Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
For these Muslims, Eid al-Adha is more than food: "It's about sharing with each other"
Muslims in Amsterdam are celebrating Eid al-Adha, emphasizing family unity and the spirit of sharing over the traditional slaughter of animals. In the Nieuw-West district, a large group of families wi...
Why attacks on Forum are back again
Political party leaders in the Dutch House of Representatives have ended their period of ignoring the Forum for Democratie by actively attacking the party's ideology. This strategic shift includes cri...
Baby and two adults injured in accident in Haarlem
A baby and two adults were injured in a rear-end collision involving two vehicles on the N205 (Schipholweg) in Haarlem on Wednesday afternoon. Both vehicles sustained significant damage in the acciden...
Nan (85) has been the beating heart of the City Bar for forty years: ‘This is it’
Nan van Grootveld, the long-time heart of the City Bar in Elburg, has passed away at the age of 85 after forty years of service. She was well-known among her regulars for her caring nature and her stu...
Al Ikhlaas Islamic primary school in Meerwijk to expand significantly with four new classrooms
Islamic primary school Al Ikhlaas in Haarlem's Meerwijk neighborhood is set to expand with the addition of four new classrooms. The 2 million euro project, approved by the city government, aims to add...
'Serious negligence' at broken IJmuiden locks: Lock island was inaccessible for days
Residents and volunteers are criticizing Rijkswaterstaat for 'serious negligence' after broken locks in IJmuiden left the lock island inaccessible for several days. The issues come four years after th...
Will Timmerdorp Heemskerk go ahead this year? Organizers at their wits' end: ‘There is a shortage of wood’
The organizers of Timmerdorp Heemskerk are uncertain if the annual children's woodworking event will take place this summer due to a shortage of wood. Additionally, project leader Frank Smit noted tha...
Warffum to house Ter Apel asylum seekers for four nights from Thursday
The municipality of Het Hogeland will provide emergency shelter for asylum seekers from Ter Apel at the Op Roakeldaishal in Warffum for four nights starting Thursday. This temporary measure was initia...
Leiden extends emergency shelter for asylum seekers by several months
The municipality of Leiden has extended the emergency shelter for asylum seekers located in a former church by several months. This decision aims to alleviate the ongoing pressure on the Ter Apel regi...
Anna Nooshin discusses 'black-and-white image' of motherhood in new book
Anna Nooshin has authored a new book specifically for 'inbetweeners,' mothers who find themselves between the extremes of postpartum bliss and depression. She aims to challenge the black-and-white por...
Inspectorate investigates youth care after child abuse in Stadskanaal
The Health and Youth Care Inspectorate (IGJ) has launched an investigation into youth care providers and Veilig Thuis Groningen in Stadskanaal. The probe follows a serious child abuse case involving t...
Increased enforcement in Westerpark after reports of spitting and gel blaster shootings
Police have increased patrols and enforcement in Amsterdam's Westerpark following reports of women being harassed by spitting and shot with gelblasters. Local authorities are also implementing educati...
Solar farms in Haarlemmermeer allowed to stay five years longer
The municipality of Haarlemmermeer has extended the maximum lifespan of solar parks from 25 to 30 years. Local officials hope this extension will improve the financial viability of solar energy projec...
Blood trail after assault on train. Police arrest suspect at Castricum station
A 19-year-old man from Den Helder was arrested Monday night at Castricum station following an assault on a train. Police have urged the public not to share videos of the incident's aftermath currently...
Energy supplier Kikker fails to meet licensing requirements
Kikker Energie faces the potential loss of its operating license due to significant financial and organizational mismanagement. The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) reported that ...
Gerard Metselaar potential partner in new Bloemendaal coalition; Zelfstandig Bloemendaal and Liberaal Bloemendaal also still in the running
The VVD, D66, and CDA parties in Bloemendaal have reached a coalition agreement, allowing the existing governing alliance to continue. Independent councilor Gerard Metselaar and the groups Zelfstandig...
At the Heemstede fair, you go back in time in many ways, except for one important respect
The annual Pentecost fair in Heemstede recently drew large crowds, particularly families with young children attracted by popular animated characters. While the event offers a nostalgic experience, it...
Heavy smoke at raging fire in Castricum
A large fire broke out in a building in Castricum on Wednesday afternoon, producing significant amounts of smoke. Multiple fire department units responded to the scene to extinguish the blaze.
D66 nominates Ivor Balke as new candidate alderman
D66 has nominated Ivor Balke as the new candidate for alderman in Castricum, replacing Erik Hordijk who withdrew from the position a month ago. The local coalition, consisting of Lokaal Vitaal, VVD, a...
Disappeared: FC Schalkwijk had to make way for housing
FC Schalkwijk was a sports club that merged in 1992 to make room for new housing developments. This article is part of a series highlighting defunct sports organizations and historical sporting events...
DDoS attacks on Vodafone repeatedly disrupt Velsen telephone services
The municipality of Velsen has experienced seven telephone service outages in five months due to repeated DDoS attacks on its provider, Vodafone. The longest outage lasted over 25 days, leaving the mu...
Three people assaulted at Little Beach IJmuiden aan Zee; police seek five suspects
Three people were assaulted on the Kleine Strand in IJmuiden aan Zee on Tuesday evening. Police are currently searching for a group of five suspects involved in the incident.
Permit process for Ye concerts in Arnhem still ongoing
The municipality of Arnhem is currently processing the permit applications for two upcoming concerts by American rapper Ye. The performances are scheduled to take place at the GelreDome on June 6 and ...
Ronald Koeman on dropping Kees Smit: He is a different type of midfielder than Jerdy Schouten
Netherlands national coach Ronald Koeman has excluded 20-year-old midfielder Kees Smit from the World Cup squad. Koeman opted for experienced players Marten de Roon and Mats Wieffer, citing their spec...
Limousines queue in Wijk aan Zee for Castor College graduation party. ‘Old cars have a certain charm’
Approximately 170 students from Castor College celebrated their graduation gala at Hotel Het Hoge Duin in Wijk aan Zee. The event featured a parade of luxury vehicles, including limousines and classic...
1,500 rubber ducks race for charity in Heemskerk, tickets on sale at local Rotary Club
The Rotary Club Heemskerk-Uitgeest is hosting a charity rubber duck race on May 31, where 1,500 ducks will be propelled through Heemskerk's municipal pond by the local fire department. Participants ca...
Energy displays often lead to lower consumption, but not for everyone
Research from Tilburg University indicates that energy displays providing real-time data help households reduce their gas and electricity consumption on average. However, some residents prioritize per...
Traditional treats for birth of three baby storks in Elswout: 'Some ask if I’ve become a grandfather'
Three stork chicks have recently hatched in a nest at the Elswout estate near Haarlem. Local resident George is celebrating the birds' arrival by offering traditional Dutch snacks to passersby while o...
Information security inadequate at many large mental health organizations
The Dutch Health and Youth Care Inspectorate (IGJ) reported that a majority of large mental healthcare organizations do not meet legal requirements for information security. The regulator has demanded...
Shops evacuated due to strange smell in Hoofddorp supermarket
Several shops in Hoofddorp were evacuated on Wednesday afternoon as a precaution after a strange smell was detected at a Dirk van den Broek supermarket. The evacuation took place at Burgemeester van S...