Netherlands News in English
Netherlands news in English — Dutch national headlines covering politics, housing, immigration, the economy, transport and daily life, translated and updated throughout the day for the international community.
Code yellow issued for showers during Remembrance Day
The KNMI has issued a code yellow weather warning for five Dutch provinces on Monday afternoon and evening due to heavy rain and local thunderstorms. These conditions are expected to impact outdoor Re...
'Gerrit-Jan, 27' remembered at Hoogovens memorial: Young IJmuiden local at center of annual gathering
The annual commemoration for Hoogovens steel plant employees who died during World War II was held, featuring a lengthy reading of names. This year's ceremony specifically highlighted the story of Ger...
War is a distant reality for young people, but Holocaust knowledge is more necessary than ever
Teachers are increasingly reporting that students are bringing Holocaust misinformation from social media and AI into the classroom. This trend underscores the growing difficulty for youth to distingu...
Plant market at Wickevoorter Urban Farmers in Cruquius: from verbena to lettuce plants
A plant market will be held at Wickevoorter Stadsboeren in Cruquius on Saturday, May 9. The event will offer a variety of options for gardeners, ranging from verbena to lettuce plants.
Ali B will not be present at Thursday's appeal verdict in sex crimes case
Rapper Ali B will not be present in court this Thursday for the verdict in his sexual assault appeal case. His lawyer confirmed his absence but did not provide a specific reason why the 44-year-old wi...
Haarlem Comic Days spotlights heroines
The "Badass, now is the time for real heroines!" exhibition at Stripdagen Haarlem will showcase female comic book characters. The event is free to the public on May 29 and 30 at the Hart cultural cent...
Spring picnic peer support drop-in WITH Each Other in Assumburg Park
The organization 'Lotgenoteninloop MET Elkaar' is hosting a spring picnic on May 13th at Park Assumburg for individuals affected by cancer and the general public. Following the success of previous eve...
Air raid sirens go off in several locations despite May 4th
Air raid sirens were heard in several locations across the Netherlands on Monday, May 4, at noon, despite government regulations prohibiting tests on that day. The incident occurred in areas such as R...
Romania tightens art loan policy after Drents Museum theft
Romania is tightening its national heritage loan policies following the theft of Romanian art treasures from the Drents Museum in the Netherlands. State Secretary of Culture Diana-Ștefana Baciuna ann...
Implementation of paid parking in Haarlem delayed by three months. 'We want to work carefully'
The large-scale rollout of paid parking in Haarlem has been delayed from late 2026 until March 2027. City aldermen stated that the shift in schedule is necessary to ensure a careful implementation pro...
Steve's social life comes to a standstill when his mobility scooter breaks down, yet Medipoint fails to act
Steve, a 72-year-old man, has become housebound and unable to care for his dog after his essential mobility scooter broke down. Despite his total dependence on the vehicle for his social life, the ser...
Lawyer: Suspect denies plotting attack on princesses
A 33-year-old man from Uithuizen has denied planning an attack on Princess Amalia and Princess Alexia during a preliminary court hearing in The Hague. His lawyer stated that the suspect strongly rejec...
Taghi remains without lawyer despite extended search
A renewed search for lawyers to represent Ridouan Taghi has failed, leaving the main suspect in the Marengo liquidation trial without legal representation. This situation has persisted for over a year...
City council postpones decision on Israel boycott referendum by one month
The Amsterdam city council has postponed its vote on whether to hold a referendum regarding a boycott of Israel until June 10th. The delay allows major political parties more time to consider alternat...
City council decision on Israel boycott referendum postponed by a month
The Amsterdam City Council has postponed its decision on whether to hold a referendum regarding a boycott of Israel until June 10th. The delay allows major political parties more time to discuss imple...
Wim celebrates 95th birthday with walking group: 'We knighted him'
Wim Eijlbers recently celebrated his 95th birthday with members of the Duin en Kruidberg walking group. His fellow walkers marked the milestone by honoring him with a special celebration to recognize ...
Free children's exhibition at city hall
A free exhibition at the city hall features eight artworks created by children, showcasing how young residents view their city. The display offers a colorful perspective on Amsterdam through the eyes ...
Odido to pull the plug on Tele2 Home internet subscriptions at end of May
Odido will discontinue Tele2 Thuis internet services starting May 29, leaving current subscribers without access through their existing plans. Affected customers are required to switch to a new subscr...
From stage construction to security: Bevrijdingspop volunteers are working hard
Hundreds of volunteers are preparing for Bevrijdingspop Haarlem, with an increased focus on crowd safety following overcrowding issues at last year's event. New measures including additional gates hav...
Great interest in Romania to view stolen golden helmet
The National History Museum in Bucharest reported a significant increase in visitors following the temporary exhibition of the Cotofenesti golden helmet and two golden bracelets. These artifacts were ...
Became champions? Send a photo for the champions page
Haarlems Dagblad is inviting sports teams and individuals who became champions during the 2025/2026 season to submit photos for its special champion pages. This initiative celebrates local athletic ac...
Police seek three suspects for defacing National Monument
Police are searching for three suspects who defaced the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam with a red substance early Thursday morning. Cleaning crews have been working for hours to remove t...
'Oh yes' museum brings past and present together
The Dik Trom museum in Etersheim recently served as a designated stamp post and rest stop for hundreds of participants in the Hoornse cycling four-day event. Cyclists were able to visit the museum and...
Bevrijdingspop in Haarlem 2026: everything you need to know
Bevrijdingspop in Haarlem, the oldest liberation festival in the Netherlands, is preparing for its 2026 edition. The event has celebrated freedom through music since 1980 and will offer a diverse prog...
1,700 North Holland women in the resistance given a face. Historian Mart: ‘Women were the infrastructure of the resistance’
The North Holland Archive in Haarlem is hosting an exhibition titled 'Vrouwen in verzet' to honor nearly 1,700 women who participated in the Dutch resistance during World War II. The exhibit aims to p...
You don't do this, especially not now, not today
The National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam was defaced with red paint on the morning of Remembrance Day. Local residents expressed shock and condemnation, calling the act disrespectful to surviv...
Council of State: More clarification needed on bill to increase deductible
The Dutch Council of State has advised the cabinet to provide more detailed explanations regarding its legislative proposal to increase the healthcare deductible. While the Council supports the genera...
Cut back on treatments for sick pets, says ACM: 'Not everything possible is desirable'
The Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) is calling for measures to curb the rising costs of veterinary care for pets. The regulator suggests that while advanced medical treatments are tech...
Money must be spent! This Haarlem entrepreneur joins new TV show The Moneymakers
A Haarlem entrepreneur is participating in the new television program 'The Moneymakers,' where contestants receive 1,000 euros to generate maximum profit within a single week. The show highlights loca...
GameStop wants to acquire much larger eBay for $56 billion
GameStop is attempting to acquire the auction site eBay for 56 billion dollars, a move considered ambitious as eBay is four times larger than the gaming retailer. The company intends to transform eBay...