Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.

Man injured in hand in Haarlem stabbing, two arrested
A man sustained a hand injury during a stabbing incident on Generaal Cronjéstraat in Haarlem on Wednesday evening. Police have since arrested two individuals in connection with the incident.

Judge denies Brad Pitt's request to see Angelina Jolie's messages
A judge has rejected Brad Pitt's request to access private messages from his ex-wife Angelina Jolie as part of their ongoing legal dispute. The former couple is currently embroiled in a legal battle c...

It’s the end of an era and the big question now is: who will be the new Rico and Badr?
Dutch kickboxing is entering a new era as a prominent generation of fighters nears the end of their careers. Legends of the sport discuss how the next wave of athletes will handle the challenge of rep...

Mart Smeets reminisces about the Giro d'Italia of Gino, Marco, Fausto and Tom
Mart Smeets has released a new book titled "De grote rondes: Giro d’Italia" as the Italian cycling race prepares to start in Bulgaria this Friday. The work explores the history, scandals, and legend...
EU politicians want swift action on new AI model before hacking chaos breaks out: ‘Bad guys get golden opportunity’
European MEPs are calling for urgent action and access to test a new AI model called Mythos, which is capable of rapidly identifying security vulnerabilities. They warn that the technology could provi...

Ali B to hear today if he faces prison sentence in appeal ruling
Dutch rapper Ali B will hear the court's verdict today regarding his appeal against a two-year prison sentence for rape and assault. The artist will not be present in person for the court's decision.

Reduced sentence for former South Korean Prime Minister Han
A South Korean appeals court has reduced the prison sentence of former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo by eight years. The 76-year-old was originally convicted for his involvement in the declaration of ma...

Boy forgets binder of Pokémon cards at Heemskerk flea market; Lara does everything to find him: 'He was so proud of his collection'
A boy accidentally left his Pokémon card collection at a King's Day flea market in Heemskerk while visiting a stall run by Lara Gurgy and her brother. Lara is now actively searching for the owner to ...

Ministry asks Heemskerk for clarification on asylum reception: ‘Currently fails to meet Distribution Act’
The Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security has requested clarification from the municipality of Heemskerk regarding its plans for an asylum seeker center on Tolweg. The ministry warned that the curren...

'Clean' on paper, but what is really in concrete granulate? Your garden path could contain steel slag without you knowing
Toxicologist Paul Scheepers warns that concrete granulate used for garden paths may be contaminated with hazardous steel slag, even when labeled as clean. Private individuals are at risk as they often...

New design for Pontplein redevelopment, residents can comment until June 8
A new design for the redesign of Pontplein and its surrounding area has been presented after previous fly-over plans proved financially unfeasible. Residents can provide feedback on the proposal onlin...

Alleged Jeffrey Epstein suicide note released
A US judge has released a handwritten note allegedly written by Jeffrey Epstein prior to an earlier suicide attempt. The convicted sex offender took his own life several weeks after the note was writt...

Trump administration lashes out at Europe in new counterterrorism policy
The Trump administration's new counter-terrorism strategy characterizes Europe as a breeding ground for terrorism. The U.S. government claims that this threat is being fueled by mass migration into th...
Artist Luca Tichelman dives into her dreams and past with DIY artworks
Lotte (32) left mental healthcare and arranged her own home care and housing: ‘No one will take this safe place away from me’
Drink coffee in the morning sun at these Amsterdam terraces
Water at Uilenstede student housing has been cutting out regularly for a year, sometimes for days: ‘I have 12 liters of water in my room’
Boiling hot, freezing cold or none at all: students at Uilenstede dorm in Amstelveen have been having water issues for a year
Netherlands wants British model to curb femicide, but it doesn't always work
The Dutch government is considering new legislation inspired by a British model to combat femicide by allowing individuals to check their partner's history of domestic violence. While the House of Rep...
Renters increasingly worse off than buyers: ‘The gap is widening’
A report by ABN Amro reveals a growing financial divide between renters and homeowners, with renters spending a larger portion of their income on housing costs. This trend is particularly severe for y...