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.
'Porridge Queen' Miriam from Obdam won the 2021 World Championship and is now bringing the Dutch Porridge Championship to the Netherlands
Miriam Groot, winner of the 2021 World Porridge Championship, organized the first Dutch National Porridge Championship held on June 20 in Heeswijk-Dinther. The competition focused on traditional prepa...
'Don't touch that sweet boy': Entire street flies rainbow flags after threat to 11-year-old
Residents of Oosterstraat in Haarlem have displayed rainbow flags in solidarity with an 11-year-old neighbor who received a threatening letter for hanging one himself. The community unified to support...
Haarlemmermeer City Council calls for more focus on antisemitism in schools: ‘Reports of Jewish children being bullied for their background’
The Haarlemmermeer municipal council is engaging with schools to improve how antisemitism is reported and addressed following reports of Jewish students being bullied. The initiative, supported by sev...
You can stop by Roy’s for coffee in IJmuiden: ‘Having my own cart was always a dream of mine’
After retiring at age 67, IJmuiden resident Roy Pesik has fulfilled his dream by launching a mobile coffee cart business called 'Barong Specialty Coffee.' The venture allows the retiree to stay active...
Put out-of-school children at the top of the education agenda
The parent association Balans is taking legal action to address the crisis of at least 70,000 children staying home and another 280,000 receiving insufficient education. The organization highlights ho...
From grey box to clouds, Heemstede ATM finally gets color: ‘An eye-catcher’
A Geldmaat ATM on Julianaplein in Heemstede has been officially unveiled with a new colorful cloud-themed design chosen by local residents. The machine had remained a plain grey box for a year before ...
Head of asylum agency COA: ‘There is no shortage of reception places, there is a lack of will’
Joeri Kapteijns, the head of the Dutch asylum agency COA, warns that the organization will face a shortage of 8,000 reception spots by the end of the summer. He emphasizes that the crisis is caused by...
From lion suits to Swedish meatballs, entrepreneurs gear up for World Cup fever
Entrepreneurs in Amsterdam are gearing up for the upcoming World Cup match between the Netherlands and Sweden by offering themed merchandise and snacks. Local businesses, from party shops to projector...
Two bodies found in home in Meerstad, Groningen
Police discovered two deceased individuals in a residence located in Meerstad, Groningen. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the specific circumstances surrounding the deaths.
Schoonzichtlaan motorhome site allowed to stay longer: 'Contributes to social safety'
The Urban Camperspot on Schoonzichtlaan in Haarlem will remain open longer than expected as the municipality has decided to delay its closure until construction for new housing and a bridge begins. Lo...
Velsen to house status holders in hotels and rectories; COA to decide if Ocean Majesty stays longer
The municipality of Velsen plans to house four status-holder families in local hotels and a rectory for four months across Santpoort-Noord and IJmuiden. Meanwhile, the COA is deciding whether the asyl...
Breestraat in Beverwijk becomes a massive activity boulevard for Day for Sport: 'Sport is such a uniting force. It goes much further than just getting tired'
On Sunday, the Breestraat in Beverwijk will transform into a large movement boulevard for the 'Dag voor de Sport' event. Organized by Beverwijk Fit & Actief, the day features a sports market showcasin...
CPB: Limited impact of higher energy prices on most households
The Netherlands Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis (CPB) reports that the financial impact of rising energy and fuel prices due to the Middle East conflict is limited for most households. However, lo...
Relatively small group of people hit hard financially by Iran war
The number of people facing severe financial difficulties due to high fuel and energy prices following the Iran conflict is relatively small, primarily affecting low-income households with high gas us...
Blow fails to materialize: impact of Iran war smaller than feared for most citizens
Dutch households are expected to experience a smaller financial impact from the conflict in Iran than initially feared. However, individuals who drive frequently and live in poorly insulated homes rem...
Fathers take less leave than expected, especially among low and high income earners
Only 60% of fathers are utilizing the five-week supplementary birth leave, a figure lower than previous estimates. Research indicates that use of this leave is particularly low among fathers at both t...
Body found in burnt-out house in Rijen is resident's
The body discovered on Wednesday in a burnt-out house in Rijen has been identified as the resident, a well-known local man named Kees. Mayor Derk Alssema expressed his condolences, describing the vict...
King acknowledges war suffering during dinner with Japanese Emperor
During a dinner with the Japanese Emperor, King Willem-Alexander emphasized the long-standing friendship between the two nations while acknowledging the 'painful episode' of World War II. He noted tha...
Province: No low-altitude flight routes from Lelystad over Gelderland
The Gelderland provincial government announced that the Dutch national government has guaranteed there will be no low-flying routes for holiday flights from Lelystad Airport over the province. Deputy ...
Johan Cruyff, Eberhard van der Laan and illuminated St. Andrew's crosses: Arena area refurbished
The area surrounding the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam is undergoing significant renovations, including new murals of Johan Cruijff and former mayor Eberhard van der Laan. Improvements include illu...
Bertram discusses summer ticket expiration alerts with NS
State Secretary Annet Bertram has discussed with the Dutch railway operator NS the implementation of notifications for customers whose summer subscriptions are about to expire. The measure aims to pre...
Hunt for Russian shadow fleet: Tankers boarded, frigates deployed, but Netherlands watches on
Western European nations have intensified efforts against Russia's shadow fleet by boarding at least six oil tankers over the past six months. In response, Moscow has begun deploying armed frigates to...
Selcuk saw three boys exercising as his business was destroyed: "I feel guilty"
A massive explosion in Amsterdam-Osdorp destroyed a gym after explosives being prepared for ATM robberies in a storage unit below detonated. Gym owner Selcuk reported that three members were inside du...
Weekend tips: what to do in Amsterdam from June 19 to 21
The article highlights various activities happening in Amsterdam from June 19 to 21. Recommended events include visiting local markets and participating in wine tastings at Amstelpark.
Haarlem venue popular among jazz musicians as recording location; Guus Janssen Trio presents ‘Live at the Pletterij’
The Haarlem venue De Pletterij has become a popular recording location for jazz musicians seeking a natural, unamplified sound. Pianist Guus Janssen and his trio are presenting their new album, 'Live ...
Running events take heat precautions, one race cancelled
Several running events across the Netherlands are implementing safety measures or canceling races due to expected high temperatures. Notably, the Vuurtorenloop in Hoek van Holland scheduled for Friday...
Helene Fischer not going to Johan Cruijff Arena after all, moves to Gelredome: "Much too far away"
German singer Helene Fischer's concert on June 30 has been moved from the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam to the Gelredome in Arnhem due to production reasons. Concert organizer Mojo is refunding tic...
Running events take heat measures, one even cancelled
Several running events across the Netherlands are implementing safety measures or facing cancellations due to extreme heat. The Vuurtorenloop in Hoek van Holland was specifically called off for Friday...
Cannabis farm dismantled in Cruquius business premises, one arrest
On Wednesday afternoon, police dismantled a cannabis nursery in a commercial building in Cruquius. One individual was arrested on-site during the raid conducted by the North Holland police drug team.
Car hits tree and ends up on its side in North
A motorist was injured and hospitalized after their car struck a tree and flipped onto its side on the IJdoornlaan in Amsterdam North this evening. Emergency services attended the scene of the single-...