Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
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 ...
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Police see more violent incidents at cruising area in De Oeverlanden
‘Dino museum’ Naturalis opens branch (with T-Rex) at Amsterdam Zuidas
Successful children's clothing fair returns to De Hofstede in Velserbroek
Following the success of its first event in March, the Lucani second-hand children's clothing fair will return to De Hofstede in Velserbroek. The next edition of the fair is scheduled for Saturday, Ma...
Jazz Quintet and Trio Voilà at 't Mosterdzaadje
The Jazz Quintet and Trio Voilà are set to perform at the 't Mosterdzaadje cultural venue in Santpoort-Noord this weekend. The event focuses on jazz music and features performances by notable women.
Barrie Stevens is still ambitious after 60 years: "I couldn't have achieved this in England"
Actor and choreographer Barrie Stevens, now 82, is being honored as a North Holland icon for his prolific 60-year career in the Netherlands since arriving from England at age 17. He gained national fa...
Heritage of the Week | NSB Bookstore De Driehoek/Het Bolwerk (1936-1945)
Propaganda material from a former NSB bookstore was recently discovered during renovations at Kalverstraat 3-5. The historical items, dating from 1936 to 1945, have been transferred to the NIOD Instit...
Anneke's ground cover keeps disappearing. Farmer Tom: 'It might not be the plant itself, but your garden'
Anneke de Nobel from Haarlem sought advice from Farmer Tom because her lesser periwinkle ground cover keeps failing to grow. Tom suggests that the recurring issue may be caused by the specific conditi...
KLM flight attendant in isolation with suspected hantavirus infection
A KLM flight attendant from Haarlem is currently being held in isolation at Amsterdam UMC due to a suspected hantavirus infection. The Dutch Ministry of Health confirmed the situation following initia...
Pear drink without pears and smaller chocolate bars: these are the most misleading products of 2026
The 2026 nominations for the Gouden Windei award highlight the year's most misleading food products, such as pear juice primarily composed of apple juice and cheddar sauce with minimal cheese. Other n...
Summer holidays less popular due to fuel crisis
Rising fuel costs and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are making summer vacations less popular among Europeans. High prices for both airline tickets and car travel are forcing many travelers ...
Major alert over ammonia leak at Diemen company, residents report stinging eyes
Emergency services responded to a large-scale ammonia leak at a company in Diemen after local residents reported symptoms such as stinging eyes and coughing. The situation has since been stabilized by...
