Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Judge rules against woman who seized government statue
A judge ruled on Friday that Yasmin Molleman, a victim of the Dutch childcare benefit scandal, cannot seize a government-owned statue to settle alleged debts. The court sided with the ministry, which ...
Stepfather (77) sentenced to five years for abusing stepdaughter: ‘Abused his role as father’
A 77-year-old man has been sentenced by a court in Haarlem to five years in prison for the long-term sexual abuse of his stepdaughter. The court's ruling exceeded the prosecutor's request by one year,...
Canadian Prime Minister seeks to strengthen cooperation with Japan
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney pledged to strengthen defense cooperation and economic security with Japan during a visit to Tokyo on Friday. The meeting is part of an international tour aimed at ...
Limburg maintains opposition to new Iron Rhine railway line
The province of Limburg maintains its opposition to a new freight rail connection, known as the Iron Rhine, between Belgium and Germany through Dutch territory. Local authorities argue that the enviro...
North Holland receives nearly 700 reports of social insecurity
The province of North Holland received nearly 700 reports from citizens regarding locations where they feel socially unsafe, such as roads and bus stops. Over 90 percent of these reports concern munic...
Jawbone with gold teeth belongs to a person who died after 1920
The Netherlands Forensic Institute (NFI) has determined that a discovered jaw with golden teeth belonged to an individual who died after 1920. This finding was confirmed by a police spokesperson as pa...
Emirates resumes daily flights from Dubai to Schiphol starting Saturday
Emirates will resume daily flights from Dubai to dozens of destinations, including Schiphol Airport, starting this Saturday. The service was previously suspended due to regional tensions in the Middle...
Following call for transparency, most Heemstede parties oppose shortcut at Sportpark HBC
A majority of political parties in Heemstede have declared their opposition to building a road or traffic crossing through Sportpark HBC. This decision follows an open letter from the Sportpark HBC Fo...
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Israeli Air Force destroys Khamenei's underground bunker
The Israeli Air Force destroyed the underground bunker of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday morning. This military operation was reported by the army via The Times of Isra...
It’s remarkably quiet on Sarah Dekker’s Instagram page: ‘I’m really not a tech person’
Handball player Sarah Dekker explains that her inactivity on Instagram is due to her lack of technical skills. She shared these thoughts while spending time at a terrace in Esbjerg, Denmark, with her ...
EU suspends visa-free travel for Georgian diplomats
The European Commission has suspended visa-free travel for Georgian diplomats to the Schengen area, requiring them to obtain visas for entry. This measure is a response to ongoing violations of democr...
Newspaper: Russia helps Iran locate American targets
According to The Washington Post, Russia is assisting Iran in locating and targeting U.S. military assets, including warships and aircraft. Sources describe the intelligence sharing as an extensive op...
Son of Norwegian Crown Princess admits to choking ex
Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, confessed in an Oslo court to attempting to strangle his ex-girlfriend. The confession occurred during a trial in which he faces a t...
Regulator's appeal fails to find lawyer for Taghi for now
The search for new defense lawyers for Ridouan Taghi in the Marengo trial appeal has yielded no results so far. Following a call for volunteers in December, the supervisory body for the legal professi...
Iran threatens attacks in Iraq's Kurdish region
On Friday, Tehran threatened to attack all facilities in the Kurdish region of Iraq. The warning was issued in response to the possibility of militants gaining access to Iran through that territory.
The Knip is finally being removed: Heemskerk council majority opts for raised cycle paths and road narrowing
The Heemskerk municipal council has officially voted to remove the 'Knip' traffic barrier after a period of political dispute. The barrier will be replaced with raised bicycle paths and road narrowing...
"We dance, but it's out of sadness," housing group risks losing their home
The residential group "De Nieuwe Ark," which includes four individuals with intellectual disabilities, faces potential homelessness as their current residence is scheduled for demolition in May. Suppo...
Haarlem most future-proof municipality
Haarlem has been ranked as the most future-proof municipality in the Netherlands according to a study on climate policy among 70 large Dutch cities. The city was recognized for successfully integratin...
Beemster cheese voted world's best: 'Aged, but smooth'
The Dutch cheese Beemster Royaal Grand Cru was named the best cheese in the world at a competition held in Wisconsin, USA. It secured the top title after competing against more than 3,300 other entrie...