Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
American rock band The Strokes to perform at Ziggo Dome in October
American rock band The Strokes will perform at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on Sunday, October 11. The concert is part of a world tour that includes dates in North America, Europe, and Japan starting t...
Dutch government to apologize for role in forced separation of children
The Dutch government has announced it will apologize to mothers and children affected by past forced separations for the state's role in these actions. State Secretary for Legal Protection Claudia van...
Dutch government apologizes for role in forced adoptions
The Dutch cabinet has announced formal apologies to mothers and children affected by forced adoptions for the government's role in these past actions. State Secretary Claudia van Bruggen informed the ...
French cement company found guilty of financing terrorism in Syria
The French cement company Lafarge has been found guilty of financing terrorist organizations, including ISIS, by paying 5.6 million euros during the Syrian civil war. This landmark ruling represents t...
Merger in Velsen into Kinheim IEV Combination (KIC) was unique for its time
This article highlights the historical merger of sports clubs in Velsen that created the Kinheim IEV Combinatie (KIC) in 1969. It belongs to a series covering defunct sports organizations and signific...
Telecom store in Haarlem targeted by robbery again
A telecom store on Barteljorisstraat in Haarlem was robbed on Monday afternoon, marking the second robbery at the location following a similar incident on Saturday. Police are currently searching for ...
Rutte looks forward to 'strengthening' NATO with new Hungarian government
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte spoke with incoming Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar to express his commitment to strengthening the alliance. This diplomatic outreach follows the conclusion of...
Prosecutors demand 30 hours community service for ON presenter Blommestijn on appeal
The Dutch Public Prosecutor's Office has demanded a 60-hour community service sentence, half of which is suspended, in an appeal against Ongehoord Nederland presenter Raisa Blommestijn. Blommestijn wa...
Prosecutors demand 60 hours of community service for Raisa Blommestijn over tweets
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a 60-hour community service sentence, with 30 hours suspended, against presenter Raisa Blommestijn in an appeal case. Blommestijn is facing charges of...
Castricum wants farmers to stop using glyphosate over potential health risks
The municipality of Castricum has requested that the farmers' organization LTO urge its members to stop using the herbicide glyphosate due to potential health risks. While LTO Noord has agreed to dist...
Club Stalker owner and music pioneer Felix van der Eerden (1955-2026) was not an entrepreneur who happened to end up in music: ‘We don’t want to be just a mindless straight club’
Felix van der Eerden, the founder of the influential Dutch nightclub Club Stalker, passed away on April 7, 2026, at the age of 71. Since opening in Haarlem in 1983, the venue became a significant hub ...
Another attack on Red Cross aid workers in Lebanon
A Red Cross center in the Lebanese city of Tyre was attacked on Monday, resulting in one fatality and damage to emergency vehicles. The International Committee of the Red Cross has expressed grave con...
Booking.com hackers did not steal payment details and addresses
A data breach at Booking.com compromised customer contact information, email addresses, and certain booking details, though financial and payment data remained secure. A company spokesperson confirmed...
Payment details and addresses not leaked in Booking.com hack
Booking.com has confirmed that a recent security breach exposed customer contact information, including email addresses and phone numbers, as well as certain booking data. The company stated that no f...
King's Day is coming: these are the new rules in Amsterdam
Mayor Halsema has introduced new regulations for King's Day in Amsterdam to manage overcrowding and illegal alcohol sales, including reinstating passenger limits on boats. Festivals on the city's outs...
Alleged arsonist at Castricum clinic falls through the cracks
A 30-year-old woman from IJmuiden is in custody for allegedly setting fire to her mattress at a healthcare facility in Castricum last August. The incident endangered both staff and fellow residents, a...
Maximum of two terms for prime minister
Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar intends to amend the constitution to limit prime ministers to a maximum of two terms. This proposal follows his Tisza party's election victory over nationalis...
Long lines at Schiphol arrivals due to new digital border control
Long queues formed at Schiphol Airport on Monday for arriving passengers due to delays with the new European electronic entry system. The Royal Military Police reported that registering travelers in t...
First edition of VLOED festival in Zandvoort with free program
The first edition of the VLOED festival will take place in Zandvoort from May 14 to May 16, featuring a free program of art, music, and dance. The event opens daily with a performance by neo-fanfare 9...
Children can sign up for the children's council again: 'You learn new things'
The city of Amsterdam is recruiting new members for its children's council, which represents the voices of youth from every district in groups 7 and 8. Council members discuss topics such as outdoor p...