Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Former top official: curfew was proposed due to student housing
Former senior official Hanneke Schipper-Spanninga testified that the implementation of a curfew was first considered in September 2020 due to difficulties in enforcing coronavirus regulations within s...
Possible traffic fine increases may violate European law
The Advocate General has advised the Supreme Court that significant increases in traffic fines may conflict with European law. The advice argues that individuals who are unable to pay should not be su...
Residents robbed in their home on Oostenburg, police investigating
A home invasion occurred at a residence on Willem Parelstraat in Amsterdam early this morning while the occupants were present. The suspect fled the scene before police arrived, and authorities are cu...
Former senior official: logical that OMT advice was leading
Former senior civil servant Hanneke Schipper-Spanninga testified before the parliamentary inquiry committee on coronavirus that it was logical for OMT recommendations to guide government policy. She e...
Former senior official: cabinet had to deal with clashing fundamental rights
Former senior official Hanneke Schipper-Spanninga testified to the parliamentary inquiry committee that the Dutch cabinet faced the challenge of balancing conflicting fundamental rights when formulati...
These five terraces are great to visit with your child
The weekend supplement AlleTijd recommends five family-friendly terraces in the region to enjoy the summer season. This list serves as part of a series of tips for local outings throughout the coming ...
Vijfhuizen gets small festival by and for the village: 'If Mysteryland doesn't happen, we'll have our own party'
Residents in the village of Vijfhuizen are organizing a new local festival called 5house to promote community spirit. Initiated by Aldo Moraal and Ivo de Haan, the small-scale event is specifically de...
Drunk driver rams arrow trailer at roadworks on A4
An intoxicated 47-year-old driver crashed into a road construction vehicle on the A4 near Nieuw-Vennep early this morning. The driver, from Wassenaar, was taken to the police station and received a si...
Watch along: corona hearing with senior official who had to weigh fundamental rights
Legislative lawyer Hanneke Schippers-Spanninga and 'Vrouwen voor Vrijheid' co-founder Romy Quint are testifying on the 16th day of public corona hearings. The hearings focus on the evaluation of funda...
Schiphol expects 12.7 million passengers this summer, slightly more than last year
Schiphol Airport expects to welcome approximately 12.7 million passengers during the upcoming summer vacation period. This figure represents a slight increase compared to the 12.4 million travelers re...
A look at a Haarlem reading club: 'Reading together makes it easier to actually do it'
This article explores a local English-language book club in Haarlem that helps participants find time to read amidst their busy schedules. The group serves as a source of inspiration and accountabilit...
Outgoing director Ted Brandsen honored with Silver Medal at Dutch National Ballet gala
After 23 years of service, Ted Brandsen has stepped down as director of the Dutch National Ballet. He was honored with an Amsterdam Silver Medal by Mayor Femke Halsema during a gala event for his sign...
Public Prosecution Service halts investigation into falling block that broke Sabine's neck: "Slap in the face"
The Public Prosecution Service has halted the investigation into an incident where a woman broke her neck after being struck by a falling piece of foam furniture in Amsterdam. Despite police and detec...
Car crashes into highway arrow truck and flips onto side on A4 near Nieuw-Vennep
A car collided with a highway maintenance vehicle on the A4 near Nieuw-Vennep on Friday morning, causing it to flip onto its side. No further details regarding injuries were immediately reported follo...
Dutch people went on holiday almost 22 million times last summer
According to data from Statistics Netherlands, residents of the country went on vacation 21.9 million times last summer. Between late April and early October 2025, 72 percent of the Dutch population a...
A1 towards Amsterdam closed for most of the summer, at least half an hour of extra travel time
Rijkswaterstaat will perform major maintenance on the A1 highway towards Amsterdam between the Eemnes and Muiderberg interchanges from July 3 to August 17. Motorists should anticipate travel delays of...
Bruno Mars celebrates the 'beautiful women' of Amsterdam during show at ArenA
Bruno Mars has kicked off a series of four concerts at the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam. The singer entertained the audience while performing for his fans in the Dutch capital.
Parents win first battle: Hartekamp Groep keeps swimming pools open for another year: 'We will keep fighting'
The Hartekamp Group has postponed the closure of therapeutic swimming pools in Heemstede and Heemskerk until 2028 following pressure from protesting parents. Despite this one-year extension, the paren...
IJmond receives most funding from traffic safety budget. 2.6 million from the province for safer roads
The province of Noord-Holland is awarding 5.8 million euros in subsidies to ten municipalities to improve road safety and develop cycling routes. The IJmond region will receive the largest share, tota...
Ministry of Defence invests tens of millions in drone company and takes golden share option for the first time
The Dutch Ministry of Defence is investing tens of millions of euros into Intelic, an Amsterdam-based company specializing in drone control software. As part of this deal, the ministry will secure a '...
House supports bill regulating voting booth assistance
The Dutch House of Representatives has approved a new law that allows voters who require assistance to receive help from a polling station worker inside the voting booth. This measure expands existing...
COA and Egeria keep reason for split over Zijlweg 245 asylum center secret. 'Not appropriate'
The Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) and property owner Egeria have declined to disclose why negotiations regarding the establishment of an asylum center at Zijlweg 245 in Haar...
Griekspoor and Van de Zandschulp defeat compatriots in London
Dutch tennis players Tallon Griekspoor and Botic van de Zandschulp defeated fellow countrymen Sander Arends and David Pel to advance to the second round of the men's doubles at Wimbledon. The winning ...
Djembe workshop at Golden Picnic in Westerheem connects people: This is the magic of music
A djembe workshop led by Michael Agbodo brought joy to attendees at the 'Gouden Picknick' event held in the entrance hall of Westerheem. The event focused on using the power of music to connect and en...
Kiki Coster puts her beach pavilion Noosa up for sale to move to Portugal: I would prefer to take it with me
Kiki Coster has put her beach pavilion, Noosa Beach, up for sale as she plans to move to Portugal for a new adventure. Although Coster expressed a wish to bring the pavilion with her, she is now seeki...
Doctors feel pressure due to increasing normalization of euthanasia
Doctors in the Netherlands are reporting increased pressure from patients and their families due to the growing normalization of euthanasia. Research indicates that patients increasingly struggle when...
Will there be an asylum seekers' center in the horror apartment, and what will happen to the dog tax? Follow the live debate on Haarlem's finances here
The Haarlem city council is holding a debate on the framework memorandum, covering topics such as the dog tax, fireworks policies, and the potential establishment of an asylum seekers' center at Zijlw...
Cabinet wants all primary school students in grade 8 to take the same final test
State Secretary Judith Tielen has announced plans to implement a single standardized assessment for all eighth-grade primary school students in the Netherlands starting in the 2029/2030 school year. T...
Only one primary school exit test by 2030, later than Parliament wanted
Starting from the 2029/2030 school year, primary school students in the Netherlands will take a single standardized exit test instead of multiple versions. State Secretary Judith Tielen announced this...
No new wrongful convictions found due to incorrect names
State Secretary Claudia van Bruggen has reported that no further wrongful punishments resulting from incorrect names were discovered within the justice system. However, she informed the House of Repre...