Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
'Cassius' Cruyff was banned from the Dutch national team for a year: 'Johan turned pale'
In late 1966, Dutch football star Johan Cruijff was suspended from the national team for one year after allegedly striking a referee. The decision was handed down by a disciplinary committee led by la...
Volkswagen recalls nearly 100,000 electric cars due to battery problem
Volkswagen is recalling nearly 100,000 electric vehicles globally due to potential issues with battery modules, as announced by the German transport authority KBA. In the Netherlands, approximately 4,...
Over 1,700 sign up for claim against Chemours
More than 1,700 people have joined a mass legal claim against the chemical company Chemours in Dordrecht. The PFAS Vrij Green Claim foundation is seeking an immediate halt to PFAS emissions and financ...
Many students: people with different sexual orientations are not equal
A study commissioned by the Dutch Ministry of Education found that over 40% of secondary school students in the Netherlands do not believe people with different sexual orientations are equal. The rese...
Code yellow for heavy wind gusts tonight
The KNMI has issued a code yellow warning for the entire Netherlands due to expected heavy wind gusts from Tuesday night into Wednesday. While the alert applies nationwide, the specific timing of the ...
Construction of large commercial building in Waarderpolder may soon resume
Contractor Van der Worp has lost a summary judgment lawsuit against project developer Haarlem Business Center regarding a construction project in the Waarderpolder. This legal decision is expected to ...
Dutch man (49) stabbed to death in Bali
A 49-year-old Dutch tourist was fatally stabbed on the Indonesian island of Bali on Monday evening. The victim's nationality and age were confirmed by local reports following the incident.
Prison sentence demanded for fake landlord who scammed students out of €21,000
Dutch prosecutors have demanded an 18-month prison sentence for a 31-year-old man who defrauded at least 18 students by offering non-existent or unavailable housing in Amsterdam. The suspect reportedl...
Uncertainty over Loek van Dam murder weighs heavily on next of kin
A Dutch court has acquitted suspect Ruben B. of involvement in the 1992 murder of Loek van Dam. The victim's son stated through his lawyer that the ongoing uncertainty and lack of answers regarding hi...
Dorpsstraat Castricum to become safer: speed bumps and new crosswalks
The Castricum municipal council will begin installing speed reducers and new pedestrian crossings in Dorpsstraat this May to improve safety for residents. These measures follow a decision made by the ...
The main components of a strong fence
Installing a durable fence requires careful selection of high-quality components to ensure longevity and functionality in various weather conditions. Investing in the right gates, locks, and materials...
Adolescence leads BAFTA TV Award nominations with eleven
The Netflix series Adolescence has secured eleven nominations for the annual BAFTA TV Awards, more than any other production this year. The winners of the prestigious British television awards will be...
Man (31) posed as landlord in Amsterdam and scammed students out of 20,000 euros
Victim's lawyer in Ali B case: Client seeks recognition
On the first day of the trial against Dutch performer Ali B, a lawyer for one of the accusers stated that his client is primarily seeking recognition for an alleged assault and rape in Heiloo. The hig...
Greenlandic Prime Minister: Most important Danish elections ever
Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has called Tuesday's Danish parliamentary elections the most important in Greenland's history. The elections determine two seats for both Greenland and...
Back to Romania with Valentin (26), a drug addict who spent months living on the streets in Amsterdam
GroenLinks-PvdA proposes fuel price caps
The GroenLinks-PvdA alliance has proposed implementing maximum price caps for gasoline and diesel to protect consumers from rising fuel costs. Party leader Jesse Klaver discussed the proposal with the...
Six convicted in major case over fatal IJmuiden shooting, €100,000 in damages for victim's family
The Haarlem District Court has convicted six individuals for crimes including manslaughter, drug trafficking, and weapons possession related to the fatal shooting of Eric Sekiza in IJmuiden in Februar...
Terrorism investigation into Antwerp minors for car fire
Two minors in Antwerp have been arrested on charges of arson and participation in the activities of a terrorist group following a car fire near the city's Jewish quarter. The public prosecutor's offic...
