Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Must-watch: Amsterdammers without phones in Namibia? You’ll want to see this new reality show
The new reality television program 'Ticket to the Tribes' follows several well-known residents of Amsterdam as they exchange their modern urban lifestyles for life in Namibia. Participants must adapt ...
Heirs of football agent Mino Raiola buy Verweyhal in Haarlem
The heirs of late football agent Mino Raiola have purchased the monumental Verweyhal building in Haarlem from the local municipality. The city council approved the sale of the historic Grote Markt pro...
Face painting, swing ride and Silent Disco: this is the Bevrijdingspop Children's Festival in Haarlem
The Kinderfestival of Bevrijdingspop will take place in Florapark, Haarlem, on May 5th, featuring activities like face painting, a carousel, and a silent disco. The event offers a festive environment ...
Committee: Support for May 4 and 5 remains unchanged, growing fear of AI
Public support for Remembrance Day on May 4 and Liberation Day on May 5 remains nearly unchanged compared to last year. These findings are based on the annual National Freedom Survey commissioned by t...
Many questions remain after King's Day stabbing at Olympic Stadium
Police are investigating a stabbing incident that occurred at the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam on the evening of King's Day. Authorities are currently appealing for witnesses and video footage to help...
First names for Haarlem Vinyl Festival announced: Bente, Mula B and Chef’Special
The Haarlem Vinyl Festival has announced its first set of artists for its upcoming fourth edition, featuring Bente, Mula B, and Chef’Special. The festival is scheduled to take place from October 2 t...
58 municipal notices on construction, tree felling and traffic in Haarlem last week
The Haarlem municipality processed 58 permit applications last week concerning construction, tree felling, and traffic issues. Of these applications, 56 were specific to Haarlem while two related to t...
'You can create truly unique works of art here': Paul van Marissing (65) leaves Haarlem Graphic Atelier
Paul van Marissing is stepping down from Grafisch Atelier Haarlem after years of preserving traditional printing techniques. Despite the decline of industrial printing, he successfully promoted the un...
Jehovah’s Witnesses now allowed to use their own blood in medical procedures. Is it of any use to them?
Jehovah's Witnesses have updated their policy to allow members to store and use their own blood for planned medical procedures, a shift from their previous total ban on blood transfusions. The change ...
Brussels pushes for rapid rollout of age verification app in European countries
The European Commission has advised member states to implement an EU age verification app for websites and social media platforms by the end of the year. The app is intended to provide a standardized ...
Armed robbery at coffeeshop on Papaverweg in North
Multiple suspects armed with a bladed weapon robbed a coffeeshop on Papaverweg in Amsterdam-Noord around 7:30 AM. No injuries were reported, but the suspects fled with an undisclosed amount of loot, p...
Learn 3D printing at Velserbroek library, Makerspace open to everyone 18 and over
The library in Velserbroek is hosting a crash course starting May 11th for adults to learn modern technologies such as 3D printing and laser cutting. The program is held at the library's Maakplaats an...
Marathon will no longer return to the city center
The Amsterdam Marathon will not return to the city center after a safety study by local authorities concluded the area is too vulnerable for 45,000 participants. While organizers hoped to route the ra...
Weeronline: April was exceptionally sunny and especially dry
April was exceptionally sunny and dry in the Netherlands, ranking among the top five sunniest and top three driest Aprils on record. According to Weeronline, the month saw 260 hours of sunshine and on...
The Green Heart doesn't want wind turbines, but the province is pushing ahead anyway
Following the failure of community-led consensus efforts in South Holland, the provincial government has decided to designate specific locations for wind farms despite local opposition. The decision c...
National Mill Day in Zaanstreek: mills open, music and activities for children
National Mill Day will take place on May 9 and 10, with hundreds of wind and water mills across the Netherlands opening their doors to the public. The Zaanstreek region will host special events, inclu...
Dutch minimum wage among highest in EU, rose 33 percent over past five years
The Netherlands has one of the highest minimum wages in Europe, trailing only Luxembourg and Ireland. Recent data from the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) shows a slight decrease in the number of w...
House shot at on Diamanstraat in South
A residence on Diamantstraat in Amsterdam-Zuid was targeted in a shooting early this morning while the occupants were inside. No injuries were reported, and police are currently searching for suspects...
Lars (16) and Julia (18) dropped out like 70,000 others: bullying, fear of failure and large classes drive children out of school
Approximately 70,000 children and young people in the Netherlands drop out of school annually due to issues like bullying, anxiety, and large class sizes. Despite being a long-standing problem, a solu...
Employees striking less: ‘More satisfied with pay than in previous years’
Employees in the Netherlands went on strike less frequently last year than in 2024, although the actions that did occur lasted significantly longer. A total of 23 strikes resulted in the loss of nearl...
Better to catch it early: these 10 warning signs could point to cancer
Oncologists in the Netherlands are urging the public to take potential cancer warning signs seriously and consult a general practitioner without hesitation. Early detection remains crucial as cancer i...
Haarlem launches second investigation into sinkhole at Donkere Spaarne
The municipality of Haarlem has launched a second investigation into sinkholes at the Donkere Spaarne quay as final repairs take place this week. While the damage is not severe enough to require movin...
Hans van Weenen locates Uitgeest Castle. ‘De Vrijburg is certainly fitting’
Hans van Weenen, a 75-year-old researcher from Castricum, has identified the location of the former Vrijburg castle in Uitgeest. By analyzing a map from 1856, he determined that the historical site li...
KPN connected tens of thousands of households to fiber in the first quarter
Dutch telecom provider KPN announced on Wednesday that it connected 86,000 households to its fiber optic network during the first quarter. This expansion reflects the company's ongoing efforts to upgr...
Large wildfire in Helden, Limburg
A large nature fire broke out early Wednesday morning in the village of Helden, located in the province of Limburg. Multiple fire department vehicles were dispatched to the scene near Lanterdweg short...
Sea Scout group Nannie van der Wiele holds open day: ‘You make friends for life with us’
The waterscouting group Nannie van der Wiele is hosting an open day at its long-standing location in IJmuiden along the North Sea Canal. The group has been active for nearly sixty years and offers wee...
Partying on the weekend or during the week? This is the day King's Day 2027 falls on
This article looks ahead to King's Day 2027, discussing which day of the week the Dutch national holiday will fall on. It encourages readers to prepare for future celebrations while reflecting on the ...
First polling station in Gorinchem opens for re-vote
The first polling station in Gorinchem opened at 7:00 AM on Wednesday for a municipal council re-election. Over 31,000 eligible voters in the municipality are called to cast their ballots.
Man rescued from water at the Nieuwe Gracht in Haarlem
A man was rescued from the water at the Nieuwe Gracht in Haarlem during the night of Tuesday to Wednesday. The cause of how he ended up in the water remains unknown.
Leen Prins saw Telstar almost vanish, now the club is the flagship of Velsen-Zuid. 'Without the new building we would no longer exist'
Leen Prins reflects on how the football club Telstar survived the threat of closure twenty years ago to become a symbol of Velsen-Zuid. He credits the club's continued existence to essential new const...