Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Man who put mothballs in library children's corner to 'chase away evil spirits' may be psychotic
Former Zoetermeer primary school janitor sentenced to 7 years in prison
A 58-year-old former primary school janitor from Zoetermeer has been sentenced to seven years in prison and compulsory treatment for sexually abusing six young children. The court found that he secret...
Writer Frida Vogels (1930-2026) wrote candidly and razor-sharply about her struggle with existence
From passenger van to passenger cargo bike: "A few steps backward"
The Regenboog Groep in Amsterdam has replaced its drug user bus with a mobile cargo bike after local protests forced the bus to be taken out of service. While the bike allows staff to maintain contact...
Person injured in violent robbery of company car in Amsterdam Nieuw-West
Writer and poet Frida Vogels dies at 96
Dutch writer and poet Frida Vogels has passed away in Bologna at the age of 96. Known for her book series 'De harde kern,' she had resided in Italy since the 1950s.
Laura Bakker to star as Princess Margarita in Mabel & Margarita series
Actress Laura Bakker has been cast as Princess Margarita in the upcoming drama series Mabel & Margarita. The series is a spin-off of the show Máxima and will be available on the streaming service Vid...
Frida Vogels (96), author of De harde kern, has died
Dutch writer Frida Vogels, best known for her book series De harde kern, has passed away at the age of 96. She died on Monday in Bologna, Italy, where she had resided since the 1950s.
Cash remains widely accepted, but card-only is on the rise in major cities
While cash remains widely accepted for daily transactions in the Netherlands, the number of businesses transitioning to card-only payments is increasing in larger cities. Despite this trend, physical ...
New in Amsterdam: Homeland brews a truly Amsterdam pilsner for the first time
Brouwerij Homeland has launched its first authentic Amsterdam pilsner after nearly two years of development. The new beer is produced at the brewery's location on the Marineterrein in Amsterdam.
Influencer runs almost full marathon during code red: professor warns of risks
Running influencer Jony Oosterbos chose to run nearly a full marathon during a code red heatwave. While sharing training tips for extreme summer conditions, a professor has issued a warning regarding ...
In 1775, the Dutch were urged to support the Americans in their fight for freedom against the English, but some wanted nothing to do with it
In 1775, Joan Derk van der Capellen tot den Pol urged the Dutch to support the American fight for independence against the British. He drew parallels between the American cause and the historical stru...
Turkey asks NATO countries to lift arms restrictions
Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz has urged NATO allies to remove all restrictions on arms trade with Turkey. The country aims to use the upcoming NATO summit to address issues such as the ban on p...
Xandra Brood has had no new love since Herman's death: 'I'm open to it'
Xandra Brood, the widow of musician Herman Brood, stated that she has not been in a relationship since her husband's passing in 2001. She expressed that she is now open to finding a new partner to sha...
Brussels admits: new border control system not working everywhere
The European Commission has acknowledged that the new EES border control system is causing significant delays at various border crossings, particularly in busy airports. While specific locations were ...
Czech Republic permitted to extradite right-wing extremist Liebich to Germany
A Czech court has ruled that German right-wing extremist Marla Svenja Liebich can be extradited to Germany. This decision concludes a legal battle that had garnered international attention.
Court: life sentences for two members of robbery gang
The Amsterdam Court of Appeal has sentenced two men to life imprisonment for their involvement in seven violent robberies committed in 2020 and 2021. The crimes, which took place in West-Friesland and...
Ko Zandvliet and Raquel Hanekroot star in BNNVARA series Gaslight
Actors Ko Zandvliet and Raquel Hanekroot have been cast in the upcoming BNNVARA drama series 'Gaslight'. The series depicts an intense romantic relationship between a young student and an older man, w...
Haarlem appoints youth ombudsman but keeps youth care waiting lists intact: 'We are making things difficult for ourselves'
Haarlem is set to appoint a youth ombudsman to handle complaints from young people. However, the city council has rejected a measure aimed at reducing youth care waiting times, drawing criticism from ...
Joop Zoetemelk went to high-altitude training camp before it was even invented. In the year he won the Tour, he also became the Dutch cross-country skiing champion
Joop Zoetemelk is a legendary Dutch cyclist who won the Tour de France in 1980 and achieved numerous podium finishes throughout his career. Currently 79, he is sharing his experiences and insights whi...