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.
FNV sees high willingness to take action across all public transport sectors
A public transport strike on Wednesday morning was successful, with the FNV Spoor union reporting high participation across the sector. Union official Henri Janssen noted a strong willingness among wo...
Piet turns 80 and flies the flag: 'I should have been dead by now'
Piet Rolvink celebrated his 80th birthday this Tuesday by hanging a flag on his balcony and receiving congratulatory decorations from friends on his garage door. His daughter and her friend also visit...
She ran across the field with ‘cramp juice’: five facts about the first female referee at a Dutch World Cup match
Katia Garcia will become the first female referee to officiate a Dutch national team match at a major tournament when she leads their World Cup group stage game against Tunisia. The 33-year-old Mexica...
Ter Apel asylum seekers in night shelter again, now in Zwolle
On Tuesday night, 36 asylum seekers were provided with emergency shelter in Zwolle because the registration center in Ter Apel had reached capacity. This marks the return of emergency night housing af...
Netherlands to know Thursday morning who they face if they finish first or second in group
The Dutch national football team will learn their potential knockout stage opponents on Thursday morning based on whether they finish first or second in their World Cup group. As the group stage concl...
Watch: COVID hearing with the Children's Ombudsman
The Dutch parliamentary inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic is currently examining the impact of school closures during lockdowns. Children's Ombudsman Margrite Kalverboer and former VO-raad chairman P...
Moerdijk residents call option to save village not credible
Local politicians in Moerdijk, including Mayor Aart-Jan Moerkerke and councilor Jolijn Koevoets, have expressed skepticism regarding a proposal to preserve the village while expanding the local power ...
Haarlem station travelers take strike in their stride: ‘Understanding on all sides as far as I’m concerned’
Travelers at Haarlem station are reacting calmly to a train strike that has disrupted morning commutes, including services to Amsterdam. While the strike is causing delays, some passengers expressed a...
Fewer trains, more water: NS takes these measures due to the heat
NS is implementing measures such as running fewer trains and providing water to manage the impact of extreme heat on the railway network. These adjustments may affect travelers departing from Haarlem ...
Extensive roadworks on these highways this summer: 'Stay off the road unless necessary'
Rijkswaterstaat has announced extensive roadworks on Dutch highways scheduled for the upcoming summer months. Motorists are warned to expect delays of up to an hour and are advised to prepare their jo...
Orange fever sweeps United States: why so many Americans are suddenly cheering for our heroes
A significant number of American fans in cities like Dallas, Houston, and Kansas City have joined Dutch supporters to cheer for the Netherlands national football team. These local residents are embrac...
Ministry: Schiphol temporarily returns to passport control only to avoid long queues
The Dutch Ministry of Justice will temporarily suspend biometric controls at Schiphol Airport this summer to prevent long queues and manage expected holiday crowds. This decision responds to warnings ...
Libraries closing early due to high temperatures, Vogelenzang library closed Wednesday: 'It’s getting too hot'
Libraries in the Zuid-Kennemerland region will close early from Wednesday through Friday this week due to expected high temperatures. The library in Vogelenzang will remain completely closed on Wednes...
Rijkswaterstaat heat protocol nationwide Wednesday and Thursday
Rijkswaterstaat has expanded its heat protocol to cover the entire Netherlands on Wednesday and Thursday. The measure, which aims to assist stranded motorists during high temperatures, follows an earl...
Rijkswaterstaat heat protocol nationwide Wednesday and Thursday
Rijkswaterstaat has extended its heat protocol to cover the entire Netherlands for Wednesday and Thursday. Under this measure, stranded motorists on national roads will be quickly escorted to safe loc...
GVB expects normal service from noon; RET late morning
Public transport operators in major Dutch cities are resuming services following a strike on Wednesday morning. Amsterdam's GVB expects to return to its regular schedule by noon, while Rotterdam's RET...
First trains and buses depart in Utrecht after public transport strike
Public transport services in the Netherlands began resuming operations after 8:00 AM on Wednesday following a national strike. Dutch Railways (NS) expects the train schedule to be largely restored to ...
Two dreams clash in court: ’t Teylertje faces closure
The owner of the Haarlem-based lunchroom 't Teylertje and its tenant appeared in court on Tuesday to resolve a dispute over the termination of the establishment's lease. The property owner seeks to co...
Mattie & Marieke to end Qmusic morning show: 'Difficult decision'
The morning show Mattie & Marieke on Qmusic will come to an end in September after an eight-season run. The duo announced their decision in a podcast, stating that they will each pursue individual pat...
Hot? These winter photos of Haarlem will help you cool down
To help readers cope with current hot temperatures, this article presents a collection of nine photos and videos showing snowy scenes in Haarlem. It encourages people to view these winter images as a ...
NS: empty stations everywhere due to public transport strike
Dutch railway operator NS reports that train stations across the country are deserted due to a public transport strike. Travelers remained well-informed of the disruptions and largely stayed away from...
Many train cancellations at Arriva due to strike as well
Transport company Arriva has reported widespread cancellations of train and bus services across several Dutch provinces due to a strike. While some regions maintain partial service, others are experie...
Descendants of slave owner and enslaved people find each other and create a performance
Elena Beelaerts van Blokland and Destin den Hertog have created a performance titled "Slavenhouder in mijn familie" after discovering they are descendants of a 19th-century slave owner and the enslave...
North Holland traffic: Delays on A7, parts of A44 and N446 closed during Wednesday morning rush hour, June 24
On Wednesday morning, June 24, traffic in North Holland faced delays on the A7 and closures on parts of the A44 and N446. The A44 closure was due to planned roadworks, while an accident caused the dis...
Yolanda Hadid engaged to Randy Kendrick
Dutch-American former model Yolanda Hadid is engaged to real estate developer Randy Kendrick. The news of the engagement, which occurred this week, was first reported by TMZ.
This Haarlem primary school is already on a heatwave schedule, leaving working parents struggling: 'Good they think of the children, but we have to rearrange everything'
The primary school De Piramide in Haarlem has implemented a heatwave schedule to protect students and staff from high temperatures inside the school building. While the measure prioritizes child safet...
Guus Til and Teun Koopmeiners have known each other since 2010 and are spending a lot of time together again at Oranje
Former AZ teammates Teun Koopmeiners and Guus Til have reunited as part of the Netherlands national team after years of playing separately. The long-time friends, who both came through the youth ranks...
Bad Bunny braves heat in fur hat at GelreDome, sending fans into ecstasy
Global superstar Bad Bunny performed a 2.5-hour concert at the GelreDome, drawing significant fan enthusiasm despite the heat. The event highlighted the artist's status as a top-streamed global perfor...
No arrests yet for Heemskerk car fires, police investigate footage and potential links
Police are investigating a series of car fires that occurred on Luxemburglaan and Debora Bakelaan in Heemskerk during early May. No arrests have been made yet as authorities review security footage an...
Haarlem Volt leader compares treatment of Muslims to gas chambers and anti-Semitism; Holocaust expert calls it ‘inappropriate and unnecessary’
Volt councillor Chris IJsbrandy has faced criticism from the director of the National Holocaust Museum after comparing the current treatment of Muslims to Nazi gas chambers during a Haarlem council de...