Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
16-year-old boy threatened, humiliated and assaulted for hours in Zuidoost: ransom demanded from terrified parents
Disappeared: successful baseball club Haarlem Nicols had a significant debt
The Dutch baseball club Haarlem Nicols, formed through a 1964 merger, is featured in a series highlighting defunct sports organizations. Despite its historical success, the club eventually collapsed a...
Victim kidnapped, assaulted and filmed: Suspect denies involvement in youth violence and wants to go home
A 19-year-old suspect denied involvement in the kidnapping and severe assault of a 23-year-old man during a preliminary court hearing in Alkmaar. The victim was abducted from Beverwijk to Haarlem on S...
How Kunstwacht cleaned the National Monument on Dam Square so quickly after defacement: ‘Very delicate work’
ShinyHunters hacks data of 275 million teachers and students
A massive data breach at educational software provider Canvas has exposed the information of over 275 million students, teachers, and staff. The hack was confirmed by the software's U.S.-based parent ...
Man hit brother with car in Haarlem. Amsterdam man (29) sentenced for attempted aggravated assault and possession of nitrous oxide
A 29-year-old man from Amsterdam was sentenced to five months in prison for intentionally hitting his brother's scooter with a car on the Houtplein in Haarlem in November 2023. The court convicted him...
Cameron Diaz (53) becomes mother for the third time: 'Extremely blessed'
Actress Cameron Diaz and her husband, singer Benji Madden, have welcomed their third child together. The 53-year-old actress announced on Instagram that they have named their newborn son Nautus.
Minister Heinen: US-EU trade deal must be implemented
Dutch Finance Minister Eelco Heinen has emphasized the importance of implementing the trade agreement between the United States and the European Union. His remarks are a response to President Donald T...
Two injured in collision between motorcycle and car at Lijnden intersection
Two people were injured on Monday afternoon following a collision between a motorcycle and a car at an intersection in Lijnden. Both victims were riding the motorcycle and were rushed to the hospital ...
Review: The Elephant – how to maintain a loving relationship when both carry (sexual) trauma?
Restaurant of controversial chef Nick Bril regains Michelin stars
The Jane restaurant in Antwerp, led by Dutch chef Nick Bril, has regained its two Michelin stars. The establishment had temporarily lost the culinary honors following its relocation to a new venue.
Part of Gilze-Rijen air base evacuated due to threat
Part of the Gilze-Rijen airbase was evacuated and its main entrance closed following a threat reported by the Royal Military Police. Authorities have not yet disclosed the specific nature of the threa...
Amsterdam Scientology church barricaded by police due to ‘speedrunning’ youths
Holocaust book Catharina by Frank Krake available free for schools
Publisher Achtbaan is providing 4,000 free copies of Frank Krake's book Catharina to schools for educational purposes. The book recounts the wartime experiences of the Br2%"ucker family, a Jewish tail...
Step aboard during Lifeboat Day in Wijk aan Zee
On Saturday, May 9, the Royal Netherlands Sea Rescue Institution (KNRM) will host its annual Lifeboat Day, opening all 45 of its rescue stations to the public. Donors will have the unique opportunity ...
Allies urged German soldiers to desert but handed them back in IJmuiden
In 1945, IJmuiden served as a strategic fortress within the Atlantic Wall coastal defense line during the final stages of World War II. Despite Allied efforts encouraging German soldiers to desert, th...
Unique film footage from Van Swinden Theater shows 1930s Amsterdam East
Brabant calls on Ministry of Defence to urgently revise drought protocols
The province of North Brabant has urged the Dutch Ministry of Defense to urgently revise its drought protocols following several recent wildfires. While acknowledging the need for military training du...
Organizations call for more support to cope with rising energy prices
Several Dutch industry organizations are calling on the government for increased support to manage rising energy costs. The groups argue that further state intervention is necessary as energy prices h...
Dutch couple who died on cruise were from Haulerwijk
A 69-year-old couple from Haulerwijk, Friesland, passed away while aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius. The husband died on April 11, followed by his wife on April 26, according to a statement released ...