Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Rood-Wit safe after big win over Union. ‘I found the joy in hockey again here’
Rood-Wit secured their place in the overgangsklasse after a decisive 4-1 victory against Union in their final match of the season. Top scorer Bodine Boelaars, who expressed her happiness at the Aerden...
Keyl doubts role in Harry Mens show after ‘most bizarre interview ever’
Catherine Keyl expressed uncertainty about her future participation in the RTL 7 program Business Class following a chaotic interview with host Harry Mens. Keyl described the Sunday broadcast as the m...
Welfare union marks 50th anniversary: "Prejudice that they are all freeloaders"
The Bijstandsbond is celebrating its 50th anniversary in Amsterdam, marking its history as an advocacy group for welfare recipients. Originally a national organization founded in 1976, it now provides...
Partying with Tino Martin and Wolter Kroes, and catching up with old friends at ICGT: 'Call it a reunion'
The International Cor Groenewegen Tournament (ICGT) in Uitgeest featured performances by popular Dutch singers Tino Martin and Wolter Kroes. The event served as a festive reunion for hundreds of atten...
How French chivalric culture came to Holland after the death of a Haarlem count
The article discusses the historical legend of the 1304 Battle of Manpad, which is now recognized as a 16th-century fictional creation. The myth describes how men from Haarlem, led by Witte van Haamst...
Velsen misses out on playoffs after defeat in Julianadorp. 'Maybe our fourth-place finish exceeded all expectations'
The football club Velsen finished fourth in the first class after a defeat against JVC in Julianadorp. Despite their high ranking, the Driehuis-based team missed out on a spot in the promotion playoff...
Red Cross: Lack of permanent space for Ter Apel asylum seekers incomprehensible
The Red Cross has described the lack of permanent accommodation for asylum seekers in Ter Apel as inhumane and incomprehensible. Due to the main reception center being full, individuals are being move...
Justin Kunst heads VSV to safety against SCPB’22 and retires: ‘It’s been a good run’
Justin Kunst scored a decisive header to lead VSV to a 2-1 victory over SCPB’22, securing the team's safety in the second class. The striker confirmed his retirement after the match, having previous...
How the Ripperda barracks turned into a small Bosnian village in the 1990s: Ramina found safety there and gave birth to her daughter Emina
Over thirty years ago, the Ripperdakazerne in Haarlem served as a shelter for hundreds of Bosnian refugees, including the family of Emina Tuka who was born there. The article recounts how the barracks...
HBC wins period title and plays Wednesday for return to Third Division
HBC secured the third period title and a spot in the promotion play-offs following a 1-1 draw against JOS/Watergraafsmeer. Coach Jasper Ketting’s team will now compete for a place in the third divis...
Heat causes no problems for Roparun
Despite extreme heat and drought conditions, the Roparun running and cycling event has reported no medical emergencies among its participants. The teams are currently approaching the finish line in Ro...
Reigers mount big comeback: icons Hugo Oostman and Samuel van Huiden bid farewell with goals
Hoofddorp Reigers icons Hugo Oostman and Samuel van Huiden both scored in their final career matches to help their team secure a 5-4 comeback victory against Phoenix. The goals marked a successful far...
AEX hits new record after reports of nearing Iran-US deal
The AEX index in Amsterdam hit a record high on Monday following reports of a potential peace agreement between the United States and Iran. Investors are hopeful that a deal will reopen the Strait of ...
Amber Alert campaign to recognize unsafe home situations
Amber Alert Europe is launching a campaign in 20 countries, including the Netherlands, to help adults identify signs of unsafe home environments for children. The initiative aims to prevent children f...
Cor Bart (74) died too soon; he was still full of plans. But his magnum opus sits on many bookshelves
Cor Bart, a 74-year-old from Beverwijk known for his vibrant ideas and travel plans, has passed away unexpectedly. He leaves behind a significant legacy through his published works, which are held in ...
Security, cleaning, baggage: Schiphol wants an end to chaos and fragmentation, but lacks a clear view of what is really happening
Schiphol Airport is attempting to address operational chaos and poor working conditions by reforming its long-standing practice of outsourcing services like security and baggage handling. Recent disru...
Max Verstappen third in Canadian Grand Prix
Max Verstappen finished in third place at the Canadian Grand Prix, while Kimi Antonelli secured his fourth consecutive victory for Mercedes. Lewis Hamilton completed the podium in second place driving...
Week starts with tropical temperatures, Tuesday hottest day, later slightly cooler
The upcoming week will feature summer temperatures ranging from 25 to 29 degrees Celsius. While the week begins with sunny and dry conditions, cloud cover is expected to increase in the following days...
Weekly tips: things to do in Amsterdam (May 25 to 29)
From May 25 to May 29, Amsterdam features a variety of activities and events for residents and visitors to enjoy. The article encourages people to take advantage of the sunny weather by visiting terra...
Shoes completely dismantled for recycling in Heerhugowaard: ‘Look how many shoes you have. We are walking on a problem every day’
FastFeetGrinded in Heerhugowaard processes thousands of old shoes per hour into reusable raw materials to help the European fashion industry become fully circular. As a leader in recycling, the Nether...
Six new homes in Bennebroek, but once again none in social housing
The Bloemendaal municipal council has approved the construction of six new apartments at Rijksstraatweg 18 in Bennebroek, replacing a site previously intended for retail space. The project aims to pro...
Imprisoned Flotilla activist Cerisa (24) kicked, beaten and humiliated: ‘It was worth it, I would go again’
Twenty-four-year-old Dutch activist Cerisa van Kesteren has returned to the Netherlands after being intercepted and detained while participating in a flotilla to Gaza. She reports being physically abu...
Number of self-employed remains high despite stricter Tax Authority checks
The number of self-employed workers in the Netherlands, particularly in the healthcare and construction sectors, saw a slight increase during the first quarter of the year. This growth persists despit...
Wijkertoren award for Bert Kisjes as he steps down as chairman of Great Church foundation
Bert Kisjes stepped down as chairman of the foundation for the Grote Kerk in Beverwijk on Sunday evening. To mark the occasion, Mayor Martijn Smit awarded him the Wijkertoren pin for his years of serv...
Reader's question: Company increases heat pump bill by 25% without consultation. Is it allowed?
A homeowner faced a surprise price increase when an installation company billed over €8,200 for a heat pump initially quoted at €6,500. The article addresses the legal limitations on price hikes a...
Fierce resistance to Kleine Houtweg redevelopment. 'Greenest part of Haarlem even greener? Total nonsense!'
A large majority of residents in Haarlem are opposing the planned renovation of the Kleine Houtweg, according to a survey by Haarlems Dagblad. Critics argue that merging bicycle and car lanes to incre...
BP gas station likely to go. Geesterduin, one of Castricum's largest construction projects, moves a step closer
Developer Hoorne Vastgoed has reached an agreement with BP to remove a gas station at Geesterduin in Castricum, clearing a major hurdle for a large residential project. The Geesterduin 2.0 development...
Residents of house shot at in IJmuiden want to go home: 'We are not part of this conflict'
Residents of a home in IJmuiden that was recently shot at are challenging a closure order in a Haarlem court to seek an immediate return to their residence. The father of the family testified that the...
Van Kalmthout sixth in Indy 500, victory for Swede Rosenqvist
Dutch driver Rinus 'Veekay' van Kalmthout achieved a career-best sixth-place finish at the Indy 500 on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The victory went to Sweden's Felix Rosenqvist following a compet...
Major three-car accident on IJburglaan, vehicle overturns
A collision involving three cars occurred at the intersection of IJburglaan and the A10 in Amsterdam East on Tuesday evening, causing one vehicle to flip onto a bicycle path. Two people were hospitali...