Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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.
Marcel (56) has skin cancer and won't get better: ‘Worked outside in the sun all week’
Marcel Moerkerk, a 56-year-old former infrastructure technician, has been diagnosed with incurable melanoma after years of working outdoors without sun protection. He frequently worked shirtless durin...
Haarlem Bowls marks 30 years. Surprisingly fun for young and old. 'It’s mainly a tactical game'
Haarlem Bowls is celebrating its 30th anniversary and hosting introductory clinics every Wednesday evening in June at its facility in Haarlem-Noord. The club aims to increase awareness of the sport, w...
Haarlem man (23) who extorted money mule will not return to jail; victim was forced to withdraw cash
A 23-year-old man from Haarlem has been sentenced for extorting a young money mule and forcing him to withdraw cash. The defendant will not return to prison as his 166-day sentence was already served ...
'Why do Bachplein and Europaplein get a blue zone?' Frustration among residents and business owners in Heemskerk after council decision
Residents and business owners on Rijksstraatweg in Heemskerk are frustrated after the local council rejected their request for a blue zone parking area. The community proposed the measure to address p...
Police treat falling foam block as accident
Police have concluded that a large foam block falling from a window onto a pedestrian on the Bloemgracht was an accident and have closed the investigation. An elderly woman was hospitalized with injur...
End of OV-chipkaart nears: new public transport pass now on sale at all Primera stores
The new OV-pass is now available for purchase at all 550 Primera stores across the Netherlands, establishing a national physical retail network for the OVpay system. This rollout marks a significant s...
Haarlem City Theater spotlights dance: ‘We have breakers, lockers and free runners. And fantastic pole dancers’
Stadsschouwburg Haarlem has announced that dance will feature prominently in its upcoming season's programming. The diverse lineup includes styles such as breaking and pole dancing, alongside performa...
Initially a meter too short, FC Volendam’s new pitch ranks mid-table; AZ and Telstar at the bottom
Despite FC Volendam's relegation, Eredivisie captains ranked the club's new grass pitch in the middle of the league standings for quality. Other teams, including AZ and Telstar, performed poorly in th...
Koopmans: Tougher early action against COVID was not realistic
Virologist Marion Koopmans stated that implementing restrictive COVID-19 measures earlier than February 2020 was not realistic due to a lack of available information at the time. Although earlier acti...
'Flying team' for asylum has started, says Van den Brink
Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink confirmed that a 'flying team' of civil servants is now active to assist Dutch municipalities with asylum reception issues. At least six municipalities have already ...
Prosecution focuses on Marengo case details ahead of sentencing demands
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has begun its closing statements in the appeal of the Marengo liquidation trial at the high-security court at Schiphol. Prosecutors announced they will focus on th...
Supermarket Dirk skips World Cup fever: ‘Promotions only make groceries more expensive’
Dutch supermarket chain Dirk has announced it will not participate in World Cup-related promotional campaigns, stating that such marketing efforts drive up the cost of groceries. While competitors lik...
Koopmans: difficult that science was called a theory
Virologist Marion Koopmans expressed frustration that the scientific consensus regarding the animal-to-human origin of COVID-19 was often treated as a mere theory. She emphasized that researchers gene...
Telstar pitch worst in Eredivisie, AZ also scores poorly
A ranking by players' union VVCS reveals that Eredivisie captains rated Telstar's pitch as the worst in the league last season, while AZ also scored poorly in 16th place. PSV earned the highest rating...
New Pieter Vermeulen Museum depot in IJmuiden named after late curator Wim Bosch
The Pieter Vermeulen Museum in IJmuiden has officially opened its new depot, naming it in honor of the late curator Wim Bosch. The commemorative plaque was unveiled by Bosch's brother, Kees, in a cere...
Videoland making documentary about Suzan & Freek's GelreDome shows
Videoland will release a documentary titled "Suzan & Freek: We Vieren Het Leven" on June 13. The film follows the Dutch musical duo as they prepare for their series of sold-out concerts at the GelreDo...
Adrie experiences ‘the ultimate feeling of freedom’ in his Wijdenes farmhouse
Adrie Beerepoot describes a feeling of ultimate freedom living on his five-hectare farmhouse estate in Wijdenes along the Markermeer. He maintains a large fruit garden and enjoys walking his dog by th...
Cartoonist Peter de Wit gets a boost from Haarlem: 'I moved from a child's bedroom to a real studio'
Comic artist Peter de Wit has moved to a new home and studio in Haarlem, providing him with a professional workspace along the Spaarne. He shares the new atelier with his wife, Els, moving away from h...
Legal action over Santpoort Village Festival noise: ’Can you suspend this year's permit?’
A couple in Santpoort-Noord petitioned the Council of State to block the permits for an upcoming eight-day village festival, citing years of noise and nuisance. The court ruled the request was prematu...
Even cautious dismantling of Werf Conrad goes too far for PRO, D66, VVD and CDA; developer given free hand
A majority of political parties, including PRO, D66, VVD, and CDA, have decided against a careful inspection of the historic Werf Conrad administrative building to uncover potential hidden heritage. C...
CIDI: Incomprehensible that rapper Ye is allowed to come to the Netherlands
The Center for Information and Documentation Israel (CIDI) has criticized the decision to allow American rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, to perform in the Netherlands. The organization descri...
More than 450 euros for texting while driving: Cabinet raises traffic fines again despite expert warnings
The Dutch cabinet is set to increase traffic fines, including raising the penalty for texting while driving to over 450 euros. Despite warnings from experts and opposition in Parliament, Justice Minis...
Every Duck has a story: memories of the playful Citroën 2CV
Following the announcement of a new electric version of the Citroën 2CV, readers shared their favorite memories and practical experiences with the classic car. The article compiles these nostalgic st...