Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
StemWijzer Haarlem: this statement divides users the most
More than 8,600 StemWijzer submissions in Haarlem show that voters are most divided on a proposal regarding a regional heating network. This issue has emerged as the most polarizing topic for users of...
Letschert discusses safety concerns with student rabbi
Minister Rianne Letschert met with student rabbi Yanki Jacobs and Jewish students on Monday to discuss growing safety concerns. The conversation specifically addressed the well-being of Jewish student...
Heerma concerned about rising intimidation in local politics
Minister of Interior Affairs Pieter Heerma has expressed concern regarding the rising levels of intimidation faced by local politicians in the Netherlands. He noted that such behavior has become part ...
Trump again calls on countries to help in the Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump has once again called on allies to help protect the Strait of Hormuz after Iran-related disruptions led to attacks on cargo ships. The strait is a critical shipping route, ...
600,000 files stolen from Epe municipality, including personal data
Hackers have stolen approximately 600,000 files, totaling over 800 gigabytes, from the municipality of Epe. The data breach includes personal information such as names and addresses of residents.
Cabinet prioritizes infrastructure, may scrap projects
The Dutch cabinet is facing multi-billion euro shortages, forcing a reprioritization of infrastructure construction and maintenance projects. Minister Vincent Karremans and State Secretary Annet Bertr...
BBC seeks dismissal of Trump libel case
The BBC is seeking to dismiss a $10 billion defamation lawsuit filed by former U.S. President Donald Trump. The legal action, initiated late last year, centers on the editing of one of Trump's speeche...
Suspect Mels van B. in Barendrecht sex crime case appeals
Mels van B., a suspect in a sexual offense case from Barendrecht, has officially filed an appeal against his conviction. His lawyer confirmed that the case will be brought before the court of appeal f...
Are we already in World War III?
In recent years, war has become a frequent topic in the news as multiple conflicts emerge simultaneously across the globe. The article questions whether these increasing and overlapping international ...
'I am a doer, and an electrician': FVD candidate breaks open meter box to fix lights, residents call it election stunt
A candidate from the FVD Velsen political party personally repaired street lighting at De Linie by opening a meter cupboard, addressing a long-standing issue in the neighborhood. While the candidate d...
Nielson and ‘Charl Sings Ramses’ at Summer Park. Third headliner to follow this week.
The Summer Park Sessions festival will be held in Park Velserbeek, Velsen-Zuid, from September 4 to 6. Organizers have announced Nielson and 'Charl zingt Ramses' as two of the evening headliners, with...
Savings rate surges to 2.50 percent
The highest interest rate for flexible savings accounts in the Netherlands rose from 2.05 to 2.50 percent on Monday. This significant increase follows several months of stagnation, according to financ...
UK gives £53 million to households for rising heating oil costs
The United Kingdom is allocating 53 million pounds to assist households with the rising costs of heating oil. This financial support comes as fuel prices have surged due to the ongoing conflict in the...
Heemstede school cancels iftar following outcry over separate entrances for men and women. ‘We want to preserve peace in the neighborhood’
The HBM secondary school in Heemstede cancelled a planned iftar meal following public controversy over a letter sent to parents that included instructions for gender-segregated entrances and dress cod...
Police release footage of two suspects in Jewish school attack
Police have released footage of two suspects involved in an attack near a Jewish school on Zeelandstraat in Amsterdam-Zuid. The incident occurred during the night between Friday and Saturday.
EU adds Iranian Deputy Interior Minister to sanctions list
The European Union added sixteen Iranians and three Iranian companies, including the Deputy Minister of the Interior, to its sanctions list on Monday. The sanctions were imposed due to their roles in ...
Haarlem man arrested for hard drugs after intensive operation on the North Sea
Five men, including a resident of Haarlem, were arrested on Sunday for involvement in a hard drug smuggling operation on the North Sea. The suspects were caught red-handed using a 'drop-off' method of...
Documentary series on the ecstasy industry gives producers a voice
CANAL+ has released the trailer for a new Dutch documentary series titled "Snoepjes," which features interviews with producers and individuals involved in the ecstasy industry. The series focuses on t...
Photographer Jaimy Gail breaks a persistent taboo with exhibition Vulva
Breakthrough in investigation into masterminds behind Peter R. de Vries murder, link to Taghi organization
A 34-year-old suspect, Ismail M., has been arrested in Morocco in connection with the investigation into the murder of Peter R. de Vries. He is allegedly a key figure in Ridouan Taghi's criminal organ...