Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Barbara Sloesen and Joost Hofman regular columnists for new magazine LINDA.mini
Actress Barbara Sloesen and musician Joost Hofman have been named as regular columnists for the new magazine LINDA.mini, which is aimed at parents of young children. The couple will contribute a duo c...
Over 40 percent of students do not see LGBTQ people as equal to heterosexuals
Pump prices drop slightly after Monday's peak
Suggested retail prices for gasoline and diesel in the Netherlands have seen a slight decrease following a peak earlier this week. This trend suggests a stabilization in international oil prices, alth...
Russian court bans Oscar-winning documentary over criticism
A Russian judge has banned the Oscar-winning documentary "Mr. Nobody against Putin" from several streaming platforms. The court justified the ban by claiming the film promotes terrorism and encourages...
Marcel van Roosmalen to release first children's book in September
Dutch writer and program maker Marcel van Roosmalen will release his first children's book, titled 'De moppermeisjes (en hun mopperpapa),' on September 15. Published by Ploegsma, the story follows a f...
Iran claims it targeted Israeli nuclear facilities
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps claims to have targeted nuclear installations in southern Israel. This action marks the 82nd wave of airstrikes following the commencement of US and Israeli bombi...
Will Leonie Hijne of Bonhoeffer College be named 'Sustainable Teacher' of the Year? 'It started when I harvested vegetables with the class at De Zanderij'
Leonie Hijne, a teacher at the Bonhoeffercollege in Castricum, is a nominee for the Sustainable Teacher of the Year 2026 award. The winner will be announced on March 26 during a ceremony at the Musis ...
Russia threatens to arrest internet blockade protesters
The Russian government has threatened to arrest individuals protesting against widespread internet disruptions and state-imposed restrictions. This move comes amid growing public dissatisfaction with ...
Sexual Violence Center has been helping victims for ten years: 'If you’ve just been raped, a medical examination is very invasive'
The Center for Sexual Violence North Holland has assisted 1,200 victims of sexual assault over the last decade by providing forensic examinations and medical support. Team leader Wendy Deugd highlight...
Prosecutors demand 2.5-year prison sentence for Ali B in sex crimes case
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a thirty-month prison sentence for Ali B during an appeal in his sexual misconduct case. Prosecutors consider him guilty of one instance of sexual ass...
Prosecutors demand 2.5-year prison sentence for Ali B in sex crimes case
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has requested a 30-month prison sentence for rapper Ali B during his appeal for sexual misconduct. He is accused of one instance of assault and two instances of ra...
Caprera park reopens, deceased dog did not have Weil's disease
Caprera hiking park in Bloemendaal has reopened after a two-day closure sparked by fears that a dog had died from Weil’s disease. Further investigation confirmed the dog did not have the bacterial i...
Spaarnwoude climbing wall gets new routes as current ones don't 'flow well': 'Perfect intro to outdoor climbing, but 5a minimum required'
Bjørn Vogelaar and Jim Wessels from Haarlem have been hired to create new routes and update existing ones at the Spaarnwoude climbing wall in Velsen-Zuid. The project aims to improve the climbing exp...
Prosecutors seek acquittal for Ali B for sexual assault of Jill Helena
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) has requested an acquittal for artist Ali B regarding the alleged sexual assault of Jill Helena during an appeal hearing. Prosecutors stated on the second day...
Paul de Leeuw celebrates 65th birthday with concert at Rotterdam Ahoy
Singer and presenter Paul de Leeuw will celebrate his 65th birthday with a special concert at Rotterdam Ahoy on March 26, 2027. He will be joined by several guest performers for the event in the Rotte...
Burglar caught red-handed and arrested after home burglary in Bloemendaal
A 45-year-old man from Haarlem was arrested last night after being caught red-handed during a home burglary on Iepenlaan in Bloemendaal. The resident discovered the intruder, who then fled the scene b...
Budget chain Action to open first US store in late 2027
Budget retail chain Action plans to open its first store in the United States in late 2027 or early 2028. The company aims to expand its presence to 100 locations across the country by the end of 2030...
Gorinchem polling station: city council proceeds with voter fraud reports
The Central Election Committee in Gorinchem has formally confirmed local election results despite allegations of voting fraud. Mayor Reinie Melissant announced the decision on Thursday morning, noting...
Haarlem burglar caught red-handed after Bloemendaal home burglary
A 45-year-old man from Haarlem was arrested on Thursday after being caught red-handed during a burglary at a residence in Bloemendaal. The homeowner discovered the intruder inside the property before ...
Number of asylum seekers in Ter Apel drops rapidly
The number of asylum seekers at the registration center in Ter Apel decreased from 2,170 to 2,074 within a single day. While 96 spots were freed up during this period, it remains unknown where the ind...