Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Five-year prison sentence for killing ex-girlfriend in West home
A man named Misael L. has been sentenced to five years in prison for the death of his girlfriend at her home in Amsterdam-West in 2024. Although the prosecution sought a longer term, the court ruled t...
Calandlyceum regrets grading errors in final exams: "Should not have happened"
Three students at the Calandlyceum in Amsterdam successfully challenged their failing grades after discovering scoring errors in their mathematics final exams. The school board has apologized for the ...
Ex-boyfriend gets 5-year prison sentence for killing Ginelva Deira (38) in Amsterdam-West
Misael L. has been sentenced to five years in prison for the death of his ex-girlfriend, Ginelva Deira, who died in August 2024 after sustaining a fatal wound in her Amsterdam-West home. Although L. c...
Bijenkorf customer names and phone numbers stolen by criminals: Be alert for suspicious messages
Bijenkorf customers have had their personal details, including names and phone numbers, stolen following a cyberattack on their logistics partner, Ceva Logistics. While financial data remains safe, th...
Awkwardness and true love: these B&B Vol liefde couples are still together
The B&B Vol liefde reunion highlighted mixed results for participants, with some couples like Timothy and Michaël finding lasting love while others remained friends or parted ways. The season was mar...
Personal data of Bijenkorf customers stolen in cyberattack
A cyberattack on the logistics firm CEVA has resulted in the theft of personal data from Bijenkorf customers, including names, contact information, and payment method details. While no login credentia...
ECB raises key interest rate in eurozone to 2.5 percent
The European Central Bank has increased its key interest rate to 2.5 percent to combat inflation, which recently reached 3.3 percent due to rising energy costs. This policy aims to stabilize prices by...
ECB raises interest rates for the second time this year after three years without adjustments
The European Central Bank has raised interest rates by a quarter percentage point to 2.5 percent to combat inflation, which hit 3.3 percent in August. This second hike of the year reflects ongoing con...
Michael (56) and Yvon (55) organize A New Tattoo festival in Amsterdam, focused on living after loss by suicide: ‘Something healing happens’
Organizers Michael Milo and Yvon van der Pijl have launched the A New Tattoo festival in Amsterdam to support people coping with the loss of loved ones to suicide. The event aims to move beyond tradit...
Get your pepernoten ready: this is the day Sinterklaas arrives in Amsterdam
Sinterklaas will arrive in Amsterdam for his 88th annual parade on Sunday, November 15, 2026. The organization is currently seeking volunteers to participate as Pieten in the festivities, with an appl...
Pride photo op at Stationsplein
An outdoor exhibition titled Queer Radiance, In Common Light is now on display at Stationsplein in Haarlem. The showcase features international photography exploring LGBTQIA+ experiences and remains o...
Amsterdam GP Marianne Christine Dekeukeleire (1965-2026) was deeply dedicated to her patients: Her mobile number was right on her business card
Amsterdam general practitioner Marianne Dekeukeleire has passed away at the age of 60, remembered by her community for her extraordinary dedication to her patients. She was known for being highly acce...
Princess Diana's famous 'revenge dress' to be auctioned again soon
Princess Diana's iconic 'revenge dress' is heading to auction in New York on December 9. The garment, which became famous after the princess wore it on the night of King Charles's confession of infide...
Chris Rock never wants to return to the Oscars: 'Unless I get nominated'
Chris Rock stated he does not plan to return to the Oscars unless he is nominated for an award, following his involvement in the 2022 incident with Will Smith. He expressed a complex view on his relat...
Collision between cyclist and truck in Amsterdam-Osdorp: cyclist injured and taken to hospital
A cyclist was transported to the hospital after being hit by a truck in the Osdorp area of Amsterdam around 12:30 p.m. Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision, t...
Danish Queen Margrethe discharged from hospital after feeling unwell
Former Danish Queen Margrethe has been released from the hospital after being treated for a hip injury and dehydration. Her recent health issues prevented her from attending the funeral of King Harald...
Four people received euthanasia for long COVID last year
Four individuals in the Netherlands underwent euthanasia in 2025 citing long COVID as their primary medical reason. This number represents a change from 2024, when no euthanasia cases listed post-COVI...
Cyclist injured in collision with truck on Ookmeerweg
A cyclist was transported to a hospital with unknown injuries after colliding with a truck on the Ookmeerweg in Amsterdam's Nieuw-West district this afternoon. Emergency responders, including a trauma...
Over half a million Dutch people watched the funeral of Norway's King Harald
Over 526,000 people in the Netherlands watched the televised funeral of King Harald of Norway, who passed away on August 28 at age 89. His son, Haakon, has succeeded him as the new king.
Moving from city to village does not automatically mean cheaper living
Recent research from the NVM indicates that houses in villages are often more expensive than in cities, averaging 503,000 euros compared to 487,000 euros. Affordability is largely dependent on a villa...