Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Mathias (12) had his poem for airmen shot down in the war ready in an instant: ‘With freedom you can enjoy your life’
Twelve-year-old Mathias wrote a poem for the annual commemoration at the Vliegermonument located in the Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen. The ceremony honors English airmen who were killed when their tr...
Marco van Basten reports stalking: 'She is going further and further'
Former professional footballer Marco van Basten has filed a police report against a woman for stalking. He stated that the harassment has been ongoing for a significant amount of time and is continuin...
Arrest after fatal stabbing on Tugelaweg in Amsterdam East
Man arrested for 2021 rape of 76-year-old woman in her home
Police have arrested a 46-year-old man from The Hague for the 2021 rape of a 76-year-old woman in her own home. The suspect was apprehended following a multi-year investigation into the incident, whic...
Pizza delivery drivers in Amsterdam targeted in wave of robberies: six minors arrested
Police in Amsterdam have arrested six minors in connection with a surge of robberies targeting pizza delivery couriers in the Amsterdam-Zuidoost district. Authorities issued a warning regarding this e...
New hobby unlocked: 3 Amsterdam cafes where you can craft
Amsterdam is seeing a rise in art cafes where patrons can engage in creative activities like ceramic painting, clay work, and linocutting while enjoying coffee. This new trend offers a social space fo...
Sharp council debate over Israel boycott referendum: ‘Pro seems set to vote against’
Israel Security Cabinet meets over Lebanon ceasefire
The Israeli security cabinet is meeting at 7:00 PM to discuss the possibility of a ceasefire in Lebanon. According to a top official, the discussion will focus on potential diplomatic steps to end the...
Car catches fire after accident on A9 near Beverwijk, road closed
On Wednesday afternoon, a collision between two cars on the A9 highway near Beverwijk resulted in one vehicle catching fire and prompting a large emergency response. The incident led to the closure of...
Armed robbery on armored truck in Rotterdam-Kralingen
An armed robbery of a money transport vehicle occurred on Wednesday afternoon in the Kralingen district of Rotterdam. The suspect used a firearm or a similar object and managed to escape with an undis...
Martijn Lakemeier calls relationship with Máxima actress Delfina Chaves a 'journey'
Martijn Lakemeier and Delfina Chaves, stars of the series Máxima, are navigating their relationship following previous reports of a split. In an interview with LINDA. magazine, Lakemeier described th...
Search in compost heap leads to potential liver cancer cure
Microbiologists from Wageningen University & Research have discovered a potential treatment for liver cancer following a find in a compost heap. The results of their study were published in the scient...
Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam (April 17, 18 and 19)
This article highlights various weekend activities taking place in Amsterdam from April 17 to 19. Featured events include local markets, dancing at coffee bars, and professional photography sessions f...
Bat determines when dilapidated buildings in Hillegom center will be demolished
The demolition of dilapidated buildings on Hoofdstraat in Hillegom is scheduled for either this autumn or next autumn. The exact timing of the project depends on whether bats are found to be living in...
Pim Lammertse takes over Timboektoe in Velsen-Noord; 30-year-old entrepreneur to own two adjacent beach bars
Thirty-year-old entrepreneur Pim Lammertse is expanding his business by acquiring the Timboektoe beach pavilion in Velsen-Noord on May 1st. Having already taken over the adjacent Aloha pavilion in Feb...
Hard to swallow: this Haarlem restaurant is closing temporarily (but for a good reason)
Restaurant Mano in Haarlem will temporarily close its doors during the month of June. The closure is scheduled to allow for a planned renovation of the establishment.
Kennemer and Danish youth orchestras form symphony orchestra for King’s Concert: ‘Playing together is just much more fun than alone’
The Kennemer Youth Orchestra is collaborating with a Danish youth orchestra to form a combined symphony orchestra for an upcoming King's concert. Conductor Christiaan Kuyvenhoven is leading the final ...
Waternet plagued by fake message about bacteria: 'Control room receiving many calls'
A fake WhatsApp message warning of a dangerous bacteria in Amsterdam's drinking water has triggered a surge of calls to Waternet's emergency center. Waternet confirmed that the drinking water is safe ...
PRO Amsterdam wants measures against Israel but opposes boycott referendum
A majority in the Amsterdam city council has likely blocked a referendum on an Israel boycott after the PRO Amsterdam party followed a committee's advice that the proposal exceeds municipal authority....
Mandatory psychiatric treatment with conditions for man (33) who stabbed woman to death in Amsterdam
A 33-year-old man has been sentenced to involuntary psychiatric treatment (TBS) with conditions for the fatal stabbing of a woman in Amsterdam-West in February 2025. The court ruled that the man was i...