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Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.

Reconstruction of fatal stabbing in Den Hoorn
A crime scene reconstruction will be conducted in Den Hoorn to investigate the fatal stabbing of 16-year-old Giannini from Delft, which occurred on January 22. The decision was announced during a prel...

Over fifty shows at Jazz in the Red Light District
The 13th edition of the Red Light Jazz Festival will take place in Amsterdam's city center from June 5 to 7. The event features over fifty performances by national and international artists across var...
Halsema not in favor of physical security for National Monument after vandalism

It didn't work out at Rayo Vallecano and Telstar, but Ties Kramer (20) hasn't given up on his football dream yet
Twenty-year-old defender Ties Kramer is joining amateur club ADO’20 next season after previous spells with Rayo Vallecano, Roda JC, and Telstar. He aims to use the move to the amateur ranks as a ste...

Peter Gillis sentenced to prison for tax fraud and community service for assaulting ex
Dutch real estate entrepreneur Peter Gillis has been sentenced by a court in Den Bosch to 18 months in prison, with six months suspended, for tax fraud. Additionally, Gillis received 60 hours of commu...
How does the mayor deal with the arrest of rooted children? Council remains dissatisfied with Wienen's asylum policy
The Haarlem city council majority has requested further dialogue with Mayor Jos Wienen regarding the deportation of long-term resident children. Despite the mayor's claim that he is not informed of su...

Business owner in Waarderpolder? Complete the survey
Entrepreneurs in the Waarderpolder are invited to complete a short noise production survey between May 7 and June 18, 2026, to update administrative records. The initiative aims to reconcile actual no...

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Cruise line: People on board Hondius ‘very united’
The situation aboard the Dutch cruise ship Hondius is reported as calm and cohesive, with no passengers currently exhibiting hantavirus symptoms. A spokesperson for Oceanwide Expeditions stated that w...

LUMC: Care for person from ship Hondius proceeding according to plan
The Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) is providing care for a passenger from the cruise ship Hondius, reporting that the treatment is proceeding according to plan. The hospital has implemented a...

Christina Curry calls stories about Patricia Paay's health 'outrageous'
Christina Curry has criticized media reports concerning her mother Patricia Paay's health as "outrageous" following claims that it was deteriorating. Curry expressed her frustration with the coverage ...

Singapore tests two from ship Hondius for hantavirus
Singapore is testing two crew members from the cruise ship Hondius for hantavirus as a precautionary measure. One individual reports a runny nose while the other shows no symptoms, and both remain in ...
Parool reporters win prestigious De Tegel journalism awards

Third edition of IJmond Liberation Day is exactly as it should be. 'I dreamed it would pour with rain'
The third edition of the Bevrijdingsdag IJmond festival was a major success, with organizers reporting favorable weather throughout the day. Despite initial fears of heavy rain, the sun emerged at 11 ...

Gorinchem recount final, Democrats largest party
Democraten Gorinchem has been confirmed as the largest party in the Gorinchem municipal council after the final results of the April 29 revote were established. The party secured seven seats, maintain...
Heavy smoke from major fire at data center in Almere

Relieved Naomi feels vindicated by Ali B's prison sentence; rapper appeals to Supreme Court
Dutch rapper Ali B has been sentenced to three years in prison for two counts of rape, a verdict his legal team intends to appeal at the Supreme Court. A lawyer for one of the victims stated that the ...