Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Victims lured, assaulted and filmed at apartment building in Zuidoost, 16-year-old boy arrested
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a series of violent incidents at a flat in Amsterdam Zuidoost where victims were lured, assaulted, and filmed. The attacks took place in the bicy...
Israel denies Spain access to Gaza coordination center
Israel has barred Spain from the civil-military coordination center responsible for implementing the U.S. peace plan in the Gaza Strip. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar justified the decision by s...
Study: 87 percent of vapers use illegal vapes
A study by Bureau Beke reveals that 87% of people who vape in the Netherlands use illegal products or purchase them through unauthorized channels. These vapes are frequently imported from abroad to ci...
Cello lost in the war returns to Amsterdam: musician commemorated on May 4 at the Concertgebouw
The cello belonging to Pál Hermann, a Jewish musician murdered during World War II, has been recovered and returned to Amsterdam after being missing for many years. The instrument will be played at t...
Activists occupy two Betuweroute railway lines
Activists from the group Geef Tegengas blocked two tracks of the Betuweroute freight railway between Lent and Elst on Friday afternoon. The protesters aim to draw attention to the climate crisis and h...
Frigate to Southeast Asia, may stay in Middle East
The Dutch frigate Zr.Ms. De Ruyter will depart this Sunday for a deployment to Southeast Asia, with a potential extended stay in the Middle East. The vessel is scheduled to transit the Red Sea to part...
Zandvoort warns of bike theft on boulevard
The municipality of Zandvoort has issued a warning following a recent surge in bicycle thefts on and around the town's boulevard. Authorities advise using high-quality locks and securing bikes to fixe...
How an ‘affordable rent law’ led to rents above 2,000 euros
Rental prices in the Dutch private sector are skyrocketing, with many monthly costs now exceeding 2,000 euros despite legislation intended to keep housing affordable. The article explores the factors ...
The price of failure: the sporting and financial cost to Ajax of missing out on European football
Ajax faces the possibility of missing out on European football for the first time in over sixty years due to poor form and league standings. Journalist Johan Inan analyzes the significant sporting and...
Lower requirements for local museums to accept Museum Card
Requirements for local museums to accept the Museum Card are being lowered to encourage broader participation. This article invites readers to provide their opinions on this policy change through a we...
Facelift at Hengelo clinic turns into nightmare for Bianca: ‘The truth must come out’
In 2024, Bianca Boots underwent a facelift at Clinique Dr. Don in Hengelo to address facial wrinkles and a tired appearance. The procedure resulted in a nightmare experience, leading Boots to seek acc...
Port of Antwerp hopes to reopen within a day after oil leak
The Port of Antwerp expects to be fully operational within a day following a significant oil leak that occurred on Thursday evening. The spill resulted in a near-complete halt of shipping traffic at E...
Santpoort driver convicted for accident in Haarlem's Kloosterstraat
A 44-year-old man from Santpoort-Zuid has been sentenced by a Haarlem court to 160 hours of community service and a one-year driving ban for causing an accident in the city's Kloosterstraat. The rulin...
Politics on the Amstel: Coalition negotiations for show and questionable arguments on Israel referendum
The podcast Politiek aan de Amstel discusses potential voter deception regarding coalition negotiations between political parties PRO and D66 in Amsterdam. The episode also critiques the referendum co...
Thirty Seconds to Mars to perform at AFAS Live next year
The American rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars, led by brothers Jared and Shannon Leto, will perform at AFAS Live in Amsterdam on April 25, 2027. Concert organizer MOJO announced the event as part of t...
Murder suspect Clen V. sold ‘number one planner’ on Bol.com, retailer cuts ties
Online retailer Bol.com has suspended its partnership with top seller Clen V. following his arrest on suspicion of murdering his 40-year-old girlfriend. The suspect sold tens of thousands of anti-stre...
State appeals Bonaire climate case ruling
The Dutch government is appealing a court ruling that ordered the state to increase its efforts to protect Bonaire from the effects of climate change. The original judgment, following a lawsuit by Gre...
Jerrycans flying off the shelves: Hardware stores selling three times as many
Hardware stores in the Netherlands are reporting a significant increase in jerrycan sales as consumers travel to neighboring countries to purchase cheaper fuel. The Dutch motoring association ANWB has...
House on Waddenstraat closed due to illegal brothel with two sex workers: ‘Nuisance for residents’
Mayor Jos Wienen has closed a residence on Waddenstraat for three months after discovering an illegal brothel operating with two sex workers. The decision follows long-term nuisance reported by neighb...
