Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Enthusiasm building among Driehuizen residents for ‘Woonhof Waterloo’ communal living concept for new sports park housing
The municipality of Velsen is exploring a collective living concept for the 'Woonhof Waterloo' housing project, which is planned for former football fields in Driehuis. A group of local residents has ...
Hoofddorp art collector auctions decades-old Ans Wortel collection: All proceeds go to charity
Boudewijn Hiltermann is auctioning a large portion of his extensive Ans Wortel art collection, which he has been building since the 1970s. The proceeds from the auction will be donated to Médecins Sa...
Petrol price now also above 2 euros per liter in Belgium
The maximum gasoline price in Belgium rose above 2 euros per liter on Wednesday, marking the first time prices have crossed this threshold since July 2022.
Popular Swatch watches pulled from Dutch stores following sales chaos
Swatch has removed its new Royal Pop watches from three stores in the Netherlands due to safety concerns for staff and customers following chaotic sales. Sales of the collection will resume once the c...
More passengers via Schiphol despite Middle East war
Schiphol Airport recorded an increase in passenger numbers in April compared to the previous year, despite a decrease in travel to and from the Middle East. The decline in regional traffic was caused ...
17-year-old Rivaldo shot dead after chain robbery, prosecution demands two years in juvenile detention
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a two-year juvenile detention sentence for a teenager accused of fatally shooting 17-year-old Rivaldo in Amsterdam Zuidoost last August. The incident ...
Jackson Pollock painting fetches $181 million at auction
A painting by American artist Jackson Pollock was sold for $181 million at an auction in New York on Monday. This significant sale ranks as one of the most expensive prices ever paid for an artwork at...
Large swarm of bees causes commotion in Heemstede shopping street
A swarm of approximately 7,000 to 8,000 bees caused unrest on the Binnenweg shopping street in Heemstede on Tuesday afternoon. Beekeeper Pim Lemmers arrived at the scene to assess and manage the large...
Prosecutors demand 24 years in prison for mistaken identity murder of Rob Zweekhorst
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a 24-year prison sentence for 58-year-old René F. for his involvement in the 2014 mistaken identity murder of mental health director Rob Zweekhorst. ...
Auditor finds €67 million in discrepancies in Amsterdam’s financial statements: 'Basics not in order'
Youth care will not improve quickly even after Stadskanaal tragedy
A young girl in Stadskanaal was placed in a coma following severe abuse, highlighting ongoing failures within the youth care system to protect vulnerable children despite prior warnings. The incident ...
Millionth inhabitant expected in 2035, East growing fastest
Amsterdam is projected to reach one million inhabitants by late 2035, with the city's population currently standing at 940,000. Growth is primarily driven by international migration, with the fastest ...
IKEA introduces lingonberry-flavored Swedish meatball lollipop
IKEA is releasing a limited-edition Swedish meatball-flavored lollipop with lingonberry after a positive response to what began as an April Fool's joke. The unique candy will be distributed as a one-t...
Video | Humberto Tan trains with son for Men's Health cover
Reuters: China has secretly trained Russian soldiers
According to reports from Reuters and European intelligence, Chinese armed forces secretly trained approximately 200 Russian soldiers late last year. Some of the soldiers involved in this training pro...
Angela Merkel awarded EU honor
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel received the European Order of Merit in Strasbourg, France. She was honored with a standing ovation in the European Parliament before being presented with the pr...
Amsterdam to distribute 2,000 emergency packages to low-income residents, Halsema points to The Hague for more funding
Another car fire in Hoofddorp, police investigating
A car caught fire on Tuesday afternoon at Baron de Coubertinlaan in Hoofddorp. Police are currently investigating the incident and have not ruled out the possibility of arson.
Cerisa (24) sails to Gaza: 'Ten ships left, forty intercepted on Monday'
Cerisa van Kesteren from Hoofddorp is traveling with a humanitarian flotilla to deliver food and supplies to Gaza. The fleet has decreased to approximately ten sailboats following the reported interce...
