Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Brussels takes new measures to improve humanitarian aid
The European Commission is implementing new measures to strengthen EU humanitarian aid in response to record-high global needs. While other major donors have reduced their contributions, the EU pledge...
District chairs recommend keeping three executive board members per district
District chairs in Amsterdam have written to the city council advising against reducing the number of daily board members per district from three to two. They argue that three members are necessary fo...
District chairs recommend: keep three executive board members per district
District chairs in Amsterdam and Weesp have sent a letter to the city government advising against reducing the number of executive board members per district from three to two. They argue that maintai...
From ChatGPT to Gemini: AI systems often break the law in Dutch research
A study conducted in Amsterdam found that AI systems like ChatGPT and Gemini frequently violate laws by manipulating customers and exploiting vulnerable individuals. Even the best-performing systems f...
Ex-RAF terrorist sentenced to 13 years for robberies
Former Red Army Faction member Daniela Klette has been sentenced to 13 years in prison by a court in northern Germany. She was convicted for six violent armed robberies committed between 1999 and 2016...
Twelve years in prison for fatal shooting in Vlissingen supermarket
A court in Breda has sentenced 24-year-old Jordy C. to twelve years in prison for a fatal shooting in a Vlissingen supermarket on June 22 last year. The incident resulted in the death of 44-year-old T...
670 cartons of illegal cigarettes found during check on Randweg and Industrieweg in Beverwijk
Authorities in Beverwijk seized 670 cartons of illegal cigarettes, 400 flavored vapes, and numerous fatbikes during a joint inspection on Randweg and Industrieweg. The operation involved the local mun...
Hungarian parliament blocks withdrawal from ICC
The Hungarian parliament has voted to reverse the country's withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC). This decision overturns an initiative started by former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán...
Frits Spits had to get used to retirement: 'It was a hard transition'
78-year-old radio veteran Frits Spits shared in a recent interview on NPO Radio 1 that he found the transition to retirement difficult after stopping his radio work in late December. Speaking on the p...
Thailand mandates quarantine for travelers from Ebola-hit countries
Thailand has introduced a mandatory 21-day quarantine for travelers from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda following an Ebola outbreak. The measure follows reports of the virus spreading in ...
Sidney Schutte swaps Herengracht for Amsterdam-Zuid: star chef opens new restaurant in old gym
65 municipal reports on construction and more in Haarlem last week
The municipality of Haarlem processed 65 permit applications last week, with 64 specifically for Haarlem and one for Spaarndam. These reports primarily involve construction and development projects, a...
Hend Samir wins ABN Amro Art Prize
De Oerkap and Parksessies host musician P.J.M. Bond: ‘See my music as an indictment of all AI music and those mega-concerts by artists like Harry Styles’
Musician P.J.M. Bond will perform at De Oerkap and Parksessies, promoting a new album recorded with a focus on spontaneity and live takes. Bond views his raw musical approach as a deliberate protest a...
Nick de Graaf (HBC) isn't a natural striker, but he's the region's top scorer: 'Euphoric feeling like nothing else. Amazing!'
Nick de Graaf of HBC finished the 2025-2026 football season as the regional top scorer with 19 goals. He secured the title after his closest rivals, Nigel Compter and Kaya Lima, failed to overtake him...
Elly has spent seventy happy summers at the Little Beach in IJmuiden aan Zee: ‘This is my everything. And I hope it lasts a long time’
73-year-old Elly van der Peet is celebrating her 70th summer season at the Kleine Strand in IJmuiden aan Zee. She spends every season at her beach house regardless of the weather, expressing a deep li...
Energy plans open for inspection: Where will the new high-voltage, transformer, and converter stations be located?
The Dutch government has released plans for offshore wind energy landing sites, targeting regions such as IJmond and the Kop van Noord-Holland for new infrastructure. While landing at Egmond is more c...
Tim den Besten 'still recovering out of the spotlight', VPRO silent on collaboration
VPRO presenter Tim den Besten is still recovering in private, according to a statement from his lawyer. There is currently no timeline for when he will resume his work, though it is not expected to be...
After three weeks of training they were sent undercover into the drug world: the bizarre true story behind Netflix series Legends
Power bank forces easyJet emergency landing in Rome, UK aviation authority sounds alarm
An easyJet flight heading to London made an emergency landing in Rome after a powerbank in the cargo hold posed a significant fire risk. While British aviation authorities report a rise in battery-rel...