Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Timing of claim for attack on Jewish school Cheider points to Iranian involvement
Dutch cabinet: Fireworks age limit should be 18
The Dutch cabinet has expressed support for a proposal to raise the minimum age for lighting fireworks to 18 years. State Secretary Annet Bertram backed the initiative, which was originally introduced...
Five years in prison and mandatory psychiatric treatment for rape and threatening ex-partners
A 34-year-old man from Delft was sentenced by a court in The Hague to five years in prison and mandatory psychiatric treatment for abusing five former partners between 2022 and 2024. He was convicted ...
Stephen Colbert working on new Lord of the Rings movie
Stephen Colbert is co-writing a new Lord of the Rings film titled Shadows of the Past alongside his son, Peter McGee. Warner Bros. announced the project, which features the talk show host contributing...
Two suspects arrested for large-scale bank help desk fraud
Two men were arrested in The Hague on Monday for their suspected involvement in a large-scale bank helpdesk fraud operation across the Netherlands. The suspects allegedly impersonated bank employees t...
Ajax and FC Volendam draw in friendly with many internationals missing
Ajax and FC Volendam played to a 2-2 draw in a friendly match on Wednesday. Both teams competed without a significant number of their international players who were away on national duty.
Asylum seeker who refuses to leave country jailed for assault
A 35-year-old Somali asylum seeker was sentenced to 14 weeks in prison for assault and refusing to leave the Netherlands after his asylum application was rejected. The ruling was issued by the Midden-...
Member since 1996, but FNV won't let Monique go just like that
Monique, a member of the Dutch trade union FNV since 1996, is facing difficulties while trying to cancel her long-term membership. The article highlights that legal rules for leaving associations and ...
Gorinchem council struggles with election results after voter solicitation allegations
The city council of Gorinchem is considering whether to validate recent election results or order a re-vote following allegations of voter fraud. A criminal investigation into the matter is ongoing, a...
Court of Audit makes government goals transparent with website
The Netherlands Court of Audit has launched a new dashboard to track the progress of government objectives. This tool aims to provide transparency regarding public spending and the achievement of stat...
Marengo main suspect Saïd R. denies in statement
Saïd R., a primary suspect in the Marengo trial, issued a statement during his appeal on Wednesday denying any involvement in criminal activities. He claimed that he was never part of a group organiz...
Edwin de Roy van Zuydewijn seeks court access to Máxima spin-off script
Edwin de Roy van Zuydewijn has filed a legal request to access scripts for the upcoming series Mabel & Margarita after RTL and Videoland refused to share them. The court in Lelystad is scheduled to he...
De Pizzabakkers explosions: Prosecutor demands 2.5 years for middleman (19)
The Public Prosecution Service has demanded a 2.5-year prison sentence for a 19-year-old Amsterdam man for his role in an attempted explosion at a "De Pizzabakkers" restaurant. He is accused of provid...
30 months in prison demanded for attempted bombing at De Pizzabakkers
Lil Kleine announces concert at Olympic Stadium: his biggest show to date
Dutch rapper Lil Kleine has announced his largest solo concert to date, which will take place at the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam. The event follows the success of his comeback album and marks his fir...
Sport IJmond Noord inspires clubs at Beverwijk Club Night: How to grow club spirit? ‘Social bonding is essential’
Sport IJmond Noord hosted a "Club Night" at the DEM football club in Beverwijk to discuss strategies for strengthening club spirit and social bonding among members. The event, titled "Growing with clu...
Usefulness of daylight saving time is unclear, but it makes you happier
Daylight saving time will begin this coming weekend, requiring clocks to be moved forward by one hour. This change means the workday starts earlier, providing more evening daylight despite ongoing deb...
Sef believes Gaza comments led to Liberation Day rejection
Dutch rapper Sef believes he was not chosen as an Ambassador of Freedom for Liberation Day due to his public statements regarding the humanitarian situation in Gaza. He expressed this view in the docu...
Fien Vermeulen quits as Qmusic newsreader after more than ten years
Fien Vermeulen has announced her departure from the radio station Qmusic after serving as a newsreader for over ten years. In an Instagram post, she expressed her gratitude for her time at the station...
Every employee is the boss at the Netherlands' largest camping store: ‘Everyone does what they want’
Obelink, the largest camping store in the Netherlands, operates using a unique management model that eliminates traditional managers and gives employees full responsibility for their own tasks. Direct...