Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Hacked software supplier ChipSoft takes systems offline
Software supplier ChipSoft took its electronic patient record systems offline on Wednesday evening following a cyberattack. The decision was confirmed by several hospitals after reports of the breach ...
Man jailed for stealing Fabergé egg in British pub
A 29-year-old man has been sentenced to more than two years in prison for stealing a handbag containing a Faberg -ei from a London pub. The thief pleaded guilty, claiming he did not realize the bag's ...
Hacked patient records software provider takes systems offline
Software supplier ChipSoft took its electronic patient record systems offline on Tuesday following a cyberattack. The measure was implemented to manage the security breach affecting the provider's hea...
Schiphol customs find ecstasy disguised as chocolates hidden in crocodile flake packages
Customs officers at Schiphol Airport intercepted ecstasy pills disguised as chocolate pieces inside cereal boxes destined for Australia. The package, which also contained traditional Dutch snacks, was...
Fewer speed camera fines issued: Amsterdam remains in top 3 with 104,177 fines
Plans for vibrant and mixed-use urban neighborhood at the site of Garden Center Osdorp
Raid on independent Russian news outlet Novaya Gazeta
Russian security agents conducted a raid on the offices of the independent newspaper Novaja Gazeta. Masked officers were reported carrying out investigations at the site, which was confirmed by the ne...
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Dennis Bergkamp slams door on return to Ajax: 'Then it’s over'
Dennis Bergkamp has ruled out a future return to Ajax, stating that his time with the club is finished following his previous unpleasant departure. Bergkamp noted that while he enjoyed his past tenure...
Strait of Hormuz toll condemned worldwide: 'Passage is a right'
Iran plans to impose a toll of one dollar per barrel of oil, payable in bitcoin, on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The European Commission has criticized the proposal, stating that the ...
Sources: US demands concrete commitments for Hormuz mission in coming days
U.S. President Donald Trump is seeking firm commitments from countries to assist in the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for international shipping. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte reportedly relay...
Iranian President stresses ceasefire also applies to Lebanon
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Israeli attacks on Lebanon violate the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, making further negotiations meaningless. He emphasized th...
At the organic sheep farm: These sheep may give less milk, but the quality is higher and the animals are healthier
Mark and Anita van Alderwegen have operated Boerderij De Schapenstreek, an organic sheep farm near Lutjebroek, for twenty-seven years. They produce artisanal ice cream, yogurt, and cheese from sheep's...
After years of dedication, Marian Timmermans and Dick Duijn bid farewell to Bennebroek Village Council: 'We are not a social club'
Marian Timmermans and Dick Duijn are stepping down from the Bennebroek Village Council after years of advocating for local residents and collaborating with the municipality. Their work transformed the...
Family of woman (40) found dead on Koninginneweg relieved after partner's arrest
Shivering slightly, Maaike van der Plas closed her eyes in a bus shelter under an emergency blanket: 'This is perfect'
During a late-night cycling trip through the Belgian Ardennes, Maaike van der Plas and her cousin stopped at a wooden bus shelter at 4 AM to take a brief 15-minute rest. Wrapped in emergency blankets ...
Family of woman who died on Koninginneweg asks people not to share photos on social media
The family of a woman found dead in her Amsterdam home on March 26 has requested that her identity and photos of her and her child not be shared on social media. A suspect, who is the victim's partner...
Museum Villa in Westerpark closes barely six months after opening
Mysterious pedestrian button without a traffic light in Heemskerk: What happens when you press it?
A mysterious pedestrian push button has been discovered in Heemskerk despite the absence of an accompanying traffic light or a road to cross. The device's function remains unknown, as such buttons are...
