Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Minor sentenced for planning terror attacks
A minor boy has been sentenced by a court in Leeuwarden for planning terrorist attacks against the Flemish Parliament in Brussels and a Dutch military airbase. The court imposed a three-month suspende...
Number of flags on Plein 1945 expanded again for anniversary year, but Dudokplein remains empty for now
The municipality of Velsen has installed five new flagpoles on Plein 1945 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of IJmuiden. This addition follows a previous local dispute over flag placements and is par...
Markuszower wants right-wing factions to merge in the long term
Gidi Markuszower of the PVV has suggested that right-wing political factions in the Dutch House of Representatives should eventually merge to reduce fragmentation. He argues that the current six parti...
Reduced sentences for German biker gang members over TikTok stabbing; Court: ‘Victims also played a role in escalation’
Two German motorcycle gang members received reduced prison sentences on appeal for a stabbing in Heemskerk triggered by a dispute on TikTok. The court sentenced the defendants to one and four years re...
Energy inflation rises further due to war: Pump prices remain high
Inflation rose to 2.7% in March, driven by higher energy prices resulting from conflict in the Middle East. Economists warn that this trend may continue, with inflation potentially exceeding 3% due to...
Port workers to strike for at least five days over government plans
Port workers across the Netherlands are planning to strike for at least five days to protest against government plans regarding social security. The industrial action is driven by dissatisfaction with...
Petrol prices drive up inflation and will rise further: ‘Manufacturers passing on energy costs’
Inflation rose significantly in March, primarily driven by increasing petrol and energy prices. Experts warn that this upward trend is expected to continue as manufacturers pass on their rising energy...
Iran denies missile attacks on Turkey and offers investigation
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has denied allegations that Iran launched rocket attacks against Turkey. During a phone call with his Turkish counterpart, Araghchi proposed a joint investigati...
Customer data from booking sites Vacanceselect and Eurocamp stolen in data breach
Customer data from booking platforms Vacanceselect and Eurocamp has been stolen in a data breach, impacting customers of the holiday provider Roan. Both companies confirmed the incident on their websi...
King Charles to make state visit to US in late April
British King Charles will travel to the United States for a state visit in late April, as confirmed by Buckingham Palace. The visit is intended to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American indepen...
COC: The Netherlands must lead the way again on LGBTI+ rights
The LGBTQI+ advocacy group COC has called on the Dutch government and Parliament to ensure the Netherlands regains a global leadership position in human rights for the community. This appeal was made ...
Are you the ultimate Céline Dion fan?
A search has been launched for the most dedicated fans of singer Céline Dion as she makes her comeback. People from the region who consider themselves her biggest supporters are invited to respond to...
What can't AI do?
Generative AI is being rapidly integrated into the education system following the digitalization accelerated by the pandemic. It has already been incorporated into new legal core curriculum goals that...
Clumsy 19-year-old leaves DNA after planting explosive at Haarlem home: ‘It could have killed them’
Two suspects from Rotterdam face up to five years in prison for their involvement in fireworks bomb explosions that targeted two homes in Haarlem-North on November 3, 2024. The blasts caused significa...
Face painting, scavenger hunts, and a lecture: open day for all ages at Kerbert Animal Shelter and Rodent Center in IJmuiden
The Kerbert Animal Shelter and the Rodent Center in IJmuiden are hosting an open day for all ages on Sunday, April 12. The event will feature various activities including face painting, a scavenger hu...
Drawings by Fiep Westendorp, illustrator of Jip and Janneke, at the Rijksmuseum
The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam will host an exhibition this summer featuring 150 original illustrations by Fiep Westendorp, the renowned artist behind Jip en Janneke. The display highlights Westendorp's...
Rapper Future sued by ex-girlfriend over son's life insurance
American rapper Future is being sued by his ex-girlfriend, Brittni Mealy, for allegedly failing to comply with a court order regarding their twelve-year-old son's life insurance policy. According to r...
Rico the Chilean sentenced to 13 years on appeal
The Dutch appeals court has sentenced 52-year-old Richard R., known as Rico the Chilean, to 13 years in prison for leading a criminal organization involved in assassinations, drug trafficking, and mon...
Costa calls Iranian president, urges end to attacks
EU Council President António Costa held a phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to demand an end to unacceptable attacks in the region. Costa urged Iran to practice restraint and priori...
Dutch Data Protection Authority investigates whether UWV was allowed to request passport copies
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) is investigating whether the UWV benefits agency was legally permitted to request passport copies from municipalities. This inquiry follows reports by the news...