Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Community service for man who shot Dennis Schouten with paintball gun
A man has been sentenced to 180 hours of community service for shooting presenter Dennis Schouten with a paintball gun last year. The court also imposed a 30-day suspended prison sentence and ordered ...
Prosecution seeks prison and community service for wearing banned motorcycle club vest
The Dutch prosecution has demanded a one-month suspended prison sentence and 60 hours of community service for a 40-year-old man caught wearing a vest of the banned motorcycle club Bandidos. The man a...
Nobel Prize winner Narges Mohammadi discharged from hospital
Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi was discharged from the hospital on Sunday following her release from prison. Her foundation stated that she is returning home but will require follow...
Two lawyers willing to represent Taghi if given enough preparation time
Lawyers Ronald van der Horst and Anique Slijters have expressed their willingness to represent Ridouan Taghi in the Marengo trial appeal, provided they are granted sufficient time to review the case f...
Tennis player De Jong advances in Roland Garros qualifying
Dutch tennis player Jesper de Jong has advanced to the second round of the Roland Garros qualifying tournament. He secured his spot after defeating China's Sun Fajing in two consecutive tiebreak sets....
Ter Apel registration center even busier than usual
The registration center for asylum seekers in Ter Apel is experiencing higher-than-normal occupancy, with current numbers fluctuating around 2,200 people. Although the facility has a maximum capacity ...
Two Amsterdam lawyers willing to represent Taghi after all, if they can read 90,000 pages first
Fatbike ban in Heemstede still a long way off. 'Waiting for specific national regulations'
The municipality of Heemstede currently has no concrete plans to implement a fatbike ban, despite expressing interest in a recent survey. Local authorities are waiting for specific national regulation...
Iran sends revised peace proposal to the United States
The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has submitted a revised response to a peace proposal from the United States. A Pakistani source confirmed that the mediating country has shared this updated pro...
Short on space? This nearly forgotten designer excelled at smart interiors that make rooms look larger decades ago
Body from cruise ship Hondius cremated in the Netherlands
The body of a German woman who died from hantavirus while aboard the cruise ship Hondius will be cremated in the Netherlands. Health officials announced the decision following the vessel's arrival at ...
Europol discovers thousands of Iranian Guard online posts in EU
Europol and European Union member states have identified and removed approximately 14,200 online messages associated with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard (IRG). The operation targeted IRG content acro...
Max Verstappen defies all logic in Germany: 'If you can't enjoy this, you're a bitter person'
Max Verstappen and his team participated in the 24 Hours of Nürburgring in Germany, where the four-time Formula 1 champion delivered a dominant performance. Despite their strong showing in the Eifel ...
Do you know someone who deserves a royal honor? Nominate them before July 1
Residents can nominate individuals for royal decorations by submitting proposals to the mayor before the July 1st deadline. The announcement provides information on the nomination process for those wh...
Hondius cleanup begins Tuesday and lasts until Friday
The cleaning of the Dutch cruise ship Hondius is scheduled to begin this Tuesday and is expected to continue through Friday. The specialized operation is being carried out by EWS Group, as confirmed b...
Utrechtse Heuvelrug National Park to double in size
The Utrechtse Heuvelrug National Park will double in size following a decision by Minister Jaimi van Essen to grant official status to the northern part of the region. This expansion extends the park'...
Groningen fans not welcome in Volendam for play-off match against Ajax
FC Groningen fans have been banned from attending their team's play-off match against Ajax in Volendam this Thursday following a decision by local authorities. The match was relocated from Amsterdam d...
Shakira acquitted in Spanish tax case and gets 60 million euros back
A Spanish court has ordered the tax authorities to repay pop star Shakira over 60 million euros after ruling she was not a tax resident of Spain in 2011. The court determined that the singer had been ...
Sports Village gets Wijk aan Zee moving: ‘These are the events where the village spirit comes to life’
Wijk aan Zee recently hosted its first Sportdorp event on the Dorpsweide, featuring various activities like obstacle courses to promote physical movement and community spirit. Despite an initially rai...
Dollhouses, recreated with love
This exhibition showcases intricately detailed dollhouses that represent various stages of human life. Accessible by appointment, the display invites visitors to explore the unique collection, culmina...