Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Red Cross volunteers attacked in South Lebanon
Red Cross volunteers were attacked on Wednesday during a rescue mission in Tayri, South Lebanon. Four teams were taken to the hospital for medical checks following the incident. The attack occurred in...
Lidl to make pig feed from unsellable food waste
Lidl is launching a four-week pilot program in ten stores to convert unsaleable food products into pig feed, becoming the first supermarket in Europe to do so. The initiative aims to reduce food waste...
Strait of Hormuz closure hits consumers in the bedroom: condom prices to rise sharply
The CEO of Karex, the world's largest condom manufacturer, has warned that prices could rise by up to 30 percent due to conflict in the Middle East and potential shipping disruptions. This increase is...
Fundraiser for family of cyclist Ricardo (35) killed in accident: We will miss you so much
Friends of a 35-year-old Amsterdam resident have launched a fundraiser to support his family and cover funeral costs following a fatal bicycle accident near Central Station. The victim, identified as ...
Suspect arrested in sexual offense case at Loenen care facility
Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a sexual offense that occurred at a care facility in Loenen. The arrest, which took place in early March, was confirmed by the Public Prosecution Serv...
UN nuclear watchdog chief warns of new nuclear arms race
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi has warned that current global instability and conflicts could trigger a new international nuclear arms race. In an interview with The Telegraph, he suggested that the prevail...
Motorcyclist injured in accident on Nieuwe Gracht in Haarlem
A motorcyclist was injured in an accident on the Nieuwe Gracht in Haarlem on Thursday morning. The victim was rushed to the hospital for medical treatment following the incident.
Photo of family separated by ICE wins World Press Photo
American photographer Carol Guzy has won the World Press Photo of the Year award for her image depicting a family being separated by ICE agents. The winning photograph highlights the emotional impact ...
The Black Archives returns permanently to Amsterdam East
Data of nearly all Epe residents stolen in data breach
A data hack on March 12 at the municipality of Epe resulted in the theft of personal information belonging to nearly all its residents. Stolen data includes names, addresses, and social security numbe...
Fewer drug labs for first time in 5 years, waste dumpings halved
For the first time in five years, the number of discovered drug laboratories in the Netherlands decreased, with 142 sites identified in 2024 compared to 167 the previous year. Additionally, incidents ...
Prison sentence for 20-year-old who used pepper spray in violent necklace robberies
Iran receives first revenue from Strait of Hormuz toll
Iran has reportedly received its first revenue from tolls imposed on ships passing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. This development was announced by a high-ranking Iranian parliamentary offici...
Samsung employees protest for higher wages and threaten long-term strike
Tens of thousands of Samsung employees held a protest on Thursday to demand higher wages and bonuses. Labor unions have threatened an 18-day strike starting next month if the South Korean company does...
Getting a royal decoration? Don’t wear it to a funeral (and other royal facts)
On Friday, more than 3,000 citizens across the Netherlands are receiving royal honors as part of the annual 'lintjesregen' event. The article highlights this tradition and provides etiquette tips for ...
Historical lecture on 200 years of Zandvoort seaside resort
Historian Koen Marijt will deliver a lecture on April 26 exploring Zandvoort's 200-year history as a seaside resort. The presentation focuses on the town's 19th-century transformation from a fishing v...
Heemstede butcher takes on Amsterdam with flair: 'I was a social worker in a white coat'
Former butcher Paul Wiegel has published his third book, "Professional Knowledge and the Customer Psyche," reflecting on his career and the social interactions he had with his clients. Having worked i...
Court action over unanswered FOI requests regarding anti-asylum center protests in Heemskerk and Uitgeest
A Dutch newspaper is taking legal action after the municipalities of Heemskerk and Uitgeest failed to respond to public records requests regarding anti-refugee center demonstrations. The requests seek...
ICC to prosecute former Philippine President Duterte
The International Criminal Court has announced it will prosecute former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for crimes against humanity. Duterte was extradited to the court in The Hague last year aft...
Jonnie Boer's family remembers him on first anniversary of death: 'You are within us'
The family of acclaimed Dutch chef Jonnie Boer is marking the first anniversary of his sudden death at the age of sixty. Boer, who was the co-owner of the renowned Michelin-starred restaurant De Libri...