Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Former South Korean first lady sentenced to 4 years in prison on appeal
Former South Korean first lady Kim Keon-hee has been sentenced to four years in prison for corruption following an appeals court ruling. This decision increases her previous sentence of twenty months.
Empty chairs tell the story of the Jewish Lyceum during the war
An exhibition commemorates the lives of Jewish teenagers who were expelled from the Joods Lyceum during World War II. Through the use of empty chairs, the display illustrates the stories of students w...
Amsterdam has already collected 3,540 cubic meters of waste after King's Day
Cleaning workers in Amsterdam have collected 3,540 cubic meters of waste following King's Day celebrations, a slight increase compared to the previous year. To restore cleanliness to the capital, the ...
Writer’s stone in Nieuwe Kerk for ‘grandmaster of Caribbean literature’ Frank Martinus Arion
Maasdriel: no evidence of proxy vote fraud
An investigation by the municipality of Maasdriel into potential proxy vote fraud during the March municipal elections found no concrete evidence of wrongdoing. The results, announced on Tuesday, conc...
Members of Quilt Club 'Out of the Box' exhibit best works at 't Mosterdzaadje in Santpoort-Noord: 'We all have our own style'
Members of the 'Out of the Box' quilt club are exhibiting their artistic textile works at 't Mosterdzaadje in Santpoort-Noord during the month of May. The exhibition features a variety of unique style...
Fire at Russian oil refinery in Tuapse after attack
Ukrainian drones attacked an oil refinery in Tuapse, Russia, causing a major fire. The regional governor reported that evacuations were initiated in response to the incident.
The Foundling Podcast: DNA breakthrough in Lieve's search
Lieve, a foundling, achieved a breakthrough in the search for her biological family after a DNA test confirmed her Moroccan heritage and provided a match with a distant relative. Assisted by a private...
Hollandse Duinen officially becomes a national park
The Hollandse Duinen area along the South Holland coast has been officially designated as the 22nd national park in the Netherlands. Minister Jaimi van Essen announced the new status for the coastal r...
Dutch Tax Authority to get new bank account number on May 1: what to look out for
Starting May 1, 2026, the Dutch Tax Service will adopt a new bank account number, transitioning its banking services from ING to Rabobank. Taxpayers must ensure that all payments are directed to the n...
Sun-drenched days ahead: temperatures to reach 25 degrees
Weather forecaster Weeronline predicts sunny days ahead with rising temperatures. Later in the week, temperatures are expected to reach summer-like highs of up to 25 degrees Celsius.
He slept on night trains for 3 years, now German Lasse is a conductor: ‘Dream job’
Lasse Stolley, a young German who spent three years living on night trains while traveling across Germany, has transitioned into his dream career as a train conductor. After gaining recognition as a f...
Summer weather on the way: Friday warmer than 20 degrees
Summer-like weather is expected in the Netherlands this week, with temperatures in Amsterdam reaching approximately 23 degrees on Friday. Warm, dry air from Germany will drive the temperature increase...
Hillegom aims to ease pressure on youth care: fewer intensive referrals, earlier detection
The municipality of Hillegom is implementing a new plan to reform its youth care system by focusing on providing support closer to home. The initiative aims to reduce the reliance on specialized care ...
'The IJmond is full of workers', so Jan and Jan bring back Labour Day
Jan Berghuis and Jan Müter of the FNV union are reviving Labor Day traditions in the IJmond region with a celebration at Café de Zon on May 1st. The event aims to honor the area's strong working-cla...
Price difference between organic and non-organic food has increased again
The Dutch Consumer Association (Consumentenbond) reports that the price gap between organic and non-organic food products in supermarkets has increased again. This trend reverses a previous period whe...
A well-deserved tribute to Alexandra who welcomes the whole world to Amsterdam Central
Police: Multiple people vandalized Loosdrecht town hall
Police are investigating the vandalism of a partially vacant town hall in Loosdrecht, which they believe was carried out by a group of people on King's Day. The perpetrators threw stones through the b...
Author and Holocaust survivor Edith Eger dies at 98
Edith Eger, the Hungarian-American psychologist and Holocaust survivor known for her bestselling book "The Choice," has died at the age of 98. Her family announced her passing on Monday through a soci...
Jewelry chain Claire's also closes stores in UK and Ireland
Jewelry chain Claire's is closing all its locations in the United Kingdom and Ireland following the bankruptcy of its Dutch branch last year. The company has struggled with financial challenges partly...