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.
Parents demand safe playground in Santpoort-Zuid as only play area is closed for renovation: 'Now they mostly just hang around the square in front of the Deka'
Parents in Santpoort-Zuid have petitioned the Velsen municipality for a safe playground after the renovation of Brederode Daltonschool left local children without a designated play area. Currently, th...
Watching Oranje with friends at SV Terrasvogels football camp: ‘I’m staying awake all night, that sounds like fun’
Thirty-six children participated in a special football camp at the SV Terrasvogels club, where they watched a Netherlands national team match together in the club's canteen. The event included an over...
Ria Heemskerk still not tired of council work in Hillegom after 25 years: 'Council members in smaller municipalities should actually get more'
Ria Heemskerk, the longest-serving council member in Hillegom, is currently serving her seventh term after 25 years in office. The 69-year-old leader of the Bloeiend Hillegom party remains dedicated t...
Should Gen Z start using ‘forgotten words’ or let them go to the graveyard?
The article explores the efforts of Baby Boomers to preserve "forgotten words" through websites and books, urging younger generations to adopt them. It questions whether Gen Z should be pressured by t...
Province wants Limburgers to speak Limburgish more often
The province of Limburg has launched a campaign to encourage residents to speak the regional Limburgish language more frequently in public. To facilitate this, speakers are encouraged to make an 'L' h...
Peter orders his croquette sandwich from his towel at Deining. ‘On which beach do you experience that?’
Visitors at the Strand Deining beach pavilion are enjoying the sunny weather and the convenience of ordering food directly from their towels. Patrons praised the quality of the service and specific me...
Almost 4.7 million watched Netherlands vs Sweden, more than the match against Japan
Nearly 4.7 million people watched the Dutch women's national football team's World Cup match against Sweden on NPO 1. This viewership exceeds the 4.2 million people who tuned in for the team's opening...
Opening the door for bailiffs seems rare: 'Afraid of losing something'
Bailiff Pieter Bas Vermeulen shares his experiences where most people refuse to open the door for debt collectors out of fear of losing their possessions. Despite his friendly approach, he notes that ...
Have you seen Macho, Flip or Biscuit? These eight pets are missing in Haarlem
Eight pets, including animals named Macho, Flip, and Biscuit, were reported missing in Haarlem over the past week. Local residents are being asked to help locate the missing animals listed by the comm...
Cycling along the contours of the Zaan region, through ribbon villages and past windmills and museums
The weekend supplement AlleTijd features a 40-kilometer cycling route through the Zaanstreek region. The path leads cyclists through historic ribbon villages and past various local windmills and museu...
New residents visit Schalkwijk Center housing project
On Saturday, future residents visited the Schalkwijk Centrum construction site in Haarlem during 'Dag van de Bouw' to view their future homes. Visitors were able to explore the building where they are...
'Nature should be the foundation of new construction plans': Ecologist Richard on taking bats into account in housing development
Ecologist Richard Witte argues that nature should be a fundamental component of housing developments rather than an afterthought, following news that nine homes near Heemskerk station were removed fro...
De Toppers in Orange spirit: feel the need for unity
The Dutch singing group De Toppers performed a festive concert at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam on Saturday night. The event combined music with a national football theme to create an atmospher...
Evacuated Ombilinstraat residents allowed to return home after explosion
Residents of Ombilinstraat in Amsterdam East returned to their homes on Wednesday morning after being evacuated due to an explosion and fire the previous day. Thirteen houses were affected, and the po...
Tropical temperatures grip the Netherlands: plenty of sunshine, mercury could hit 37 (!) degrees
The Netherlands is experiencing a heatwave with sunny weather and temperatures potentially reaching 37 degrees Celsius. These tropical conditions are expected to persist into next week across most of ...
Arianne's son has a form of ALS: 'Our life revolves entirely around Benito'
Arianne Versluijs shares the story of her 29-year-old son, Benito, who was diagnosed with primary lateral sclerosis (PLS), a form of ALS, last year. The feature, published ahead of World ALS Day on Ju...
End of net metering hits hard: energy bills up by hundreds, but these tips help you recoup solar costs quickly
Dutch households with solar panels will face significantly higher energy bills starting in 2027 due to the termination of the national net metering scheme. Despite these costs, experts suggest specifi...
Attention travelers: Public transport in Haarlem may be disrupted by strike
Public transport workers in Haarlem plan to strike during the early morning of Wednesday, June 24. The industrial action is expected to bring train and bus services to a standstill, leading to potenti...
Record proceeds for Night of the Refugee
The Night of the Refugee walking event raised a record 2.1 million euros for the Stichting Vluchteling foundation. A record 10,000 participants joined the event to walk distances of up to 50 kilometer...
Man stabbed on Tussen Meer in Osdorp
A man was injured in a stabbing incident on Tussen Meer in the Osdorp neighborhood of Amsterdam early this morning. The victim was treated at a hospital and has since been released, while police conti...
Confidently cycling through Haarlem: Every Schalkwijk resident should be able to do it, says Buurts: 'Cycling expands your world'
The organization Buurts is launching cycling lessons at Californiëplein in Haarlem to help adults who never learned to ride a bike as children. The initiative aims to increase residents' independence...
Japan eliminates Dutch opponent Tunisia with a comprehensive win
Japan defeated Tunisia 4-0 in a World Cup Group F match held in Monterrey, moving level with the Netherlands at the top of the group standings. The result confirms Tunisia's elimination from the tourn...
Life behind the barrier with poor education: Augustien (76) prefers recognition over apologies
Augustien Matulessy-Souisa reflects on her childhood experiences living in a Moluccan residential camp, highlighting the isolation and poor education faced by her community. As Prime Minister Jetten p...
Bob Deen: 'War is not a natural phenomenon that you can't do anything about'
Security expert Bob Deen has been appointed as the new director of Clingendael, the Netherlands Institute of International Relations, starting next month. Deen, who became a prominent figure for his a...
Foreign media rave about Netherlands, Sweden in shock after 2026 World Cup humiliation: ‘Completely new for us’
The Dutch national football team received widespread international praise following a dominant 5-1 victory over Sweden at the 2026 World Cup. Head coach Ronald Koeman's squad left the Swedish side in ...
Mystery solved: The impressive story behind this statue
This article explains the history and significance of the statue located at the Anton de Komplein, a site known for its regular markets. It identifies the figure depicted and shares the impressive sto...
Scale model made of this lost piece of Amsterdam history
A new exhibition at the Stopera in Amsterdam showcases a 3D model and archaeological artifacts from Vlooienburg, a historic multicultural neighborhood that once stood on the site. The display aims to ...
Wouter Klootwijk on tinned fish that is suddenly very trendy
Food columnist Wouter Klootwijk discusses the sudden resurgence of canned sardines as a trendy culinary item. He reflects on how this humble staple has unexpectedly become a fashionable choice in mode...
Job (28) is nearly blind but runs top times with a buddy: "Literally blind trust"
Visually impaired runner Job Schoonderbeek is training with his buddy at Amsterdam's Sloterplas for the upcoming NK Running Blind competition. Job, who lost most of his sight at age 18, aims to reclai...
Onno and Ingrid pay for 16 months for a cleaner who never shows up
Onno and Ingrid Krabshuis have been paying for a cleaning service for sixteen months without anyone ever arriving to perform the work. The couple, based in Julianadorp, is searching for a reliable and...