Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
State held liable for first time over long mental health waiting lists
The Dutch State is being held liable for the first time over excessively long waiting lists in mental health care. The foundation Recht op ggz argues that these delays cause significant harm to patien...
Marlijn Weerdenburg replaces Martine van Os in We zijn er Bijna!
Marlijn Weerdenburg will replace Martine van Os as the host of the NPO 1 program We zijn er Bijna! this summer. After over fourteen years as the face of the show, Van Os is handing over the role to th...
Prosecution appeals in 1992 Hague garage owner murder case
The Public Prosecution Service has filed an appeal against the acquittal of 71-year-old Ruben B., who was suspected of murdering a garage owner in The Hague in 1992. While the court acknowledged stron...
Woman (50) arrested in Drenthe trunk murder case
Police have arrested a 50-year-old woman from Emmen in connection with the 2017 murder of Ralf Meinema, whose body was discovered in the trunk of his car with brain injuries. The arrest marks a new de...
Suriname bids farewell to former president Santokhi
Suriname held a state farewell for former President Chandrikapersad Santokhi, who passed away at the age of 67 on March 30. His casket, draped in the national flag, was brought to his home in Lelydorp...
Body found in Zaandam water identified as missing Polish man
The body of a Polish man who had been missing since March 13 was discovered in the water at Bornholmpier in Zaandam. Police have ruled out foul play following an investigation, concluding that no crim...
Police conduct further investigation at home where deceased man (81) was found
Police forensic investigators are conducting an additional search at a home in Amsterdam's Transvaalbuurt neighborhood where an 81-year-old man was found murdered in February. Detectives returned to t...
Iran names Strait of Hormuz toll as condition for peace
Iran has proposed several conditions for sustainable peace with the United States, according to an Iranian official. One of these conditions includes permission for Iran to levy a toll on the Strait o...
The oil crisis hits these entrepreneurs hard: "Trump must stop"
Local entrepreneurs in Amsterdam, including a driving school in Geuzenveld and a pancake restaurant on the IJ, are facing record-high fuel costs due to escalating tensions between the US, Israel, and ...
Ministry: UWV makes mistakes in unemployment benefit assessments too often
The Dutch Employee Insurance Agency (UWV) makes errors in approximately 11% of manual assessments for unemployment benefits. Minister Hans Vijlbrief reported these audit findings, indicating that mist...
Haarlem residents slightly better at waste separation, but city council still threatens new measures
Haarlem residents improved their waste separation rate to 50 percent in 2024, up from 49 percent the previous year. Despite this progress, the city government considers the improvement insufficient an...
Major planting day, urban safari and tile taxi in IJmuiden: Gathering ideas for Canopus Square renewal
On Saturday, April 18, Canopusplein in IJmuiden will host a community event to collect residents' ideas for transforming the square into a green meeting space. The day features various activities incl...
Doctors warn: intensive exercise sometimes masks dangerous heart problems, here is how
Doctors and researchers from Europe and the US, including those from Radboudumc in Nijmegen, are warning that intensive exercise can mask dangerous heart conditions. They highlight that certain heart ...
Ranger's Apprentice author John Flanagan dies at 81
Australian author John Flanagan, best known for the popular 'Ranger's Apprentice' and 'Brotherband' book series, has passed away at the age of 81. His death was confirmed on Tuesday by his management ...
Media: Deaths in shooting at Israeli consulate in Istanbul
At least three people were killed in a shooting incident near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul, according to Turkish media reports. The exact circumstances surrounding the event remain unclear as inv...
Nearly one in five French gas stations facing fuel shortages
Nearly 20% of French gas stations are experiencing shortages of at least one type of fuel, with TotalEnergies locations being particularly affected. The shortage is driven by high demand for relativel...
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Vice President Vance in Hungary ahead of elections
U.S. Vice President JD Vance has arrived in Hungary to meet with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ahead of the country's parliamentary elections. The two leaders are expected to campaign together followin...
Record prices at the pump, but no shortages yet like in France
While nearly 20% of French gas stations are experiencing fuel shortages due to high demand at low-priced TotalEnergies locations, the Netherlands is currently not facing any supply issues. The Dutch i...
Ye wants dialogue with Jewish community after London show criticism
American rapper Ye has offered to meet with the Jewish community in the United Kingdom following criticism surrounding his scheduled performance at the Wireless Festival. The artist expressed a desire...