Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Ajax to play potential European play-offs at FC Volendam's stadium
Ajax will move its potential Conference League play-off matches to FC Volendam's stadium because the Johan Cruijff Arena is unavailable due to Harry Styles concerts. The club currently sits in fifth p...
Single pill significantly reduces risk of new stroke after brain hemorrhage, study shows
A major international study involving Radboudumc in Nijmegen has found that a specific pill can significantly reduce the risk of a subsequent stroke following a brain hemorrhage. This discovery provid...
Velsen council temporarily shelves debate on FVD coalition participation, all parties to meet with independent mediator
The Velsen municipal council has temporarily halted discussions regarding the participation of Forum voor Democratie (FVD) in the local governing coalition after negotiations stalled. An independent m...
Judge rebukes Cruquius landlord: tenant’s ex-partner must be removed from lease
A court in Haarlem has ordered the landlord Haarlemmermeer Vastgoed Beheer to remove a woman from a rental contract after her relationship with the co-tenant ended. Despite both parties requesting tha...
In the hospital, Will and Hugo decided to change course: from the office to music studios
After experiencing life-threatening health scares, friends Hugo and Will quit their office jobs to build fifteen affordable music studios in Amsterdam's Amstelkwartier. The project aims to address the...
Over 350,000 people join mass claim against Odido after data breach
More than 350,000 individuals have joined a mass claim against telecom provider Odido following a significant data leak. The privacy foundation Consumers United in Court (CUIC) initiated the collectiv...
Red Cross volunteers attacked in South Lebanon
Red Cross volunteers were attacked on Wednesday during a rescue mission in Tayri, South Lebanon. Four teams were taken to the hospital for medical checks following the incident. The attack occurred in...
Lidl to make pig feed from unsellable food waste
Lidl is launching a four-week pilot program in ten stores to convert unsaleable food products into pig feed, becoming the first supermarket in Europe to do so. The initiative aims to reduce food waste...
Strait of Hormuz closure hits consumers in the bedroom: condom prices to rise sharply
The CEO of Karex, the world's largest condom manufacturer, has warned that prices could rise by up to 30 percent due to conflict in the Middle East and potential shipping disruptions. This increase is...
Fundraiser for family of cyclist Ricardo (35) killed in accident: We will miss you so much
Friends of a 35-year-old Amsterdam resident have launched a fundraiser to support his family and cover funeral costs following a fatal bicycle accident near Central Station. The victim, identified as ...
Suspect arrested in sexual offense case at Loenen care facility
Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a sexual offense that occurred at a care facility in Loenen. The arrest, which took place in early March, was confirmed by the Public Prosecution Serv...
UN nuclear watchdog chief warns of new nuclear arms race
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi has warned that current global instability and conflicts could trigger a new international nuclear arms race. In an interview with The Telegraph, he suggested that the prevail...
Motorcyclist injured in accident on Nieuwe Gracht in Haarlem
A motorcyclist was injured in an accident on the Nieuwe Gracht in Haarlem on Thursday morning. The victim was rushed to the hospital for medical treatment following the incident.
Photo of family separated by ICE wins World Press Photo
American photographer Carol Guzy has won the World Press Photo of the Year award for her image depicting a family being separated by ICE agents. The winning photograph highlights the emotional impact ...
The Black Archives returns permanently to Amsterdam East
Data of nearly all Epe residents stolen in data breach
A data hack on March 12 at the municipality of Epe resulted in the theft of personal information belonging to nearly all its residents. Stolen data includes names, addresses, and social security numbe...
Fewer drug labs for first time in 5 years, waste dumpings halved
For the first time in five years, the number of discovered drug laboratories in the Netherlands decreased, with 142 sites identified in 2024 compared to 167 the previous year. Additionally, incidents ...
Prison sentence for 20-year-old who used pepper spray in violent necklace robberies
Iran receives first revenue from Strait of Hormuz toll
Iran has reportedly received its first revenue from tolls imposed on ships passing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. This development was announced by a high-ranking Iranian parliamentary offici...
Samsung employees protest for higher wages and threaten long-term strike
Tens of thousands of Samsung employees held a protest on Thursday to demand higher wages and bonuses. Labor unions have threatened an 18-day strike starting next month if the South Korean company does...