Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Naud (10) adopts airman Ronald Hawkins’ grave with his school: ‘That awareness can’t hurt’
Ten-year-old Naud and his school have adopted the grave of airman Ronald Hawkins in Heemskerk to promote historical awareness. The adoption was commemorated with a ceremony featuring the 'Last Post' a...
Birds trapped in nets at Rijksmuseum: 'Sad and stressful'
Several birds have become trapped in protective netting placed around trees near the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam to prevent nesting before upcoming construction work. While the museum states that the net...
Commemoration at the Dreef: fifteen executed men and other war victims honored in silence
On Monday, a memorial service was held at de Dreef to honor fifteen men executed there on March 7, 1945. The ceremony also paid tribute to other victims of World War II and subsequent conflicts in a m...
Silent march to the Honorary Cemetery: hundreds commemorate resistance fighters in the dunes
Hundreds of people participated in a silent march to the Honorary Cemetery in Overveen on May 4th to honor Dutch resistance fighters. The commemoration marked the 81st anniversary of the end of World ...
Hundreds of people at alternative memorial in The Hague
Around 500 people gathered for an alternative Remembrance Day ceremony at the Lange Voorhout in The Hague on Monday evening. The event, initiated by former civil servants and diplomats, was held for t...
The Netherlands observes two minutes of silence for war victims
People across the Netherlands observed two minutes of silence on Monday evening to honor victims of World War II and subsequent conflicts. The national ceremony took place on Dam Square in Amsterdam, ...
Helicopter flights from Gilze-Rijen to proceed on Liberation Day
Air Force helicopter flights to various liberation festivals will proceed as scheduled on Tuesday despite a temporary evacuation of the Gilze-Rijen airbase on Monday. The flights will depart from the ...
Trash on every corner at Herman Hellingplantsoen, residents blame themselves
Residents of the Geuzenveld neighborhood in Amsterdam report significant waste accumulation around the Herman Hellingplantsoen, attributing the problem to local behavior rather than municipal failure....
Passenger finds poison dart frogs in Schiphol Airport toilet: ‘We rarely see this’
Customs officials at Schiphol Airport discovered six tree poison frogs abandoned in a departure hall toilet after a passenger reported a sighting. The animals were likely intended for smuggling abroad...
LIVE: Watch the Remembrance Day ceremony on Dam Square and the Remembrance Concert in Haarlem
NH will broadcast the National Remembrance Day ceremony live from Dam Square in Amsterdam tonight at 19:50, followed by a remembrance concert in Haarlem. The event occurs amid reports of vandalism at ...
Vloed promises to flood Zandvoort with three days of dance, theater, music and circus: ‘A cultural discovery tour of the village’s stories’
The new cultural festival Vloed will debut in Zandvoort during the Ascension Day weekend, offering three days of music, dance, theater, and circus performances. The event aims to explore the local his...
From Bevrijdingspop to the Paardenmarkt: experience Liberation Day from your couch with NH
NH is providing comprehensive coverage of Liberation Day celebrations throughout the province, including the major Bevrijdingspop festival in Haarlem featuring artists like DI-RECT and S10. To prevent...
Ordinary residents tell their stories in ‘Haarlem in Wartime’
The documentary 'Haarlem in Oorlogstijd' premiered on Monday afternoon at the Filmkoepel in Haarlem to a large audience. The film features ordinary local residents sharing their personal stories and e...
It’s a bit of magic, you bring something to life
Tineke Jonkman and Paula Starreveld of the Poppekus troupe performed their puppet theater at Kasteel Assumburg on Sunday. They distinguish their work as professional puppet theater, emphasizing the cr...
Amsterdam football club ensures murdered Jewish players are never forgotten
Amsterdam football club WV-HEDW honors 262 Jewish members murdered during World War II with a prominent memorial plaque at their sports complex. The club's historical committee works to preserve the p...
Halsema calls for attention to women in wartime
During a speech on May 4th, Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema honored the significant contributions of women during wartime, describing them as essential figures on the front lines and in the resistance. ...
Zandvoort commemorates with poignant play: ‘War unfortunately keeps returning’
Zandvoort marked Remembrance Day with a special theater afternoon at Theater De Krocht, featuring two poignant plays about the impact of war. This event represents the first time the town has used the...
FC Volendam sets screen time rules for players, but is it allowed?
FC Volendam's coach has established agreements with players to limit their screen time, arguing that excessive phone use harms concentration. Legal experts are currently debating whether an employer h...
'Between Strawberries and Steel' walk shows how industry changed the Oer-IJ area over a century
Stichting Oer-IJ and Museum Kennemerland are organizing a guided walk on May 17 through the Oer-IJ region. The tour, titled 'Between strawberries and steel,' explores how the landscape transitioned fr...
Lil Kleine releases track with Dutch international Noa Lang
Dutch rapper Lil Kleine has collaborated with professional footballer Noa Lang to release a new song. Lang, who performs under the stage name Noano, is a prominent international player for the Netherl...
IJmuiden resistance fighter Daan Stapper also commemorated at Duinhof; information on the fallen to be expanded
Information plaques are being installed at 13 war graves in the Duinhof cemetery to commemorate fallen soldiers and resistance fighters. A plaque has already been placed at the grave of Daan Stapper, ...
Charges amended, but suspect denies any involvement in Beverwijk revenge attack
An 18-year-old suspect from IJmuiden appeared in court, denying involvement in a 2025 kidnapping and assault that moved from Beverwijk to Haarlem. The prosecution alleges the incident was a revenge at...
Ewald Engelen gives Freedom Lecture at Haarlem lodge on climate of fear and militarization in Europe
Professor and publicist Ewald Engelen will deliver the annual Freedom Lecture at the Ad Lucem et Pacem lodge in Haarlem on May 18. The lecture will address his critical views on what he describes as a...
More and more employees off on Liberation Day, but costs are rising sharply
An increasing number of collective labor agreements in the Netherlands now designate Liberation Day as an annual paid holiday for employees. However, the employers' association AWVN warns that rising ...
Rijkswaterstaat: Traffic in IJmond flowed well during Wijkertunnel closure, aside from incidents
Traffic in the IJmond region flowed relatively well during the closure of the Wijkertunnel last weekend, according to Rijkswaterstaat. Significant delays were only reported due to a specific incident ...
Six endangered poison dart frogs found in toilet at Schiphol departure hall
Customs officers at Schiphol Airport discovered six endangered poison dart frogs abandoned in a toilet trash can near the departure hall security check. Authorities suspect a traveler attempted to smu...
Disappeared: successful baseball club Haarlem Nicols had a significant debt
The Dutch baseball club Haarlem Nicols, formed through a 1964 merger, is featured in a series highlighting defunct sports organizations. Despite its historical success, the club eventually collapsed a...
Victim kidnapped, assaulted and filmed: Suspect denies involvement in youth violence and wants to go home
A 19-year-old suspect denied involvement in the kidnapping and severe assault of a 23-year-old man during a preliminary court hearing in Alkmaar. The victim was abducted from Beverwijk to Haarlem on S...
Man hit brother with car in Haarlem. Amsterdam man (29) sentenced for attempted aggravated assault and possession of nitrous oxide
A 29-year-old man from Amsterdam was sentenced to five months in prison for intentionally hitting his brother's scooter with a car on the Houtplein in Haarlem in November 2023. The court convicted him...
Minister Heinen: US-EU trade deal must be implemented
Dutch Finance Minister Eelco Heinen has emphasized the importance of implementing the trade agreement between the United States and the European Union. His remarks are a response to President Donald T...