Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
YouTuber Rouand YT's account taken offline after link to shooting that killed innocent boys
The YouTube account of Rouand YT has been taken offline following his connection to a fatal shooting in Amsterdam on New Year's Day. The action was taken after it was revealed he recorded a video earl...
YouTube channel of streamer who prank-called fatal shooting suspect taken offline
The YouTube channel Rouand YT has gone offline after the creator admitted to making a prank call to a man suspected of fatally shooting two Syrian teenagers in Amsterdam on New Year's Day. Shortly aft...
Patty introduced the 'grief doula' to the Netherlands: 'We often associate grief with death, but grief and loss are much broader than that'
Patty Duijn introduced the concept of the 'death doula' to the Netherlands and authored a book titled 'Rouwdoula' about her profession. After a career in financial services, she has spent fourteen yea...
Ronald Bartlema remained involved with Jeugdjournaal until the end; as a food critic, he preferred dining incognito
Family and friends gathered at Westerveld to bid farewell to Ronald Bartlema, a long-time culinary critic and contributor to the Jeugdjournaal who died at age 67. Following the funeral service, a rece...
Is every location suitable for a murder story? On the road with writing duo Nicci French in Broek in Waterland
Writing duo Nicci French visited Broek in Waterland to promote their new thriller, "Wrong Turn," and explore the village's potential as a setting for murder mysteries. They discussed how even pictures...
Supreme Court gives no explanation for more than half of rejections
In 2025, the Dutch Supreme Court failed to provide substantive reasoning in 571 out of 976 cases where it ruled against appellants. Legal experts are increasingly critical of this long-standing practi...
He swallowed his tongue on a frozen De Vijverberg and narrowly survived: Milan Berck Beelenkamp (48) on why he swapped the football world for contaminated soil
Former professional footballer Milan Berck Beelenkamp has transitioned to a career in soil remediation after leaving the professional sports world. The 48-year-old, who famously survived a life-threat...
Blokker's comeback: Will the household chain make it this time? ‘I think the stores look excellent’
Following a bankruptcy and the closure of hundreds of locations in late 2024, the household retail chain Blokker has reopened 56 stores this summer. The comeback has sparked discussion regarding wheth...
Police find body in nature reserve, suspect foul play: "Crime scene in the forest"
Police have discovered a body in the De Bretten nature area in Amsterdam-Sloterdijk and suspect a crime was committed. Forensic teams investigated a tent at the scene, which reportedly belonged to som...
Haarlem man jailed for role in Malieveld riots and ordered to compensate police officers
A 27-year-old man from Haarlem has been sentenced to one year in prison, with six months suspended, for his involvement in the Malieveld riots last September. In addition to jail time, the court order...
Car tires on fire in Haarlemmermeer Forest
Several car tires caught fire on a parking lot in the Haarlemmermeerse Bos in Hoofddorp on Friday evening. The incident resulted in significant smoke development in the surrounding area.
Mystery: what do these barriers near Sarphatipark mean just before King's Day?
In the days leading up to King's Day, markings and cordoned-off areas have appeared around Sarphatipark in Amsterdam as residents claim spots for the traditional flea market. These markings, ranging f...
Last weekend to file taxes: risk of fine after May 1st
The deadline for filing income tax returns in the Netherlands is May 1st, making this the final weekend for taxpayers to submit their information. Those who cannot meet the deadline should request an ...
Ben makes cancelling deceased husband's phone line painful for widow
After her husband Sjaak passed away in 2022, Wil Voorn initially kept his mobile subscription for personal reasons, but she is now facing difficulties trying to cancel it. The telecom provider Ben has...
No mercy for sidewalks taped off weeks before King's Day: ‘Spray it all away’
A poll reveals that ninety percent of respondents dislike the practice of claiming flea market spots for King's Day weeks in advance using tape and paint. Residents expressed frustration over the pree...
VVD fits well in new Heemskerk executive, but Jan Geert Bakker ruined his own chances
The new governing coalition in Heemskerk is expected to lean right, yet the VVD party will be excluded despite its ideological alignment. Explorer Karen Heerschop's findings suggest that past actions ...
Beverwijk has a dubious reputation, and a fatal robbery doesn’t help: How unsafe is the city really?
A fatal robbery at a gold office in Beverwijk has sparked a debate regarding the city's safety and reputation. Although such lethal incidents are rare, the event has shocked residents and prompted a r...
Local real estate agents on housing market trends
Real estate agents report a slight cooling of the housing market across various regions in recent months. However, demand for affordable, ready-to-move-in single-family homes remains high, with buyers...
Domestic violence in Haarlem rises for second year in a row
The number of households in Haarlem reporting domestic violence to Veilig Thuis rose for the second consecutive year, with 840 cases recorded last year. A majority of these reported incidents involved...
Summit on phasing out fossil fuels begins in Colombia
Colombia and the Netherlands have launched the first international conference on phasing out fossil fuels in Santa Marta, Colombia. The six-day event features 56 participating countries that together ...
House fire on Rijnstraat in IJmuiden quickly under control
A small fire broke out in the windowsill of a house on Rijnstraat in IJmuiden on Friday evening. Emergency services quickly brought the situation under control, and no injuries were reported.
Bilal Wahib to become a father for the first time: 'Last birthday with the two of us'
Singer and actor Bilal Wahib and his fiancée Sophie Keizer have announced they are expecting their first child. The news follows the couple's announcement earlier this year that they are planning to ...
Halsema closes Slotervaart youth center for six months after multiple explosions
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has ordered the closure of a youth center in Slotervaart for six months following two explosions in April. The decision aims to restore public safety and allow for a poli...
Antje Monteiro saved three alder trees in her garden from being cut down: Turns out I’m allergic to those very trees
Dutch celebrity Antje Monteiro saved three alder trees in her garden from being cut down, only to later discover that she is allergic to those specific trees. In an interview with Mezza magazine, she ...
Hundreds protest in IJsselstein against emergency asylum shelter
On Friday evening, hundreds of people gathered in IJsselstein to protest against the establishment of a temporary emergency shelter for asylum seekers. The demonstration was triggered by plans to use ...
Judge: Minister was not allowed to stop basic shelter for 16 people
A Rotterdam court ruled that former Asylum Minister Marjolein Faber wrongly attempted to terminate the basic shelter, known as the "bed-bath-bread" scheme, for 16 foreigners. While the court upheld th...
CCTV surveillance at Breedveld after arson, vandalism, and attacks on emergency workers
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has ordered the installation of camera surveillance at Breedveld in Amsterdam Noord following persistent nuisance and violence from local youths. Since late March, the ar...
Antique market organizer gloomy after court hearing: ’I don’t think I’m going to win this’
Alice de Nijs, organizer of the Haarlem antique markets, expressed pessimism following a legal hearing at the Raad van State regarding a dispute with the municipality. After the session, she stated he...
Queen Máxima reacts to the death of Kops: 'Remarkable how strong she was'
Queen Máxima has paid tribute to 19-year-old influencer Jade Kops, who passed away on Friday morning after a battle with cancer. The Queen praised Kops for her openness and strength, while family and...
Jetten: Spain is and remains a full member of NATO
Prime Minister Rob Jetten affirmed that Spain remains a full member of NATO following an EU summit in Cyprus. His remarks respond to leaked U.S. plans suggesting potential suspensions for certain alli...