Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Roman D. deliberately stabbed Dam Square victims in the back to avoid looking them in the eye
Roman D., a suspect in a March 2023 stabbing near Amsterdam's Dam square, reportedly told prison staff he targeted victims in the back to punish European taxpayers for funding the war in Ukraine. The ...
Strict asylum laws in jeopardy after PVV U-turn
Strict asylum laws in the Netherlands are at risk after the PVV demanded that providing assistance to undocumented immigrants be criminalized. This demand is unacceptable to the CDA and SGP, likely re...
King's Day 2026: here are the flea markets
King's Day 2026 in Haarlem will feature flea markets across several designated locations, including Marsmanplein and the city center, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM on April 27. Participants are restricted t...
Mayor closes house after drugs found
Mayor Jos Wienen has closed a residence on Madridplantsoen for six months following the discovery of more than 25 kilograms of soft drugs and distribution equipment. The closure was upheld by a court ...
Haroon Ali doesn't want to see children on social media
Haroon Ali expresses concern regarding the common practice of parents sharing photos of their children on social media. He questions the voluntary sacrifice of children's privacy given the known risks...
Turkish president tries to help extend Iran-US truce
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that Turkey is working to extend a two-week ceasefire between Iran and the United States. Turkey is currently in close coordination with both countries...
Tilburg neighborhood officer Erwin (62) set to become millionaire selling info: ‘Deeply ashamed, I’m a nice guy’
Erwin van E., a 62-year-old neighborhood officer from Tilburg, is accused of selling sensitive police information to criminals over several years alongside his girlfriend. Authorities discovered thous...
Iran threatens regional shipping if US blockade continues
Iran's military leadership has threatened to halt shipping in the Persian Gulf, the Gulf of Oman, and the Red Sea. This warning is contingent on the continuation of the United States' maritime blockad...
Parties slam Hart voor Bloemendaal’s conduct following Gerard Metselaar’s departure
Political factions have condemned the party Hart voor Bloemendaal for accusing departing council member Gerard Metselaar of alcohol abuse in a press statement. Critics labeled the party's public accus...
We are collecting your garden tiles for free again
Residents of Amsterdam and Weesp who replace garden tiles with greenery can have their old tiles collected for free by the Tegelservice. The initiative aims to promote urban greening by encouraging pe...
Spanish investigation identifies those responsible for major power outage
A Spanish Senate investigation has identified the government, grid operator, and energy regulator as responsible for a major power outage that occurred last year. This marks the first inquiry to assig...
PostNL remains the only party delivering letters and cards in the Netherlands
PostNL will remain the sole provider of the universal postal service in the Netherlands after the Ministry of Economic Affairs rejected bids from two other companies. The competing firms did not appea...
Hila Noorzai's Taliban documentary back on air after interviewee's arrest
The documentary 'Hila voorbij de Taliban' by Hila Noorzai is once again available on the Dutch streaming service NPO Start. It was previously taken offline after a woman interviewed in the series was ...
Joris Linssen to go freelance after 30 years at KRO-NCRV
Presenter Joris Linssen is ending his thirty-year permanent employment with Dutch broadcaster KRO-NCRV on May 1. He announced on Instagram that he will continue his career as a freelancer.
Drunk driver rams gas station during police chase
A drunk driver was arrested in Hoofddorp after crashing into a gas station while attempting to flee from police. The woman had been driving without lights and with a flat tire, ignoring signals to sto...
Plasklas helps with early potty training with app and children's book
De Plasklas supports parents in recognizing early toilet training readiness through regional training, an app, and educational materials. The program collaborates with local health centers, childcare ...
How to reach Waterland and Amsterdam North during the N247 closure
Greenhouses found to be leaking: Pesticide levels in water often too high
Pesticide leakage from greenhouses into Dutch waterways is decreasing but remains at levels that threaten aquatic life such as fish and insects. Although the official goal is to eliminate nearly all l...
Students go viral with self-designed deposit bin: Haven't received a grade yet
Four Amsterdam students have gone viral with a custom-designed trash can that features a separate compartment for deposit-return bottles to prevent scavengers from breaking open bins. Although the cit...
