Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
140 hours community service demanded against Peter Gillis for assaulting ex Nicol
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded 140 hours of community service against reality star and entrepreneur Peter Gillis for the alleged assault of his former partner, Nicol Kremers. The pr...
Jetten meets opposition leader and Nobel Prize winner Machado
Premier Rob Jetten met with Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado at his ministry. The meeting highlighted Machado's international standing following her Nobe...
Alleged arms supplier in Haarlem attempted murder extradited
France has extradited suspect Karim A. to the Netherlands for his alleged role as the weapon supplier in the attempted murder of an Iranian activist in Haarlem. The attack took place in June 2024, and...
Madonna announces sequel to iconic album Confessions on a Dance Floor
Madonna announced on Instagram that she is working on a sequel to her 2005 album Confessions on a Dance Floor. The new record is scheduled for release on July 3rd.
Significantly more wildfires in 2025 due to drought
Drought conditions led to a significant increase in wildfires in 2025, with the fire department responding to 846 incidents. This figure is considerably higher than the 177 fires recorded in 2024 and ...
Suspect (25) in murder of two Syrian teenagers in Osdorp had been under mandatory care for months prior
New Flodder series on Videoland starting in May
The new series Kees Flodder will premiere on the streaming service Videoland starting Monday, May 18. The platform will release the first two episodes initially, followed by a new episode every Monday...
Zelensky to attend Four Freedoms Awards in Middelburg on Thursday
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will attend the Four Freedoms Awards ceremony in Middelburg on Thursday. He will be joined at the event by King Willem-Alexander, Princess Beatrix, and Prime Min...
Musical duo and De zoete Inval at ’t Mosterdzaadje
Cellist Noam Staal and pianist Hanke Scheffer will perform at 't Mosterdzaadje this Friday starting at 8:00 PM. The concert features the musical duo in a live performance at the venue.
Discover Spaarnwoude Park to highlight green buffer: 'We want to show people that Spaarnwoude is more than just Snowworld and festivals'
Businesses in Spaarnwoude Park are organizing a discovery day on April 19 and a new culinary event in October to showcase the area's diverse recreational offerings. The initiative aims to inform the p...
US still in contact with Iran
Despite the failure of recent negotiations in Islamabad, a senior U.S. official reports that the United States remains in contact with Iran. The U.S. has not yet formally agreed to extend the ceasefir...
Elderly woman acquitted of killing husband after prosecution sought 9.5-year sentence
A 75-year-old woman has been acquitted of killing her husband in their Amsterdam home in 2020 due to a lack of evidence. While prosecutors sought a nine-year sentence, the court ruled that the victim'...
Memorial plaque for Milan (16) placed on bench at Handelskade in Beverwijk
A memorial plaque was placed on a bench at the Handelskade in Beverwijk last Wednesday to honor 16-year-old Milan, who passed away in December. The site serves as a dedicated space to remember the tee...
Man (32) arrested for double assault on bus driver
A 32-year-old man from Rotterdam was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly assaulting the same bus driver on two separate occasions. The incidents reportedly took place during the driver's shifts on Mar...
FT: BBC to cut 2,000 jobs, about 10 percent of total
The BBC plans to cut approximately 2,000 jobs, representing about 10 percent of its total workforce, according to a report by the Financial Times. This move follows an earlier announcement regarding s...
Free digital safety session for seniors in Zaandam
The municipality of Zaanstad and the Ministry of Justice and Security are hosting a free meeting on digital safety for seniors on April 24. The event will be held at the Zaantheater in Zaandam to help...
Australian police investigate alleged sexual abuse by Katy Perry
Australian police are investigating allegations of sexual misconduct involving American singer Katy Perry. The investigation follows a statement from actress Ruby Rose, who claims Perry assaulted her ...
Rising inflation leads to higher wage increases at the bargaining table
Rising inflation and the energy crisis following the start of the war in the Middle East have led to increasingly difficult collective bargaining negotiations. Unions are now pushing for higher wage i...
Digital child lock almost ready to protect youth in EU countries
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that a new EU age verification app is technically complete and will soon be available to citizens. The tool is designed to allow websites a...
