Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Haarlem’s Kian Macnack (23) dreams of pain-free jumping after year of setbacks in Ghent to work with father Hein at Oranje again
23-year-old Haarlem volleyball player Kian Macnack is working to recover from a persistent knee injury that sidelined him for much of the 2025-2026 season. After a difficult year following his transfe...
OpenAI CEO apologizes for not tipping off police about shooting suspect
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman apologized for the company's failure to notify police about a blocked account linked to a suspect who killed eight people at a Canadian school in February. The suspect committed ...
Son of fatally stabbed Rob Reiner calls parents' murder case a 'nightmare'
Jake Reiner, the son of filmmaker Rob Reiner, has described the "nightmare" of learning about his parents' fatal stabbings in a recent blog post. His brother, Nick Reiner, is currently the suspect in ...
Musical star Antje Monteiro struggled with panic attacks: 'Oxazepam in my bag'
Dutch musical star Antje Monteiro revealed in a recent interview that she has struggled with panic attacks since her childhood. She believes the condition may be a result of being bullied during her s...
Baby boomers leave behind massive €1 trillion inheritance, but far from everyone will get a share
A significant wealth transfer is expected in the Netherlands as baby boomers are projected to leave behind approximately 1,000 billion euros in inheritances over the coming years. While this massive i...
Ivo van Woerden spent years investigating controversial online guru Bentinho Massaro: ‘Anyone can get caught up in this’
Journalist Ivo van Woerden has released a book detailing his five-year investigation into controversial online guru Bentinho Massaro and his group's residency in a Bussum monastery. The work examines ...
UN rapporteur: Countries must accelerate phase-out of oil and gas now
UN rapporteur Elisa Morgera states that global tensions are complicating climate policy while highlighting the risks and high costs of fossil fuel dependency. She urges nations to accelerate their tra...
Cyclist injured in collision with car in Beverwijk
A cyclist was injured on Saturday morning after colliding with a car on Plesmanweg in Beverwijk. Emergency services attended the scene following the accident.
Iranian ministry: US wants to exit war without losing face
The Iranian Ministry of Defense stated that the U.S. government is seeking a face-saving exit from the current conflict. Iranian officials are currently in Islamabad for talks, where U.S. envoys are a...
Sharp rise in sick leave due to mental health issues costs billions: 'Nowhere else in the world does the employer pay two years of salary'
The Netherlands is experiencing a significant rise in employees unable to work due to mental health issues, with nearly 900,000 people currently classified as disabled. This trend results in billions ...
With Aloha and Timboektoe on the Velsen-Noord beach, Pim (30) sets the course for his island state: 'We’re going to build something cool on the North Pier'
Pim Lammertse, the owner of beach club Aloha in Velsen-Noord, is expanding his business by acquiring the neighboring pavilion Timboektoe on May 1st. He aims to transform the Noordpier area into a prem...
Oil crisis? No problem! I've been going on vacation by train for years | column
A columnist suggests traveling by train instead of flying to avoid potential flight cancellations and rising fuel prices during international crises. The author emphasizes that train travel is a more ...
Our village has enough volunteers and groups to celebrate King's Day
In Katwijk, preparations for King's Day festivities begin immediately after the previous year's event, involving cleanup and detailed evaluations. Board member Rein Varkevisser noted that while there ...
He programs systems that know exactly when you buy something, but Tom (53) has doubts: ‘It’s gnawing at me’
Tom, a 53-year-old software engineer, has raised ethical concerns about the AI systems he develops to predict consumer behavior. Speaking with career expert Anne-Marije Buckens, he expressed fear that...
Three grandfathers in and from Haarlem, IJmuiden, Santpoort, Velsen and Leiden: ‘There is a lot of abandonment in this book’
Author Frank Oudman has written a book about his family history, focusing on the lives of three grandfathers. The narrative covers their experiences across several Dutch locations, including Haarlem a...
YouTuber Rouand YT's account taken offline after link to shooting that killed innocent boys
The YouTube account of Rouand YT has been taken offline following his connection to a fatal shooting in Amsterdam on New Year's Day. The action was taken after it was revealed he recorded a video earl...
YouTube channel of streamer who prank-called fatal shooting suspect taken offline
The YouTube channel Rouand YT has gone offline after the creator admitted to making a prank call to a man suspected of fatally shooting two Syrian teenagers in Amsterdam on New Year's Day. Shortly aft...
Zelensky reports deaths after night of heavy attacks on Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that at least four people were killed and thirty others injured following a night of heavy Russian attacks across Ukraine. The strikes primarily targeted civilian...
Is every location suitable for a murder story? On the road with writing duo Nicci French in Broek in Waterland
Writing duo Nicci French visited Broek in Waterland to promote their new thriller, "Wrong Turn," and explore the village's potential as a setting for murder mysteries. They discussed how even pictures...
Ronald Bartlema remained involved with Jeugdjournaal until the end; as a food critic, he preferred dining incognito
Family and friends gathered at Westerveld to bid farewell to Ronald Bartlema, a long-time culinary critic and contributor to the Jeugdjournaal who died at age 67. Following the funeral service, a rece...