Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Cabinet feels support eroding as rising gas bills present new problem
The Dutch government faces declining public support as a new CO2 tax is set to increase gas bills for households. With energy prices already high and alternatives scarce, the additional costs are crea...
Police warn about WhatsApp 'girl houses', girls sharing personal photos
Police in Amsterdam are warning about 'WhatsApp girls' houses,' where children as young as 11 share personal photos and videos that may be monitored by anonymous adults. These channels often require a...
Canadian on board Hondius tests positive for hantavirus
A Canadian individual aboard the Dutch cruise ship Hondius has tested positive for hantavirus. According to Canadian health officials, the patient is currently in stable condition and was hospitalized...
Froukje de Both once suffered whiplash: ‘I just accepted that stiff neck’
Dutch presenter Froukje de Both shared her experiences living with the long-term effects of a whiplash injury in a recent interview. She explained that she has accepted her chronic stiff neck and limi...
Train fire at Haarlem Spaarnwoude station, traffic towards Haarlem disrupted
A fire broke out in a train at Haarlem Spaarnwoude station on Saturday evening, resulting in the suspension of train traffic heading towards Haarlem. Emergency services were alerted to the incident, w...
Pro-refugee shelter protesters outnumber opponents: 'You just have to do something together; at home alone it starts to haunt you'
Hundreds of demonstrators marched through the city on Saturday to welcome refugees and show solidarity. Protesters stated that refugees are often unfairly blamed for various societal issues currently ...
Colleagues and Heart Foundation pay tribute to late Westerweel: 'You were so kind'
Colleagues and the Dutch Heart Foundation are mourning the death of presenter Bas Westerweel, who passed away following heart problems. Broadcaster AVROTROS described him as a familiar face and praise...
ASML to help India's Tata Electronics build first chip factory
ASML has partnered with India's Tata Electronics to assist in the construction of one of India's first semiconductor factories. The collaboration was announced during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Mo...
Ella is in love with the IJmuiden port area: 'The grit, the bustle. I feel truly at home here'
Ella Grapperhaus has opened her kickboxing school, Ella’s, in the industrial Vissershavenstraat area of IJmuiden. The 35-year-old owner expresses a deep personal connection to the raw and busy atmos...
The city eyes the countryside: 'You can see the Green Heart is being gnawed at'
Urban development is increasingly encroaching on the Groene Hart region, specifically along the Hofdijklaan between Leiderdorp and Oud Ade. As farms are replaced by housing and holiday parks, local re...
Watching the Eurovision final tonight after all? Don't miss these countries
This article provides a viewing guide for the Eurovision Song Contest final, highlighting must-see performances. It includes specific timing details to help viewers tune in for the competition's most ...
Griekspoor knocked out in Bordeaux Challenger semi-finals
Dutch tennis player Tallon Griekspoor lost his semifinal match at the Bordeaux challenger tournament against Belgium's Raphaël Collignon. Collignon defeated Griekspoor in straight sets with scores of...
Disbelief among watch hunters on PC Hooftstraat after sale cancelled: 'Shame it wasn't better organized'
A highly anticipated sale of an exclusive watch collection in Amsterdam's P.C. Hooftstraat was cancelled this morning due to safety concerns. Dozens of people had camped outside for days to purchase t...
Beatrixplein intersection in Haarlem-East reopens, major Prins Bernhardlaan project to be completed by end of year
The intersection of Prins Bernhardlaan and Prinses Beatrixplein in Haarlem has partially reopened to traffic following a major renovation. While some sections near Van Zeggelenplein remain closed for ...
Protesters block Rotterdam port railway again
For the eighth consecutive day, protesters from the group Geef Tegengas blocked a railway line in the Rotterdam port area on Saturday. The ongoing demonstration has halted freight train traffic travel...
Great discontent among 'National Protest' protesters in Haarlem: 'Double standards are being applied'
About 200 protesters participated in a 'National Protest' march in Haarlem on Saturday afternoon. Despite an initial incident before the start, the demonstration proceeded peacefully as participants v...
Johnny de Mol sought comfort in food during difficult period after abuse case
Dutch presenter Johnny de Mol revealed in an interview that he struggled emotionally and turned to food for comfort following an assault case filed by his ex-partner in 2020. The legal case was eventu...
Manor in Santpoort-Noord: new owners, traditionally delicious (8)
The Chinese-Indonesian restaurant Manor in Santpoort-Noord has transitioned to new ownership after being operated by the Wu family for over forty years. Located on Hagelingerweg, the establishment rem...
In Hakim Traïdia’s home village, they didn’t believe in newspapers. Now, a paper wants him to write columns.
Actor and mime artist Hakim Traïdia, widely known for his role in Sesamstraat, has joined the newspaper as a bi-weekly columnist. Born in Algeria and a resident of Haarlem since 1979, Traïdia will b...
Protests in many cities, counter-protests as well
National protests took place in several cities on Saturday to demonstrate against asylum reception policies and healthcare budget cuts. While the organizers planned events across nine cities, counter-...
Many Swatch stores closed worldwide due to chaos over new watch
Swiss watchmaker Swatch temporarily closed its stores in several countries, including the Netherlands, on Saturday due to overwhelming crowds for a new watch launch. Similar closures occurred in the U...
'Life doesn't end after an amputation': Helioheroes René (48) and Roosmarijn (24) climb mountain in Austria
René Meijer and occupational therapist Roosmarijn Smit, representing the Helioheroes handbike team from the Heliomare rehabilitation center, will climb the Kaunertaler glacier in Austria on June 25. ...
Dozens of youths attack police at Purmerend fair
Police were attacked by dozens of young people at a fair in Purmerend on Friday night after intervening in a large fight. The group targeted officers with fireworks and stones as they attempted to res...
Castricum station assault suspects fail to come forward: police release footage
Dutch police will release unblurred footage of suspects involved in an assault at Castricum station after they failed to turn themselves in by the deadline. The incident took place during the night of...
Chronically ill Michelle (23) makes Haarlem station a little more colorful
Michelle van Doorn, a 23-year-old living with chronic fatigue syndrome (ME), has installed a "trinket trade box" near Haarlem Station to connect with the community. The box allows passersby to exchang...
Presenter Bas Westerweel (62) dies unexpectedly
Dutch presenter and radio maker Bas Westerweel has passed away unexpectedly at the age of 62. He was found in his apartment in Enschede on Friday, just one day before his 63rd birthday.
Another ferry to the Amsterdamse Bos faces closure: 'It would be a great shame'
The 'Ome Piet' ferry service connecting Badhoevedorp to the Amsterdamse Bos is at risk of shutting down as its volunteer skippers retire without finding successors. Coupled with potential subsidy cuts...
Castricum to redesign Smeetslaan cycle paths and roundabouts, traffic diverted
The municipality of Castricum will begin redesigning bicycle paths and roundabouts along C.F. Smeetslaan starting May 26. The project will involve road closures and traffic detours for motorists and p...
Fans in suspense: ‘Please let the Telstar fairytale become a storybook’
Telstar fans are awaiting the final match against Volendam to see if the club will secure its place in the Eredivisie. The team has become a fan favorite throughout the Netherlands, and local resident...
Political scientist Catherine de Vries on Velsen election results: If you dismiss a whole group of voters as racists, you also set aside their experience of loss
Political scientist Catherine de Vries analyzed the significant election victory of Forum voor Democratie in Velsen, noting that there were many indicators predicting this outcome. She warned that lab...