Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Reporter Jesper Roele on festival season: ‘We can go back to old-school raving to hardcore’
Trump appoints JD Vance as fraud czar
President Donald Trump has appointed Vice President JD Vance to lead anti-fraud efforts in the United States. Vance will be known as the "fraud tsar" in this new role, which was announced by Trump on ...
Dirk shopping bag joins Stedelijk Museum collection
The iconic red shopping bag from the supermarket chain Dirk van den Broek has been added to the collection of the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam. The museum highlighted the bag as a significant example...
Police drone and dog demonstrations: Emergency services to attend 112 Safety Day in IJmuiden on April 11
Emergency services, including the police, fire department, and ambulance service, will participate in the 112 Safety Day in IJmuiden on Saturday, April 11. The event at Sporthal Zeewijk will feature v...
Another corruption probe into top Chinese official
Chinese Politburo member and former Xinjiang leader Ma Xingrui is being investigated by the Communist Party's anti-corruption body. Reports indicate that Ma remains in his official position while the ...
Ukraine reports multiple deaths after ongoing Russian attacks
At least six people have been killed following a series of large-scale Russian drone and missile attacks across Ukraine. The strikes began on Thursday evening and continued into Friday morning, accord...
In a team with the world's best handball player: ‘She’s stayed so down to earth’
Henny Reistad has been named the best player in the Danish handball league for the fifth consecutive year. She won the title with an overwhelming 62 percent of the votes from her fellow players. Her t...
Churches aim to offer hope in anxious times during Haarlem Hope Festival
Approximately 30 churches and 15 Christian organizations in Haarlem and its surroundings are hosting the Haarlem Hoop Festival starting on Easter Sunday. The event offers a wide range of activities, i...
Ajax player Faberski sustains serious injury with Poland youth team
Jan Faberski, a 19-year-old Ajax winger on loan to PEC Zwolle, suffered a serious injury during a match for the Polish under-21 team against Armenia. PEC Zwolle confirmed the injury, noting that the p...
Passion performance made 'great impression' on Roxeanne Hazes
Singer Roxeanne Hazes expressed that her performance as Maria in the musical event The Passion, held in Dwingeloo on Thursday night, made a deep impression on her. She reflected positively on the expe...
KNRM IJmuiden assists sailing yacht in trouble
On Thursday, the KNRM IJmuiden provided assistance to a sailing yacht that encountered difficulties near the South Pier in IJmuiden aan Zee. The rescue operation was reported to be challenging and did...
Prosecution: Suspect in death of Karin (59) likely did not know victim
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service stated that a 36-year-old man suspected of involvement in the death of a 59-year-old woman in Nieuw-Vennep likely did not know the victim. The investigation into t...
Ter Apel quieter and Biddinghuizen empty due to emergency asylum housing
Overcrowding at the Ter Apel asylum seeker registration center has dropped below its maximum capacity of 2,000 following a successful call for emergency shelter by the government. Additionally, the te...
Politics on the Amstel: New council kicks off with worthless debate and PRO must show its colors in Israel referendum
The new Amsterdam city council began its term with debates on the current coalition's future, a potential fatbike ban, and an upcoming referendum regarding an Israel boycott. Additionally, the council...
Man convicted of kidnapping Insiya arrested in Latvia
Erik S., one of the individuals convicted for the 2016 kidnapping of Insiya in Amsterdam, has been arrested in Riga, Latvia, after fleeing his four-year prison sentence. Insiya was taken from her home...
Wilhelmus composer Adriaen Valerius was directly involved in the slave trade
Nieuw-Vennep murder suspect to remain in custody
A 36-year-old Italian suspect will remain in custody for two more weeks regarding the death of a 59-year-old woman in Nieuw-Vennep. The victim was discovered on Monday evening at a parking lot near th...
No one prosecuted for fatal house fire in Roermond
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service announced that no one will be prosecuted for a fatal house fire in Roermond that occurred last September. The investigation concluded because there are no living s...
Songbird exhibitions allowed again despite bird flu
The Dutch government has authorized the resumption of songbird exhibitions and pigeon competitions, citing the low risk of bird flu for these specific species. Secretary of State Silvio Erkens announc...
The Hague police employee suspected of bribery
A 35-year-old police employee from The Hague was arrested on Monday on suspicion of official bribery and unauthorized access to police systems. The Public Prosecution Service also alleges the suspect ...