Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Haroon Ali: They're doing it for the children, really
Haroon Ali discusses how some individuals in the Netherlands are taking extreme actions under the pretense of protecting children's safety. The piece examines the justification of these measures and t...
Jeroen Bleekemolen and Max Verstappen in 161-car field for Nürburgring 24 Hours
Dutch racing drivers Jeroen Bleekemolen and Max Verstappen are set to compete in the 24 Hours of Nürburgring, which features its largest field since 2014 with 161 cars. The event, held at the iconic ...
Katwijk fishing industry in distress, affecting IJmuiden; South Holland province steps in
High fuel prices are putting significant pressure on the fishing industry in Katwijk and Scheveningen, forcing many vessels to remain docked. This economic strain also affects the port of IJmuiden, wh...
OPEC loses key member, benefiting gas prices
The United Arab Emirates has announced its withdrawal from OPEC, representing a significant blow to the oil cartel. This decision is expected to have international implications and may lead to lower g...
Will a European cobra ban finally happen? New EU firework rules in the works
The European Commission is developing new firework regulations aimed at restricting the trade of powerful explosives like 'cobras' often used in criminal attacks. This follows pressure from the Nether...
Dick Maas and Studio 100 to create Flodder musical
Dick Maas and Studio 100 are collaborating to adapt the iconic Flodder family into a musical production. The show is set to premiere in September next year at the Midden Nederland Hallen in Barneveld.
Marco Borsato hospitalized for five days after cycling accident
Dutch singer Marco Borsato was hospitalized for five days following a bicycle accident that occurred two weeks ago. He is currently recovering at home, though his full rehabilitation is expected to ta...
Hike ends early for two Haarlem residents due to wildfire
Two residents of Haarlem were forced to cut their hike on the Veluwe short after being warned of a large wildfire near Vierhouten. The hikers chose to evacuate the forest as a precaution before later ...
Wildfire in wooded area near Tilburg
A wildfire has broken out in a forest area southwest of Tilburg, near the north side of the A58 motorway. The fire is specifically located along the De Siptenpad.
Sick domestic worker wrongfully denied pay: we've known for years but do nothing
A 2024 study by Utrecht University sociologist David de Kort reveals that approximately 90% of Dutch households fail to pay domestic workers during illness. Despite this being a legal requirement sinc...
Exceptionally large wildfire in ’t Harde could take days to extinguish
A wildfire at a military training ground in 't Harde is considered exceptionally large by Dutch standards. Authorities warn that due to weather conditions, it could take several days to fully extingui...
Halsema: Government should apologize to Moluccans
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has called on the Dutch government to apologize to Moluccan former soldiers and their families who were forced to relocate to the Netherlands in the 1950s. Speaking at a ...
Mayor Halsema calls on government to apologize to Moluccans
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has called on the Dutch government to formally apologize to the Moluccan community for their treatment following their arrival in the Netherlands 75 years ago. During com...
Smoke from 't Harde wildfire seen and smelled in Amsterdam
Smoke from a large wildfire at a military training ground in 't Harde has reached Amsterdam, carried by the wind. Local emergency services report receiving numerous calls from residents who can see an...
Grid operator not required to connect data center to congested power grid
A Dutch court ruled on Wednesday that grid operator TenneT is not required to provide an immediate power connection to a large data center in an area with an overloaded grid. The ruling establishes th...
Air Force deploys Chinooks to fight wildfire in ’t Harde
The Dutch Air Force has deployed Chinook helicopters to assist in fighting a large wildfire that broke out Wednesday afternoon on a military training site in 't Harde. The fire is spreading rapidly ac...
The Jewish betrayers turned in more than 100 Jews: "I want the public to think: what would I do?"
The theater production 'De Jodenverraadsters' tells the true story of two Jewish women who collaborated with Nazi occupiers during World War II to avoid death. Scheduled to perform at Het Amsterdams T...
VVD MP Harry Bevers takes temporary leave due to acute leukemia
Dutch VVD Member of Parliament Harry Bevers is temporarily stepping down from his duties after being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia. The party announced the diagnosis on Wednesday, noting that ...
Zutphen rejects COA request for three emergency shelter locations
The municipality of Zutphen has rejected a request from the Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) to establish three emergency shelter locations. The decision follows the city counc...
Thriving neighborhood farm at Nieuweweg 2
Ruben and Sarai have transformed a vacant lot in Haarlem into a thriving community farm where 45 households now harvest their own organic vegetables. The project promotes local biodiversity and social...
Harvesting together brings people together
Jan Willem and his wife Laura participate in a community farm in Haarlem to connect with nature and meet their neighbors. The initiative offers seasonal vegetable harvesting, workshops, and social act...
Visitors to KNRM station open days can actively participate
KNRM rescue stations across the Netherlands will host an open day on May 9 from 10:00 to 16:00. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the volunteers' rescue work and see the specialized eq...
Luilak market on May 22
The historic Luilakmarkt, the oldest plant and flower market in the Netherlands, will take place in Haarlem on Friday, May 22nd, featuring over 50 vendors along the Raamvest and Raamsingel. Between 4:...
Verweyhal gets a new future
The Haarlem city council has approved the sale of its share of the Verweyhal national monument to the Raiola heirs to facilitate a full restoration of the historic building. The renovation, set to beg...
Wildfire at 't Harde military training ground
A large wildfire broke out on Wednesday afternoon at the Artillerie Schietkamp (ASK) military training ground near 't Harde. Multiple firefighting units have been dispatched to the scene, according to...
Months-long Grote Houtstraat saga continues: new bicycle parking spaces still too big
New bicycle parking spaces on the south side of Haarlem's Grote Houtstraat will be reduced in size by half after they were deemed too large. Alderman Robbert Berkhout announced the change following cr...
Gorinchem re-election turnout at 10 percent at 11 am
By 11:00 AM, 10% of eligible voters in Gorinchem had participated in the city's municipal council re-election. The rerun was scheduled after the previous March election results were voided due to susp...
André Hazes to bring new show to AFAS Live in November
Singer André Hazes announced on Instagram that he will perform a new show titled 'De Avond Van Je Leven' at AFAS Live on November 7. The artist expressed his excitement about returning to the stage a...
Stumbling stone for heroic civil servant
A stumbling stone is being placed to honor Lammert Wever, a civil servant who joined the resistance during World War II. Wever ultimately sacrificed his life for his involvement in the movement.
Churches from Beverwijk to Akersloot make noise at 4:20 PM for 420 ‘rooted’ children
Churches across the Netherlands will ring their bells at 4:20 PM on Wednesday to support 420 "rooted" children facing residency uncertainty. The nationwide initiative aims to draw attention to childre...