Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Shooting victim at A1 gas station near Muiden dies
Another Iranian missile shot down over Turkey
NATO air defense intercepted an Iranian ballistic missile that entered Turkish airspace over the eastern Mediterranean. The Turkish Ministry of National Defense reported the incident, marking another ...
Ruud de Wild back on radio after threats: 'Thank you for all the kind messages'
Radio DJ Ruud de Wild returned to his show, De Wild in de Middag, on Monday after taking a week-long absence following threats he received. He had previously walked out of a live broadcast after an in...
Triple Threat remains under strict supervision until end of season due to dirty floor
The Dutch Basketball Federation (NBB) has placed the Triple Threat basketball club under strict supervision until the end of the season due to a dirty playing surface. While visible improvements have ...
Theater Group Antiklimax: ‘We process classics like meat in a meat grinder’
RIVM saw sharp rise in tick bites last year: what's causing the increase?
The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) reported a sharp increase in tick bite notifications in 2025 compared to the previous year. This information was released duri...
41-year-old psychiatric patient missing after escaping in Groningen
Police are searching for a 41-year-old psychiatric patient who escaped during supervised work in Groningen. The man had been held at the Mesdag forensic psychiatric center since 2011 following convict...
Ten-year prison sentence demanded for IJmuiden man (65) over multiple crystal meth labs
Dutch prosecutors have demanded a ten-year prison sentence for a 65-year-old man from IJmuiden for his significant role in the production of crystal meth. Nine other individuals are also facing substa...
Germany and Syria seek large-scale return of refugees
Germany and Syria have announced a joint initiative to facilitate the return of hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees over the coming years. The plan was presented by German Chancellor Friedrich Me...
Germany and Syria want large-scale return of refugees
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa announced a plan for the return of hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees over the coming years. The agreement was reached durin...
Ali B in final statement: I never forced anyone
Rapper Ali B requested acquittal during the final day of his sexual misconduct trial, asserting that he never forced anyone or acted without consent. The artist faces charges of rape and assault stemm...
Car ends up on its side after collision at bridge between Zwanenburg and Halfweg
Two vehicles collided on Monday afternoon near the Weerenbrug on the Haarlemmerstraatweg in Halfweg. One of the cars overturned in the accident and came to a rest on its side just before the bridge.
HBO students may soon be able to earn doctorates: ‘Important recognition for applied research’
Amsterdam set to continue with current coalition parties
Amsterdam is expected to continue its current governing coalition after the PRO party (GroenLinks-PvdA) expressed a preference for a renewed partnership with D66. Explorer Hendrik-Jan Biemond recommen...
Amsterdam set to continue with current coalition parties
The Amsterdam political alliance PRO, formed by GroenLinks and PvdA, has expressed a preference for continuing its current coalition with D66 following recent elections. Explorer Hendrik-Jan Biemond r...
Rushing to the snack wall
A train station is crowded with people dressed in running gear and athletic apparel as they board trains bound for Zandvoort. The large volume of passengers suggests a major sporting event is occurrin...
As a GP you help people, but there are also unpleasant tasks: ‘I soon smell a rotten odor’
General practitioner Dr. Rutger recounts a house call to treat a patient named Mr. Van Zetten for severe pressure sores. The story illustrates the challenging and sometimes unpleasant sensory realitie...
Breda comes to COA's aid with temporary emergency shelter for 500 people
The city of Breda is opening a temporary emergency shelter for up to 500 asylum seekers at the Breepark event venue. This initiative is intended to assist the asylum seeker reception agency (COA) with...
Field hockey coaches Noortje and Eva complement each other well on the pitch: ‘If I see them playing too close together, I shout “Bomb!”’
Young hockey coaches Noortje (15) and Eva (12) from the KHC Strawberries club recently celebrated a major victory against the Alkmaar-based club AMHC. The two friends work together effectively on the ...
Disappeared: Football club Halfweg kept its head above water
This article explores the history of the football club Halfweg, which operated for over eighty years before ultimately merging with another organization. It is the 27th installment in a series dedicat...