Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Season over for Kian Fitz-Jim: Ajax midfielder undergoes shoulder surgery
Ajax midfielder Kian Fitz-Jim will be sidelined for the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery on his shoulder on Friday. The 22-year-old had been experiencing persistent issues with the joi...
Another man (27) sentenced to prison for Malieveld riots
A 27-year-old man has been sentenced to prison for his involvement in riots at the Malieveld in Den Haag last year. The court found him guilty of public violence at three different locations and the t...
Car catches fire on N208 near Velserbroek, road partially closed
A car caught fire on the N208 highway near Velserbroek on Friday afternoon, leading to a partial road closure towards Beverwijk. The incident resulted in traffic delays for commuters in the area.
Kim Kötter embraced HIV patients like a reincarnation of Lady Di, but she didn't forget her own webshop
IJsselmonde family: sentence too low, but no appeal
The family of an 81-year-old man shot dead in Rotterdam-IJsselmonde in early 2025 considers the prison sentence given to the shooter, Sendric S., to be too low. Despite their dissatisfaction with the ...
Princess Amalia beams at photo call on bridge in heart of busy Amsterdam
Princess Amalia posed for the press during a scheduled photo session on a bridge in the center of Amsterdam. The 22-year-old royal participated in the event amidst the city's usual busy atmosphere.
Station Square office giants to be demolished in early 2028; preparations for new square well underway
The office buildings and sports hall at Haarlem's Stationsplein are scheduled for demolition in early 2028 to facilitate a complete redesign of the station area. Preparations for the redevelopment are...
King’s Day in Amsterdam? What you need to know about public transport and ferries (and where to avoid)
Public transport and ferry services in Amsterdam will implement route changes and special schedules during King's Night and King's Day celebrations. These measures aim to manage large crowds and help ...
Young people aged 16 and over to receive higher minimum wage in 2027
Starting January 1, 2027, individuals aged 16 to 20 in the Netherlands will receive a higher minimum wage. Social Affairs Minister Hans Vijlbrief is implementing the increase, which follows a plan est...
Soundos El Ahmadi lost 35kg after pregnancy: 'Had to learn to walk again'
Dutch comedian Soundos El Ahmadi shared that she lost 35 kilograms gained during her last pregnancy, a process that took two years to complete. In an interview with &C magazine, the 44-year-old descri...
Fourteen years in prison and TBS for three murders in Rotterdam-IJsselmonde
The Rotterdam District Court sentenced 25-year-old Sendric S. to fourteen years in prison and mandatory psychiatric treatment (TBS) for three murders committed in the IJsselmonde district. The ruling ...
No criminal case against FVD over controversial videos
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) has dismissed several complaints against two campaign videos released by the political party Forum for Democracy (FVD). After evaluating four specific allegat...
DJ and singers at the Old Pump: Hillegom welcomes flower parade with ‘Pomp and Splendor’ event
The town of Hillegom will celebrate the upcoming flower parade with a local event called 'Pomp en Pracht' at the Oude Pomp square this Saturday. The festivities will feature live music performances by...
Why you keep watching a politician you dislike longer: ‘Without emotion we wouldn't vote’
Gijs Schumacher, the new professor of political psychology at the University of Amsterdam, explains that all politicians use emotions to engage voters. His research suggests that politics and emotion ...
Reserving a piece of sidewalk for King's Day is not cool
The article presents a weekly poll asking for public opinion on the practice of reserving sidewalk space for King's Day flea markets. Readers are invited to share whether they find pre-marking spots t...
Mauritshuis: Bredius heirs' lawsuit hits us to the core
The heirs of former director Abraham Bredius have filed a lawsuit against the Mauritshuis museum regarding the permanent display of a 25-piece art collection bequeathed to the institution. While Bredi...
Time is running out for circular shop MooiZooi in Molenwijk: still no new premises
Sustainable neighborhood shop MooiZooi is still searching for a new location as its current building in Haarlem's Molenwijk district is scheduled for demolition. Founder Alice Taylor expressed the urg...
Increasing reports of shredded documents
Hungarian politician Péter Magyar reports an increase in claims regarding the destruction of official documents within government institutions. He specifically accused the Ministry of Foreign Affairs...
Connection and togetherness key at Sea Fishing Day in Velsen-Zuid
Sportvisserij MidWest is organizing a Sea Fishing Day in Velsen-Zuid on Saturday, June 14, specifically for people with disabilities. The event aims to foster social connection and togetherness throug...
Saving in uncertain times: why having two buffers is important
The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) has advised consumers to establish financial buffers to navigate current economic uncertainty and rising costs. While the regulator emphasizes the i...