Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Beverwijk informateur resigns after clash with FvD: 'I won't be pushed around by some Don Bijl,' says Forum leader Mark Nijman
Informateur Don Bijl has resigned from his role in Beverwijk following a dispute with the local Forum for Democracy (FvD) branch. The conflict occurred after the party insisted on having three represe...
Czech Republic replaces Japan at Haarlem Baseball Week; former winner unable to field representative team
The Czech Republic will replace Japan in the upcoming Honkbalweek Haarlem baseball tournament. Japan withdrew from the competition because the country was unable to field a representative team to send...
Autistic man from Hillegom suspected of assaulting traffic controller and police in Haarlem. ’I just want to work again’, he says after 3.5 months in custody
A 38-year-old man from Hillegom is accused of assaulting a traffic controller and two police officers in Haarlem on December 14. The suspect, who has autism, has remained in pre-trial detention for th...
Measures after Finance Ministry hack affect treasury banking
The Dutch Ministry of Finance has disabled several digital systems, including its treasury banking portal, following a cyberattack. This precautionary measure affects around 1,600 public institutions ...
Mexican immigrant dies in US ICE detention center
A 36-year-old Mexican immigrant died in an immigration detention center in Los Angeles after being found unconscious in his bed. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement reported the death on Monday, ...
Dissatisfaction with Pro Amsterdam’s choice for D66: ‘Not shamelessly left’
The fight against addictive algorithms begins
A jury in Los Angeles has ruled that social media companies can be held liable for the harm caused by their platforms. This landmark decision marks a significant development in the legal fight against...
Volkskrant illustrator Martyn F. Overweel (1971-2026) dies
Martyn F. Overweel, a longtime illustrator for the Dutch newspaper de Volkskrant, has passed away at the age of 54 after a short illness. Known for his provocative and humorous style that often featur...
Shooting victim at A1 gas station near Muiden dies
Another Iranian missile shot down over Turkey
NATO air defense intercepted an Iranian ballistic missile that entered Turkish airspace over the eastern Mediterranean. The Turkish Ministry of National Defense reported the incident, marking another ...
Ruud de Wild back on radio after threats: 'Thank you for all the kind messages'
Radio DJ Ruud de Wild returned to his show, De Wild in de Middag, on Monday after taking a week-long absence following threats he received. He had previously walked out of a live broadcast after an in...
Triple Threat remains under strict supervision until end of season due to dirty floor
The Dutch Basketball Federation (NBB) has placed the Triple Threat basketball club under strict supervision until the end of the season due to a dirty playing surface. While visible improvements have ...
Theater Group Antiklimax: ‘We process classics like meat in a meat grinder’
RIVM saw sharp rise in tick bites last year: what's causing the increase?
The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) reported a sharp increase in tick bite notifications in 2025 compared to the previous year. This information was released duri...
41-year-old psychiatric patient missing after escaping in Groningen
Police are searching for a 41-year-old psychiatric patient who escaped during supervised work in Groningen. The man had been held at the Mesdag forensic psychiatric center since 2011 following convict...
Ten-year prison sentence demanded for IJmuiden man (65) over multiple crystal meth labs
Dutch prosecutors have demanded a ten-year prison sentence for a 65-year-old man from IJmuiden for his significant role in the production of crystal meth. Nine other individuals are also facing substa...
Germany and Syria seek large-scale return of refugees
Germany and Syria have announced a joint initiative to facilitate the return of hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees over the coming years. The plan was presented by German Chancellor Friedrich Me...
Germany and Syria want large-scale return of refugees
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa announced a plan for the return of hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees over the coming years. The agreement was reached durin...
Ali B in final statement: I never forced anyone
Rapper Ali B requested acquittal during the final day of his sexual misconduct trial, asserting that he never forced anyone or acted without consent. The artist faces charges of rape and assault stemm...
Car ends up on its side after collision at bridge between Zwanenburg and Halfweg
Two vehicles collided on Monday afternoon near the Weerenbrug on the Haarlemmerstraatweg in Halfweg. One of the cars overturned in the accident and came to a rest on its side just before the bridge.