Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
'Rico the Chilean' now also suspected of attempting to solicit two contract killings
Amsterdam criminal Ricard R., known as 'Rico de Chileen,' is now suspected of attempting to incite two contract killings while already serving an eleven-year prison sentence. One of the targets was fa...
Corrupt Zandvoort official receives lighter sentence than demanded for fraudulent land sale to mother
A 38-year-old former legal worker from Haarlem has been sentenced to 240 hours of community service and a five-month suspended prison sentence for fraud and corruption. While working for the municipal...
Human remains found after attack on ship in Strait of Hormuz
Human remains have been discovered on a Thai cargo ship that was attacked by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz last month. The discovery follows reports that three crew members had gone missing after the i...
Advice: De Mos and D66 should discuss The Hague coalition
Scout Ahmed Aboutaleb has advised that Hart voor Den Haag, the party of former alderman Richard de Mos, should enter coalition talks with D66 in The Hague. The recommendation follows an exploratory ph...
West European ship passes Strait of Hormuz for first time since Iran war
A French-owned container ship has passed through the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first time a West European vessel has navigated the strait since the start of the current Middle East conflict. The t...
New forensic investigation at home where deceased bank employee was found
Police have resumed a forensic investigation at a home in Amsterdam-Zuid where an ABN Amro employee was found dead last week. While the cause of death remains unknown, authorities have stated there is...
Velsen council must speed up exploratory talks for new executive
The municipal council of Velsen is being urged to accelerate the exploration phase for forming a new governing coalition. The article encourages readers to participate by sharing their opinions and vo...
Jamie Bell to star in new Peaky Blinders series
Jamie Bell has been cast as the lead in the upcoming sequel series to Peaky Blinders. This news follows an announcement from Netflix and the BBC that the popular show will return for two additional se...
Traffic disruption due to HOV roadworks in Beverwijk and Velsen-Noord
Large-scale construction on the HOV network between Beverwijk and Velsen-Noord in May will lead to significant traffic disruptions and road closures. The Velsertraverse will be temporarily closed, and...
Majority of Blake Lively's accusations against Justin Baldoni dismissed
A judge has dismissed the majority of legal claims filed by actress Blake Lively against her co-star and director Justin Baldoni. Out of thirteen original charges related to their film It Ends With Us...
Prosecutor seeks 20 years and psychiatric treatment for three murders in Rotterdam-IJsselmonde
The Public Prosecutor's Office has demanded 20 years in prison and mandatory psychiatric treatment for 25-year-old Sendric S. for three murders in Rotterdam. S. confessed to fatally shooting three men...
Current Bloemendaal coalition of VVD, D66 and CDA must look for additional party, concludes mediator David Moolenburgh
Explorer David Moolenburgh has recommended that Bloemendaal's current coalition of VVD, D66, and CDA seek an additional partner to secure a more stable majority. The advice aims to strengthen the admi...
RIVM expects little nuisance from Easter fires due to wind
The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) expects minimal air quality issues from Easter fires this weekend due to favorable wind conditions. While most of the Netherla...
Renovation of historic Halfweg lock complex to begin after summer. 'Water management, restoration, livability – everything comes together here'
The Hoogheemraadschap van Rijnland will begin renovating the historic lock complex in Halfweg after the summer to improve water flow towards the Zijkanaal F pumping station. The project addresses curr...
Kuwait accuses Iran of attack on desalination plant
Kuwait has accused Iran of conducting a new attack on an energy and desalination plant on Friday. According to the Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy, the incident resulted in physic...
Israeli plan for buffer zone in Lebanon expected soon
The Israeli military is developing a plan to establish a buffer zone in southern Lebanon. The proposal reportedly involves the demolition of villages and the construction of military outposts in the a...
Rico the Chilean arrested for inciting assassinations
Richard R., also known as Rico de Chileen, was arrested in his prison cell for allegedly attempting to incite two contract killings. The arrest occurred shortly after the court sentenced him to thirte...
Relative: my father's death was one person's choice
The daughter of a murder victim delivered a statement in a high-security Rotterdam courtroom during the trial of 25-year-old Sendric S. She expressed the profound grief of her father's death, noting t...
New in Amsterdam: these spots opened in March (and yes, you’ll want to check them all out)
Several new venues opened in Amsterdam during the month of March, including a miniature museum and a restaurant featuring a world-famous chef in Amsterdam-Zuid. The article provides a guide to these n...
Vesteda gains financial breathing room through investor agreements
Vesteda, the largest commercial residential investor in the Netherlands, has secured financial breathing room through new agreements with its investors. This arrangement allows the company to avoid th...