Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
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...
Victim of Arnhem city center fire will never forget the fear
During the first day of a trial regarding a 2023 fire in Arnhem, victims presented impact statements highlighting the ongoing trauma and significant consequences they face. The court proceedings focus...
Overfished mackerel further at risk: ‘Risk of total fishing ban’
European member states have set mackerel fishing quotas nearly double the levels recommended by scientists, leading to concerns over a potential population collapse. The North Sea Foundation warns tha...
Trump slams France for refusing planes for Israel
U.S. President Donald Trump criticized France for reportedly refusing to allow planes carrying military supplies for Israel to pass through its airspace. Trump expressed his frustration on Truth Socia...
Unilever sells brands like Calvé, Knorr and Unox to American company
Unilever has reached an agreement to sell a major part of its food division, including brands such as Calvé, Knorr, and Unox, to the American company McCormick. The deal involves a combination of sto...
Thijs van Leer (78) on his famous rock group Focus: ‘We did better in America than Golden Earring’
Castricum residents concerned over Dorpsstraat traffic measures: Will crossing without traffic lights be less safe?
The municipality of Castricum is set to redevelop Dorpsstraat with new traffic measures intended to enforce a 30 km/h speed limit and improve safety. During a recent public meeting, residents expresse...
Recognize the signs of elder abuse
The city of Haarlem has launched the 'Verborgen Leed' campaign to raise awareness about elder abuse and encourage residents to recognize warning signs like financial exploitation or withdrawal. This r...
Suspect arrested for laundering 1.5 million euros in healthcare funds
A suspect from The Hague was arrested last Tuesday on suspicion of defrauding healthcare funds of approximately 1.5 million euros. The individual is accused of unlawfully receiving the money and subse...
Man who threatened Douwe Bob sentenced to ten months: 'Half of Amsterdam wants your head on a paving stone'
A 39-year-old man has been sentenced to ten months in prison, with three months suspended, for threatening Dutch singer Douwe Bob Posthuma. The court also imposed a restraining order after the threats...
Rapper Kempi sentenced to seven months in prison for threats and firearm possession
The 39-year-old rapper Kempi was sentenced to seven months in prison on Tuesday for threats, coercion, and illegal possession of a firearm. In addition to the prison term, he was issued a restraining ...
Thousands of blessed flowers leave Keukenhof for Rome
For the 40th year, 7,000 blessed flowers have been transported from the Netherlands to Vatican City to decorate St. Peter's Square for Easter Sunday. Bishop Hans van den Hende blessed the floral arran...
Israel claims control over South Lebanon even after war
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that Israel plans to maintain a "safe zone" in Southern Lebanon even after the current conflict ends. The proposed defensive line would be located at the...
Dozens of stars demand closure of ICE detention center
Dozens of high-profile celebrities, including Madonna, Pedro Pascal, and Jane Fonda, have signed a letter calling for the closure of an immigrant detention center in Dilley, Texas. The group of signat...
Why Unilever wants to sell its iconic Dutch brand Calvé and what it means for our peanut butter
Unilever is in advanced negotiations to sell its food division, including the iconic Dutch brand Calv , to the American company McCormick. The potential deal, which could be finalized as early as Tues...