Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Suspect arrested for assault on Amsterdam JA21 leader after debate
Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the assault of Amsterdam JA21 party leader Kevin Kreuger. Kreuger was attacked by four individuals at Osdorpplein on Thursday following a political de...
Yvonne Coldeweijer sues Talpa over stopped compensation
Yvonne Coldeweijer has initiated a lawsuit against Talpa Network after the media company allegedly stopped paying her a monthly financial compensation. The Amsterdam district court confirmed the legal...
How the VVD regained seats in Amsterdam with Daan Wijnants
Fugitive man in Utrecht has a firearm
A fugitive who escaped from his handlers at the Diakonessenhuis in Utrecht on Friday is confirmed to be armed with a firearm. Police have warned the public not to approach the man and to contact emerg...
Man escapes Utrecht hospital, police launch manhunt
A man in judicial custody escaped during a medical appointment at the Diakonessenhuis in Utrecht after a physical altercation with his guards. The individual attempted to seize a weapon from one of hi...
New energy-efficient NS double-deckers unveiled during royal visit
Queen Máxima visited the NS Train Modernization facility in Haarlem on Thursday to observe the presentation of new energy-saving double-decker trains. The visit highlighted the company's commitment t...
Another suspect arrested for violent home robbery in Noord-Scharwoude
Police have arrested a 40-year-old man from Amsterdam in connection with a violent 2021 home robbery in Noord-Scharwoude that left a resident seriously injured. The robbery was part of a series of sev...
Get creative with saving on driving: Make it a sport
The article provides tips on how to reduce car-related expenses, suggesting alternatives like cycling, walking, and working from home. It encourages readers to be creative and treat saving money on dr...
Tom de Nooijer leaves Ongehoord Nieuws after municipal election win
Tom de Nooijer is resigning as a presenter for the program Ongehoord Nieuws following his party's victory in the municipal elections in Oldebroek. Broadcaster Ongehoord Nederland announced his departu...
KLM Open returns to Zandvoort in 2027, Ruud Gullit back as director of atmosphere
The KLM Open golf tournament is set to return to the Kennemer Golf & Country Club in Zandvoort in 2027. The 2025 edition will be held from June 4 to 7 at The International near Amsterdam, featuring fo...
Status holders to keep priority for social housing for now
The Dutch cabinet has withdrawn a proposal that would have banned priority allocation of social housing to refugees with residence permits. This decision ensures that statusholders will continue to re...
Switzerland stops weapon deliveries to US over Iran war
The Swiss government has halted weapon exports to the United States due to the country's involvement in a war in Iran. The decision is based on Switzerland's neutrality policy, which prohibits the exp...
Ajax train without Youri Regeer and Ko Itakura but with 2,000 ecstatic fans ahead of Klassieker
The Ajax squad held an open training session at the De Toekomst sports complex in preparation for their upcoming match against Feyenoord. Approximately 2,000 fans attended the session to support the t...
Over 100 arrests in UAE for posts about war
Police in Abu Dhabi have arrested 109 individuals of various nationalities for filming incidents and spreading what authorities described as misleading information about the war in the Middle East. Th...
Jos Brink Prize returns after 'political unrest' after all
The Jos Brink Prize, a Dutch government award promoting LGBTQ+ acceptance, is returning on April 19 after a multi-year hiatus caused by political unrest. Frank Sanders, the widower of the award's name...
Former mayor Krikke becomes scout on Terschelling
Former mayor Pauline Krikke has been appointed as a scout on the island of Terschelling to explore the formation of a new coalition. This move follows the recent municipal elections held on the Frisia...
Eight months in prison for knife attack in Amsterdam Nieuw-West stairwell
Good news for Mika Godts: Ajax forward receives first Belgium senior call-up
Ajax attacker Mika Godts has received his first-ever call-up to the Belgian national team. He will join the squad for upcoming international matches against Mexico and the United States during the upc...
LIVE Ajax press conference | Óscar García previews Klassieker at De Kuip
Ajax coach Óscar García is holding a press conference to preview his first 'Klassieker' match against Feyenoord at the Kuip. The session, starting at 1:30 PM, marks a significant test for the coach ...
Severe hay fever? This treatment can significantly reduce symptoms
Allergist Richard Oei explains how immunotherapy can significantly reduce severe hay fever symptoms by retraining the immune system's response to allergens. The treatment is recommended for patients w...