Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Man severely assaulted at Bijlmer Arena station, police seek witnesses
Alderman De Raadt scraps general smoking ban for Haarlem sports and play areas: ‘Unenforceable’
Haarlem Sport Alderman Eva de Raadt has rejected a city council proposal to implement a smoking ban across all sports and play areas in the city. De Raadt cited legal limitations under the Tobacco and...
Video | Airen Mylene moved by song ahead of breast surgery: 'I feel honored'
Nine violent incidents in two months at De Oeverlanden cruising spot
Police have received nine reports of anti-gay violence over the past two months at De Oeverlanden, a known cruising spot in Amsterdam Nieuw-West. Victims have been subjected to verbal abuse, spitting,...
K3 hits the studio with Donnie for first-ever collaboration
Belgian girl group K3 and Dutch rapper Donnie have teamed up to record 'Schaduw', the official 'Foute Anthem' for radio station Qmusic. This collaboration marks the first time in the group's history t...
13-year-old boys open up about vaping: ‘It started with peer pressure, now I’m addicted’
Three 13-year-old boys share their personal struggles with vaping addiction and the influence of peer pressure. They highlight the ease with which minors can illegally purchase vapes through social me...
Fewer people with debt settlement loans and debt relief after assistance program shortened
The number of people receiving debt restructuring credits and participating in debt relief programs in the Netherlands decreased significantly last year. This decline follows the shortening of the dur...
Ali B victim tells her story on RTL Tonight
The victim of rapper Ali B, who was assaulted during a writing camp in Heiloo, will share her story on the television program RTL Tonight this Thursday evening. Her lawyer, Bernard Sprenger, announced...
The kickoff of the winners' ball: From badminton to pickleball and volleyball to street dance
Haarlems Dagblad and IJmuider Courant have launched a series of features to celebrate local sports champions after receiving a large number of reader submissions. The coverage spans a diverse range of...
Wijk aan Zee puzzles for the win in Café De Zon: Which team finishes 1,000 pieces fastest? 'We mainly expect a lot of fun'
On Friday night, Café De Zon will host a puzzle competition for six teams from Wijk aan Zee and Beverwijk. Participants will have three hours to complete a 1,000-piece puzzle in a social and festive ...
Jamie (D66) to face mother (VVD) in Castricum council chamber after all: ‘We have mixed feelings’
Jamie Shalders of the D66 party is joining the Castricum municipal council following the departure of candidate-alderman Erik Hordijk. This appointment means he will serve alongside his mother, Renata...
Shell reports significant profit due to Middle East war
Shell reported a first-quarter profit of nearly $6.9 billion, driven by a significant increase in oil prices. The price surge is attributed to market volatility caused by the ongoing conflict in the M...
The World Cup is coming: Were you there in the USA in 1994 or Mexico in 1986? Let us know
Ahead of the upcoming World Cup in North America, a Dutch news outlet is seeking memories from fans who attended the 1994 tournament in the USA or the 1986 event in Mexico. The call for stories specif...
Reconstruction to provide more clarity on woman's death in Oss
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service will conduct a reconstruction of a fatal shooting that occurred in a car in Rotterdam last November, resulting in the death of a 24-year-old woman from Oss. A susp...
Flight attendant tested after mild symptoms, second evacuation plane arrives at Schiphol
A hantavirus outbreak on the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius has resulted in three deaths, including a Dutch couple. Evacuation flights have begun arriving at Schiphol Airport, where health officials are...
Local resident voluntarily goes to jail tonight in new season of Hell or Hotel
Wybren van Haga, a resident of Haarlem, will voluntarily enter prison alongside London Loy for the new season of the television show Hel of hotel. The program, which features participants experiencing...
Court finds Ali B guilty of raping Ellen ten Damme
The Amsterdam Court of Appeal has found 44-year-old Ali B guilty of raping Ellen ten Damme. The conviction pertains to an incident that occurred in a hotel in Morocco.
Court acquits Ali B of sexual assault of Jill Helena
The Amsterdam Court of Appeal has acquitted Ali B of the 2018 assault of singer Jill Helena due to a lack of supporting evidence. The ruling follows a similar request for acquittal by the Public Prose...
Court finds Ali B guilty of raping woman at writing camp
The Court of Appeal in Amsterdam has found Ali B guilty of raping a woman during a songwriting camp in Heiloo in 2018. The court ruled that there is sufficient legal and convincing evidence to support...
Need energy for final exams? Skip the energy drinks
As national final exams begin, experts from the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advise students to avoid energy drinks and sugary snacks for concentration. Marije Verwijs explains how the brain actually ...