Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Velsen to trial housing homeless people before they enter shelters
The municipality of Velsen will launch a pilot program in June to provide housing for homeless residents before they enter social shelters. This initiative is part of a new regional plan aimed at redu...
Sky-high costs and unnecessarily long waiting lists in Haarlem youth care, but municipalities fail to intervene. 'Very strange'
Youth in the Haarlem and IJmond regions face significantly longer wait times for mental health services compared to neighboring areas due to restrictive administrative regulations. These rules prevent...
Beverwijk can ban fatbikes from parts of the city: ‘The tool is there’
Beverwijk is preparing to implement potential bans on fatbikes in certain areas to combat nuisance, despite legal uncertainty regarding such measures. While the city council remains skeptical and the ...
Two dead in serious traffic accident in Eerbeek
Two men died in a serious collision between a car and a motorcycle on Friday night in Eerbeek. Both drivers passed away at the scene of the accident on the Harderwijkerweg.
Asylum seekers from overcrowded Ter Apel return to Stadskanaal
The municipality of Stadskanaal will provide overnight shelter for approximately eighty asylum seekers who were waiting outside the overcrowded registration center in Ter Apel on Friday. This temporar...
Hera relegated from Eredivisie in debut season
Hera United, the first independent all-female professional football club in the Netherlands, has been relegated from the Eredivisie following a 1-2 loss to FC Utrecht. The Amsterdam-based team finishe...
Ajax Women finish second behind champions PSV, Feyenoord third
The Ajax women's football team secured second place in the Vrouwen Eredivisie after a 3-1 victory over Heerenveen. This result earns the team a spot in the Champions League qualifiers, finishing behin...
Heavy illegal fireworks found in Hoofddorp forest, bomb squad deployed
Heavy illegal fireworks were found on a bridge in the Haarlemmermeerse Bos in Hoofddorp, requiring the intervention of the Explosives Disposal Service (EOD). The EOD safely detonated the fireworks at ...
Qmusic host Marieke Elsinga breaks foot in drone accident
Qmusic presenter Marieke Elsinga broke several metatarsal bones in her foot during the filming of a defense challenge. The radio host sustained the injury while attempting to take cover from a drone.
Terrace-goers witness wild police chase as fleeing motorcyclist jumps into water
A motorcyclist in his 20s was arrested in Amsterdam on Friday evening following a high-speed police chase through the Marathonweg area. The suspect attempted to escape by jumping into the water at Oly...
Hans Klok (57) seeks international breakthrough after tough period, sacrificing everything including his marriage
At age 57, Dutch illusionist Hans Klok is making a renewed effort to achieve international fame, aiming to join the ranks of legendary magicians like Houdini and David Copperfield. Klok is prioritizin...
Maurice de Hond invited, but not the leader of elderly care: ‘It hurts that we are once again not being heard’
The invitation policy of the Dutch COVID-19 commission has drawn criticism for failing to include the former chairwoman of the association for geriatric specialists. She expressed disappointment that ...
Dozens of windows smashed at ING office in Amsterdam-Southeast, targeted once again
Dozens of windows were smashed and red paint was smeared on an ING bank office in Amsterdam-Zuidoost, marking the latest in a series of vandalism incidents against the bank's locations. While the dama...
Unions threaten industrial action at Schiphol security
The Dutch unions FNV, CNV, and De Unie have threatened industrial action at Schiphol Airport security firm I-SEC over unresolved scheduling issues. The company has been given one week to address these...
Holiday drive to the sunny south risks becoming very expensive
The International Energy Agency warns that depleting oil stocks could drive gasoline prices toward 3 euros per liter as the summer holiday season begins. This price surge is expected to make travel si...
Halsema wants to learn lessons from last-minute permit withdrawal for Music On festival
Mayor Femke Halsema is conducting a thorough evaluation following the last-minute cancellation of the Music On festival in Amsterdam due to safety concerns regarding a festival tent. The investigation...
Day of the Castle themed around love
Numerous castles and country houses across the Netherlands are opening to the public during the Whitsun weekend for the annual Day of the Castle. This year's event focuses on the theme of love.
Castricum council critical of treatment of D66 alderman candidate Hordijk. Informateur denies conflict of interest allegations
The Castricum municipal council has criticized the treatment of former D66 alderman candidate Erik Hordijk during recent coalition negotiations. Informateur Gido Oude Kotte denied that Hordijk was acc...
After twenty years, ‘impaled man from Haarlem’ looks back: ‘Enjoy the moment’
Ed Amelung from Haarlem is reflecting on surviving a freak accident twenty years ago where he was impaled by a thick iron bar during a company outing in Loon op Zand. Now 61, Amelung shares his story ...
New arrests in major cocaine smuggling case via Schiphol Airport
Three individuals were arrested on Tuesday for their involvement in exporting a large shipment of cocaine intercepted at Schiphol Airport earlier this year. During subsequent searches, authorities als...
Three Dutch nationals from Gaza flotilla arrive at Schiphol
Three Dutch participants of the Global Sumud Flotilla arrived at Schiphol Airport on Friday after being intercepted by Israel in the Mediterranean Sea while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza. A fourth...
Brantjes Butcher Shop in Beverwijk celebrates 100th anniversary: ‘The best part is working with top products, the very best is the interaction with customers’
Slagerij Brantjes, a butcher shop located in Beverwijk, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Family members Joyce, Giel, and Gertjan Brantjes reflect on the milestone, with 83-year-old Giel...
Asylum Minister was once a volunteer at asylum center: ‘If you are worried, look into it’
Dutch Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink is seeking to stabilize the national asylum debate amid violent riots and a critical situation at the Ter Apel registration center. The CDA vice-premier mainta...
Fort Island transformed into art fair for the weekend: 34 barracks full of art
Fort Island IJmuiden is hosting the fifth edition of the Art Island art fair this weekend, showcasing 30 galleries across 34 barracks. For the first time, the event features a Haarlem-based gallery, C...
Daughter sues parents: girl forced to work grueling weeks for years
A Dutch couple is suspected of exploiting their underage daughter by forcing her to work long hours at markets from a young age. The exploitation allegedly occurred over several years at various marke...
At Pentecost we still strive for the same feeling, says Richard Kemper: ‘Jesus lives! With a pill’
Richard Kemper discusses the meaning of Pentecost and humorously suggests that only those who know its significance should be entitled to the public holiday. He notes that he researched the topic hims...
Sil (26) experienced Israeli soldier violence as Flotilla passenger: 'Some were penetrated by a commando with a glove'
Dutch Flotilla activists arriving at Schiphol Airport have reported severe abuse and sexual violence by Israeli soldiers during their detention. Sil Kiewiet de Jonge, who was intercepted near Crete, c...
Tata tests installation for chromium-6 emissions: ‘We don’t know if residents and employees were exposed to elevated concentrations in the past’
Tata Steel has resumed trial operations at its Direct Sheet Plant after it was shut down in April for exceeding chromium-6 emission limits. The IJmond Health Expert Group is advocating for the continu...
Great weekend for fair-weather drivers, but Haarlem has fewer convertibles than a year ago
The Netherlands expects a sunny and record-breaking warm Pentecost weekend due to a heat dome over Europe. Despite these ideal conditions for fair-weather drivers, Haarlem currently has fewer register...
Protest against foie gras at Spaklerweg wholesaler
Around 50 activists from Active for Justice protested at the Hanos wholesaler in Amsterdam to demand a ban on the sale and import of foie gras in the Netherlands. Although production is already illega...