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.
Haarlem Grachtenloop organizers ready for tropical 30th edition, but uncertainty remains: 10km may be scrapped
The 30th edition of the Grachtenloop in Haarlem, scheduled for June 19, may be modified due to expected extreme heat and humidity. Organizers are considering canceling the 10-kilometer race to ensure ...
Cyclist injured in collision with tram in Amsterdam
A cyclist was injured and taken to the hospital following a collision with a tram on the Eerste Constantijn Huygensstraat in Amsterdam-West on Tuesday afternoon. Emergency services, including a mobile...
Gate between korfball and football closed at Uitgeest sports park, lock quickly broken
A gate connecting the Stormvogels korfball club and FC Uitgeest football club at Sportpark De Koog was closed to stop football fans from parking bicycles on korfball grounds. The lock was reportedly d...
Spaarndamseweg cycle path closed for 18 months? Riding against traffic instead: ‘Cyclists always take the shortest route’
Cyclists in Haarlem are ignoring official detour routes and riding against traffic following the 1.5-year closure of a bike path on the Spaarndamseweg. Many riders prefer the shorter route over the ci...
Carnival hit echoes through courtroom as ABBA blocks 'mutilation' of song
ABBA and Universal Music are engaged in a legal battle with the Dutch carnival band De Kapotte Kachels over a parody song titled "Dikke Pens." The pop group claims the cover "mutilates" their original...
Truck gets stuck under A10 West overpass
A truck became stuck under a 3.4-meter-high viaduct on the A10 West at Wiltzanghlaan in Amsterdam's Bos en Lommer district. To free the vehicle, the driver was forced to deflate the truck's tires to l...
Captain in fatal Wadden Sea collision acquitted on appeal
The captain of the fast ferry Tiger, involved in a fatal 2022 collision on the Wadden Sea, has been acquitted on appeal by a court in Leeuwarden. The court ruled that there was insufficient evidence t...
Ajax to begin European season with qualifier against FK Vojvodina or Ferencváros
Ajax will begin its European campaign in the second qualifying round of the Conference League against the loser of the match between FK Vojvodina and Ferencváros. The Amsterdam club secured its spot ...
Heemskerk walking event takes measures due to expected heat, 10km route cancelled: ‘Safety and health come first’
Organizers of the Avondvierdaagse in Heemskerk have cancelled the 10-kilometer walking route for this Friday due to forecasted extreme heat. The decision aims to protect the health and safety of parti...
Hospi Housing: Help a student find a room
The city of Haarlem is partnering with the platform Hospi Housing to encourage residents to rent out spare rooms to students and young professionals. This initiative aims to address the housing shorta...
European Parliament approves strict return rules for asylum seekers
The European Parliament has approved stricter rules for the deportation of rejected asylum seekers, allowing EU member states to establish return centers outside the union's borders. The legislation p...
Groeneveen relegated straight back from the Eredivisie
Groeneveen's debut season in the Dutch padel eredivisie ended in relegation following a 4-0 loss to XNRGY Amsterdam in the final round. Despite their goal of remaining in the top flight, the team will...
Man jailed for using deepfakes to open ABN AMRO accounts
The Amsterdam District Court sentenced a man to 30 months in prison, with six months suspended, for committing deepfake fraud. The individual used deepfake technology to forge identity documents and s...
Helena revealed as face of Van der Elsken exhibition: "I stuck my tongue out, I don't like photos"
Helena de Jong has been chosen as the face of a new Ed van der Elsken exhibition at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, featuring a spontaneous photo of her taken over 40 years ago. The exhibition, which ai...
Village church in Heemskerk transformed into tribute to Maerten van Heemskerck with workshops and music
The Dorpskerk in Heemskerk will host a tribute to painter Maerten van Heemskerck to commemorate his birth on July 1, 1498. The event features various activities, including workshops and music, celebra...
FNV leader Spekman lashes out at government: 'A downy blanket of words'
FNV chairman Hans Spekman has criticized the Dutch cabinet's proposed cuts to social security, calling for them to be withdrawn. In response, the labor union plans to hold protests and strikes next we...
V&D hotel plan backed by Haarlem city council despite ban; exception being explored
The Haarlem city government is considering an exception to its hotel ban to allow the conversion of the former V&D building into a hotel. Owners of the historic property at Verwulft requested the chan...
Tielen unable to dispel criticism of safer education bill
Members of the Dutch House of Representatives remain skeptical of State Secretary Judith Tielen's proposed law for free and safe education. Opposition parties expressed concerns that the legislation m...
New law to tackle high vet prices and overtreatment
State Secretary Silvio Erkens is drafting a new law to prevent veterinarians from overcharging pet owners through unnecessary treatments and expensive medications. The proposal aims to address rising ...
Heat plan in effect from Thursday due to hot weather
The National Heat Plan will go into effect throughout the Netherlands starting this Thursday due to forecast warm weather. The RIVM announced the measure on Wednesday following consultations with the ...
Cabinet takes action against soaring vet costs
The Dutch cabinet is introducing new legislation to address rising veterinary costs by requiring clinics to be more transparent about their fees. These measures also include a ban on price incentives ...
Senegalese Amsterdammers see their team fall just short against France: "It was very exciting"
Dozens of Senegalese residents in Amsterdam gathered at Studio Wieman in the Noord district to watch their national football team's match against France. Despite a festive atmosphere with traditional ...
Epidemiologist: forming critical OMT counterpart not a decision taken lightly
Epidemiologist Amrish Baidjoe stated that forming the "Red Team" during the COVID-19 pandemic was a difficult decision. The group of scientists provided critical feedback on the Dutch government's pan...
Scientist: Sense of urgency about COVID also varied among us
Epidemiologist Amrish Baidjoe testified before a parliamentary inquiry committee that the sense of urgency during the COVID-19 pandemic varied even among scientists. He noted that initial assessments ...
Uitgeest calls on residents to prune overhanging greenery and keep sidewalks clear
The municipality of Uitgeest is calling on residents to prune overhanging greenery and clear sidewalks during the spring and summer growing season. This initiative aims to improve safety by ensuring t...
48 municipal notifications for demolition and tree felling in Haarlem last week
The municipality of Haarlem processed 48 permit applications related to demolition and tree removal over the past week. These reports allow residents to stay informed about upcoming environmental and ...
Why Dutch was spoken in Gothenburg for years
This article explores the historical and cultural connections between Amsterdam and Sweden, highlighting how Swedish footballer Zlatan Ibrahimović's career at Ajax is just one example of these links....
NPO joins forces with European broadcasters for new children's series
The Dutch public broadcaster NPO is collaborating with four other European public broadcasters to develop new fiction series for children aged seven and older. This partnership is designed to provide ...
Two cars on fire in Haarlem, police suspect arson
Police in Haarlem are investigating a suspected case of arson after two vehicles were set on fire on the Robert Kochlaan early Wednesday morning. The incident was reported around 5:30 AM, and authorit...
Nuisance on Luxemburglaan in Heemskerk requires urgent action. 'Illegal dumping continues. The area is deteriorating'
Residents of the Luxemburglaan in Heemskerk are demanding urgent action to address persistent issues such as waste dumping, noise, and traffic nuisances. They criticize the local municipality and hous...