Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
From neighbors to brewers: Sebastiaan and Sem build Biertje Buur together
Childhood friends Sebastiaan Dooyeweerd and Sem Nooij from Beverwijk have turned a failed home-brewing experiment into their own craft beer brand, Biertje Buur. The duo continues to develop their loca...
Canadian interest in Stolpersteine unveiling in Driehuis; relatives of Velsen victims attend
Next Monday, descendants of the Vleeschhouwer-Doof family will travel from Canada to attend the unveiling of four Stolpersteine in Driehuis. The commemorative stones at Vondellaan 53 honor family memb...
Major impact from sexual abuse case at Zoetermeer school
Oskar van der V. stood trial on Tuesday for sexual misconduct and secretly filming children at a school in Zoetermeer. During the proceedings, parents of ten victims exercised their right to speak, de...
UN experts: attacks on children in Gaza point to genocide
A committee of UN experts states that Israel has intentionally targeted children in Gaza, committing genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. Their latest report identifies these attacks on ...
Psychological evaluation for man who planned to kill asylum seekers at Amsterdam center
Prosecution: Man wanted to murder asylum seekers at Amsterdam shelter
A 42-year-old man from Vught is suspected of attempted murder after allegedly planning to kill asylum seekers at a shelter in Amsterdam in early April. During a preliminary court hearing, prosecutors ...
ANWB deploys maximum roadside assistance until Sunday
The Dutch roadside assistance organization ANWB is deploying its maximum number of patrols through Sunday to handle increased demand during the predicted heatwave. The extra staffing is a proactive me...
Unwanted pregnancy and paternity suits in the 18th century: '15 to 25 percent of brides were pregnant'
This article examines 18th-century paternity disputes and unwanted pregnancies, highlighting a 1750 case in Haarlem involving a woman living near the Turfmarkt. Research indicates that during this era...
Deaths in Lebanon from Israeli shelling
Israeli shelling in southern Lebanon has killed two people, according to the Lebanese civil protection service. The incident has placed renewed pressure on the existing ceasefire in Lebanon and ongoin...
Fire in garbage truck in Nieuw-Vennep, load dumped on street
A fire broke out in the cargo hold of a garbage truck on Tuesday morning in Nieuw-Vennep. The driver responded by dumping the burning waste onto the street at Bolwerksepoort to manage the situation an...
Dettol apologizes for sexist ad in China about 'tainted' women
British cleaning brand Dettol has apologized for an advertisement in China that was intended to address sexism but was widely criticized for being sexist itself. The video drew backlash for comparing ...
More volunteers to relieve Amsterdam teachers: city allocates €100,000 for extra education ambassadors
Meet artist Dave Eggers this Saturday: his drawings are a hobby with a charity twist
B&B Vol Liefde not in danger: Jeroen Kijk in de Vegte remains as voice-over
Jeroen Kijk in de Vegte will continue as the voice-over for the television show B&B Vol liefde despite his career move from NPO to Talpa. His manager confirmed that his transition to the new network w...
Drought increases due to hot and sunny weather
Upcoming hot and sunny weather is expected to significantly increase the precipitation deficit in the Netherlands. Weather service Weeronline predicts that high temperatures will cause substantial moi...
Former Scottish SNP chair sentenced to over 5 years for corruption
Peter Murrell, the former chief executive of the Scottish National Party, has been sentenced to over five years in prison for embezzling more than £400,000 in party funds. He admitted to using the st...
Prosecution demands four years in prison in 1990 rape case
The Public Prosecutor has demanded a four-year prison sentence for a 59-year-old man for a rape committed in Bodegraven in 1990. The case involving the then 14-year-old victim was brought to trial in ...
Parents previously complained about Zoetermeer janitor
Several parents at a primary school in Zoetermeer had previously raised concerns about the behavior of janitor Oskar van der V. before his arrest as a sexual offense suspect. The 58-year-old had been ...
Why unions are shutting down public transport: ‘This is just the beginning’
Dutch trade unions FNV, CNV, and VCP have initiated strikes in the public transport sector to protest proposed government changes to social security. Union leaders warned that these actions are only t...
After Formula 1, now Formula E in Zandvoort: electric racing series coming to the Netherlands in 2027
Circuit Zandvoort is officially confirmed to host the Formula E electric racing series starting in 2027. This follows the track's final Formula 1 race, which is scheduled to take place this August. Th...