Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Then 17-year-old A.M. from Heemskerk released after attempted manslaughter conviction: 'Longer detention not in suspect's interest'
The Alkmaar court sentenced a 17-year-old boy from Heemskerk to 294 days of youth detention for attempted manslaughter and public violence in Beverwijk. The teenager was released following the verdict...
Man who chased Rolex robbers before serious crash acquitted of attempted manslaughter
Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny are the most popular artists of 20 years of Spotify
Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny have been named the most popular artists of the last two decades on Spotify as the streaming service celebrates its 20th anniversary. To mark the milestone, the platform rel...
Fatal robbery sends shockwaves through Breestraat: 'This impacts the sense of security'
A violent robbery at a gold exchange office in Beverwijk has resulted in the death of an employee. The incident has caused a shockwave among local shopkeepers on the Breestraat, leading to heightened ...
Fewer cannabis plantations dismantled and far fewer drug waste dumping sites
Health Minister Hermans defends one hamburger a week: ‘People can choose for themselves whether to buy an apple or a banana’
Dutch Health Minister Sophie Hermans defended the updated 'Schijf van Vijf' nutritional guidelines against criticism from right-wing political parties who argue the advice prioritizes climate goals ov...
Amsterdam angry as Schiphol lowers fees due to fuel crisis: ‘A smaller airport only comes about through fair prices’
Zandvoort must take measures against noise nuisance at Theater De Krocht
The North Holland District Court has ordered the municipality of Zandvoort to implement measures within five months to address noise nuisance from Theater De Krocht. The ruling follows complaints abou...
No pair of trousers is too big for the ANWB
The article discusses the common difficulty of returning clothing after tags have been removed, even when the wrong size was purchased. It highlights that the ANWB offers a more flexible approach to h...
Free entry to Bogotá Art in Halfweg: four days of art, crafts and music
Broedplaats Bogotá in Halfweg will host its sixth group exhibition from April 30 to May 3. The four-day event is free to the public and features a variety of art, crafts, and music.
This is the King's Day 2026 program in Haarlem
Haarlem has announced its program for King's Day on Monday, April 27, 2026, featuring a variety of events including live performances and traditional flea markets. The city-wide celebrations offer act...
Rosalía takes Ziggo Dome to the confessional via ballet, opera, and reggaeton
Spanish singer Rosalía performed a highly anticipated concert at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam to showcase her critically acclaimed album LUX. The stage production brought the music to life with a uniq...
IJmond youth feud: First convict released with ankle monitor
An 18-year-old man has been sentenced to ten months in prison, with six months suspended, for the attempted manslaughter and public assault of a teenager from Haarlem during a violent youth feud. Havi...
Retiring later and later: how much you need to save to still retire at 65
The average retirement age in the Netherlands has risen to 66 years and four months, with expectations that this trend will continue. Individuals wishing to retire at age 65 will need to save substant...
Modified trash can reduces litter
A pilot program using modified trash cans has successfully reduced street litter. The initiative aims to improve public cleanliness through more effective waste disposal solutions.
Jetten welcomes Ukraine support package and new Russia sanctions
Premier Rob Jetten welcomed the adoption of a 90 billion euro European support package for Ukraine and new sanctions against Russia. He described the financial aid and measures as a very important ste...
Number of major rail disruptions on the rise
ProRail reported that 586 serious disruptions occurred on the Dutch rail network last year, marking an increase in major incidents. The rail manager also warned that performance targets for 2025, prev...
20th Russia sanctions package finalized after Hungary drops opposition
The European Union has approved its 20th package of sanctions against Russia after Hungary and Slovakia withdrew their opposition. This agreement mirrors previous instances where both countries initia...
UN: 30 million people fall back into extreme poverty due to war
The chief of the UN Development Programme, Alexander De Croo, warns that over 30 million people are falling back into extreme poverty due to the conflict involving Israel, the United States, and Iran....
Truck crashes on A10 and lands on guardrail, driver seriously injured
A truck driver was seriously injured after a collision with a car on the A10 highway led to the vehicle landing on a guardrail near the city center exit. Emergency services rescued the driver and a pa...