Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Robbed of Rolex, now a suspect: Prosecutors demand two years for man who ran over robbers
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has requested a two-year prison sentence for a man who chased and struck two robbers with his car after they stole his Rolex at gunpoint in Amsterdam. While the de...
Rare event: provincial legislator ejected from meeting after making accusation
Provincial board member Debora Fernald was removed from a meeting at the South Holland Provincial House after a heated debate. The removal occurred after she accused a staff member from another politi...
Strict asylum laws or not, Mayor Wienen remains committed to children in harrowing situations
Haarlem Mayor Jos Wienen has announced that the city administration will continue to support undocumented children in distressing situations, regardless of strict national asylum laws. Wienen stated h...
Supermarkets step in as potato storage barns must be emptied
Major supermarkets in the Netherlands are joining forces to help farmers sell off surplus stocks of potatoes, onions, and carrots as the storage season concludes. This unprecedented collaboration aims...
Man with drugs flees police and jumps into water at central station
Impatient Parliament wants to lower household energy bills
The Dutch House of Representatives is urging the government to take faster action to lower household energy bills. While opposition parties advocate for immediate energy tax reductions, coalition part...
Suspect in killing of ex-girlfriend in Leiderdorp filmed violence
A 38-year-old man named Marvin B. is suspected of killing his 52-year-old ex-girlfriend in Leiderdorp and filming the fatal violence. During a preliminary court hearing, it was revealed that he sent s...
Documentary about prison chaplains: ‘Their gentleness has a profound impact on inmates’
Iranian Amsterdammers have mixed feelings: ‘All those young people killed in Iran, was it for nothing?’
Eliëtte driven crazy by KLM email runaround after lost luggage
Eliëtte expresses frustration with KLM's repetitive email process after her luggage was lost during a flight. While passengers are entitled to reimbursement for essential purchases, the airline's com...
Four suspects in S10's twin brother death case released
A court in Alkmaar has ruled that four suspects involved in the case surrounding the death of singer S10's twin brother can await their trial in freedom. The suspects, who appeared in court on Thursda...
Pakistan condemns Israeli attacks on Lebanon
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned Israel's ongoing military actions in Lebanon. In a statement on social media, Sharif expressed his condolences to Lebanese Prime Minister...
Aid organizations sound alarm over ‘nightmare’ for civilians in Lebanon
International aid organizations, including CARE, are warning of a humanitarian crisis in Lebanon following heavy Israeli attacks. Civilians are facing severe shortages of food, water, and medicine, wh...
IMF expects $20 to $50 billion in post-war aid requests
The IMF expects requests for financial assistance ranging from $20 billion to $50 billion in the short term due to the conflict in the Middle East. The organization emphasized that its 191 member coun...
Nearly ten months juvenile detention demanded for then 17-year-old suspect in Beverwijk youth violence
Prosecutors have demanded nearly ten months of youth detention for a 17-year-old from Heemskerk involved in a violent assault in Beverwijk last September. The suspect, along with others, is charged wi...
Four suspects in death of S10's brother released
Four suspects in the case involving the death of singer S10's brother have been granted release from custody to await their trial in freedom. The court in Alkmaar made this decision during a prelimina...
Budget cuts reach boiling point at Yes We Can Clinics
Budget cuts in the Dutch youth mental healthcare sector are increasingly driving patients toward private facilities like Yes We Can Clinics. The clinic, previously known for a positive documentary ser...
Suspect jumps into water during chase but cannot swim
A suspect jumped into the water from the Prins Hendrikkade during a police chase in Amsterdam's city center but had to be rescued because he could not swim. A passing boat skipper assisted in the resc...
Fewer students get into preferred school for third year in a row
For the third consecutive year, the percentage of Amsterdam eighth-graders placed in their first-choice secondary school has declined, falling below 75% for the first time. Data from the Association o...
SWAT team tackles man on Sarphatistraat: "Insane arrest"
A police arrest team tackled and detained a man on Sarphatistraat in central Amsterdam on Tuesday afternoon. Witnesses described the operation as a rapid, high-intensity intervention involving plaincl...