Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Seven injured in Oosterhout gas cylinder accident, including four teenagers
Seven people, including four teenagers and three adults, were injured in a gas bottle accident at a vocational school in Oosterhout. One minor was transported to the hospital for treatment following t...
Israel announces intensification of attacks on Iran
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has announced that Israel will intensify its military strikes on Iran. This move follows reports that Iran has not stopped its rocket attacks against Israeli civil...
Multiple injured in gas cylinder accident at school in Oosterhout
Several people were injured in Oosterhout, Netherlands, after an accident involving a gas bottle near a vocational school. The incident occurred while pancakes were being baked, resulting in approxima...
UK reopens old abuse cases against Andrew Tate
British police have reopened several old abuse cases involving influencer Andrew Tate, potentially leading to prosecution in the United Kingdom. The decision to revisit these investigations was report...
Free anti-scam doorbell stickers distributed in North Holland
Police and local municipalities in North Holland are offering free doorbell stickers to help residents prevent fraud. This initiative aims to reduce the number of scam victims by providing a visual re...
Cartoonist Jip van den Toorn to deliver 2026 Arondéus Lecture on freedom: 'What are we furious about today? And what are we doing about it?'
Cartoonist Jip van den Toorn will deliver the 2026 Willem Arondéus Lecture on May 7 at the Grote of St. Bavokerk in Haarlem. Organized by the Provincial Council of North Holland, the annual lecture w...
UNICEF: more than 120 children killed and 360,000 displaced in Lebanon
UNICEF reports that 121 children have been killed and nearly 400 injured following Israeli attacks in Lebanon. Additionally, more than 360,000 children are among the one million people currently displ...
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Rhona (17) and Evy (17) play basketball together at Akrides: 'The occasional glass of wine and some gossip and you'll get through it'
Seventeen-year-olds Rhona Wise and Evy van der Schuit discuss their close friendship and shared experiences playing basketball for the club Akrides. Residing in Santpoort-Noord and Velsen-Zuid, the tw...
Star Wars C-3PO head fetches over $1 million at auction
A C-3PO head used in the Star Wars film 'The Empire Strikes Back' has sold at auction for over $1 million. The prop was part of the original costume worn by actor Anthony Daniels during the 1980 produ...
Consumentenbond accuses Jumbo of misleading customers with 'lowest Easter prices'
The Dutch Consumers' Association has accused supermarket chain Jumbo of misleading customers with its 'lowest Easter prices' promotional campaign. The association argues that banners and signs in stor...
Austria also introduces social media ban for young people
The Austrian government has announced plans to implement a mandatory minimum age of 14 for social media platform usage. Digitalization State Secretary Alexander Pröll confirmed the measure, which aim...
Prosecutors demand psychiatric treatment for fatal stabbing of father in Rijswijk
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded TBS with mandatory psychiatric treatment for a 40-year-old man accused of killing his father in Rijswijk in November 2024. The fatal stabbing occurred...
Netherlands does not support UN slavery resolution due to legal objections
The Netherlands abstained from voting on a UN resolution that classifies the slave trade as the most serious crime against humanity, citing legal concerns. Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen stated that t...
Yeşilgöz: Private jet trip truly necessary, easyJet doesn't land there
Dutch Defense Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz defended her use of a private jet to visit the frigate Zr. Ms. Evertsen on Cyprus, stating the trip was necessary for its mission in the Mediterranean. Speaking...
BBB members gather in Barneveld but outcome is certain: Mona will not return
Members of the BoerBurgerBeweging (BBB) party are meeting in Barneveld to vote on a motion aimed at reconciling Mona Keijzer with the party leadership. Despite the scheduled vote, a return is consider...
Minister calls ban on Grok undressing feature a good signal
Dutch Justice Minister David van Weel welcomed a ruling by an Amsterdam court to ban the 'undressing' function of the AI chatbot Grok. The minister described the decision as a positive signal for vict...
Police investigate serious violent incident near Veldhoven
Police have launched an investigation into a serious violent incident involving a young woman that occurred Tuesday evening in a rural area between Veldhoven and Waalre. Authorities are currently seek...
Paul de Leeuw in less demand for shows: 'Younger generation is ready'
Dutch television presenter Paul de Leeuw stated in an interview with Het Parool that he is receiving fewer offers for television programs. At 64, De Leeuw acknowledged that a younger generation is rea...