Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
South Korean actor's alleged relationship with minor turns out to be AI fake
South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun was falsely accused of having a relationship with actress Kim Sae-ron while she was a minor. Police investigations revealed that a YouTuber used AI-generated audio and ...
Death toll from Chinese coal mine explosion rises further
The death toll from a major gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in Changzi, China, has risen to 90 people. While the exact number of missing miners remains unclear, the blast occurred at a site l...
Sixteen years after demolition, construction finally begins on the former Sonneborn factory site
Construction has officially begun on the former Sonneborn factory site in Haarlem-Noord, sixteen years after the original buildings were demolished. The project includes the development of 160 new hom...
Author Lex Noteboom: 'I felt the pressure not to be a one-hit wonder'
Author Lex Noteboom has released a new thriller following the success of his debut novel, "De man met de duizend gezichten." He discussed the pressure of avoiding being a "one-hit wonder" and the impo...
Jiska: My tattoos help me maintain lightness in daily life despite my disability
Jiska Ogier, a 31-year-old from Leiden, uses tattoos to express her sarcastic humor and help others navigate her disability. The body art serves as a way for her to maintain a sense of lightness in he...
Mystery: what are all these yellow signs on Wibautstraat?
Yellow signs along the Wibautstraat labeled "Knowledge Mile" mark a collaborative innovation district in Amsterdam that connects local businesses and educational institutions. The markers identify a s...
At least 50 dead in Chinese coal mine explosion
At least 50 people have died following an explosion in a coal mine in China, according to Chinese state media reports. The death toll rose significantly from an initial count of eight as search effort...
Max Verstappen opens up about fatherhood and confirms he will continue in Formula 1
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen confirmed in an interview with De Telegraaf that he will continue racing in Formula 1 beyond the current season. The Dutch driver also spoke candidly about fath...
Resident dies in major house fire in Czaar Peter neighborhood
A resident died in a large house fire that broke out early in the morning on Blankenstraat in Amsterdam's Czaar Peterbuurt. Firefighters evacuated surrounding homes and managed to bring the blaze unde...
Taking a dip? Negative swimming advice for this location in Haarlem
Authorities have issued a negative swimming advice for a specific location in Haarlem due to concerns over water quality and safety. The warning was released by Rijkswaterstaat and regional water boar...
Hans and Dieneke acquitted after weapons and drugs found but still evicted from home
Despite being acquitted of charges related to a large cache of drugs and weapons hidden in their home by their son, Hans Doesburg and Dieneke Achterbergh have been evicted from their Amsterdam trailer...
Man who rampaged through emergency shelter on King’s Day won’t pay costs; Defend Loosdrecht to cover them. ‘Brian is one of us’
Brian A., an Ermelo resident sentenced for vandalizing the Loosdrecht town hall on King's Day, will not have to pay the court-ordered €5,000 in damages himself. The group Defend Loosdrecht has raise...
Haarlem region municipalities reluctant to offer emergency shelters, pointing to unsuitable sites
Municipalities in the Haarlem region are hesitant to provide emergency shelter for asylum seekers despite a request from Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink. Local authorities indicate they currently h...
Ronald Koeman, Jeff Hardeveld and Sem van Duijn were the top-rated players at Telstar, but will they still be White Lions next season?
Following Telstar's 14th-place finish in the Eredivisie, Ronald Koeman, Jeff Hardeveld, and Sem van Duijn emerged as the team's top-rated players according to performance reviews. The club now faces u...
Family pays for unused Ziggo subscription for four years without noticing
A family unknowingly paid for an unused Ziggo subscription for four years due to a double billing issue. A dispute has arisen between the customer and the provider regarding who is responsible for the...
Dana: For me, the tattoo is a daily symbol of survival, strength and finding beauty in scars
41-year-old Dana Nieuwland from Alphen aan den Rijn received a tattoo on her chest following a mastectomy due to breast cancer. The artwork, featuring a lily of the valley and a gladiolus, serves as a...
Resident dies in major fire at her home in Amsterdam
A woman died in a major house fire on Blankenstraat in Amsterdam-East on Saturday morning. The blaze occurred in a residential property, and emergency services confirmed the fatality at the scene.
Toos & Henk - May 23
Cartoonist Paul Kusters provides a unique perspective on current events through his daily comic strip, Toos & Henk. The illustrations are published from Monday to Saturday.
Lucienne has more than fifty tattoos: ‘There are more to come’
Lucienne Koehoorn, a 35-year-old from Heiloo, views her body as a canvas for her collection of approximately fifty tattoos. Despite having little remaining space on her skin, she considers them art an...
Beverwijk can ban fatbikes from parts of the city: ‘The tool is there’
Beverwijk is preparing to implement potential bans on fatbikes in certain areas to combat nuisance, despite legal uncertainty regarding such measures. While the city council remains skeptical and the ...