcia has sparked controversy by stating "This was not my group" after a defeat to FC Utrecht weakened the team's chances for Champions League qualification. The statement is being c...
End of traditional auction for first herring barrel: Wholesaler finds new way to start season
The traditional auction of the first barrel of herring in Scheveningen is coming to an end after 39 years. Wholesalers are now planning a different approach to mark the start of the new herring season...
Michael Berg wins Hebban Thriller Award with Terugkeer and steps out of anonymity
Author Michael Berg, the pseudonym for Michel van Bergen Henegouwen, has won the Hebban Thriller Prize for his book "Terugkeer." The announcement was made on NOS Radio 1 Journaal, where the author als...
Foreign fans flock to Amsterdam for Harry Styles, Booking searches quadruple
British pop star Harry Styles is attracting thousands of international fans to Amsterdam for his ten-concert series at the Johan Cruijff ArenA, which marks his only tour stop on the European mainland....