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.
Craving beer and snacks during late World Cup matches? Why late-night binging is delicious but bad for you
Many Dutch football fans are staying up late to watch World Cup matches in the United States while consuming unhealthy snacks like pizza and beer. Nutritionists explain that while these late-night eat...
Councilor Bas de Ruig reviews documents during dinner: ‘Sometimes there is little time between work and council’
Bas de Ruig, the 32-year-old floor leader for D66 in the municipality of Velsen, discusses the challenges of balancing his political duties with a 32-hour work week. He currently serves in the local c...
Woman killed in Drenthe as tree falls on car during storm
A woman died in the Dutch province of Drenthe after a tree fell on her car during a storm on Friday night. She passed away at the scene of the accident.
Councilor Moussa Aynan wished he had spent more time with his newborns: ‘I wasn’t well prepared’
Haarlem council member Moussa Aynan reflects on the difficulty of balancing his twenty-year political career with the birth and upbringing of his three children. He notes that he was not well prepared...
Don't skimp on sunscreen: 'You need half a teaspoon just for your face'
Experts advise applying a sufficient amount of sunscreen, such as half a teaspoon for the face, as temperatures are expected to reach 30 degrees Celsius this weekend. The guidance also covers the effe...
Why we should all eat more herring: ‘One of the fish species that comes out best on all fronts’
The arrival of the 'Hollandse Nieuwe' herring marks the start of the season for a fish praised by experts for its sustainability and health benefits. Compared to other seafood, herring contains low le...
World Cup quickly becomes political minefield, former minister Conny Helder knows all about it
Former Dutch sports minister Conny Helder reflects on the political complexities and pressures involved in representing the Netherlands at the World Cup. Political reporter Hans van Soest notes a shif...
Free spring entertainment! Here are 7 places to play ping pong in Amsterdam
Outdoor pingpong is highlighted as a free and competitive spring activity available at seven different locations across Amsterdam. These public tables provide an accessible way for residents and visit...
Ray and Berend try to score a summer hit: "I feel a lot of negativity from you"
Actors Ray and Berend have released a new song titled "Fluitje" and aim for it to become a major summer hit. Despite facing skepticism from reporters during an interview at Amsterdam's Rembrandtplein,...
Former SP chairman and co-founder Hans van Hooft (84) dies
Hans van Hooft, a co-founder and former chairman of the Dutch Socialist Party (SP), has passed away at the age of 84. A prominent figure in the party's history, he served as a national lead candidate ...
Riots unlikely to happen again, say Zandvoort pavilion owners, but the beach has changed: 'The hospitality heart aches, but measures are unfortunately necessary'
Zandvoort beach pavilion owners are preparing for high visitor numbers due to upcoming tropical weather while reflecting on riots that occurred during the Pentecost weekend. While owners believe the u...
Removing insulation beads makes room for bats: ‘A pleasant climate is always created between the walls’
Alderman Judith Schram participated in bricking up a wall at a residence in Castricum to create a new nursery habitat for bats. The initiative involves removing insulation materials to provide a suita...
Erik van Goor collected hundreds of match-worn Oranje shirts: ‘The embodiment of a sporting moment’
Erik van Goor has amassed a collection of hundreds of match-worn Netherlands national team football shirts spanning over fifty years of history. This extensive collection serves as the basis for his b...
Safety regions busy with storm damage, situation manageable
Safety regions across the Netherlands were busy handling storm damage on Friday night and Saturday morning. While the Utrecht safety region reported fallen trees and loose roof tiles, officials stated...
Coalition has good ideas but panel members doubt city will become quieter and cleaner
A survey of 1,700 Amsterdam residents shows mixed reactions to the new PRO Amsterdam and D66 coalition agreement, which cancels controversial plans for an erotic center and a tourist weed ban. While t...
Municipalities build asylum seeker centers in protected landscapes: only as a last resort
Several municipalities in North Holland are seeking or have received permission to build temporary asylum seeker centers on protected provincial land due to a lack of space within urban borders. The p...
Sisters Heather (29) and Silver (26) from Haarlem play at the World Cup for ecstatic fans: 'We had to get used to the noise'
Haarlem sisters Heather and Silver Siegers are competing in the Cricket World Cup in England, experiencing significantly larger and louder crowds than in the Dutch domestic league. The athletes noted ...
Zara Larsson celebrates midsummer at Pinkpop, downpour at the end of Twenty One Pilots' set
Swedish singer Zara Larsson performed at the Pinkpop festival on Friday during a midsummer celebration. While the event largely escaped the storms affecting the rest of the Netherlands, a heavy downpo...
Couple stuck between insurer's form letters: 'Starting to look like their own Purple Crocodile ad'
A Dutch couple, Jan and Josien, are experiencing bureaucratic delays while trying to file a home insurance claim for water damage. They report being trapped in a repetitive cycle of automated correspo...
Why does a Haarlem city councilor earn more than twice as much as those in Velsen or Bloemendaal?
As new municipal councils begin their terms in the Netherlands, questions have arisen regarding the time commitment and financial compensation for local officials. The article investigates the signifi...
Beverwijk takes extra security measures during city festival
The municipality of Beverwijk is implementing extra security measures for its upcoming City Festival to prevent further incidents. This decision follows an evaluation of previous editions, which were ...
Many storm reports in central Netherlands, NL-Alert issued
On Friday evening, emergency centers in the central Netherlands, including Flevoland, Gooi en Vechtstreek, and Utrecht, received a high volume of storm damage reports. Local authorities issued an NL-A...
Dutch historian discovers first portrait of the States-General from 1608
Dutch cultural historian Joris Oddens has discovered the first portrait of the States-General, which dates back to 1608. The artwork is significant as it commemorates the first recognition of the Neth...
Massive thunderstorms sweep across the country: stunning images and heavy rain
Severe thunderstorms are moving across the Netherlands, leading to the issuance of a code orange weather warning for several provinces including Utrecht, South Holland, and Brabant. The warning for he...
Haarlem residents cool runners with water pistols and hoses during scorching Grachtenloop: ‘Normally I drink wine, now I’m soaking them’
Residents of Haarlem used water pistols, hoses, and showerheads to cool down 5,000 participants during a record-breaking hot edition of the Grachtenloop running event. Organizers set up extra drinking...
Motorcyclist injured in collision with car at intersection in Aerdenhout
A motorcyclist was injured on Friday evening following a collision with a car at the intersection of Leeuwerikenlaan and Zandvoorterweg in Aerdenhout. The victim was subsequently transported to the ho...
Cyclist taken to hospital after collision with car on roundabout in Heemskerk
A cyclist was injured and transported to the hospital following a collision with a car on Friday evening in Heemskerk. The accident took place at a roundabout on the Hoflaan.
Match-worn Netherlands shirts auctioned for 59,069 euros
Match-worn shirts from the Dutch national team's first World Cup game against Japan were auctioned for 59,069 euros. The majority of the proceeds will benefit the Princess Máxima Fund.
Erik de Zwart on his family trait: 'I got my gift of gab from my mother'
Dutch media personality Erik de Zwart reflects on his personal habits and views on aging in a new interview with Mezza magazine. He discusses his interest in model trains and his decision to use Botox...
Influencer Stuntkabouter banned from leaving France after accident that killed friend
Dutch influencer Martijn van Eijzeren, known as Stuntkabouter, has been ordered to remain in France following a fatal car accident that killed 28-year-old film director Ilya Vierhout. While Van Eijzer...