Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Stacks of Donald Ducks or books on Golden Earring and Heemskerk: PKN book sale proceeds for Reigershoeve residents. 'A nice little gift for your granddaughter'
The Protestant Church in Heemskerk is hosting a book market in the local Dorpskerk to raise funds for the Reigershoeve care facility. Visitors can purchase a variety of items, including comics and bio...
Singer Kehlani coming to Ziggo Dome in December
American singer Kehlani is scheduled to perform at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on December 6. The concert announcement was made by promoter MOJO on Friday as part of the singer's visit to the Netherla...
More female status holders must find work: special approach in municipalities
The Dutch cabinet is launching a targeted initiative in ten municipalities to help female status holders find employment more quickly. This approach aims to improve labor market participation among wo...
Two men arrested after attack in Goethartstraat Zaandam, police seek witnesses
Police arrested two men from Zaanstad following a violent attack on a person in Goethartstraat, Zaandam, on Thursday night. The incident occurred around 11:30 PM, and authorities are currently seeking...
Four witnesses questioned over violence after Telstar-FC Den Bosch match: ‘I am being portrayed as an organized hooligan in the police investigation’
An investigative judge in Haarlem will hear four additional witnesses regarding mass violence that followed a football match between Telstar and FC Den Bosch last year. The decision comes during the t...
Group vandalizes Mevlana Mosque in Rotterdam
A group of six individuals committed acts of vandalism at the Mevlana Mosque in Rotterdam-West while people were inside the building. The police reported that the incident occurred while the mosque wa...
Inquiry hearings with Arib and Van Dissel next week
The parliamentary inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic will continue next week with public hearings featuring former House Speaker Khadija Arib, Jaap van Dissel, and Pieter-Jaap Aalbersberg. These sessi...
Take grandpa or grandma out for dinner for free? Soon possible in Haarlem
On Thursday, June 4th, Haarlem will celebrate Grandparents' Day by offering free meals for elderly residents when they are accompanied to local restaurants. This initiative encourages people to take t...
Construction plan for 88 homes on Koekoeksbloem one step closer
The Castricum city council has unanimously approved a zoning change for the Koekoeksbloem site, moving the development project forward. This decision paves the way for the construction of 88 new homes...
De Achterklap Podcast | Anger over drug documentary and 'AI presenter' Kids Top 20
The Achterklap Podcast discusses controversy surrounding the introduction of an AI presenter for the Kids Top 20 program. Additionally, a new documentary about youth drug use is sparking significant p...
This is why COVID inquiry chair Daan De Kort is wearing an earpiece
Daan de Kort, the chairman of the Dutch parliamentary inquiry committee into the COVID-19 pandemic, explained why he wears an earpiece during public hearings. He addressed the topic on Friday after re...
Labor Inspectorate closes two souvenir shops for repeated violations
The Dutch Labor Inspection has closed two souvenir shops in Amsterdam's city center for one month after the owner repeatedly failed to track employee working hours. Despite previous fines totaling 21,...
Emergency ordinance in Zandvoort all weekend: 'Immediate action against nuisance'
The municipality of Zandvoort has implemented an emergency ordinance for the weekend to allow police to act immediately against public disturbances following a series of violent incidents. The measure...
Cabinet working on solution for Ter Apel, possible tent camps on government land
The Dutch cabinet is considering setting up tent camps on government land to alleviate overcrowding at the asylum seeker registration center in Ter Apel. This measure is being evaluated as local munic...
Lecture at Heimanshof on the importance of drifting dunes
Ecologist Mark van Til from Waternet will deliver a lecture on the importance of shifting dunes on Sunday, June 7. The event will be hosted at the Heimanshof botanical garden.
A fine for a stumble. Handball player Sarah Dekker doesn't mind: 'It pays for the team outing'
Dutch handball player Sarah Dekker is currently competing for the Danish league title with her team Odense, who won the first game of the final series. Dekker, whose time in Denmark is coming to an en...
Sophie (17) and Levi (18) became friends at the Coornhert: 'There is a kind of awkwardness between us, but we're both fine with that'
Sophie Tappin and Levi Decaster from Haarlem share the story of their friendship, which began at the Coornhert Lyceum. They describe a unique bond characterized by a comfortable sense of awkwardness t...
James can already use the toilet, but not every 3-year-old can. Forte Childcare helps children get out of diapers earlier
Forte Kinderopvang is implementing the "De Pot Op" potty training method across all its locations to help children become toilet trained at an earlier age. The initiative aims to reverse the trend of ...
Significant damage in Heemskerk shed fire
A fire broke out in a shed in Heemskerk on Friday afternoon, resulting in significant property damage. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
Arrest in security risk zone near Zandvoort beach
A person was arrested on Thursday for insulting behavior within a designated security risk area at Zandvoort beach. During the police operation, approximately one hundred individuals were stopped and ...
Jetten also shocked by cost of ministers' private jets
Dutch Minister Rob Jetten expressed shock at the nearly 2 million euros spent by the government on private jet rentals for ministerial travel over the past five years. According to reports, the Minist...
Cabinet finds Netanyahu's Gaza plan extremely concerning
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen has described Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to occupy more of the Gaza Strip as extremely concerning. The cabinet maintains that the proposal co...
Haarlem redesigns Kleine Houtweg for more greenery and safety
The municipality of Haarlem will begin the redevelopment of the Kleine Houtweg at the end of this year to improve safety and increase greenery. The project involves narrowing the road and converting i...
Investigation into Badhoevedorp express cycle route halted: 'We take residents' concerns seriously'
The municipality of Haarlemmermeer has halted its investigation into a proposed fast-cycle route in Badhoevedorp between Sloterweg and Schipholweg. Alderman Marja Ruigrok cited resident concerns and t...
Monitoring of municipal bridge conditions falls seriously short: ‘Keeping this bridge open would be negligent’
A joint investigation has revealed that the safety of 66,000 municipal bridges across the Netherlands is uncertain due to a lack of national legislation and oversight regarding inspections. There are ...
More room for greenery and cyclists on the Kleine Houtweg
The Haarlem city council has approved a redesign of the Kleine Houtweg to prioritize cyclists, pedestrians, and green space, with construction scheduled to begin in late 2026. The project will convert...
Cheap train connection to Paris announced: ‘Expect this to go through the roof’
Starting late this year, Dutch company GoVolta will launch a new daily train service from Amsterdam to Paris via Brabant. Tickets for the route will be available starting at 19 euros.
Koopmans critical of Dutch pandemic preparedness
Virologist Marion Koopmans testified during a parliamentary inquiry that the Netherlands remains inadequately prepared for future pandemics. She emphasized that a similar lack of urgency existed prior...
Koopmans: politicians fueled ‘bizarre’ threats
Virologist Marion Koopmans testified before the Dutch parliamentary inquiry committee on COVID-19, stating that certain politicians fueled "bizarre" threats against her. She criticized the spread of c...
Kaj Gorgels and Jessie Jazz Vuijk welcome second child: 'Our golden boy'
Presenter Kaj Gorgels and model Jessie Jazz Vuijk have welcomed their second child, a son named Xandro Rio. The couple announced on Instagram that the baby was born on May 21.