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.
From winter coats to T-shirts in two days: How Haarlem's hospitality industry deals with the changing weather
The hospitality industry in Haarlem and its surrounding areas is adjusting to rapid shifts in Dutch weather as temperatures are expected to rise to over 25 degrees Celsius this weekend. Local business...
This is how much you pay for a round on a Haarlem terrace
An investigation into the costs of buying a round of drinks at terraces in Haarlem provides locals with an estimate of what they will spend when socializing. The study looks at typical prices for drin...
Historic Haarlem heritage Conrad Wharf from 1897 to make way for new construction
The Haarlem municipality has decided to proceed with a housing development that requires the demolition of historical remains of the 1897 Conradwerf shipyard, which were recently rediscovered hidden i...
Amphibians breeding well in Amsterdam's tap water source
Forest ranger Jeroen Engelhart highlights the thriving wildlife, including amphibians and nesting birds, within the Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen near Zandvoort. The area's clean water supports a hea...
Include meningococcal vaccine in vaccination program, pediatricians say
Dutch pediatricians are advocating for the meningococcal B vaccine to be included in the national vaccination program for infants following recent outbreaks in the United Kingdom. Currently, the Nethe...
Province gives green light for new electricity station near A9 South
The province of North Holland has approved the preferred location for a new electricity station near the A9-South highway. This decision allows the network operator TenneT to proceed with detailed pla...
It’s barbecue weather and they’re noticing it at Rookplankje in Heemskerk: course waiting lists and phones ringing off the hook
The barbecue shop Rookplankje in Heemskerk is experiencing a surge in demand for high-quality Kamado grills and outdoor cooking courses as sunny weather arrives. Owner Gert-Jan van den Brink reports a...
Jiska: My tattoos help me maintain lightness in daily life despite my disability
Jiska Ogier, a 31-year-old from Leiden, uses tattoos to express her sarcastic humor and help others navigate her disability. The body art serves as a way for her to maintain a sense of lightness in he...
Sixteen years after demolition, construction finally begins on the former Sonneborn factory site
Construction has officially begun on the former Sonneborn factory site in Haarlem-Noord, sixteen years after the original buildings were demolished. The project includes the development of 160 new hom...
Mystery: what are all these yellow signs on Wibautstraat?
Yellow signs along the Wibautstraat labeled "Knowledge Mile" mark a collaborative innovation district in Amsterdam that connects local businesses and educational institutions. The markers identify a s...
Max Verstappen opens up about fatherhood and confirms he will continue in Formula 1
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen confirmed in an interview with De Telegraaf that he will continue racing in Formula 1 beyond the current season. The Dutch driver also spoke candidly about fath...
Resident dies in major house fire in Czaar Peter neighborhood
A resident died in a large house fire that broke out early in the morning on Blankenstraat in Amsterdam's Czaar Peterbuurt. Firefighters evacuated surrounding homes and managed to bring the blaze unde...
Dana: For me, the tattoo is a daily symbol of survival, strength and finding beauty in scars
41-year-old Dana Nieuwland from Alphen aan den Rijn received a tattoo on her chest following a mastectomy due to breast cancer. The artwork, featuring a lily of the valley and a gladiolus, serves as a...
Family pays for unused Ziggo subscription for four years without noticing
A family unknowingly paid for an unused Ziggo subscription for four years due to a double billing issue. A dispute has arisen between the customer and the provider regarding who is responsible for the...
Ronald Koeman, Jeff Hardeveld and Sem van Duijn were the top-rated players at Telstar, but will they still be White Lions next season?
Following Telstar's 14th-place finish in the Eredivisie, Ronald Koeman, Jeff Hardeveld, and Sem van Duijn emerged as the team's top-rated players according to performance reviews. The club now faces u...
Haarlem region municipalities reluctant to offer emergency shelters, pointing to unsuitable sites
Municipalities in the Haarlem region are hesitant to provide emergency shelter for asylum seekers despite a request from Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink. Local authorities indicate they currently h...
Man who rampaged through emergency shelter on King’s Day won’t pay costs; Defend Loosdrecht to cover them. ‘Brian is one of us’
Brian A., an Ermelo resident sentenced for vandalizing the Loosdrecht town hall on King's Day, will not have to pay the court-ordered €5,000 in damages himself. The group Defend Loosdrecht has raise...
Hans and Dieneke acquitted after weapons and drugs found but still evicted from home
Despite being acquitted of charges related to a large cache of drugs and weapons hidden in their home by their son, Hans Doesburg and Dieneke Achterbergh have been evicted from their Amsterdam trailer...
Taking a dip? Negative swimming advice for this location in Haarlem
Authorities have issued a negative swimming advice for a specific location in Haarlem due to concerns over water quality and safety. The warning was released by Rijkswaterstaat and regional water boar...
Resident dies in major fire at her home in Amsterdam
A woman died in a major house fire on Blankenstraat in Amsterdam-East on Saturday morning. The blaze occurred in a residential property, and emergency services confirmed the fatality at the scene.
Lucienne has more than fifty tattoos: ‘There are more to come’
Lucienne Koehoorn, a 35-year-old from Heiloo, views her body as a canvas for her collection of approximately fifty tattoos. Despite having little remaining space on her skin, she considers them art an...
Velsen to trial housing homeless people before they enter shelters
The municipality of Velsen will launch a pilot program in June to provide housing for homeless residents before they enter social shelters. This initiative is part of a new regional plan aimed at redu...
Sky-high costs and unnecessarily long waiting lists in Haarlem youth care, but municipalities fail to intervene. 'Very strange'
Youth in the Haarlem and IJmond regions face significantly longer wait times for mental health services compared to neighboring areas due to restrictive administrative regulations. These rules prevent...
Beverwijk can ban fatbikes from parts of the city: ‘The tool is there’
Beverwijk is preparing to implement potential bans on fatbikes in certain areas to combat nuisance, despite legal uncertainty regarding such measures. While the city council remains skeptical and the ...
Two dead in serious traffic accident in Eerbeek
Two men died in a serious collision between a car and a motorcycle on Friday night in Eerbeek. Both drivers passed away at the scene of the accident on the Harderwijkerweg.
Asylum seekers from overcrowded Ter Apel return to Stadskanaal
The municipality of Stadskanaal will provide overnight shelter for approximately eighty asylum seekers who were waiting outside the overcrowded registration center in Ter Apel on Friday. This temporar...
Hera relegated from Eredivisie in debut season
Hera United, the first independent all-female professional football club in the Netherlands, has been relegated from the Eredivisie following a 1-2 loss to FC Utrecht. The Amsterdam-based team finishe...
Ajax Women finish second behind champions PSV, Feyenoord third
The Ajax women's football team secured second place in the Vrouwen Eredivisie after a 3-1 victory over Heerenveen. This result earns the team a spot in the Champions League qualifiers, finishing behin...
Heavy illegal fireworks found in Hoofddorp forest, bomb squad deployed
Heavy illegal fireworks were found on a bridge in the Haarlemmermeerse Bos in Hoofddorp, requiring the intervention of the Explosives Disposal Service (EOD). The EOD safely detonated the fireworks at ...
Qmusic host Marieke Elsinga breaks foot in drone accident
Qmusic presenter Marieke Elsinga broke several metatarsal bones in her foot during the filming of a defense challenge. The radio host sustained the injury while attempting to take cover from a drone.