Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
100 hours community service for garbage truck driver in fatal accident involving American woman
A garbage truck driver has been sentenced to 100 hours of community service following a fatal accident in Amsterdam that killed 69-year-old Cindy Charles. The court ruled the driver was responsible fo...
Trump wants to be involved in appointing new Iranian Ayatollah
U.S. President Donald Trump told Axios that he wants to be personally involved in the selection of Iran's next Supreme Leader. While acknowledging Mojtaba Khamenei as the most likely successor, Trump ...
Haarlem has the best climate policy in the Netherlands according to the Climate Alliance. BUCH municipalities also score relatively high
Haarlem has been recognized by the Climate Alliance as having the best climate policy in the Netherlands during the 'De Toekomst Telt' conference. The BUCH municipalities also received high scores, po...
‘Does anyone care about noise and shadow flicker?’ Large turnout at meeting against Schoteroog wind turbines
Residents of Haarlem-Noord gathered at the Haarlemsche Jachtclub on Schoteroog to voice their concerns about the planned installation of wind turbines in the area. The meeting was well-attended by loc...
14-year-old suspect hung explosive in bag on Pizzabakkers door: Approached via Snapchat
A 14-year-old boy has confessed in court to placing an explosive at a Pizzabakkers restaurant in Amsterdam after being recruited via Snapchat. The prosecution has requested a sentence of time already ...
Hermans refuses to yield to opposition over deductible hike
Dutch Healthcare Minister Sophie Hermans has rejected opposition requests to reconsider the planned increase of the healthcare deductible. During a budget debate, she maintained her position despite c...
Mainline Foundation, dedicated to drug users' welfare, to close after funding cut: ‘We are needed now more than ever’
Klaas Otto confiscation case postponed
The asset seizure case against Klaas Otto, founder of the motorcycle club No Surrender, has been postponed until March 31 because the court ran out of time for a substantive hearing. The Dutch Public ...
Royal Family notably absent from start of Winter Paralympics
It remains unclear if King Willem-Alexander or other members of the Dutch Royal Family will attend the Paralympic Winter Games in Italy to support the nation's athletes. Advocacy groups have expressed...
Anass (30) proudly gives tour of new day center WerkLokaal Heemskerk: 'We are all friends'
WerkLokaal Heemskerk has relocated to a larger facility at the De Trompet industrial estate to consolidate several day care services under one roof. The move provides participants with more space for ...
Van Weel: Netherlands on alert for Iranian cyberattacks
Justice Minister David van Weel stated that the Dutch government is on high alert for potential Iranian cyberattacks following a meeting with EU justice ministers. The minister declined to specify whe...
Speed limit reduced to 30 km/h at thirteen dangerous locations
Starting March 11, the municipality of Beverwijk will reduce the maximum speed limit to 30 kilometers per hour at thirteen high-risk traffic locations. This initiative aims to enhance road safety in a...
Dance, theater, music, photography and adventure flood Zandvoort during ‘Vloed’. New cultural festival on Ascension weekend
The new cultural festival 'Vloed' will debut in Zandvoort during the Ascension Day weekend in mid-May, featuring a variety of dance, theater, music, and photography activities. Organizers announced du...
‘Dubai pays me in opportunities and lifestyle’: influencers defend their stay in the Gulf State despite war
Irving’s wife sparked his love for horses: ‘After a hard day’s work, I love being here at the stables’
Irving Mooijekind visits the Vario Hippique riding school to spend time with the horses he shares with his wife. He finds relaxation at the stables after a hard day's work before returning to his job ...
Thousands of German students protest against conscription law
Approximately 50,000 students across Germany took to the streets on Thursday to protest against a new conscription law. The demonstrations occurred nationwide as young people voiced their opposition t...
Iranians in The Hague call for attention to situation in their country
On Thursday afternoon, dozens of Iranians gathered in The Hague to protest against the current Iranian regime. The demonstrators assembled near the British embassy to raise awareness about the situati...
Druzhba oil pipeline may be out of service for another six weeks
The Druzhba oil pipeline, which transports Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia through Ukraine, is expected to remain out of service for four to six weeks following damage. Ukrainian President Volodym...
Next of kin want no delay in Lucky appeal
Relatives of the victims of a fatal shooting at a shopping mall in Zwijndrecht are urging the Court of Appeal in The Hague to proceed with the trial next Monday. They are opposing a delay in the legal...
Is it wise to look to Groningen again in the gas crisis? This is what the gas expert says
Following a 67 percent increase in gas prices due to Middle East unrest, the Dutch House of Representatives is considering resuming gas drilling in Groningen. Expert Martien Visser addresses key quest...