Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Four suspects arrested after shoplifting at perfumery in Beverwijk
Four suspects were arrested on Saturday morning following a shoplifting incident at a Douglas perfumery on Breestraat in Beverwijk. The group was subsequently apprehended by police on the Velserweg.
Significantly fewer trains between Amsterdam Central and Hoofddorp due to signaling failure
A signal failure on Saturday morning has led to a significant reduction in train services between Amsterdam Central and Hoofddorp. Passengers are advised to expect travel delays in the affected area.
Masterpieces from Le Havre at Singer Laren: Photography made Impressionism flourish
The Singer Laren museum is hosting an exhibition titled 'Masterpieces from Le Havre,' featuring impressionist artworks on loan from the Musée d’art moderne André Malraux. The exhibit highlights ho...
Events set up extra water and sunscreen stations due to heat
Organizers of events during the Pentecost weekend are setting up extra water and sunscreen stations in response to high temperature forecasts. Attendees are encouraged to stay hydrated and wear protec...
Jaïr Ferwerda shares his best anecdotes: 'Hiddema walking his cat on a leash, pure gold!'
Reporter Jaïr Ferwerda is sharing highlights from his twenty-five-year career covering politics in The Hague. In an interview with Mezza magazine, he recounts various anecdotes involving prominent Du...
Groningen to provide night shelter for Ter Apel asylum seekers in coming days
The city of Groningen will provide temporary night shelter at the Hanzeplaza convention center from Saturday through Monday to accommodate asylum seekers due to capacity issues in Ter Apel. Mayor Roel...
Heemskerk exit adjusted due to A9 roadwork congestion; traffic to Zaanstad redirected via turbo roundabout
Roadworks on the A9 highway between Alkmaar and Uitgeest have caused significant traffic congestion, particularly at the Heemskerk exit. To manage the delays, authorities have adjusted the exit and ar...
80 percent of women wear the wrong bra size: how to choose the right one
Approximately 80 percent of women wear the incorrect bra size, making the purchase of new lingerie or swimwear a difficult task. Experts highlight that Dutch women buy an average of 1.5 bras annually,...
Roxane: 'My tattoos are a tribute to my family and the country I come from'
Roxane Swager from Watergang honors her heritage and family through tattoos, including a piece dedicated to her late grandmother. During a 2024 trip to Tahiti to meet her biological family, she receiv...
From winter coats to T-shirts in two days: How Haarlem's hospitality industry deals with the changing weather
The hospitality industry in Haarlem and its surrounding areas is adjusting to rapid shifts in Dutch weather as temperatures are expected to rise to over 25 degrees Celsius this weekend. Local business...
This is how much you pay for a round on a Haarlem terrace
An investigation into the costs of buying a round of drinks at terraces in Haarlem provides locals with an estimate of what they will spend when socializing. The study looks at typical prices for drin...
Historic Haarlem heritage Conrad Wharf from 1897 to make way for new construction
The Haarlem municipality has decided to proceed with a housing development that requires the demolition of historical remains of the 1897 Conradwerf shipyard, which were recently rediscovered hidden i...
Amphibians breeding well in Amsterdam's tap water source
Forest ranger Jeroen Engelhart highlights the thriving wildlife, including amphibians and nesting birds, within the Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen near Zandvoort. The area's clean water supports a hea...
Include meningococcal vaccine in vaccination program, pediatricians say
Dutch pediatricians are advocating for the meningococcal B vaccine to be included in the national vaccination program for infants following recent outbreaks in the United Kingdom. Currently, the Nethe...
Province gives green light for new electricity station near A9 South
The province of North Holland has approved the preferred location for a new electricity station near the A9-South highway. This decision allows the network operator TenneT to proceed with detailed pla...
It’s barbecue weather and they’re noticing it at Rookplankje in Heemskerk: course waiting lists and phones ringing off the hook
The barbecue shop Rookplankje in Heemskerk is experiencing a surge in demand for high-quality Kamado grills and outdoor cooking courses as sunny weather arrives. Owner Gert-Jan van den Brink reports a...
Jiska: My tattoos help me maintain lightness in daily life despite my disability
Jiska Ogier, a 31-year-old from Leiden, uses tattoos to express her sarcastic humor and help others navigate her disability. The body art serves as a way for her to maintain a sense of lightness in he...
Sixteen years after demolition, construction finally begins on the former Sonneborn factory site
Construction has officially begun on the former Sonneborn factory site in Haarlem-Noord, sixteen years after the original buildings were demolished. The project includes the development of 160 new hom...
Mystery: what are all these yellow signs on Wibautstraat?
Yellow signs along the Wibautstraat labeled "Knowledge Mile" mark a collaborative innovation district in Amsterdam that connects local businesses and educational institutions. The markers identify a s...
Max Verstappen opens up about fatherhood and confirms he will continue in Formula 1
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen confirmed in an interview with De Telegraaf that he will continue racing in Formula 1 beyond the current season. The Dutch driver also spoke candidly about fath...
Resident dies in major house fire in Czaar Peter neighborhood
A resident died in a large house fire that broke out early in the morning on Blankenstraat in Amsterdam's Czaar Peterbuurt. Firefighters evacuated surrounding homes and managed to bring the blaze unde...
Dana: For me, the tattoo is a daily symbol of survival, strength and finding beauty in scars
41-year-old Dana Nieuwland from Alphen aan den Rijn received a tattoo on her chest following a mastectomy due to breast cancer. The artwork, featuring a lily of the valley and a gladiolus, serves as a...
Family pays for unused Ziggo subscription for four years without noticing
A family unknowingly paid for an unused Ziggo subscription for four years due to a double billing issue. A dispute has arisen between the customer and the provider regarding who is responsible for the...
Ronald Koeman, Jeff Hardeveld and Sem van Duijn were the top-rated players at Telstar, but will they still be White Lions next season?
Following Telstar's 14th-place finish in the Eredivisie, Ronald Koeman, Jeff Hardeveld, and Sem van Duijn emerged as the team's top-rated players according to performance reviews. The club now faces u...
Haarlem region municipalities reluctant to offer emergency shelters, pointing to unsuitable sites
Municipalities in the Haarlem region are hesitant to provide emergency shelter for asylum seekers despite a request from Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink. Local authorities indicate they currently h...
Man who rampaged through emergency shelter on King’s Day won’t pay costs; Defend Loosdrecht to cover them. ‘Brian is one of us’
Brian A., an Ermelo resident sentenced for vandalizing the Loosdrecht town hall on King's Day, will not have to pay the court-ordered €5,000 in damages himself. The group Defend Loosdrecht has raise...
Hans and Dieneke acquitted after weapons and drugs found but still evicted from home
Despite being acquitted of charges related to a large cache of drugs and weapons hidden in their home by their son, Hans Doesburg and Dieneke Achterbergh have been evicted from their Amsterdam trailer...
Taking a dip? Negative swimming advice for this location in Haarlem
Authorities have issued a negative swimming advice for a specific location in Haarlem due to concerns over water quality and safety. The warning was released by Rijkswaterstaat and regional water boar...
Resident dies in major fire at her home in Amsterdam
A woman died in a major house fire on Blankenstraat in Amsterdam-East on Saturday morning. The blaze occurred in a residential property, and emergency services confirmed the fatality at the scene.
Lucienne has more than fifty tattoos: ‘There are more to come’
Lucienne Koehoorn, a 35-year-old from Heiloo, views her body as a canvas for her collection of approximately fifty tattoos. Despite having little remaining space on her skin, she considers them art an...