Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Jury awards woman $19 million for 1972 rape by Bill Cosby
A jury in Santa Monica has awarded an 84-year-old woman over $19 million in damages for being raped by Bill Cosby in 1972. The actor and comedian plans to appeal the court's decision.
Police release footage of suspicious explosion at Zuidas office building
73-year-old woman pushed over out of nowhere in Kalverstraat, police see possible trend
US government opens new investigations into Harvard
The US Department of Education has launched two new investigations into Harvard University to determine if the institution is practicing affirmative action. This follows a 2023 Supreme Court ruling th...
Bahrain drafts UN resolution against Iranian shipping attacks
Bahrain has drafted a United Nations Security Council resolution seeking authorization for countries to use all necessary means to protect commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The proposal fol...
Johan Cruyff lives on in these living rooms: "No one believed it, but it was great fun"
Ten years after his passing, football legend Johan Cruijff remains a significant presence in the homes of Amsterdam residents through various personal mementos and artworks. Local residents shared sto...
Soy Kroon to star in new musical about Frans Halsema
Actor Soy Kroon will star as the lead in the new musical 'Voor Haar', which depicts the life of Dutch singer and cabaret performer Frans Halsema. The production was officially announced on Monday by A...
Zita Pels leader of merged GroenLinks/PvdA party in Amsterdam
Zita Pels has been appointed as the chair of the newly merged GroenLinks and PvdA faction in Amsterdam following the municipal elections. The two parties, which won a combined 17 seats, will negotiate...
Zita Pels group leader of merged GroenLinks/PvdA Amsterdam
Zita Pels has been appointed as the group leader for the newly merged GroenLinks and PvdA faction in Amsterdam following recent municipal elections. The two parties, which secured a combined 17 seats,...
GroenLinks and PvdA now also called GroenLinks-PvdA in Amsterdam
One dead, dozens injured in Colombia plane crash
A military plane crashed in Colombia, resulting in one fatality and 77 people being hospitalized. President Gustavo Petro confirmed the incident and the number of casualties on social media.
Netanyahu: Trump sees possibilities for deal with Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that U.S. President Donald Trump believes strategic goals regarding Iran can be achieved through a negotiated agreement. This update follows recent dis...
Large part of Dutch fishing fleet stays in port due to high fuel prices
A significant portion of the Dutch fishing fleet is remaining in port this week due to soaring fuel prices. The trade association VisNed described the decision to stay ashore as a highly exceptional m...
Thom Hoffman portrays Samuel Sarphati for Nieuwe Kerk performance: ‘He is a moral role model’
An old master above your new designer sofa – why auctions and antique fairs are trending: ‘Everything is unique’
Picking tulips for charity: 'People love having flowers in their homes in spring'
The 'Pick for Children's Happiness' charity event in Hillegom successfully raised 8,000 euros for children's causes. Visitors participated by picking their own tulips, a popular spring activity that c...
D66 strong in northern Heemstede neighborhoods, VVD gains ground around SEIN
Detailed election results for Heemstede reveal that D66 performed strongly in northern neighborhoods, while the VVD gained support near the SEIN facility. The release of data from individual polling s...
UK summons Iranian ambassador over London spying
The British Foreign Ministry has summoned the Iranian ambassador following allegations of espionage in London. UK officials characterized the Iranian regime's activities as reckless and disruptive act...
Where is the group of seals that spent two months on the west bank of Fort Island in IJmuiden?
A group of 15 seals that had been residing on the west side of Forteiland in IJmuiden for two months has recently disappeared. Local skipper Ton Kalkman noted that this was the largest group of seals ...
Epe imposes penalty on Fletcher over asylum shelter, chain refuses to pay
The municipality of Epe has imposed a daily fine of 17,250 euros on Fletcher Hotels for continuing to house asylum seekers past a set deadline. The hotel chain faces a maximum penalty of 3.1 million e...