Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Radboudumc admits potentially infected person from ship Hondius
The Radboudumc hospital in Nijmegen has admitted a passenger from the cruise ship Hondius due to a suspected hantavirus infection. The hospital confirmed the admission as they monitor the patient’s ...
Many windmills open for National Mill Day this weekend
Several mills in Haarlem and surrounding areas will be open to the public this coming Saturday and Sunday for National Mill Day. The event allows visitors to explore these historic structures and see ...
Cruise ship: 30 people disembarked on Saint Helena
Thirty passengers from the cruise ship Hondius, including three Dutch nationals, disembarked on the island of Saint Helena on April 24. Among them was a Dutch couple who both passed away, with the man...
Reduced sentence on appeal for Zwolle McDonald’s murders
Veysel Ü. was sentenced to 26.5 years in prison on appeal for the murder of two brothers at a McDonald's in Zwolle, a reduction from his initial 30-year sentence. The court in Arnhem cited a psycholo...
Comedian Rachid Larouz serves Moroccan tanjia with punchlines at new Comedy Club West
Man severely assaulted at Bijlmer Arena station, police seek witnesses
Alderman De Raadt scraps general smoking ban for Haarlem sports and play areas: ‘Unenforceable’
Haarlem Sport Alderman Eva de Raadt has rejected a city council proposal to implement a smoking ban across all sports and play areas in the city. De Raadt cited legal limitations under the Tobacco and...
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Nine violent incidents in two months at De Oeverlanden cruising spot
Police have received nine reports of anti-gay violence over the past two months at De Oeverlanden, a known cruising spot in Amsterdam Nieuw-West. Victims have been subjected to verbal abuse, spitting,...
K3 hits the studio with Donnie for first-ever collaboration
Belgian girl group K3 and Dutch rapper Donnie have teamed up to record 'Schaduw', the official 'Foute Anthem' for radio station Qmusic. This collaboration marks the first time in the group's history t...
13-year-old boys open up about vaping: ‘It started with peer pressure, now I’m addicted’
Three 13-year-old boys share their personal struggles with vaping addiction and the influence of peer pressure. They highlight the ease with which minors can illegally purchase vapes through social me...
Fewer people with debt settlement loans and debt relief after assistance program shortened
The number of people receiving debt restructuring credits and participating in debt relief programs in the Netherlands decreased significantly last year. This decline follows the shortening of the dur...
Ali B victim tells her story on RTL Tonight
The victim of rapper Ali B, who was assaulted during a writing camp in Heiloo, will share her story on the television program RTL Tonight this Thursday evening. Her lawyer, Bernard Sprenger, announced...
The kickoff of the winners' ball: From badminton to pickleball and volleyball to street dance
Haarlems Dagblad and IJmuider Courant have launched a series of features to celebrate local sports champions after receiving a large number of reader submissions. The coverage spans a diverse range of...
Wijk aan Zee puzzles for the win in Café De Zon: Which team finishes 1,000 pieces fastest? 'We mainly expect a lot of fun'
On Friday night, Café De Zon will host a puzzle competition for six teams from Wijk aan Zee and Beverwijk. Participants will have three hours to complete a 1,000-piece puzzle in a social and festive ...
Jamie (D66) to face mother (VVD) in Castricum council chamber after all: ‘We have mixed feelings’
Jamie Shalders of the D66 party is joining the Castricum municipal council following the departure of candidate-alderman Erik Hordijk. This appointment means he will serve alongside his mother, Renata...
Shell reports significant profit due to Middle East war
Shell reported a first-quarter profit of nearly $6.9 billion, driven by a significant increase in oil prices. The price surge is attributed to market volatility caused by the ongoing conflict in the M...
The World Cup is coming: Were you there in the USA in 1994 or Mexico in 1986? Let us know
Ahead of the upcoming World Cup in North America, a Dutch news outlet is seeking memories from fans who attended the 1994 tournament in the USA or the 1986 event in Mexico. The call for stories specif...
Reconstruction to provide more clarity on woman's death in Oss
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service will conduct a reconstruction of a fatal shooting that occurred in a car in Rotterdam last November, resulting in the death of a 24-year-old woman from Oss. A susp...
Flight attendant tested after mild symptoms, second evacuation plane arrives at Schiphol
A hantavirus outbreak on the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius has resulted in three deaths, including a Dutch couple. Evacuation flights have begun arriving at Schiphol Airport, where health officials are...