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.
Fire at Thai massage parlor in Zandvoort, two checked for smoke inhalation
A fire broke out in a Thai massage parlor on Louis Davidsstraat in Zandvoort on Monday afternoon. Emergency services, including the fire department and two ambulances, were dispatched to the scene, wh...
Former minister no longer remembers reason for late 2020 school closures
Former Dutch Education Minister Ingrid van Engelshoven told a parliamentary inquiry committee that she no longer recalls the specific reasons for closing schools in December 2020. During her testimony...
Deceased ABN Amro employee may have died from poisoning and drowning
A 39-year-old man is suspected of murdering his partner in their Amsterdam home by poisoning and drowning her, according to the Public Prosecution Service. The defense argues that the cause of death h...
Air conditioner demand quadruples after sweltering weekend
Demand for air conditioning units in the Netherlands has quadrupled following a sweltering weekend, according to local installers. Since 2020, annual sales in the country have consistently remained ab...
SBS6 pulls the plug on reality show with Jan Versteegh
Dutch broadcaster SBS6 has canceled the upcoming reality program 'Vijf Dagen Vast' hosted by Jan Versteegh. The decision to scrap the show was made following an evaluation of the initial recordings.
Bar Notelle in Beverwijk treats guests to free beer for every Dutch goal: promotion continues despite high-scoring win over Sweden
Bar owner Stef van der Zon in Beverwijk is offering patrons a free beer for every goal the Dutch national team scores during their matches. Despite the Netherlands scoring five times against Sweden re...
Family of Meerstad victims 'deeply moved'
The family and friends of a couple found dead in their Meerstad home on Thursday expressed their shock following the tragic events. Their 15-year-old daughter was arrested on suspicion of murdering he...
Almost Outside Reading Day in Haarlem! 5 must-reads according to popular BookTokker Marwa
Buitenleesdag (Outdoor Reading Day) takes place on Sunday, June 28, encouraging residents of Haarlem to read in local parks and on sunny terraces. The event features book recommendations from popular ...
FNV: Schiphol security guards have too little time for checks
The FNV union reports that over half of security guards at Schiphol Airport have insufficient time to perform safety checks correctly. This conclusion stems from an analysis of nearly 200 complaints f...
Rinus is a ‘Volkswagen guy’ who travels from show to show. ‘I really wanted a yellow one, and it was quite a search’
Rinus Drost, a vintage car enthusiast from IJmuiden, displayed his bright yellow 1966 Volkswagen Beetle at an oldtimer event at Broekbergenplein this Saturday. Drost, who frequently travels to car sho...
Zuiderbad no longer heated with natural gas
The historic Zuiderbad swimming pool in Amsterdam is transitioning away from natural gas by installing heat pumps and 263 solar panels, reducing its gas usage by 90%. This sustainability project for t...
Searching for traces of history during public day at Fort Island IJmuiden
On Sunday, July 5th, Fort Island IJmuiden will host a public day featuring culture-historical guided tours. Visitors will be guided across the four-hectare island to discover various historical traces...
Former minister: rapid tests were not an option to reopen schools
Former Dutch Education Minister Ingrid van Engelshoven testified to a parliamentary inquiry that large-scale rapid testing was too complex to enable the early reopening of vocational and higher educat...
Suddenly, an alarm goes off just before Thijs Römer's performance
Dutch actor Thijs Römer has returned to the theater with a performance detailing his time in prison, marking a carefully managed comeback following his legal controversies. A reporter attending the s...
Haarlem commemorates and celebrates Keti Koti in the city
Haarlem will host several activities, including lectures, city walks, and workshops, on Saturday, July 1st, to commemorate and celebrate the abolition of slavery. These events mark the annual Keti Kot...
New hospitality business coming behind Shell on the A9 near Heemskerk
A new catering establishment is set to open at the Akermaat parking area behind the Shell station on the A9 near Heemskerk. The local municipality has officially granted the necessary permit for the p...
Hypothermic, exhausted, and saddle sore during 1,365km bike ride from Ventoux, but hardships turn into a good story at the finish in Valkenburg
About 200 cyclists completed the tenth edition of "The Ride," a 1,365-kilometer journey from Mont Ventoux in France to Valkenburg in the Netherlands. Over eight days, participants endured physical har...
Uncertainty over sports events due to persistent heat
Sporting event organizers in the Netherlands are adjusting schedules due to a persistent heatwave. The Singelloop in Woerden has canceled children's races for safety reasons, while the 5km and 10km ev...
Beverwijk harness race cancelled due to heat: 'Dramatic but responsible decision'
The horse trotting race in Beverwijk, scheduled for Thursday, has been cancelled due to forecast temperatures reaching 32 degrees Celsius. Organizers described the decision as difficult but necessary ...
When will the Ajax coach first take to the pitch and what happens to surplus players? Four pressing questions answered
Ajax is preparing for the new football season while the World Cup is underway, with several questions remaining regarding the team's training schedule. Club watcher Johan Inan addresses key topics, su...
All Radboud staff out of hantavirus quarantine, none sick
Twelve employees at Radboudumc in Nijmegen have completed their quarantine period without showing any signs of illness following exposure to the hantavirus. They had been monitoring for symptoms after...
Two injured in broad daylight shooting at barber shop in Zuidoost
Two men were injured in a shooting at a barbershop in the Zuidoost district of Amsterdam on Friday afternoon. Police are searching for a suspect who fled the scene following a possible dispute and was...
New alderman knows what it's like to pinch every penny: this is Araya Sumter
Araya Sumter has been appointed as a new alderman in Amsterdam, overseeing social justice, poverty relief, and diversity initiatives. Drawing from her personal history of financial hardship and her ca...
More strikes at FrieslandCampina for higher pay
Employees at FrieslandCampina dairy factories are launching a new round of strikes this week due to ongoing disputes over a new collective labor agreement. The FNV union has been organizing industrial...
Merel Westrik to host NTR program Project Rembrandt
Merel Westrik has been announced as the new host for the fifth season of the talent competition Project Rembrandt. Produced by the broadcaster NTR, the show is scheduled to air in the spring of 2027.
Extra measures at TT Assen due to heat
The TT Circuit Assen is implementing extra safety measures for the event from June 26 to 28 due to expected high temperatures. Visitors are permitted to bring their own non-glass bottles and can refil...
Cabinet wants Senate to be able to amend and return laws
The Dutch cabinet is reintroducing a proposal to amend the constitution, allowing the Senate to modify and return legislation to the House of Representatives. Minister Pieter Heerma has placed the 202...
Pediatrician: more child abuse due to school closures
Pediatrician Károly Illy testified before the Dutch parliamentary inquiry committee, stating that school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic likely led to an increase in child abuse. He emphasized ...
TU Delft allowed to reserve spots for women in aerospace engineering
The Netherlands Institute for Human Rights has ruled that TU Delft may reserve 30 percent of its Aerospace Engineering study places for female students to address low enrollment in the field. While th...
Have your say on Haarlem station square
From June 29 to July 3, residents and travelers are invited to provide input on the renovation of the Haarlem station area during the Week of the Station Area. The event includes activities like playi...