Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Alleged gymnastics teacher abuse victim files report after 30 years: 'I was only eleven and froze when it started'
A man in his forties has filed a police report against his former gymnastics teacher for sexual abuse that allegedly occurred 30 years ago when he was eleven. The victim decided to come forward after ...
Gommers: clash with Rutte over ICU admission age limit
Former OMT member Diederik Gommers revealed he had a conflict with former Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Health Minister Hugo de Jonge over using age as a criterion for ICU admissions. Gommers maintain...
Cheers, fireworks and ultimately disappointment for Oranje fans at the Westergasterrein
Dutch football fans gathered at the Westergasterrein in Amsterdam to watch the national team's match against Japan on a large screen. Although the Netherlands took the lead twice with goals from Virgi...
Positive global reactions to Iran-US agreement
The United States and Iran have reached a framework agreement for a sustainable ceasefire, which has received positive reactions worldwide. Regional countries have expressed their support for the docu...
Iran: US responsible for ending Israeli attacks on Lebanon
Iran asserts that the United States holds the responsibility to end Israeli military operations in Lebanon following a deal made between Washington and Tehran. Despite this agreement, Israel was not a...
Ellen Ombre, writer on migration and identity, dies at 77
I now understand why young Gen Zers 'snap'
Journalist Senna Brammer explores current trends among the younger members of Gen Z, specifically their frequent use of Snapchat and the high demand for Harry Styles concert tickets. The piece delves ...
New De Toermalijn primary school building in Hillegom to be built under four floors of housing
The new building for the Waldorf primary school De Toermalijn in Hillegom will feature 33 apartments across four residential floors above the school facilities. This project on Abellalaan aims to inte...
ALF actress Anne Schedeen dies at 77
American actress Anne Schedeen, best known for her role as Kate Tanner in the television series ALF, passed away on Sunday at the age of 77. No cause of death has been disclosed for the actress, who r...
Gommers: letting hospitals fill up was a bad choice by the cabinet
IC doctor Diederik Gommers testified before a Dutch parliamentary inquiry committee that the cabinet made a "bad choice" by allowing hospitals to fill up during the second COVID-19 wave. He argued tha...
Channah Koerten and Nordin Blessing end relationship
Influencer Channah Koerten and radio producer Nordin Blessing have announced the end of their relationship. The couple, who share two children together, shared the news of their split on Instagram on ...
European gas price falls after US-Iran peace agreement
European gas prices decreased on Monday following the announcement of a peace agreement between the United States and Iran. The deal is scheduled to be signed in Switzerland this coming Friday.
France: Strait of Hormuz mission can be deployed quickly
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced in Luxembourg that an international mission involving dozens of countries to secure the Strait of Hormuz is ready for quick deployment. The mission ...
Lebanese official: Lebanon unaware of agreement details
A Lebanese official stated that Lebanon has not been informed about the specific details of an agreement reached between the United States and Iran. The deal is intended as an initial step toward endi...
Two 19-year-old stoned drivers arrested after head-on collision in East
Two 19-year-old drivers were arrested after a head-on collision at the intersection of Zeeburgerdijk and Molukkenstraat in Amsterdam East on Friday night. Both individuals tested positive for cannabis...
91 asylum seekers slept in de Wijk due to Ter Apel shortage
Last night, 91 asylum seekers were transferred to a sports hall in De Wijk after the registration center in Ter Apel reached full capacity. While some individuals remained on the grounds in Ter Apel, ...
Increased internet traffic during drink breaks in Netherlands' first World Cup match
VodafoneZiggo reported a significant increase in internet traffic during the Dutch national team's first World Cup match against Japan. Fans frequently used their phones to scroll during halftime and ...
Source: US and Iran to hold indirect talks in Doha this week
The United States and Iran are scheduled to hold indirect negotiations in Doha, Qatar, this week. These discussions serve as preparation for a final agreement expected to be signed in Switzerland this...
Russia denies attack on monastery complex in Kyiv
Russia has denied responsibility for an attack on a historical monastery complex in Kyiv during recent nighttime strikes on Ukraine. The Russian Ministry of Defense claims the site was instead hit by ...
Former international Jerry de Jong (61), father of Nigel, dies
Former Dutch international footballer Jerry de Jong has passed away at the age of 61, according to an announcement by the KNVB. He earned three caps for the Netherlands national team in 1990 and 1991 ...