Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Utrecht: Stadhuisplein and Oudkerkhof full due to crowds
The municipality of Utrecht has closed Stadhuisplein and Oudkerkhof to new visitors after the squares reached maximum capacity. Authorities also reported high levels of crowding at other city center l...
Vanished: Haarlem’s EHS lasted nearly ninety years
The Haarlem football club Eendracht Houdt Stand (EHS) is featured in a series about defunct sports organizations. The club existed for nearly ninety years before merging with another entity in 2004.
Pirate boat, the 1988 Dutch national team and a cowboy on a hobby horse: ‘It’s often a party in Spaarndam anyway’
Spaarndam celebrated its 100th costumed parade on King's Day, featuring a variety of creative entries including a pirate boat and a tribute to the 1988 Dutch national football team. The festive proces...
Sharon sells clothes on King's Day between chemotherapy treatments: ‘I’ll be new again soon, then I’ll have a new body’
Sharon, a 56-year-old woman from IJmuiden undergoing chemotherapy, participated in the King's Day flea market to sell clothes and seek social connection. She used the national holiday as an opportunit...
Building squatted on busy Prinsengracht, police proceed to immediate eviction
On King's Day, a group of 20 to 30 squatters occupied a building on the Prinsengracht in Amsterdam, displaying banners with anti-capitalist messages. Police caught the group in the act and immediately...
In pictures | How the royal family celebrated King's Day in Dokkum, Friesland
King Willem-Alexander celebrated his 59th birthday with the Dutch royal family during King's Day festivities in Dokkum, Friesland. The event featured highlights such as music performances, ice skating...
Bystanders rescue drowning person from Realengracht on Western Islands
Two bystanders rescued a man from drowning after he fell into the Realengracht in Amsterdam on Wednesday afternoon. The man was transported to the hospital in a hypothermic state, and authorities are ...
Magnifying glass at the ready, Haarlem appraiser Cees scours the flea market for gems: ‘Experience gives you an antenna for quality’
During the King's Day flea market in Haarlem, appraiser Cees Broekhof searches for valuable items among second-hand goods. He shares professional insights on how to identify quality and discover hidde...
Willem-Alexander concludes 'unforgettable King's Day' in Dokkum
King Willem-Alexander concluded the King's Day celebrations in the Frisian city of Dokkum. He described the event as an unforgettable day and expressed his gratitude to everyone involved in the festiv...
From free smiles to hungry royalty at the flea market: 'I want to do something positive'
King's Day festivities in Amsterdam's Sarphatipark and Vondelpark featured traditional flea markets and interactive games for visitors. Participants celebrated the national holiday with unique activit...
Fewer trains on high-speed line between Schiphol and Rotterdam due to defective train
Train services on the high-speed line between Schiphol Airport and Rotterdam Centraal are reduced on Monday afternoon due to a defective train. The disruption is impacting travel on this major transpo...
High fuel prices due to Middle East war hit fairground operators, but visitors barely notice
Fairground operators in Haarlem and IJmuiden are facing higher operational costs as diesel prices rise due to the conflict in the Middle East. Despite these increased expenses for running attractions,...
King's Day celebrated at flea markets and festivals
The Netherlands celebrated King's Day with citizens setting up early for flea markets and participating in various festivals across the country. Diverse events were held nationwide to mark the orange-...
Drukwerk performances cancelled due to singer Harry Slinger's colon cancer
Dutch pop group Drukwerk has canceled upcoming performances following lead singer Harry Slinger's diagnosis with colon cancer. The 76-year-old singer is scheduled to undergo surgery in the near future...
Three demonstrations along King's Day route in Dokkum
Three pre-registered demonstrations took place at various points along the royal family's route during King's Day celebrations in Dokkum. The municipality of Noardeast-Fryslân confirmed that the prot...
Ariane to start aerospace engineering at TU Delft after summer
Princess Ariane has announced that she will begin studying aerospace engineering at the Delft University of Technology after the summer break. The nineteen-year-old princess shared the news during the...
Margareth Jenema (62) has been organizing a festive King's Day in Beverwijk for years: ‘Breestraat is coming back to life’
Margareth Jenema and the King's Day Committee Foundation coordinate the annual celebrations and children's market on Breestraat in Beverwijk. Since 2023, their efforts have focused on revitalizing the...
LIVE: Hundreds of thousands celebrate King's Day in Amsterdam
Hundreds of thousands of residents and visitors have gathered in Amsterdam to celebrate King's Day, filling the city with orange festivities. Reporters are documenting the celebrations across several ...
Police arrest woman after shooting in Enschede
Police arrested a 31-year-old woman on Monday morning following a shooting incident in the city center of Enschede. One individual was injured and transported to the hospital as a result of the event.
'You must pack up now!' Zandvoort teenagers nearly sent away from flea market for selling drinks
Two teenagers in Zandvoort were ordered by enforcement officers to stop selling coffee and soft drinks at a local King's Day flea market. The boys, aged 16 and 13, were told to dismantle their stall b...
Haarlem girl (16) convicted of violence in Velsen, victims afraid to go outside
A 16-year-old girl from Haarlem has been convicted of public violence and assault for an incident in Velsen. The court's decision follows reports that the victims have been left afraid to go outside d...
King's Day in Amsterdam off to a cheerful and sunny start (photos!)
King's Day celebrations in Amsterdam have started with sunny weather and a festive atmosphere. Large crowds have taken to the streets under clear blue skies to celebrate the national holiday.
Police arrest 17 people during King's Night in Arnhem
Police in Arnhem arrested 17 people during King's Night for offenses including assault, public order disturbances, and insults. Municipal enforcers were also busy addressing cases of public urination,...
Koninklijke HFC signs former AZ player; defender returns to second division after knee injury
Koninklijke HFC has signed 25-year-old defender Fons Gemmel from Swift for the upcoming season. The former AZ player returns to the Second Division after recovering from a serious knee injury.
Royal family ready for King's Day in Dokkum, shares photo
The Dutch royal family has shared a photo on social media expressing their excitement for the national King's Day celebrations in Dokkum. The post, released by the Government Information Service, feat...
Hate getting up early? These are the King's Day hotspots in Haarlem for the rest of the day
Haarlem offers numerous activities throughout King's Day for those who prefer to start their celebrations later in the day. The city features dozens of hotspots and events spread across various locati...
Police investigate nighttime sexual offense in Haarlem city center
Police are investigating a sexual incident that occurred in the Kromme Elleboogsteeg in the center of Haarlem during the night of Saturday to Sunday. Authorities are calling for witnesses who may have...
'There was cursing and lashing out and he was suspended for fifteen matches. A pity he fell off our radar,' says Mart Smeets
Mart Smeets reflects on a basketball game from over fifty years ago between the Haarlem Cardinals and Levi’s/Flamingo’s that escalated into a physical altercation. The incident at the Kennemer Spo...
Kim Lammers on the success of school football: 'Suddenly children are faced with something like performing under pressure'
Former athlete Kim Lammers discusses the significance of the Koningsspelen and school football in the Netherlands. While these events aim to encourage children to stay active, they also introduce them...
How to prevent a hangover on King's Day: skip the greasy food, drink water
King's Day celebrations in the Netherlands often lead to alcohol consumption and subsequent hangovers for participants. This article provides practical tips to prevent or mitigate these symptoms, such...