Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Local parties and D66 most popular in primary school elections
Primary school students who participated in the Children's Elections ahead of the municipal elections favored local parties, which collectively received 25 percent of the 4,489 votes. Among national p...
Jumbo ends 13-year partnership with Frank Lammers, this is his successor
After thirteen years, the Dutch supermarket chain Jumbo is ending its collaboration with actor Frank Lammers, who played the lead role in their television commercials. Lammers will be replaced by a ne...
Prosecutors seek 7 months in prison and restraining order against rapper Kempi
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a seven-month prison sentence and a three-year contact ban against rapper Kempi, whose real name is Jerrely Slijger. He appeared in a court in The Hag...
Black Snow exhibition about Tata Steel now on display at Verwey Museum Haarlem
The exhibition 'Black Snow' by photographer Harm van de Poel is currently on display at the Verwey Museum Haarlem. The collection features powerful images illustrating life in the area surrounding the...
Kallas rejects normalizing relations with Moscow
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has rejected a proposal by Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever to normalize relations with Russia. De Wever suggested the move to restore access to cheap oil, but ...
Beverwijk youth violence suspect released from pre-trial detention under conditions
A 23-year-old suspect from Heemskerk involved in a youth violence case in Beverwijk will be released from pre-trial detention this week under strict conditions. The Haarlem court ruled that the indivi...
Turmoil at online home store Fonq: ordering halted, suspension of payments requested
Online home retailer Fonq has suspended all orders as of Tuesday after applying for a suspension of payments. The move indicates significant financial distress for the company, preventing customers fr...
DJ Jan (80): 'As soon as the feet start moving, I know it’s going well'
Jan van der Wiele, who recently celebrated his 80th birthday, has dedicated his life to music and has worked as a DJ since the 1990s. He continues to perform, gauging the success of his sets by watchi...
UK faces ‘unprecedented’ meningitis outbreak
British authorities are managing an "unprecedented" meningitis outbreak linked to a nightclub in Canterbury, Kent. At least two young people have died and several others have been hospitalized as the ...
Highest court rejects Odido appeal against Huawei ban
The Dutch Trade and Industry Appeals Tribunal has rejected an appeal by telecom provider Odido against a government ban on using equipment from Chinese suppliers Huawei and ZTE. The court ruled that t...
Over 100 tips on explosions at Zuidas and Jewish school in Amsterdam
Dutch police have received more than 100 tips regarding two explosions in Amsterdam that occurred at the Zuidas district and a Jewish school. A significant number of these tips provide information abo...
Van Weel: Appears suspects in Rotterdam synagogue attack were recruited, possibly by Iran
Dutch Justice Minister David van Weel informed the House of Representatives that suspects in a Rotterdam synagogue attack were likely recruited. He suggested that Iran may have been behind the recruit...
Hours-long police investigation after death in Amsterdam-East apartment building
Forensic police conducted a lengthy investigation at an apartment building on Wibautstraat in Amsterdam-Oost following the death of an unidentified person. Emergency services responded to a resuscitat...
Alkmaar man detained for shoplifting with a knife in Hoofddorp and Haarlem remains in custody
A 43-year-old man from Alkmaar is being held in pretrial detention following two shoplifting incidents involving a knife in Haarlem and Hoofddorp. He faces mandatory admission to a specialized institu...
UN: Food shortages threaten millions due to Iran war
The UN's World Food Programme warns that tens of millions of people worldwide could face life-threatening hunger if the war involving Iran continues until June. This alert highlights the severe global...
UN calls for investigation into deadly Kabul hospital explosion
The United Nations human rights branch has called for an independent and transparent investigation into a deadly incident at an addiction care hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan. According to local author...
Do you enjoy afternoon naps? How they could be making you sleep worse at night
Somnologist Manu Sastry explores the effects of afternoon napping on overall sleep health in this series about common sleep problems. The article specifically addresses how sleeping during the day may...
Argentine wine crisis deepens: 'People no longer drink wine in large quantities'
The Argentine wine industry is facing its most significant crisis in over 15 years due to a sharp decline in domestic consumption and falling exports. As production continues to decrease, industry exp...
Shelter ships temporarily moved to another location
The reception ships MS Carissima and Rex Rheni in Haarlem will be temporarily relocated from Spaarndamseweg to alternative berths in March 2026 to accommodate incoming cruise ships during the spring t...
Live blog: Municipal, district and administrative committee elections
This liveblog provides updates on the municipal and district committee elections in Amsterdam. It includes data on voter turnout and official election results.