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.
We need to look at weight loss differently, expert says: 'Weight-loss drugs are turning obesity care upside down'
Emeritus professor Chris Mulder states that weight loss medication is fundamentally changing obesity care in the Netherlands. Although the country is at the beginning of this major shift, it remains p...
Mother of Caroline van der Plas (BBB) dies after short illness: 'Glad we were with her this week'
The mother of BBB leader Caroline van der Plas passed away on Friday following a short illness. Van der Plas had recently taken a temporary leave of absence from the House of Representatives to care f...
Some politicians call him the ‘most annoying interviewer’, but Bob Scholte (31) of Left Laser takes it as a major compliment: ‘We’re not doing anything crazy’
Bob Scholte, the creator of Left Laser, has gained a large online following for his confrontational interviewing style that targets Dutch political figures. A recent video featuring politician Gidi Ma...
IJmuiden port model restored to former glory. Scale model unearthed from Noordoostpolder forest
A historic scale model of the IJmuiden harbor, formerly used for scientific research, has been restored and opened to the public in the Noordoostpolder. The site was recently excavated from a forest w...
Jackie Groenen and Oranje Leeuwinnen immediately hit by new FIFA rules
The Dutch national women's football team, the Oranje Leeuwinnen, suffered a 3-2 defeat against Ireland in a match marked by controversy over newly introduced FIFA rules. The incident involving Jackie ...
Dune temperatures can swing from 70 degrees to frost in 24 hours
Jelle van de Helm and Henk Wijkhuisen highlight the extreme temperature fluctuations in National Park Zuid-Kennemerland, which can range from 70 degrees Celsius during the day to night frost. The area...
Livestock transporter Gerard became a vegetarian because of his grandson and is now the company's laughing stock
Gerard, a 55-year-old livestock transporter, is seeking a career change after his grandson's questions about the animals led him to become a vegetarian. He is currently facing workplace harassment due...
Finger and foot broken: boys wanted for assault on man in central Haarlem
Police in Haarlem are searching for a group of six to eight youths who assaulted a man on the Gedempte Oude Gracht, leaving him with a broken finger and foot. The incident occurred during the night of...
Hussein Alhelal (43) from Syria denied asylum but cannot safely return: 'I am a plasterer and electrician, I want to contribute'
Hussein Alhelal, a 43-year-old Syrian refugee living in the Netherlands, has been denied asylum by the IND despite his efforts to integrate and work as a plasterer and electrician. While his family re...
Controversial boulders now also appearing in Grote Houtstraat green spaces. 'Greener? It's becoming stonier'
The municipality of Haarlem has placed large gray boulders in new planting beds at the southern end of Grote Houtstraat, sparking controversy over the city's landscaping choices. This move follows rec...
Caesar (21), Stijn (24) and Max (26) to walk the Camino and develop an AI mental health app on the way: 'The world will be our office'
Three friends, including Haarlem resident Max Helmantel, are embarking on a six-day, 120-kilometer Camino pilgrimage through Portugal starting in mid-August. During their trek, the trio will utilize A...
Marcouch wants to go to Holocaust Museum with rapper Ye
Arnhem Mayor Ahmed Marcouch has invited rapper Ye to visit the National Holocaust Museum in Amsterdam during his stay in the Netherlands. The invitation also includes a proposal for the artist to lay ...
Jan Smit backtracks on ten-year-old promise to retire early
Dutch singer Jan Smit has announced that he will not be retiring any time soon, reversing a promise he made a decade ago. Although he previously stated he would retire at age forty, the artist now pla...
Koeman still to make two key decisions for World Cup
Ronald Koeman is leading a closed training session for the Dutch national team as they prepare for the upcoming World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The coach intends to keep tactical d...
New standard pumping station in Velsen-Zuid to make failure-prone predecessor a distant memory
The regional water board Rijnland has introduced a new standardized pumping station design to replace aging and unreliable infrastructure more efficiently. The first of these standardized stations has...
He was responsible for our safety but missed dinner at home too often: ‘I didn’t do that well’
Pieter-Jaap Aalbersberg, former Dutch National Coordinator for Security and Counterterrorism, reflects on his career and the personal toll of his high-pressure roles upon his retirement. Having overse...
Little support for fast food ban in Haarlem-East: 'We'll decide for ourselves whether we go to a snack bar'
A proposed ban on snack bars in the new Hart voor Oostpoort district in Haarlem has met with strong public opposition, according to a local newspaper poll. Over 75% of respondents disagree with the po...
Drunk driver knocks down lamp post in IJmuiden
A driver was arrested in IJmuiden on Friday night after crashing a van into a lamp post and knocking it out of the ground. The suspect is believed to have been driving under the influence of alcohol a...
Mystery: the story behind the statue on the Volkshotel canopy
The article explores the history and mystery behind the unique statue located on the canopy of the Volkshotel on Wibautstraat. This hotel is a well-known landmark in Amsterdam, and the piece aims to u...
Did you know? Haarlem is located in Europe's Blue Banana (and here's why)
Haarlem is situated within Europe's Blue Banana, a geographical area known for its high population density and economic activity. The article explains that the term refers to an economic corridor rath...
Police catch ATM bombers red-handed in Vlaardingen
Police caught two individuals red-handed during an ATM explosion in Vlaardingen on Friday night. The incident occurred at an automated teller machine on Reigerlaan, and details were shared by authorit...
Writer Jacob Bergsma is obsessed with numbers and the stories behind them
Writer Jacob Bergsma has published a new book titled 'Olympisch Oranje', adding to his extensive career in sports journalism. The author, who began writing in Leiden, is known for combining sports sta...
Construction of Treslonghof in Hillegom to start this year. Homes go on sale next week.
Construction of the Treslonghof apartment complex in Hillegom is scheduled to begin at the end of this year following a six-month permitting delay. The project will provide 34 new homes on a vacant si...
More and more preschoolers are not going to school: "My child disappeared as a file into the background"
An increasing number of five- and six-year-old children in Amsterdam are staying home because schools cannot find suitable placements that provide the necessary specialized support for their developme...
Sara and Tom take over Stefan Blom's greengrocer in Santpoort-Noord: 'In this shopping street, the shopkeepers are very connected'
Sara van Tunen and Tom Hoogendijk have taken over Groentewinkel By Steef in Santpoort-Noord from previous owner Stefan Blom. Renamed Toms Groente en Fruit, the shop located on the Hoofdstraat official...
Jan-Kees Emmer finds Donald Pols' years of silence striking
Donald Pols resigned as the director of sustainability and communication at Tata Steel after serving only one day in the role. The former head of the environmental group Milieudefensie's quick departu...
Rapper Ye's concerts in the Netherlands to go ahead despite criticism, why is that?
American rapper Ye is scheduled to perform at the GelreDome in Arnhem this Saturday and Monday despite significant backlash over his history of antisemitic and pro-Nazi remarks. While the concerts fac...
Dutch people lose thousands of items in Ubers: from phones to a driving school sign
Uber's annual Lost & Found Index reveals that passengers in the Netherlands frequently forget items ranging from common electronics to unusual objects like driving school signs. While Dutch riders oft...
Justine’s (18) father has young-onset dementia: ‘I like caring for him, I find it difficult when I’m not with him’
Justine van den Berg, now 18, has been caring for her father since he was diagnosed with Lewy body dementia when she was 13. She explains that while the physical tasks of caregiving are manageable, th...
Karlijn missed care and peer support as a young caregiver. She wrote a book to help others find their way.
Karlijn Stet from Velserbroek has published a book titled 'Groeibriljanten' based on her childhood experiences as a young caregiver for her brother. The book aims to provide support and guidance to ot...