Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
At the organic sheep farm: These sheep may give less milk, but the quality is higher and the animals are healthier
Mark and Anita van Alderwegen have operated Boerderij De Schapenstreek, an organic sheep farm near Lutjebroek, for twenty-seven years. They produce artisanal ice cream, yogurt, and cheese from sheep's...
Family of woman (40) found dead on Koninginneweg relieved after partner's arrest
Shivering slightly, Maaike van der Plas closed her eyes in a bus shelter under an emergency blanket: 'This is perfect'
During a late-night cycling trip through the Belgian Ardennes, Maaike van der Plas and her cousin stopped at a wooden bus shelter at 4 AM to take a brief 15-minute rest. Wrapped in emergency blankets ...
Family of woman who died on Koninginneweg asks people not to share photos on social media
The family of a woman found dead in her Amsterdam home on March 26 has requested that her identity and photos of her and her child not be shared on social media. A suspect, who is the victim's partner...
Museum Villa in Westerpark closes barely six months after opening
Mysterious pedestrian button without a traffic light in Heemskerk: What happens when you press it?
A mysterious pedestrian push button has been discovered in Heemskerk despite the absence of an accompanying traffic light or a road to cross. The device's function remains unknown, as such buttons are...
Diving club found guilty in diver’s death after tank explosion and fined
Wadden Sea nature under great pressure, ministry says
The Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security, and Nature reports that the Wadden Sea ecosystem is showing structural signs of overload. Human activities such as fishing, defense operati...
Did Lex Z. intentionally hit the men who just stole his Rolex, or was it an accident?
Local residents and environmental groups demand action on Schiphol noise pollution
Local residents and environmental groups, including Greenpeace, have filed an enforcement request with the Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate regarding noise pollution from Schiphol Airport....
Ziggy Klazes out as Haarlem alderman: ‘Disbelief, anger and sadness’
The PRO Haarlem council faction has chosen Diana van Loenen, Robbert Berkhout, and Maarten Wiedemeijer as their aldermen, excluding candidate Ziggy Klazes. Klazes expressed disbelief and sadness after...
Twelve years and mandatory psychiatric treatment for killing sex worker in IJmuiden home
The Amsterdam court of appeal has sentenced 38-year-old Sander K. to twelve years in prison and mandatory psychiatric treatment for the 2022 killing of Ukrainian sex worker Arina Sasina. K. strangled ...
Car crashes into house in Bennebroek
A car crashed into a residence on Zwarteweg in Bennebroek on Thursday afternoon. The vehicle came to a standstill against the house after the collision.
Gregory Porter to perform with Metropole Orkest at Olympic Stadium in June
American jazz and soul singer Gregory Porter will perform at the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam on June 29. He will be accompanied by the Metropole Orchestra during the concert event.
Man from Brabant sentenced to three years for intentionally starting life-threatening fire in IJmuiden
A 34-year-old man from Oss has been sentenced by a Haarlem court to three and a half years in prison for intentionally starting a dangerous fire in IJmuiden in September 2023. The court found it prove...
Brussels seeks clarification from Hungary over leaks to Russia
The European Union is seeking clarification from Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán following reports that sensitive information was leaked to Russia. According to media reports, Foreign Minister ...
Clen V., suspected of murdering partner, previously appeared on 'Lang Leve de Liefde' and dated Iris Hond
Clen V., a 39-year-old entrepreneur and former dating show participant, is suspected of murdering his 40-year-old partner in Amsterdam. The suspect previously appeared on the television program 'Lang ...
GroenLinks-PvdA cannot yet be called PRO in the House of Representatives, name change taking longer than expected
The GroenLinks-PvdA party's transition to the new name Progressief Nederland (PRO) within the Dutch House of Representatives is taking longer than anticipated. Consequently, the parliamentary group wi...
House closed after illegal prostitution
Mayor Jos Wienen ordered the three-month closure of a residence on Waddenstraat in Haarlem starting April 8, 2026, due to illegal prostitution. An investigation by the Prostitution Control Team found ...
Haarlem photographer Laurens van Houten photographed Elvis in Las Vegas: ‘I smuggled the camera in my underwear’
Haarlem photographer Laurens van Houten recounts his experience of smuggling a camera into a Las Vegas showroom to illegally capture photos of Elvis Presley. He describes how the iconic singer noticed...