Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Fire at Israeli Bazan refinery after attack
An attack on northern Israel has caused a fire at the Bazan refinery near the city of Haifa. While no injuries have been reported so far, there are unconfirmed reports of a potential chemical leak at ...
Man seriously injured in stabbing at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station
A man was seriously injured in a stabbing incident near Amsterdam Sloterdijk station on Heathrowstraat late yesterday evening. The victim is currently hospitalized and out of danger, but police have n...
Huub Eversen and Robert Schaghen celebrate 25 years of Meerwijck: from shelf stacker to owning their own liquor store on Breestraat
Huub Eversen and Robert Schaghen are celebrating the 25th anniversary of their liquor store, Meerwijck, located in Beverwijk. The owners reflect on their journey from shelf stackers to specialized ent...
Richard Groenendijk's insanely fun performance in musical Hairspray – and the message holds up
'You can publish a suspect's name and photo, but you may not intimidate.' Criminal law professor Joep Lindeman on sharing suspects' personal data on social media
Professor of criminal law Joep Lindeman explains the legal boundaries of sharing suspects' personal information on social media following a fatal fight in Hoorn. He clarifies that while publishing nam...
Number of asylum seekers in Ter Apel falls, but remains above 2,000
The number of asylum seekers at the Ter Apel registration center decreased to 2,053 over the weekend, though it remains above the 2,000-person limit. According to the Central Agency for the Reception ...
Haarlem Model United Nations shows playing diplomat can lead to dilemmas: ‘Hard to represent a country you disagree with’
Students participating in the Haarlem Model United Nations (HMUN) face ethical dilemmas when tasked with representing countries whose policies they personally disagree with. The event highlights the c...
'Dutch is a fake language.' English speakers find our language hilarious
A social media trend has emerged where English speakers mock the Dutch language, jokingly claiming it sounds like a fake or made-up language. Journalist Sam van Opbergen discusses how Dutch words and ...
Council of State does not reject ban on glorification of terrorism
The Dutch Council of State has issued a mild advisory on a proposed bill that would ban the glorification of terrorism, choosing not to reject the plan. The advisory body requested that Justice Minist...
Russia expels British diplomat over espionage allegations
Russia has ordered a British diplomat to leave the country within two weeks following accusations of espionage by the FSB security service. The British chargé d'affaires in Moscow was summoned to pro...
British filmmaker Steve McQueen receives Erasmus Prize
British filmmaker and artist Steve McQueen has been named the recipient of the 2026 Erasmus Prize, which will be presented by King Willem-Alexander. The award recognizes McQueen's work under the theme...
Prosecution accuses Ali B's lawyer of 'ambush tactics' by calling two new witnesses
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has accused Ali B's lawyer of employing "ambush tactics" following a last-minute request to summon two new witnesses during the appeal process. Defense attorney Ba...
Court grants second witness hearing in Ali B case
The Amsterdam Court of Appeal has granted a request for additional witness hearings in the criminal trial of Ali B. The court will hear testimony from a production leader and the former manager of sin...
Fire at home in Hoofddorp, witnesses sought
A fire broke out at a residence on Puttersbos in Hoofddorp during the early hours of Monday morning. Police are currently investigating the incident and have not ruled out arson as a possible cause. A...
Roadworks in Haarlem: what to expect this week (March 30 - April 6)
Haarlem is scheduled to undergo several roadwork projects and partial street closures from March 30 to April 6. Key areas affected include Van Marumstraat and Parklaan, requiring motorists to plan for...
Making sandwiches for the animal ambulance: Bonhoeffer College raises 200 euros
Students from Bonhoeffer College in Castricum raised 200 euros by selling sandwiches to support Dierenambulance Kennemerland. The funds will be used to assist the animal ambulance service in its rescu...
Red ring on your skin? A tick may have infected you with Lyme disease
During Tick Week, health experts are emphasizing the risks of Lyme disease transmitted through tick bites. Internist-infectiologist Joppe Hovius discusses the complexities of the disease, including wh...
1.7 million euros stolen in helpdesk scam: eight suspects arrested, including Amsterdam resident
Max Verstappen triggers ‘earthquake in Formula 1’ after comments about future
Max Verstappen's recent comments expressing doubt about his future in Formula 1 after the Japanese Grand Prix have sparked significant reactions in international sports media. Spanish publication Marc...
Regime text messages and death threats: Iranian asylum seekers feel unsafe even in the Netherlands
Iranian asylum seekers in the Netherlands report receiving death threats and intimidating messages from the Iranian regime, which targets dissidents even after they have fled abroad. These individuals...