Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Court seeks to dismiss judge who filed thousands of FOI requests
The North Holland District Court has requested the dismissal of a judge who filed over 4,000 personal information requests under the Open Government Act (Woo). The case has been referred to the Procur...
Nieuw-Vennep Festival Week, Autocross, and Culinair Zwanenburg among Haarlemmermeer events cancelled due to code red; Saturday also at risk
All outdoor events in Haarlemmermeer, including the Nieuw-Vennep festival week and Culinair Zwanenburg, have been immediately cancelled due to extreme heat and a code red weather warning. Authorities ...
Oranje plays in the middle of the night: is it better to stay up or sleep for a few hours first?
Fans of the Dutch national football team are facing late-night matches during the World Cup, starting with a game against Tunisia. Sleep therapist Rianne Braal offers professional advice on whether vi...
Box 3 chaos has also reached the Senate, but clarity won't come until autumn
The Dutch Senate has begun debating the controversial Box 3 wealth tax legislation, though a final vote is expected to be delayed until autumn. This delay comes as the cabinet continues efforts to rep...
Bar Selona brings Barcelona to Haarlem: casual Catalan food served by two families
Owners Ibrahim Borham and Jurran van Slooten have opened Bar Selona in Haarlem, aiming to bring the atmosphere of Barcelona to the city. The establishment offers low-threshold Catalan food served in a...
Research vessel Geo Master christened and ready for research and explosives hunting: 'The North Sea is full of WWII bombs'
The research vessel Geo Master was christened on Thursday in the IJmondhaven and will immediately begin missions for N-Sea. The ship is specialized in seabed research and the detection of World War II...
Schools cancel Friday classes due to heat
Multiple schools across the Netherlands, including all 51 institutions under the De Haagse Scholen foundation, will cancel classes this Friday due to extreme heat. While the schools will be closed for...
Amber (28) from Heemskerk battles the heat with Circus Barani in Uitgeest: 'It only gets hot for me at the top'
Circus Barani is proceeding with scheduled performances in Uitgeest this weekend despite high temperatures. Performer Amber Blokker continues her high-altitude act, where she notes that the heat is mo...
Indoor swimming pools in the Haarlem region closed Friday, outdoor pools open. All sports halls remain closed
Due to a code red heat warning in the Netherlands, all indoor swimming pools and sports halls in the Haarlem region will remain closed this Friday. Outdoor swimming pools will stay open to provide res...
Albert Heijn to stop grocery deliveries after 3 PM Friday due to heat
Albert Heijn will stop grocery deliveries after 3:00 PM this Friday due to extreme heat forecasts. The decision follows a code red warning from the KNMI, as the supermarket chain aims to protect its e...
No driving tests Friday in provinces under code red
The CBR has canceled all driving exams and courses on Friday in Dutch provinces where a code red weather warning is in effect. Examinations will only proceed as scheduled in Friesland, Groningen, Dren...
Walibi and Drievliet amusement parks closed Friday due to code red
Amusement parks Walibi Holland and Drievliet will remain closed this Friday due to a code red heat warning issued by the KNMI. The decision was made to ensure the safety of visitors and staff, and gue...
Court hearings canceled in provinces with code red warning
Physical court hearings in Dutch provinces under a code red weather warning have been cancelled for Friday. Urgent legal matters, such as care authorizations or supervision orders, may still proceed o...
The big winner after Netherlands-Mexico is the clever owner of a Thai restaurant in Denmark
This article reflects on the 1998 World Cup football match between the Netherlands and Mexico, which was viewed by fans at a festival site in Denmark. It highlights the story of a local Thai restauran...
Rijkswaterstaat: Only take to the road if necessary during extreme heat
Rijkswaterstaat advises Dutch motorists to only travel on Friday if necessary due to an extreme heatwave. With the KNMI issuing a code red warning for most of the country, those who must go on the roa...
Koster has new strategic role in women's football at Ajax
Daphne Koster has been appointed as the new head of strategy for women's football at Ajax. The Amsterdam-based club announced the transition on Thursday, noting that she officially started her new rol...
Puikman flexible housing locations open two months longer: tenants can stay until November 30
The municipal executive of Castricum has announced that temporary housing units at Puikman will remain open for two additional months, until November 30. This extension allows current tenants to stay ...
Significant drop in Haarlem severe weather damage last year, rainfall costs lowest since 2017
Private property damage caused by severe weather in Haarlem fell to 919,000 euros last year, reaching its lowest level since 2017. This figure represents a significant decrease compared to the previou...
Zandvoort merged school to continue as Het Schelpenpad
The Hannie Schaft and Mariaschool in Zandvoort, which merged at the beginning of the school year, have officially adopted the name 'Het Schelpenpad.' The new name was unveiled during a festive ceremon...
Red Cross calls for opening of ‘cool spaces’
The Red Cross and Climate Alliance Netherlands are calling on public building owners to open cool spaces for those without cooling options during extreme heat. The request follows a code red warning i...
Dutch fans celebrate in a still-dry Kansas City
Dutch football fans gathered in Kansas City to celebrate ahead of the national team's final World Cup group match against Tunisia. The event featured performances by artists such as FeestDJRuud and Yv...
Theo celebrates his 88th birthday on a bike with Maureen: 'A person who feels the cold doesn't suffer much from the heat'
Theo celebrated his 88th birthday by cycling with his daughter Maureen during a significant heatwave. They stopped at a ferry for refreshments, remaining undeterred by the high temperatures.
Water guns and rest breaks during sweltering Nieuw-Vennep Festival Week: ‘Teams want to win, but safety first’
The annual festival week in Nieuw-Vennep is continuing despite a code orange heat warning, with organizers implementing extra rest breaks and shorter event segments to ensure participant safety. Atten...
First code red for heat in part of the country on Friday
For the first time, a code red weather warning for extreme heat has been issued for a large part of the Netherlands this Friday. The alert applies to most regions except for the northern provinces and...
First code red for heat in much of the country on Friday
A code red weather alarm for extreme heat has been issued for a large part of the Netherlands for the first time, effective this Friday. The warning applies to most of the country, though the province...
Katia Garcia first woman to referee a Dutch national team World Cup match: ‘She is calm, but fierce when necessary’
Katia Garcia will become the first female referee in World Cup history to officiate a match involving the Dutch national team. The 33-year-old official is scheduled to lead the game taking place early...
André receives support after addressing city council on day out for Phila Boschpark: ‘Residents rarely get outside for more than a short walk’
André, a resident of Phila Boschpark, addressed the city council to highlight the lack of recreational outings for residents with disabilities due to logistical and financial challenges. His appeal r...
Stephen Cheney organizes stage for pop bands with Haarlem Shakes!: ‘First time some get paid for performing’
Stephen Cheney has launched "Haarlem Shakes!" to provide a new performance platform for pop bands in Haarlem, addressing the decline of local venues for non-professional musicians. The initiative aims...
Emergency services dispatched to nursing home due to heat, residents moved to cooler rooms
Emergency services responded to a nursing home in Amsterdam-Noord after indoor temperatures became dangerously high for residents during extreme heat. Firefighters assisted in moving residents to cool...
Red Cross opens donation account for aid to Venezuela
The Red Cross has opened donation account 5125 to support relief efforts following a double earthquake in Venezuela. The organization reports that thousands of people are in urgent need of food, water...