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.
Summer weather forecast for Haarlem: 'Chance of extreme heat'
Haarlem is bracing for a hot and dry summer with a possibility of extreme heat, following a warm and sunny Pentecost weekend. Residents are encouraged to enjoy a tropical staycation in the city as hig...
The greenhouse | Europe is getting hotter, but we are poorly prepared for it
Climate reporter Jeroen Kraan reports that Europe experienced exceptionally high temperatures even before the summer season officially began. The article highlights that the continent is currently poo...
Nature lovers wanted for the food forest in Spaarnwoude
Volunteers are being recruited to help maintain a newly planted food forest in Spaarnwoude, which features various edible trees and shrubs. Participants are needed on Friday mornings for tasks such as...
HBC qualifies for the final against Hollandia for promotion to the third division: ‘A collective achievement’
HBC has reached the final for promotion to the third division after securing a win and a draw against Flevo Boys. The team is now set to face Hollandia in the final stage of the play-offs.
Sex crime detectives provide a glimpse into their work: ‘If you’ve just been raped, you don’t want a physical exam, but we try to explain the importance of evidence’
Vice detectives Martine and Ilona provide an inside look into their work with the Dutch Team Sexual Offenses, discussing the emotional and professional challenges of investigating sexual crimes. They ...
Over 3,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities head to Haarlem for major national event: ‘They enjoy their achievement and help fallen opponents’
The Special Olympics National Games Haarlem 2026 will be held from June 12 to 14 across 16 locations in Haarlem, Haarlemmermeer, and Zandvoort. Over 3,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities are e...
Chris takes father Alewijn (98) and Peel (82) on adventure to Scotland: ‘It’s quite special to go on holiday with your 98-year-old father’
Chris van Reeuwijk recently returned from a two-week adventure in Scotland with his 98-year-old father, Alewijn, and their 82-year-old friend, Peel. The trio arrived back in the Netherlands via the fe...
Dementia residents at Het Gastenhuis Haarlem won’t be kept under lock and key: ‘That only causes unrest’
Het Gastenhuis Haarlem is constructing a new facility with 42 apartments for individuals with dementia on President Kennedylaan. Director Annemieke Bambach states that residents will not be locked ins...
Footballer Cody Gakpo and girlfriend Noa expecting second child
Dutch professional footballer Cody Gakpo and his girlfriend Noa van der Bij have announced they are expecting their second child. The 27-year-old athlete and his partner shared the news with their fol...
Talk about the final stage of life, says Jet Flesseman of Beverwijk Hospice: otherwise you lose control over your own care
Jet Flesseman, coordinator of the Beverwijk Hospice, emphasizes the importance of discussing the end-of-life phase to ensure individuals maintain control over their own care. Hospice Groep Midden-Kenn...
Record amount raised during Night against Sexual Violence
Nearly 2,300 participants raised a record-breaking 320,000 euros during the fourth edition of the "Night against Sexual Violence" march in Rotterdam. Organized by Plan International, the event aimed t...
Marlies (52) finally follows her heart: ‘My career switch was labeled a step back’
Marlies, a 52-year-old former lawyer, has decided to leave her career to prioritize personal fulfillment over professional status and financial gain. Despite societal expectations and the perception o...
Weeronline: June will be warmer and drier than average
According to Weeronline, June is expected to be warmer and drier than average in the Netherlands. Although the first week of the month may be unsettled, temperatures are predicted to rise with more fr...
The church service that has lasted 557 days: Aram (22) and his family face arrest and deportation the moment they step outside
The Babayants family has lived inside the Open Hof church in Kampen for 557 days to avoid deportation to Uzbekistan. Volunteers maintain a continuous church service to prevent police from entering, as...
Bert (69) considers himself too difficult for a nursing home
69-year-old Bert Hassink has chosen to end his life through euthanasia after a muscle disease left him physically incapacitated. He expressed that he felt unsuitable for a nursing home environment and...
Lisa (29) from Amsterdam wants to protect women from 'prying' period apps
Lisa Volkers from Amsterdam has developed a privacy-focused menstruation app called Period to protect women's intimate data from being sold to third parties. The app offers a neutral design alternativ...
Heavy smoke at vacant building fire in Hoofddorp, person arrested
A fire broke out in a vacant building on Piet Heinflat in Hoofddorp during the night of Saturday to Sunday, resulting in significant smoke. Authorities have arrested one person in connection with the ...
Nel keeps receiving payment reminders for her already paid Museum Card
A customer named Nel is receiving repeated payment reminders for a Museum Card subscription she has already paid for. The Museum Card grants access to over 500 museums across the Netherlands for a sta...
No crisis foster parents available: "Heartbreaking, many people don't realize they are eligible"
Youth care organization Levvel is calling on Amsterdam residents to become crisis foster parents to address a severe shortage that often forces children to be placed far from their homes. Experienced ...
Heemstede opposition critical of coalition agreement: ‘Inexperienced man from Haarlem on most complex portfolio’
Opposition parties HBB, CDA, and Samen Sterk Heemstede have expressed strong criticism and disappointment following the announcement of the new coalition agreement between D66, VVD, and PRO. A major p...
Wouter Klootwijk on special spice jars: ‘Are you fooling our mother, spice blenders?’
Wouter Klootwijk's weekly food column critiques the wide variety of specialized herb mixes sold in supermarkets. He questions the necessity of these products and explores whether herb producers are mi...
Baking pancakes and rocking in church; André Krul ends Brazilian adventure and sets his sights on Nepal
Dutch goalkeeper André Krul has concluded his football tenure in Brazil and is now preparing for a new professional adventure in Nepal. The move follows the mata-mata quarterfinals, where Krul reflec...
Man seriously injured in Rotterdam stabbing
A 38-year-old man was seriously injured in a stabbing incident at a residence on Laanzichtstraat in Rotterdam. The victim was transported to the hospital for treatment, according to the local police.
More drug labs in North Holland in 2025 despite national decline; police often only find sites during fires
The number of discovered drug labs in the province of North Holland increased from 19 to 25 over the past year, contrasting with a national decline. Across the Netherlands, the total number of dismant...
Velsen allows cafes to stay open longer during World Cup, but no extra enforcement
The Velsen city council has approved extended opening hours for catering establishments during the World Cup football tournament. This policy specifically applies to venues that broadcast late-night m...
Code yellow in Limburg and North Brabant due to thunderstorms
The KNMI has issued a code yellow weather warning for the provinces of Noord-Brabant and Limburg on Saturday evening due to severe thunderstorms. These storms may be accompanied by strong wind gusts, ...
Dozens of Borneokade residents hold brief protest at fences on jetty
Dozens of residents at the Borneokade in Amsterdam held a protest against fences recently installed by the municipality on a popular swimming pier. The fences were put up following a court ruling rega...
Jetten's hard lesson after 100 days: change is easier promised than organized
After its first hundred days, the Dutch minority cabinet is facing the reality that implementing political change is more difficult than promising it. Reporter Hans van Soest notes that the government...
Dutch international Teun Koopmeiners proposes to girlfriend just before World Cup
Dutch national football player Teun Koopmeiners has announced his engagement to girlfriend Rosa Schmidt. The proposal took place at Lake Como just two weeks before the start of the World Cup.
Marconistraat cheers on Vissenloop & Run participants. 'She keeps going, doesn't she? She doesn't need water'
Residents of Marconistraat in IJmuiden supported participants of the Vissenloop & Run by providing water and cooling showers. This hospitality continues a long-standing local tradition that originally...