Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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...
Wout Weghorst expects to leave Ajax: 'It was two very good years'
Dutch striker Wout Weghorst announced his likely departure from Ajax following the expiration of his contract. Speaking after a play-off final against FC Utrecht, Weghorst stated that he expects to le...
Tears, shame and relief at Ajax: European football allows club to look ahead quickly
Ajax has secured a spot in the Conference League preliminary rounds, providing significant relief to the squad and staff after a challenging season. Despite the achievement, feelings of shame remain r...
Armed robbery at tobacco shop on Jan Evertsenstraat, man flees on grandma bike
A man armed with a firearm robbed a tobacco shop on Jan Evertsenstraat in Amsterdam on Tuesday evening, threatening two employees and a customer. The suspect stole money from the register and fled on ...
'Zandvoort locals have taken Hotel Keur to their hearts': Podcast about town's oldest and most famous hotel
Gillis Kok, Karina Veeren, and Ger Loogman have produced a podcast to preserve the history of Hotel Keur, the oldest hotel in Zandvoort, which dates back to 1911. The audio series aims to document and...
100 years of Dutch broadcasts available for free in online treasure trove: 'One of the largest TV archives in the world'
Nearly the entire archive of Dutch public television and radio, spanning from 1920 to 2020, will be made available for free in a new online digital treasury starting Tuesday. This searchable collectio...
Futsal Amsterdam secures key advantage in final second of play-off semi-finals
Futsal Amsterdam secured a 2-1 victory over ZVG in the first match of the play-off semifinals thanks to a last-second goal by Oscar Abouseada. The match, held at Sporthal Elzenhagen, puts the Amsterda...
Jack and Winnie trapped on Sluiseiland with twenty neighbors after lock route closure: ‘Where do I go if something happens to me?’
Technical failures at the IJmuiden lock complex have stranded approximately 21 households on Sluiseiland after a bridge over the Zuidersluis failed to close. Residents expressed concern regarding emer...
Motorcyclist (68) from Santpoort-Noord dies in accident on A74
A 68-year-old motorcyclist from Santpoort-Noord died following a collision with another motorcycle on the A74 motorway near Tegelen on Sunday morning. Both riders were injured in the accident, and the...
Boy (13) dies after collision with motor scooter
A 13-year-old boy has died following a collision with a motor scooter on the Pieter Calandlaan in Amsterdam Nieuw-West on Tuesday evening. The 18-year-old driver was arrested after the incident, and p...
Simone walks Nijmegen Marches for late partner and type 1 diabetes research: ‘I’m walking to process everything’
Simone Knollenburg is participating in the Nijmegen Four Days Marches to raise money for the Diabetes Fund in memory of her partner, Hannes, who died from type 1 diabetes complications. She aims to su...
Red Cross distributes meals to asylum seekers in Ter Apel again
The Red Cross is distributing meals to asylum seekers at the registration center in Ter Apel this Sunday. The assistance is provided to individuals who are currently waiting for overnight accommodatio...
Zeewijck Liquor & Wine Store in IJmuiden releases anniversary beer: 'Enjoyable beer pairs perfectly with a snack board'
Slijterij & Wijnhuis Zeewijck is releasing a special anniversary beer to celebrate the 150th anniversary of IJmuiden. The beverage will be available starting May 29th at the liquor store's Zeewijkplei...
'Maybe someone failed their exam', much speculation after Haarlemmermeer Lyceum teacher's car fire
A teacher at the Haarlemmermeer Lyceum in Hoofddorp had their car set on fire on Tuesday, leading to speculation that it may be linked to a student failing an exam. Authorities are also investigating ...
Cycling and pedestrian tunnel at Velsertraverse installed in just 34 minutes: 'A great spectacle'
A new pedestrian and bicycle tunnel connecting Beverwijk and Velsen-Noord was successfully installed at the Velsertraverse in just 34 minutes. The project, managed by contractor Heijmans and the Provi...
Ajax fans mostly relieved after securing European football: "Glad this season is over"
Ajax supporters expressed relief after their club secured a spot in the Conference League qualifiers by defeating FC Utrecht on penalties following a difficult season. While the atmosphere was largely...
Castricum council to commit to asylum housing provided legislative barriers are removed
The municipality of Castricum has informed the national government that it is willing to provide asylum seeker reception facilities as required by law. However, the local executive board insists that ...
IJmuiden lock route closed for rest of weekend due to malfunction
The sluice complex in IJmuiden is closed for the remainder of the weekend due to multiple technical malfunctions that began on Saturday, May 23. This closure impacts both shipping and road traffic, sp...
Ajax defeat FC Utrecht on penalties to end season on a bright note
Ajax concluded their challenging season by defeating FC Utrecht in the play-off final for a Conference League second qualifying round spot. The match ended 1-1 after extra time in Volendam, leading to...
Large police response to possible shooting in Velsen-Noord turns out to be fireworks
Police units responded in force to a report of a possible shooting on Andreaweg in Velsen-Noord on Sunday afternoon. Upon investigation, officers determined that the sounds were caused by fireworks ra...
Scheveningen and Kijkduin parking lots full of beachgoers
The municipality of The Hague has advised beachgoers to travel by bicycle or public transport as parking lots in Scheveningen and Kijkduin reached full capacity on Sunday. The warning was issued to ma...
New name and logo for merged welfare organization to be unveiled at De Luifel theater in Heemstede
The welfare organizations Welzijn Bloemendaal and WIJ Heemstede are officially merging after a year of preparation. The new name and logo for the combined organization will be unveiled next week at th...
Excavation underway for water storage: Wadi at Beatrix van Dongenstraat for extreme rainfall in Heemskerk
A wadi is being constructed near the Beatrix van Dongenstraat in Heemskerk to manage excess rainwater for the new De Goudvinck complex. The project aims to prepare the area for extreme rainfall by pro...
'My strategy? Text manipulation': players from around the world at European Microsoft Excel Esports Championship
The European Microsoft Excel Esports Championship took place at the H20 venue in Purmerend, featuring competitors from around the world. Players used advanced strategies like text manipulation to solv...
Dutch cabinet has yet to receive apology from Israel over flotilla treatment
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen stated that Israel has not yet apologized for the treatment of activists on the Global Sumud Flotilla. The request for an apology was formally made when the Israel...
Man injured after falling from bench in Haarlem park, trauma helicopter deployed
A man was injured on Sunday morning after falling from a bench in Nelson Mandela Park in Haarlem. He was rushed to the hospital for treatment following the incident, which required the assistance of e...
Over 160 prisoners evacuated after fire in Vught prison wing
More than 160 prisoners were evacuated from the PI Vught prison following a fire in a laundry room on Saturday evening. The entire wing was cleared due to significant water damage, and the inmates hav...
Real estate gem! Cinema, wine bar, gym, jetty, 9 bedrooms, 5 terraces: what you get for over 12 million
A luxury home on the Zuidelijke Wandelweg in Amsterdam is listed for sale for over 12 million euros. The expansive property features high-end amenities including nine bedrooms, five terraces, a privat...
Congested power grid forces companies into expensive behind-the-meter measures
Dutch companies are increasingly investing in private batteries and smart energy systems to cope with a congested power grid. These measures help alleviate pressure on the infrastructure, potentially ...
Ajax again with Bouwman in play-off final against Utrecht
Ajax will start Aaron Bouwman in central defense for their playoff final against FC Utrecht at the Kras Stadion in Volendam. Manager Óscar García's squad is fighting for a spot in the Conference Lea...