Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Blowing off steam over Werf Conrad demolition during therapeutic session at the Pletterij: 'Hardly any substantive discussion in city council'
A debate was held at the Pletterij in Haarlem to discuss the demolition of the historic 1897 Werf Conrad administrative building on Spaarndamseweg. Participants criticized the city council's May decis...
Royal decoration for Nel Bartman
Nel Bartman was appointed Member of the Order of Orange-Nassau on June 23 for her 40-year dedication to the HKC Haarlem korfball club. Mayor Jos Wienen presented the royal decoration during the club's...
Lil Kleine gets another documentary series on Prime Video
Prime Video has announced a new three-part documentary series about rapper Lil Kleine titled 'Lil' Kleine: Terug'. The series is scheduled to premiere on July 6 in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Shipbuilder Damen loses multi-billion contract to German rival
The German government has canceled an 18 billion euro contract with Dutch shipbuilder Damen Naval for the construction of six frigates. Instead, the German Ministry of Defense has decided to award the...
Tata executives get €110,000 ‘bonus’: steel company says ‘no precedent’, union says ‘impossible to explain to workers’
Four board members at Tata Steel have received a special bonus of over 110,000 euros, a move the company defends as a one-time payment despite ongoing budget cuts. The FNV union has criticized the bon...
Liberty Global takeover of VodafoneZiggo approved in Europe: ‘No competition concerns’
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Dutch internet and television provider VodafoneZiggo by Liberty Global for 1 billion euros. The commission stated that the deal raises no compet...
Injured woman found in bushes near Muiderpoort station, police seek identity
An unconscious, injured woman was discovered in the bushes near Muiderpoort station in Amsterdam-Oost on Tuesday evening. Police suspect she was the victim of a crime and are currently working to iden...
Plaintiffs in Tata case: prevent history from repeating itself
Residents living near the Tata Steel plant argued in a The Hague court that the Dutch State is prioritizing industrial interests over public health. Their lawyer warned that the government risks repea...
RCH and VEW fields undergo drastic overhaul after larva drama
Major renovations are being carried out at the Johan Neeskens Sportpark in Heemstede this summer to address a long-standing grub infestation. Large portions of the natural grass fields used by footbal...
Plaintiffs in Tata case: prevent history from repeating itself
Concerned residents living near the Tata Steel plant have appeared in court in The Hague, claiming the Dutch government prioritizes industrial interests over public health. Their lawyer warned that th...
KNMI: Highest sun intensity level 10 reached in Eindhoven
The Dutch meteorological institute KNMI reported that Eindhoven reached a record-high heat index of 10 on Wednesday afternoon. This extremely rare level had never been recorded in the city before and ...
Inspiration from around the world: ways to cool down you might not have thought of
This article explores five global cooling strategies to help manage high temperatures, which have been evaluated by thermophysiologist Hein Daanen. The recommended techniques include methods used by U...
Criticism of chaotic district official appointments: "Gap between government and citizens couldn't be wider"
The appointment of district board members in Amsterdam is facing intense criticism after a series of chaotic events, including last-minute withdrawals and candidate rejections by local committees. Cri...
Criticism of chaotic district board appointments: "Gap between government and citizens couldn't be wider"
The process of appointing district administrators in Amsterdam is currently in turmoil following the sudden withdrawal of a key candidate and the rejection of others by local committees. Opposition pa...
Newly appointed alderman Esmah Lahlah still looking for a bike, a house, and a regular bouldering gym
Esmah Lahlah, the new Alderman for Education, Youth, and Equality in Amsterdam, is transitioning to her role after serving in the Dutch House of Representatives. She is currently searching for a resid...
New alderman Esmah Lahlah still looking for a bike, a house and a regular bouldering gym
Esmah Lahlah, the new Amsterdam alderwoman for Education and Youth, is transitioning to the city after previously serving as an alderwoman in Tilburg and a member of the Dutch House of Representatives...
Ruud Gullit receives award for special contribution to European culture
Former star footballer Ruud Gullit will receive the European Culture Prize on September 4th at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. He is being recognized for his significant contributions to European cult...
Utrecht University grants scholarships to seven students from Gaza
Utrecht University has awarded scholarships to seven students from Gaza, allowing them to pursue their studies at the institution. The university confirmed on its website that all seven students have ...
How Michiel de Ruyter once helped the Netherlands to victory over Tunisia
The Netherlands is set to play a football match against Tunisia at 1:00 AM, a time when most residents of Amsterdam are expected to be asleep. The article draws a historical parallel between the upcom...
Gorinchem council parties await further fraud investigation
Political parties in the Gorinchem city council are awaiting further results from a voter fraud investigation following the arrest of six individuals. Local leaders stated they will refrain from comme...
Code orange in effect for much of the Netherlands due to extreme heat
A code orange weather warning for extreme heat went into effect across a large part of the Netherlands at midday on Tuesday. The alert, which was previously announced on Monday, is expected to remain ...
Code orange in effect across much of the Netherlands due to extreme heat
A code orange warning for extreme heat went into effect across a large part of the Netherlands at 12:00 PM. The weather warning is currently expected to remain in place until Friday morning at 8:00 AM...
Public transport strike during rush hour: Can you still get to work? ‘I’ve never seen it so quiet’
A national train strike in the Netherlands left stations like Haarlem unusually quiet during a work stoppage between 4:00 and 8:00 AM on Wednesday morning. The strike disrupted travel for many commute...
No Haarlem funding for TommyTomato for now
The Haarlem municipality has not yet confirmed an investment in the lunch box company TommyTomato, with director Bas Turk stating the deal remains optional. Any potential funding is not expected to be...
Oranje and The Blue Wave under one roof. Jantien and Giovanni couldn't be happier: 'We're actually already champions'
Jantien van Zutphen and her husband Giovanni have decorated their home in Beverwijk with both Dutch and Curaçao flags to celebrate the World Cup. The couple, who have been married for 32 years, are u...
Q&A | Is removing solar panels smart? 'In winter, every extra panel helps'
The Dutch government will end the net metering scheme for solar panels next year, meaning households can no longer offset surplus energy against their annual consumption. Experts advise against removi...
Car completely burnt out on N205 near Hoofddorp, road temporarily closed
A passenger car caught fire on the N205 near Hoofddorp on Wednesday morning, leading to a temporary closure of the road. No injuries were reported in the incident.
Shallow groundwater contaminated in far more places than expected
Shallow groundwater in the Netherlands is contaminated with pollutants such as pesticides, medicines, and PFAS in significantly more locations than previously estimated. These findings, reported by th...
44 municipal notices on construction, demolition, tree felling, and hospitality in Haarlem last week
The municipality of Haarlem processed 44 permit applications last week regarding local construction, demolition, tree felling, and catering. These notifications provide residents with information abou...
Haarlem warns of botulism in warm weather, do not touch dead animals
The municipality of Haarlem is warning residents about the risks of botulism during the current period of warm weather and advising against touching dead animals. In addition to safety warnings, the c...