Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Marco's favorites: ‘The only place where I, as an Amsterdammer, say friet instead of patat’
Culture vlogger Marco Dreijer shares his favorite local spots in Amsterdam, highlighting his balance between exploring the city's creative museum scene and frequenting traditional pubs. He discusses s...
70-year-old from Haarlem in court for antisemitic articles on his website: 'I am for dialogue, but now see I was wrong'
A 70-year-old man from Haarlem appeared in court for publishing antisemitic articles on his website in 2022, which prosecutors characterize as group insult. The defendant admitted to being negligent a...
IJmuiden’s Dwarsligger seeks cook to bring neighborhood together: ‘We eat on Tuesdays to meet new people’
Community center De Dwarsligger in IJmuiden is seeking a volunteer cook to assist with bi-weekly meals organized by Welzijn Velsen. The initiative aims to combat loneliness and bring the local neighbo...
Minister decides against entry ban for rapper Ye for now
The Dutch Minister of Asylum and Migration, Bart van den Brink, has decided not to impose an entry ban on American rapper Ye for the time being. This decision follows requests from organizations like ...
King's Day 2026 in Amsterdam: What you need to know
Could hackers access patient data of countless Dutch citizens? 'You don't want your neighbors to know this'
Dutch healthcare IT provider ChipSoft has been targeted by a cyberattack, raising concerns about the security of patient data across numerous hospitals and GPs. While the company reports that medical ...
Deceased Amsterdam bank employee victim of a crime
A 40-year-old bank employee found dead in a residence in Amsterdam-Zuid on March 26 is likely the victim of a crime. Authorities are investigating the incident after her body was discovered at a home ...
EU awards Utrecht projects record €831 million
The European Union has awarded a record 831 million euros in subsidies to projects in the province of Utrecht since 2021. This amount represents a significant increase, nearly doubling the funding all...
Dozens killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon
Israeli air strikes on Lebanon on Wednesday have resulted in dozens of deaths and hundreds of injuries, according to the Lebanese government. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam reported that the attacks hit s...
Woman found dead in Amsterdam South was victim of crime, partner arrested
Police have arrested a 36-year-old man following the death of his 40-year-old partner at a home on Koninginneweg in Amsterdam-Zuid. Investigators strongly suspect that the woman died as a result of a ...
Municipality stops benefits over man's expensive car listings, court rules in his favor
A man whose welfare benefits were revoked for selling luxury cars and electronics on Marktplaats has partially won a legal challenge against the municipality's decision. Although the municipality term...
Forty hours of community service for two Haarlem residents after assault: 'I have a military background, I defend myself if attacked'
Two 35-year-old men from Haarlem have been sentenced to 40 hours of community service for the serious assault of a fellow resident. The incident involved a victim driving a BMW convertible, and the co...
On Telstar match days, Café Middeloo turns into a real football pub: ‘Telstar IJmuiden!!!’
Café Middeloo in Driehuis has established itself as a dedicated gathering spot for Telstar fans, transforming into a football-themed pub on match days. Supporters congregate at the cafe both before a...
Progress and concerns in Amsterdam education
This report evaluates the quality of education in Amsterdam and provides updates on the city's teacher shortage. It outlines both the progress made and the ongoing concerns within the local school sys...
Prosecutors demand three years for Mohamed M. after series of street robberies in Amsterdam
Resident Emiel sends angry letter to Heemskerk council after Alderman Gamri’s LinkedIn post: ‘Housing debate now has a moral-emotional frame’
Resident Emiel has sent a formal complaint to the Heemskerk municipal government following a LinkedIn post by Housing Alderman Attiya Gamri. The resident argues that the official's comments have refra...
Elementary students improve in reading and math, teacher shortage falls for second year
Amsterdam primary school students are showing improved reading and math performance, while the city's teacher shortage has decreased for the second year in a row. However, literacy levels among second...
Hegseth: US achieved victory with a capital V in Iran
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has declared a "historic victory" on the battlefield following the conclusion of the conflict with Iran. He characterized the outcome as a major success for the ...
Aldermen nominated for reappointment to Uitgeest municipal council
Jan Schouten, Judie Kloosterman, and René Oud have been nominated for reappointment as aldermen in the municipality of Uitgeest. The nominations will be presented during a city council meeting this T...
