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.
Thick smoke from fire on Willemsparkweg visible across the city
A large fire broke out in a shop on Willemsparkweg in Amsterdam-Zuid on Monday afternoon, sending a thick cloud of smoke across the city. Emergency services upgraded the incident to a major fire and a...
Eating out? Watch for hygiene and check reviews and food safety reports
Following reports of severe hygiene violations at a takeaway restaurant in Alkmaar, experts are providing tips on how consumers can evaluate the safety of dining establishments. Advice includes observ...
You must try this supermarket's sushi: ‘Ultra-fresh fish and great rice’
Three culinary experts tested six supermarket sushi varieties, including both pre-packaged and freshly prepared options. The review highlights a significant range in quality and notes that sushi has b...
Nicolette Kluijver is often insecure: 'Knows what it's like to have doubts'
Television presenter Nicolette Kluijver shared in a column for Libelle that she often experiences self-doubt and insecurity despite her long career. She emphasized that vulnerability and strength are ...
Wrong amount charged 58 times at De Lange Heer on King’s Day; owner compensates visitors to avoid appearance of payment issues
Twan Stoelman, the owner of Café De Lange Heer in Haarlem, has publicly announced that 58 customers were overcharged during King's Day celebrations. The owner is compensating the affected visitors to...
Café 't Sluisje forced to remove regular tables after complaint: "They've been there for 30 years"
Café 't Sluisje in Amsterdam-Noord has been ordered to remove two popular community tables after a municipal review, triggered by a complaint, found they were situated outside the permitted terrace a...
ING outage disrupts card payments
ING bank is experiencing a technical malfunction that is causing difficulties for customers performing pin transactions. A spokesperson for the bank confirmed the issue, noting that payment services a...
Rik van de Westelaken on disappointing 'The Mole' ratings: 'Overkill'
Presenter Rik van de Westelaken addressed the declining viewership ratings for the 26th season of the popular Dutch show "Wie is de Mol?" ahead of its season finale. While he enjoyed the production, h...
Lost boy at Rijnstraat reunited with parents
A six-year-old boy found wandering alone on Rijnstraat in Amsterdam South was successfully reunited with his parents on the same evening. Local residents discovered the child around 8:30 PM and alerte...
Emergo Day Orchestra prepares for Castricum Liberation Festival: ‘These are songs that fit the era’
The Dag Orkest van Emergo is preparing for its performance at the upcoming Liberation Day celebrations in Castricum on May 5. The orchestra will perform period-appropriate music, including the nationa...
'They are not monsters': Lawyer and criminologist advocate for TBS patients
Lawyer Jan-Jesse Lieftink and criminologist Parissima Rauf have launched a new podcast titled 'Diagnose Gestoord' to advocate for people sentenced to involuntary psychiatric treatment (TBS). They argu...
Wildfire near ’t Harde brought under control
Firefighters have contained a large wildfire in 't Harde, declaring the situation under control. The North and East Gelderland Security Region reported that the blaze is no longer spreading.
Motorcyclist injured after being hit by car, driver arrested
A motorcyclist was seriously injured and hospitalized with multiple fractures after being hit by a car on the Verlengde Stellingweg in Amsterdam Noord. The driver was arrested for causing an accident ...
KNMI expects thunderstorms starting in Limburg, code yellow in part of the country
The KNMI has issued a code yellow warning for much of the Netherlands on Saturday due to expected thunderstorms, hail, and heavy rain. The warning covers nine provinces, beginning in Limburg during th...
Labor Day shines at Café de Zon: ‘The fight for better labor rights is far from over’
On Friday, Café de Zon hosted Labor Day celebrations featuring protest songs and discussions on trade unions and migrant workers' rights. The event emphasized that the struggle for improved labor rig...
Jet ski rider flees police on the Amstel with life-threatening maneuvers
Police are seeking witnesses after a jetski driver led them on a high-speed chase through the Amstel river in Amsterdam. The driver performed dangerous maneuvers through crowded waters to evade arrest...
Difficult children? Pedagogue Marijke Huijzer: ‘Strict parenting doesn’t work’
Pedagogue Marijke Huijzer-Engbrenghof argues that labeling children as 'difficult' is often unfair and that harsh parenting techniques are ineffective. She suggests that a child's temperament can be p...
Weeronline: Remembrance Day and Liberation Day to be cool and dry
The recent warm weather in the Netherlands is expected to give way to cooler temperatures during Remembrance Day and Liberation Day. Forecasts predict temperatures between 12 and 16 degrees Celsius on...
Suzan & Freek enjoy The Voice debut: 'Happy to see someone flourish'
Musical duo Suzan & Freek expressed their enjoyment of their debut season as coaches on the television show "The Voice of Holland." During an appearance on "RTL Tonight," they described the experience...
Boat on fire in Haarlem, extensive damage
A small boat was destroyed by fire on the Brouwersvaart in Haarlem during the night between Friday and Saturday. The vessel sustained significant damage as a result of the blaze.
Rood-Wit hockey player has MS but is determined to return: 'I'd prefer to be back on the field next week'
Twenty-four-year-old hockey player Joann ter Haak from the Rood-Wit club has been diagnosed with the chronic autoimmune disease Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Despite the diagnosis, she remains determined t...
Multiple injured and heavy damage in collision on N203 near Castricum
Two cars collided on the N203 near Castricum on Friday night, resulting in significant damage and multiple injuries. At least one person was seriously injured in the accident.
Commercial vehicle completely burnt out in Halfweg, arson not ruled out
A commercial vehicle was completely destroyed by fire at a parking lot in Halfweg during the night between Friday and Saturday. Police have launched an investigation into the incident, as arson has no...
He marked Ronaldo, was powerless against Rodrygo and is now an Ajax regular: the story of Lucas Rosa
Brazilian defender Lucas Rosa has established himself as a key player for Ajax after a career path spanning three different countries. In a recent interview, he discussed his experiences training with...
'It seems illogical, but it works perfectly': how Peruvian and Japanese flavors come together at Maita
Restaurant Maita, a fixture in Haarlem's Lange Veerstraat for nine years, specializes in Nikkei cuisine which fuses Peruvian and Japanese flavors. Manager Spyros explains how these distinct culinary t...
Cartoonist Jip van den Toorn: 'An act of resistance doesn’t have to be big'
Cartoonist Jip van den Toorn delivered the annual Willem Arondéus lecture at the Bavo Church in Haarlem, emphasizing that acts of resistance do not always have to be grand or heroic. She discussed th...
Screen Time | Greece wants to end online anonymity and I think of Gordon
Tech reporter Rutger Otto discusses Greece's potential move to end online anonymity on social media platforms. This proposal mirrors a similar demand made five years ago by Dutch media personality Gor...
Dutch cautious about booking summer holidays but won't skimp on sun
Dutch travelers are currently cautious about booking summer holidays due to uncertainties surrounding air travel. Despite this hesitation, the travel industry association ANVR reports that people stil...
Shed heavily damaged by fire in Hoofddorp
A shed on Schuilenburg in Hoofddorp was heavily damaged by a fire on Friday evening. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
Middle East war changes travel habits: these destinations are in demand
Dutch travelers are becoming more cautious when booking summer vacations due to geopolitical unrest and concerns about air travel. The travel association ANVR reports that while people still want to g...