Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Very large wildfire on Venneweg in Kessel
A large wildfire broke out near the De Heldense Bossen campsite on Venneweg in Kessel, Limburg. Local safety authorities have classified the incident as a very large nature fire.
Dutch woman on flotilla: trying to reach Greek waters
Jesse van Schaik, a 21-year-old Dutch passenger on the Gaza flotilla, reported that the fleet of over 50 ships is currently attempting to reach Greek territorial waters. It remains unclear if any vess...
Democraten Gorinchem also wins re-elections in Gorinchem
Democraten Gorinchem won the municipal re-elections in Gorinchem, securing 26.3% of the vote and maintaining their seven seats. Stadsbelang followed in second place with four seats, identical to the o...
Strong smoke odor remains in Nunspeet
A large wildfire at a military training ground near 't Harde caused a persistent, strong smell of smoke in the neighboring town of Nunspeet on Wednesday evening. Wind conditions directed the smoke fro...
Mayor of Gorinchem: Turkish community has endured a lot
Mayor Reinie Melissant of Gorinchem stated that the local Turkish Dutch community faced significant hardship following allegations of vote tampering in the previous municipal elections. A re-election ...
Mayors praise efforts at 't Harde wildfire
Mayors from Elburg and Nunspeet have praised the extensive efforts of fire departments from across the country in responding to a wildfire in 't Harde. The officials highlighted the effective organiza...
Will Amsterdam Pride become world heritage? Chances increased significantly today
The Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science has nominated Pride Amsterdam for UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list. This move follows a recommendation from the Council for Culture, high...
Minor injury in stabbing at Lijnden emergency shelter
One person sustained minor injuries following a stabbing incident at an emergency shelter in Lijnden on Monday evening. Police and the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee responded to the scene at the COA ...
Girl on fatbike hospitalized after collision at Haarlem roundabout
A girl was taken to the hospital on Wednesday evening following a collision between her fatbike and a car in Haarlem. The accident occurred at a roundabout at the intersection of Zuiderzeelaan and Eur...
Weekend guide: things to do in Amsterdam from May 1 to 3
The article highlights various activities taking place in Amsterdam from May 1 to May 3, such as visiting markets and exhibitions. It provides suggestions for entertainment during the weekend between ...
Café Trouw and coffee bar AX join forces in Koningstraat: 'We’re in the casual dating phase'
Café Trouw and coffee bar AX have launched a partnership on Koningstraat in Haarlem to offer a combined service. AX provides specialty coffee in the morning, while Café Trouw takes over in the after...
Nostalgic candy shop Ieteke in Santpoort closes its doors after five years: ‘It’s not yet a final goodbye’
Annemarie and Fedor Haaker have closed their nostalgic candy store, Ieteke, in Santpoort-Noord after five years of operation. The owners decided to shut down because the business's turnover no longer ...
Safety region: part of 't Harde wildfire under control
A wildfire in 't Harde is partially under control, according to a spokesperson for the local safety region. Officials expressed hope that the entire area will be contained within a short period.
Caregiver consultant Pauline helps residents of Castricum and Uitgeest through the red tape
Consultant Pauline Landwehr Johann is assisting caregivers in Castricum and Uitgeest by helping them navigate the care system and find appropriate resources for their loved ones. Following an initial ...
MEPs call for tougher penalties for antisemitism
Several political groups in the European Parliament are advocating for harsher penalties and stricter enforcement to combat the rise of antisemitism across Europe. During a parliamentary debate on Wed...
Smoke plume from Veluwe wildfire reaches England
Smoke from a large wildfire on the Veluwe in the Netherlands has reached the coast of England. Satellite imagery captured the plume passing over Norwich around 5:00 PM.
Nunspeet Mayor: Ready for evacuation if necessary due to fire
The municipality of Nunspeet is prepared to evacuate residents if a fire at the ASK military training ground near 't Harde expands. Mayor Céline Blom confirmed that emergency shelter has been establi...
No dangerous levels detected in smoke in parts of South Holland
Smoke from a wildfire near 't Harde drifted over parts of South Holland, including Leiden, Alphen aan den Rijn, and Gouda, on Wednesday. Local safety authorities conducted air quality measurements and...
Veteran Billy Cobham at the Phil Friday: Still the world's best fusion drummer after half a century
Legendary fusion drummer Billy Cobham is scheduled to perform at the PHIL in Haarlem this Friday. Known for his complex drum setups and a career spanning over half a century, Cobham continues to be ce...
'It's been a good run': Kennemerland Animal Ambulance chair Helma Wienen steps down after 16 years
Helma Wienen is stepping down as the chairperson of the Kennemerland animal ambulance service after serving for 16 years. The 81-year-old will be succeeded by 55-year-old Jacqueline Makbouli.
Suspect in distraction theft that cost Irene (80) her life released with ankle monitor
An Amsterdam court has ruled that a suspect in the violent death of 80-year-old Irene Winkel will be released with an electronic ankle monitor. Of the three individuals suspected of involvement in the...
'Five hundred additional hectares for industrial land'. Businesses north of the North Sea Canal want to grow
Entrepreneurs in the region north of the North Sea Canal are calling for 500 hectares of additional industrial land to match local housing growth. Economic Forum chairman Friso de Zeeuw emphasizes tha...
Rental supply continues to shrink despite changes in rent law, researchers say
ABN AMRO researchers warn that the supply of middle-segment rental housing will continue to shrink as long as the government maintains high taxes on private rental properties. Despite recent changes i...
Portable toilet cleaner Roel can't believe his phone still works: I've been bombarded with calls
Roel, a worker who empties portable toilets, has become a viral sensation following a report on his enthusiastic work during the post-King's Day cleanup. He has been overwhelmed by media requests from...
Urgent camera surveillance for four streets in Weesp over public order fears
The deputy mayor has ordered urgent month-long camera surveillance across four streets in Weesp due to concerns over potential public order disturbances. While the specific cause for the measure has n...
Multiple roads near 't Harde closed due to Veluwe wildfire
A large wildfire at the 't Harde military training area on Wednesday afternoon has caused the closure of several roads, including the A28 highway between Harderwijk and Wezep. Local provincial roads N...
Cleaner sick or on vacation? Continued pay is legally required but almost never happens
A study by Utrecht University shows that 90% of Dutch households fail to pay their domestic cleaners during illness, and 70% do not pay during vacations. Despite legal requirements for continued wage ...
From getting your first drink to where you can find toilets and more: here is the map for Bevrijdingspop 2026 in Haarlem
A map has been released for the 2026 Bevrijdingspop festival in Haarlem to help visitors navigate the event grounds. The map highlights the locations of the main stage, children's festival, token sale...
Wildfire in forest near Den Ham in Overijssel
A large wildfire has broken out in a forest near Den Ham in the province of Overijssel. The Twente Fire Department has upgraded the emergency response to ensure sufficient personnel and equipment are ...
Nearly 2,200 households in Amsterdam-Noord hit by power outage
Approximately 2,180 households in Amsterdam-Noord were left without power on Tuesday afternoon after a cable was damaged during excavation work. Grid operator Liander reported that the outage affected...