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.
Police hunt five suspects after double street robbery with weapons and scooters in Lijnden
Police are searching for five suspects following an armed double street robbery in Lijnden on Friday afternoon. The perpetrators fled on a black motor scooter, and authorities are now appealing to wit...
TUI 'diligently' searching for flights for hundreds of stranded travelers
Travel organization TUI is searching for flights to return hundreds of travelers currently stranded at airports in the Middle East. While hundreds have already returned home, many others remain stuck ...
Lianne Damen wrote a novel about the James Bond of the 18th century
Historian Lianne Damen has authored a novel about the adventurous life of an 18th-century transgender knight. The book aims to show that transgender identities have existed throughout history and are ...
What came of four years of ‘Forward with pride!’: Hillegom builds as promised
The coalition agreement 'Forward with pride!' in Hillegom has led to significant progress over the last four years, particularly in the area of housing construction. Local political parties BBH, Bloei...
Vulnerable self-employed struggle to get insurance, even old injuries lead to rejection
Approximately five percent of self-employed workers in the Netherlands are denied disability insurance because private insurers consider them too high a risk. Experts express concern that vulnerable i...
Shari (20) has wanted to be a funeral director since she was 15. Now she is: ‘Here you see the purest form of love’
Twenty-year-old Shari van Tol from Heemskerk has fulfilled her childhood ambition of becoming a funeral director after pursuing the career since age fifteen. Having entered the profession at nineteen,...
Rush to join Velsen festival Summer Park Sessions: 68 organizations sign up
The Summer Park Sessions festival in Velsen has received applications from 68 organizations, prompting organizers to stop accepting further registrations due to the high volume of interest. This surge...
Harry Potter play challenging for Dutch cast: 'physio 3 times a week'
The stage play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has premiered in the Netherlands, featuring a physically demanding three-hour performance with stunts and magic battles. Cast members reported that the...
How Minister Van Weel’s mistake in the Lisa case took on a life of its own: ‘I hear no apologies’
Dutch Justice Minister David van Weel caused an integrity scandal after mistakenly claiming in a letter to Parliament that 1,700 police officers had improperly accessed a specific case file. The error...
Huge flock of starlings over Stadionbuurt: Car, bike, house, everything is covered in shit
A large flock of starlings is causing significant bird dropping issues for residents in the Stadionbuurt neighborhood of Amsterdam South. While some locals are frustrated by the mess on their vehicles...
Line 2 temporarily via Reinaldahuis and Zomervaart to center; Jouw Haarlem and CU sound alarm over misinformation for bus passengers
Bus line 2 in Haarlem will follow an alternative route via Reinaldahuis and Zomervaart until mid-April, bypassing several stops in Parkwijk and Nagtzaamplein. Local political parties Jouw Haarlem and ...
Family: Lenferink will likely chuckle at wrong birth year
The family of late Dutch presenter Jan Lenferink shared that he would have been amused by the confusion regarding his actual birth year. While online records often state he was born in 1948, he was ac...
Hansje’s favorites: ‘The very best King’s Day party is here in Oud-West’
Hansje Lathouwers, a 38-year-old resident of Amsterdam, shares her favorite local spots and experiences living on the Ten Katemarkt. She particularly recommends the King's Day celebrations in the Oud-...
GroenLinks and D66 want iconic Schalkwijk snack bar Friet van Piet to disappear
The Haarlem city council is considering redevelopment plans for the Schalkwijk area, which include expanding a Vomar supermarket and constructing 200 new homes. While the project has broad support, po...
Repatriation flight from Oman also arrives at Schiphol
A KLM repatriation flight carrying 281 passengers from Muscat, Oman, landed at Schiphol Airport at approximately 8:15 AM. The group included 263 Dutch nationals who were stranded in the Middle East du...
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56 Dutch nationals on repatriation flight from Egypt, 281 people from Oman [update]
A TUI repatriation flight carrying 56 Dutch travelers from Israel and the West Bank landed at Schiphol Airport early Saturday morning. The operation, coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, wa...
Max Verstappen crystal clear in Melbourne: ‘I’m not enjoying it at all, I’m emotionally drained’
Max Verstappen expressed significant frustration and emotional exhaustion following a rare crash during the qualifying session in Melbourne. The four-time world champion emphasized that he is prepared...
Voting at unique locations: Duivenvoorde Castle in Voorschoten, the Frans Hals Museum in Haarlem and at midnight in Castricum
During the Dutch municipal elections on March 18, citizens can cast their votes at unique locations across the country, including the Frans Hals Museum in Haarlem and Kasteel Duivenvoorde in Voorschot...
Code yellow across most of the Netherlands due to dense fog
The KNMI has issued a code yellow weather warning for dense fog across most of the Netherlands on Saturday morning. The alert covers almost all provinces except for Limburg, following an expansion of ...
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Pickup truck driver (34) under the influence in collision with taxi bus [update]
A 34-year-old man from Velsen was arrested after his pickup truck collided with a taxi bus in IJmuiden on Friday night. He is suspected of driving under the influence and reckless driving.
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Car rams lamppost in Vijfhuizen, driver (24) arrested for driving under the influence [update]
A 24-year-old driver from Badhoevedorp was arrested for driving under the influence after crashing into a lamppost in Vijfhuizen on Friday night. The accident occurred on the Stelling, and the driver ...
56 Dutch nationals on board repatriation flight from Egypt
A TUI repatriation flight carrying 56 Dutch citizens from Israel and the West Bank arrived at Schiphol Airport early Saturday morning. The mission, coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, was ...
More than 1 in 6 people consider not voting due to distrust
A survey conducted by ANP and Kieskompas shows that more than one in six people in the Netherlands are considering not voting in the municipal elections. This potential abstention is largely attribute...
Jan Lenferink (1948 - 2026): Uninhibited talk show pioneer revolutionized television
Dutch television pioneer Jan Lenferink has passed away at the age of 77. He is celebrated for revolutionizing the medium in the 1980s with his innovative and provocative late-night talk show RUR.
Hélenè (50) regularly feels unsafe in her neighborhood: "Women walk the streets with all kinds of protection"
Residents in the Amsterdam-Osdorp neighborhood are expressing growing concerns over safety due to persistent issues such as harassment, drug-related nuisance, and inadequate street lighting. Despite r...
Code yellow for the west of the country due to dense fog
The KNMI has issued a code yellow warning for dense fog across the Netherlands, excluding Limburg, on Saturday morning. The warning covers the western provinces and was expanded to include most of the...
Something fishy about drain cleaning company's guarantee for Ilja
The article explores a consumer dispute regarding the validity of warranty terms provided by a drainage company. It specifically questions whether a business can legally modify guarantee rules verball...
Mystery: why is this large area on the edge of the Jordaan undeveloped?
The article investigates why the Appeltjesmarkt, a large open square located near Amsterdam's Jordaan neighborhood, remains undeveloped despite the high demand for space in the city. Situated between ...
Students and left-wing opposition fight compulsory service, Defense remains optimistic. 'Princess sets good example'
Students in Germany and left-wing parties in the Netherlands are protesting against the potential introduction of selective military service. Despite this opposition, the Dutch Ministry of Defense rem...
When Cas (25) took a blow to the nose, he immediately thought of his grandfather and former international Joop Odenthal: 'Luckily it wasn't broken'
Cas Odenthal, the grandson of former Haarlem-based international footballer Joop Odenthal, is currently playing professional football in Italy. He is tasked with helping his club, Bari, avoid relegati...