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.
Migrants contributed significantly to Haarlem’s prosperity in the seventeenth century
Refugees and migrants played a crucial role in the history and economic prosperity of Haarlem, particularly during the seventeenth century. The article highlights that migration is a recurring phenome...
Eleven arrests after disturbances surrounding NAC - Heerenveen
Eleven people were arrested following public order disturbances during the suspended Eredivisie match between NAC Breda and Heerenveen on Sunday. The suspects were held for various offenses, including...
Brand-new Pieter Vermeulen Museum opens Wednesday June 10
The Pieter Vermeulen Museum is relocating from Driehuis to a brand new facility in IJmuiden. The new nature museum is scheduled to officially open its doors to the public on Wednesday, June 10, at 1:0...
Addition to cheese spread taste test following Press Council ruling
Following a ruling by the Dutch Press Council, an editorial team has updated their processed cheese taste test with a postscript concerning one of the panel members. The addition serves to provide fur...
Free city guide on Muslim heritage
A free city guide detailing Muslim heritage and history is now available at approximately 40 locations throughout Amsterdam. The guide explores the history of the city's Muslim community and includes ...
Car and fatbike collide on Dijkzichtlaan in Haarlem, car heavily damaged
A car and a fatbike collided on the Dijkzichtlaan at the border of Santpoort-Noord and Haarlem on Monday afternoon. The accident occurred around 12:55 PM and resulted in significant damage to the car.
Prosecution demands 14 years for fatal shooting at Jumbo Vlissingen
Dutch prosecutors have demanded a 14-year prison sentence for a 24-year-old man involved in a fatal shooting at a Vlissingen supermarket last year. The victim, 44-year-old Thomas van Wanrooij, was kil...
Captain Hondius impressed by patience and discipline on board
Jan Dobrogowski, captain of the cruise ship Hondius, praised the patience and discipline shown by passengers and crew during a challenging period. In a video message on the Oceanwide Expeditions websi...
Mourning protest over killing of hundreds of thousands of geese in North Holland
Activists from Animal Rebellion held a funeral procession in Haarlem to protest the annual culling of 100,000 geese in North Holland. The group delivered a formal letter of complaint to provincial dep...
Vijlbrief: Cabinet to make proposal after union ultimatum
Dutch Minister of Social Affairs Hans Vijlbrief announced that the cabinet will present a proposal to bring labor unions and employers back to the negotiating table. This statement follows an ultimatu...
Open day at Podia Heemstede features new theater season preview and talent show
Cultural organization Podia Heemstede will host an open day at theater De Luifel on Sunday, May 17. The event will feature a talent show and provide a preview of the upcoming theater season.
Double win for Pieter Weening day after silent tribute for Wouter Weylandt
Dutch cyclist Pieter Weening achieved a double victory at the 2011 Giro d'Italia by winning a stage and claiming the pink jersey. This milestone occurred one day after a silent march was held to honor...
DigiD outage: App and website users seeing error messages
A technical malfunction at DigiD on Monday has made it difficult for users to log in via the service's website and mobile application. More than 3,600 reports of the outage have been recorded on the m...
Five sheep get summer haircuts in Haarlemmerhout: from thick fleece to airy look in minutes
Five sheep at the city farm De Houthoeve in Haarlemmerhout have been shorn to prepare for the upcoming warm summer. The shearing process quickly removed their thick winter coats, providing the animals...
GGD: passenger home quarantine checks not necessary
The Dutch Municipal Health Service (GGD) stated that active monitoring of the mandatory six-week home quarantine for passengers of the ship Hondius is unnecessary. Authorities expect passengers to com...
Commission: Too many captains and complex structure threaten NPO's survival
An independent evaluation commission has warned that the Dutch Public Broadcasting (NPO) faces a threat to its survival due to a complex organizational structure and an excessive number of directors. ...
Roadworks in Haarlem: what to expect this week (May 11 - May 18)
Roadworks scheduled in Haarlem from May 11 to May 18 will result in partial closures of several streets, including Kinderhuissingel and Parklaan. Commuters are advised to prepare for disruptions acros...
Castricum station assault suspects given one week to turn themselves in
Police have given two underage suspects one week to turn themselves in following an assault and robbery of two boys at Castricum station on the night of February 14. The incident involved a group of f...
Trawling on Dogger Bank prohibited without permit
A court in The Hague has ruled that trawling in the protected Doggersbank area of the North Sea requires an environmental permit, overturning a long-standing government exemption. The court found that...
Nijmegen man builds miniature Vondelkerk to help restore burnt-down church
The Vondelkerk in Amsterdam was partially destroyed by a fire on New Year's Day, necessitating a significant restoration effort. To support crowdfunding for the building's repair, Ivo van Sluis has cr...
UvA and VU seek alternatives after Canvas educational software hack
The University of Amsterdam (UvA) and Vrije Universiteit (VU) have suspended the use of the educational software Canvas following a cyberattack by the hacker collective ShinyHunters. Both universities...
Unions issue ultimatum to cabinet: scrap budget cuts within 14 days or face major strikes
Dutch labor unions FNV, CNV, and VCP have issued a 14-day ultimatum to the government demanding the withdrawal of proposed cuts to state pensions and social benefits. Failure to meet these demands wil...
Council of State doubts usefulness of law revoking Dutch citizenship
The Dutch Council of State has expressed doubts regarding the effectiveness and necessity of a law that allows the revocation of Dutch citizenship for individuals who join terrorist organizations abro...
Gas price investigation: who profits from the war with Iran?
The Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) is investigating why gasoline prices at the pump do not decrease as rapidly as crude oil prices. The inquiry aims to identify which parties are gain...
Five days of reflecting, eating and celebrating life together during SummerSCHOOL Castricum. 'There is quite some interest, especially from young people, in community living'
The School for Communities is hosting a five-day SummerSCHOOL in Castricum from July 22 to 26, focused on the experience of communal living. Participants will stay at a local campsite and attend daily...
Expert warns of even higher energy prices: Household bills to rise by another 25 euros per month
Dutch households are currently paying an average of 25 euros more per month for energy following the outbreak of conflict involving Iran. Experts warn that this upward trend in energy costs is likely ...
Office warrior promoted to skipper
A crew member has been promoted to skipper of the KNRM rescue boat 'De Gooier' at the Wijdenes station. The vessel operates on the Markermeer, performing rescue missions for the Royal Netherlands Sea ...
Investigation into missing Tanja Groen concluded, case remains unsolved
Dutch police and the Public Prosecution Service have concluded their investigation into the 1993 disappearance of 18-year-old Tanja Groen without reaching a resolution. Groen vanished after a party in...
Power restored to Almere data center after Wednesday fire
The NorthC datacenter in Almere expects to have a temporary power supply restored by Wednesday at noon following a major fire last Thursday. The blaze caused significant damage to the facility's power...
‘It is precisely in the infinity of the universe that I find my footing,’ says astronomer Margot Brouwer (35), who has been in an existential crisis since their childhood
Astronomer Margot Brouwer describes her journey from experiencing existential crises as a child to finding peace through the study of the universe. She has developed a way to integrate science and spi...