Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Ali B's lawyer seeks acquittal in Heiloo rape case
The lawyer for rapper Ali B has requested an acquittal from the Amsterdam court of appeal regarding charges of sexual assault and rape. The allegations stem from an incident involving a woman during a...
Over 250 parrot hatching eggs seized at Schiphol
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) seized 261 parrot hatching eggs at Schiphol Airport. The eggs are suspected to have been illegally harvested from parrots living in th...
Man arrested in investigation into shooting of Iranian in Schoonhoven
A 27-year-old man was arrested in Germany on Wednesday for his suspected involvement in the shooting of a police officer of Iranian descent in Schoonhoven. The incident occurred last Thursday and left...
More fatal workplace accidents in 2025 than the previous year
The Dutch Labor Inspectorate reported an increase in fatal workplace accidents in 2025, with 59 recorded deaths compared to 52 the previous year. This data indicates a slight rise in work-related fata...
Netherlands comfortably meets old NATO target, handful of countries barely
The Netherlands comfortably met the previous NATO defense spending target by last year's deadline, while several other member states only narrowly succeeded. Following a summit in The Hague, allies ar...
Boekholt on interview: should have chosen words more carefully
Dutch Minister for Housing Elanor Boekholt-O’Sullivan expressed regret over her choice of words during a recent interview with The Guardian regarding peak-hour electricity conservation. Her comments...
European Parliament clears way for migrant return hubs
The European Parliament has approved measures allowing for stricter penalties against illegal migrants and the potential deportation to return hubs outside the EU. This policy shift is a response to p...
Principled Max Verstappen sends message by dismissing reporter and settles old score once again
Max Verstappen dismissed an English journalist during a media session in Japan, signaling he had reached his limit with the reporter's conduct. The incident was not part of a calculated media strategy...
Netherlands and Germany seek host countries for return hub
The Netherlands and Germany are collaborating to identify host countries for potential asylum return hubs. During a meeting in Berlin, ministers from both nations announced plans to pursue this initia...
Marielys Roos (Hart voor Bloemendaal) wants to end VVD ‘arrogance’: ‘They lost three times in a row, a clear signal that things must change’
Marielys Roos, leader of the Hart voor Bloemendaal party, has criticized the VVD's approach to coalition negotiations in Bloemendaal, calling for an end to "backroom" politics. She argues that the VVD...
Barbara Sloesen and Joost Hofman regular columnists for new magazine LINDA.mini
Actress Barbara Sloesen and musician Joost Hofman have been named as regular columnists for the new magazine LINDA.mini, which is aimed at parents of young children. The couple will contribute a duo c...
Over 40 percent of students do not see LGBTQ people as equal to heterosexuals
Pump prices drop slightly after Monday's peak
Suggested retail prices for gasoline and diesel in the Netherlands have seen a slight decrease following a peak earlier this week. This trend suggests a stabilization in international oil prices, alth...
Russian court bans Oscar-winning documentary over criticism
A Russian judge has banned the Oscar-winning documentary "Mr. Nobody against Putin" from several streaming platforms. The court justified the ban by claiming the film promotes terrorism and encourages...
Marcel van Roosmalen to release first children's book in September
Dutch writer and program maker Marcel van Roosmalen will release his first children's book, titled 'De moppermeisjes (en hun mopperpapa),' on September 15. Published by Ploegsma, the story follows a f...
Iran claims it targeted Israeli nuclear facilities
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps claims to have targeted nuclear installations in southern Israel. This action marks the 82nd wave of airstrikes following the commencement of US and Israeli bombi...
Will Leonie Hijne of Bonhoeffer College be named 'Sustainable Teacher' of the Year? 'It started when I harvested vegetables with the class at De Zanderij'
Leonie Hijne, a teacher at the Bonhoeffercollege in Castricum, is a nominee for the Sustainable Teacher of the Year 2026 award. The winner will be announced on March 26 during a ceremony at the Musis ...
Russia threatens to arrest internet blockade protesters
The Russian government has threatened to arrest individuals protesting against widespread internet disruptions and state-imposed restrictions. This move comes amid growing public dissatisfaction with ...
Sexual Violence Center has been helping victims for ten years: 'If you’ve just been raped, a medical examination is very invasive'
The Center for Sexual Violence North Holland has assisted 1,200 victims of sexual assault over the last decade by providing forensic examinations and medical support. Team leader Wendy Deugd highlight...
Prosecutors demand 2.5-year prison sentence for Ali B in sex crimes case
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a thirty-month prison sentence for Ali B during an appeal in his sexual misconduct case. Prosecutors consider him guilty of one instance of sexual ass...