Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Art heist suspects may have wanted to sell loot to the state
Suspects involved in an art robbery in Drenthe reportedly planned to sell the stolen items back to the Dutch state. This information was allegedly revealed by one of the suspects to undercover agents ...
X must give privacy researcher Mekić access to his data
The Amsterdam Court of Appeal has ruled that social media platform X must provide entrepreneur and privacy researcher Danny Mekić with access to his personal data. This decision upholds a previous lo...
Free public transport for children until 2027: applications now open at city service desks
Parents can now apply for free public transport for children until 2027 at the City Desk without needing a DigiD. This initiative simplifies the application process for local families to access compli...
Gerard Metselaar leaves Hart voor Bloemendaal faction and keeps seat
Gerard Metselaar has left the Hart voor Bloemendaal political faction while retaining his seat in the municipal council. Metselaar, who was the second candidate on the party's election list, will cont...
Public Prosecution Service will not say where Romanian art treasures were found
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) has recovered stolen Romanian art treasures, including a golden helmet and two golden bracelets, but refuses to disclose where they were stored. Authorities a...
Record passenger numbers at Eindhoven Airport as revenue increases
Eindhoven Airport saw a record-breaking nearly seven million passengers travel through its gates last year. This increase in passenger volume resulted in higher turnover and profit for the airport.
Court fines FvD MP 450 euros for Nazi tweet
The Hague Court of Appeal has fined Forum voor Democratie MP Pepijn van Houwelingen 450 euros for insulting two former ministers by posting a doctored image of them with a Nazi flag on X. The incident...
Clannad frontwoman Moya Brennan dies at 73
Irish singer and harpist Moya Brennan, the lead vocalist of the band Clannad, has died at the age of 73. She was a celebrated musician whose career included winning both a Grammy and a BAFTA award.
How to get your child to play outside more
While outdoor play is widely recognized as beneficial for a child's health, many children currently do not spend enough time outside. This article explores various methods parents can use to encourage...
Ricardo’s (26) trophy cabinet is almost full, but he still has room for a Haarlemmermeer medal: ‘You get the occasional bruise’
Combat athlete Ricardo de Jong was honored with a sports medal by the municipality of Haarlemmermeer during a ceremony in Hoofddorp celebrating 150 local athletes. Despite possessing 31 national title...
Collision with truck on N232 near Schiphol, heavy damage and delays
A taxi van and a truck collided on the N232 near Schiphol on Tuesday morning, resulting in significant vehicle damage and traffic delays. It is currently unknown if anyone was injured in the incident.
China condemns ‘dangerous’ US blockade of Iran
China has condemned the United States' blockade of Iranian ports, labeling the move as dangerous and irresponsible behavior. A spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry issued the statement in res...
Suspect: Prosecution sought art treasures, not the truth
Suspect Bernhard Z. accused the Dutch Public Prosecution Service of prioritizing the recovery of stolen art treasures over finding the truth during the first day of his trial. The 35-year-old, charged...
May holiday turned out to cost 5,800 euros: ‘we did it because everyone else does’
A Dutch couple, Marjolein and Remco, consulted a budget coach after spending 5,800 euros on a one-week flight vacation during the May school holidays. They admitted they booked the expensive trip due ...
First for food garden in North: vegetables watered by 50,000 liters of rainwater
A food garden in Amsterdam-Noord has launched an experimental project using two 25,000-liter tanks to collect rainwater from nearby apartment rooftops. This initiative, led by Waternet and the local m...
Forts, strongholds and bunkers: visit them near Haarlem this weekend
The National Defense Heritage Weekend on April 18 and 19 allows visitors to explore various forts, bunkers, and fortifications near Haarlem and throughout the Netherlands. Many participating locations...
Explosion at foundation in Badhoevedorp, front door damaged
An explosion occurred at the Muslim-Turkish Cultural Center Markad in Badhoevedorp on Tuesday morning. The blast caused damage to the building's front door, but no injuries were reported.
Same Ziggo network, different label: hollandsnieuwe enters fixed internet and TV
Dutch provider hollandsnieuwe has expanded its services to include fixed internet and television via the Ziggo cable network. This move introduces a second brand to the cable infrastructure, utilizing...
Public Prosecution Service: Months of negotiations over return of looted art treasures
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) revealed it has spent months negotiating with suspects to secure the return of Dacian art treasures stolen from the Drents Museum. These discussions regarding...
Possible new Iran-US talks in Islamabad
Negotiators from Iran and the United States may return to Islamabad, Pakistan, later this week to resume talks. According to reports from Reuters, sources indicate that the two sides are looking to co...