Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Professor: Silent protest during two minutes of silence no grounds for arrest
Legal experts are questioning the lawfulness of the 13 arrests made during the National Remembrance Day ceremony at Amsterdam's Dam Square, specifically targeting nine silent protesters. Professor Jon...
Liberation Day in IJmond buzzes with sun, beer and positive energy: ‘It feels like coming home’
The IJmond Liberation Day festival in the Netherlands attracted many local primary school children and families on May 5th. Due to the holiday falling on a weekday, organizers focused on youth activit...
First liberation festival in Santpoort-Noord. Suomi runners welcomed with applause after tough night
Thirteen runners from the Suomi athletic club successfully transported the Liberation fire from Wageningen to Santpoort-Noord despite cold and rainy overnight conditions. Their arrival marked the vill...
'You see him lighting something.' Company van and car go up in flames in Heemskerk; perpetrator caught on security camera.
On early Tuesday morning, a company van and a car were destroyed by arson in Heemskerk. Security cameras at the victim's home recorded the perpetrator starting the fire.
Pieter Geert (100) passes war vehicles in Heemskerk on his mobility scooter: 'If I tell what I’ve been through and seen, they won’t believe me'
On Liberation Day, 100-year-old Pieter Geert Folkersma visited a display of historical military vehicles in Heemskerk. Using his mobility scooter, he viewed various vehicles that he had personally ope...
Milieudefensie director to join Tata Steel
Donald Pols is stepping down as the director of Milieudefensie to join Tata Steel Nederland. As a result, he is leaving the environmental organization with immediate effect to transition into his new ...
Remarkable career switch: Milieudefensie director moves to Tata Steel
Donald Pols, the general director of Milieudefensie, is leaving the environmental organization to join Tata Steel in June. Milieudefensie has dismissed Pols immediately, stating that his new career mo...
Kelly Piquet on parenting with Max Verstappen: 'Learning to say no'
Kelly Piquet and Max Verstappen are working to balance their parenting duties with their busy professional schedules. In a new interview, Piquet emphasized the importance of being intentional with the...
WHO: Sickest patients to the Netherlands for treatment
The World Health Organization is coordinating the evacuation of two seriously ill patients from the Dutch cruise ship Hondius to the Netherlands for medical treatment. The patients, who were affected ...
Liberation fire, Freedom Soup and reflection on the village square in Castricum
Residents of Castricum gathered on the Dorpsplein to celebrate Liberation Day by lighting the liberation fire and sharing Freedom Soup. The event focused on the importance of passing the value of free...
Wageningen45: soldiers from 25 countries march in Freedom Parade
On Tuesday afternoon, a large crowd gathered in Wageningen for the annual Freedom Parade featuring WWII veterans and soldiers from 25 different countries. Organized by Wageningen45, the event saw spec...
Yes-R dreams big alongside music career: ‘My ultimate dream is to become a coach abroad’
Dutch artist Yes-R is expanding his career by becoming a football coach at the Alphense Boys youth academy starting next year. While maintaining his music schedule, his long-term goal is to transition...
Uitgeest Playgroup Foundation loses in court; municipality not required to pay damages
The Peuterspeelzalen Uitgeest Foundation lost a lawsuit against the municipality regarding the payment of damages. An administrative court in Haarlem ruled that the municipality is not required to com...
Tour boat passengers rescue driver from car in water
Passengers on a canal boat rescued a driver after their car plunged into the Herengracht canal in Amsterdam on Tuesday afternoon. The driver managed to escape the vehicle unharmed before being pulled ...
Tens of thousands in Haarlem for Liberation Day, festival queue grows
Tens of thousands of people are gathering in Haarlem today for the annual Bevrijdingspop festival to celebrate Liberation Day in the Haarlemmerhout. Authorities have introduced measures to manage the ...
Heavy smoke from fire in former HvA building near Amstel Station
A fire broke out on the first floor of the vacant Leeuwenburg building near Amsterdam's Amstel Station on Monday afternoon. Although the fire was small and quickly extinguished with no injuries report...
Bevrijdingspop: searching for a nice spot next to the nettles. 'A highlight is when Matthy from the Bankzitters winks at me'
Bevrijdingspop, a major liberation festival in the Netherlands, began with a calm atmosphere as attendees gathered at the festival grounds. The event features various performers, including Matthy from...
IJ-tunnel closed in both directions due to camera system problem
The IJ-tunnel in Amsterdam has been closed in both directions since 12:20 PM due to a technical failure in the camera system that prevents traffic control from monitoring the tunnel safely. Technician...
Hélène Hendriks still recovering from back surgery: 'Just want to deliver'
Presenter Hélène Hendriks is recovering from major back surgery she underwent last year while continuing her professional work. The 45-year-old told AD that she is committed to fulfilling her duties...
GGD: No direct health damage for local residents from Tata chromium-6 exceedance
A GGD report concluded that recent chromium-6 emissions from Tata Steel, which exceeded standards by more than thirty times, did not pose a direct threat to the health of local residents. Despite the ...
The name Telstar was born at the Zwart family business in the port of IJmuiden: ‘It was a great time. Spectators even sat in the trees’
Jack and Ton Zwart recount the origins of the Telstar football club's name and logo, which were created at their family business in the IJmuiden harbor 63 years ago. Jack designed the iconic logo, whi...
Ecumenical Ascension Day celebration in Wijk aan Zee supports children with speech impairments in Ukraine
An ecumenical tent service will be held on the Dorpsweide in Wijk aan Zee on Thursday, May 14, to celebrate Ascension Day. Participating leaders from local churches and the Salvation Army are organizi...
Increased police surveillance at Brouwersvaart after fires
Police have increased patrols along the Brouwersvaart after four arson incidents occurred in the area in a short period. The heightened surveillance aims to prevent further fires and improve safety fo...
Johannes Wirix-Speetjens (28) returns to Haarlem with Classical Queers, an ode to queer artists: 'Their music connects us, but the struggle for recognition is not over'
Johannes Wirix-Speetjens will perform his show Classical Queers at De Schuur in Haarlem on June 10. The production explores his experiences growing up queer in the city and pays tribute to influential...
Medical emergency at company in Beverwijk, trauma helicopter deployed
A medical emergency occurred at a business on Gaasterland in Beverwijk on Tuesday morning, prompting the deployment of a trauma helicopter. Paramedics provided care to the victim at the scene.
Splinter Chabot focuses on hope in May 5 lecture despite societal coarsening
Writer Splinter Chabot delivered the annual May 5th lecture in Utrecht, questioning the state of freedom amidst increasing societal polarization and rising antisemitism. He highlighted the tension bet...
WHO: Virus may have spread on board ship
The World Health Organization is investigating whether hantavirus spread among passengers on the Dutch vessel Hondius, potentially causing the deaths of a Dutch couple. While the investigation is ongo...
Melle (19) organizes outdoor play sessions in Castricum: 'Nowadays children meet online, and less and less outside'
Nineteen-year-old student Melle Hooning is organizing outdoor play sessions in Castricum on May 10 and 17 to encourage children to be more active. He aims to counter the trend of children primarily so...
Whether Telstar plays in the Eredivisie or first division next season, season tickets are sold out
Dutch football club Telstar has sold out all 3,361 available season tickets for the upcoming season, ensuring the stadium will be at full capacity. The tickets were all renewed or sold despite uncerta...
Underage scooter rider arrested on stolen vehicle in Velsen-Zuid
A minor scooter rider was arrested by police on Tuesday morning in Velsen-Zuid for operating a stolen vehicle. The arrest took place at the intersection of Parkweg and Minister van Houtenlaan accordin...