Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
It’s a bit of magic, you bring something to life
Tineke Jonkman and Paula Starreveld of the Poppekus troupe performed their puppet theater at Kasteel Assumburg on Sunday. They distinguish their work as professional puppet theater, emphasizing the cr...
Amsterdam football club ensures murdered Jewish players are never forgotten
Amsterdam football club WV-HEDW honors 262 Jewish members murdered during World War II with a prominent memorial plaque at their sports complex. The club's historical committee works to preserve the p...
Halsema calls for attention to women in wartime
During a speech on May 4th, Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema honored the significant contributions of women during wartime, describing them as essential figures on the front lines and in the resistance. ...
FC Volendam sets screen time rules for players, but is it allowed?
FC Volendam's coach has established agreements with players to limit their screen time, arguing that excessive phone use harms concentration. Legal experts are currently debating whether an employer h...
Zandvoort commemorates with poignant play: ‘War unfortunately keeps returning’
Zandvoort marked Remembrance Day with a special theater afternoon at Theater De Krocht, featuring two poignant plays about the impact of war. This event represents the first time the town has used the...
'Between Strawberries and Steel' walk shows how industry changed the Oer-IJ area over a century
Stichting Oer-IJ and Museum Kennemerland are organizing a guided walk on May 17 through the Oer-IJ region. The tour, titled 'Between strawberries and steel,' explores how the landscape transitioned fr...
Lil Kleine releases track with Dutch international Noa Lang
Dutch rapper Lil Kleine has collaborated with professional footballer Noa Lang to release a new song. Lang, who performs under the stage name Noano, is a prominent international player for the Netherl...
IJmuiden resistance fighter Daan Stapper also commemorated at Duinhof; information on the fallen to be expanded
Information plaques are being installed at 13 war graves in the Duinhof cemetery to commemorate fallen soldiers and resistance fighters. A plaque has already been placed at the grave of Daan Stapper, ...
Charges amended, but suspect denies any involvement in Beverwijk revenge attack
An 18-year-old suspect from IJmuiden appeared in court, denying involvement in a 2025 kidnapping and assault that moved from Beverwijk to Haarlem. The prosecution alleges the incident was a revenge at...
Ewald Engelen gives Freedom Lecture at Haarlem lodge on climate of fear and militarization in Europe
Professor and publicist Ewald Engelen will deliver the annual Freedom Lecture at the Ad Lucem et Pacem lodge in Haarlem on May 18. The lecture will address his critical views on what he describes as a...
More and more employees off on Liberation Day, but costs are rising sharply
An increasing number of collective labor agreements in the Netherlands now designate Liberation Day as an annual paid holiday for employees. However, the employers' association AWVN warns that rising ...
Rijkswaterstaat: Traffic in IJmond flowed well during Wijkertunnel closure, aside from incidents
Traffic in the IJmond region flowed relatively well during the closure of the Wijkertunnel last weekend, according to Rijkswaterstaat. Significant delays were only reported due to a specific incident ...
Six endangered poison dart frogs found in toilet at Schiphol departure hall
Customs officers at Schiphol Airport discovered six endangered poison dart frogs abandoned in a toilet trash can near the departure hall security check. Authorities suspect a traveler attempted to smu...
Disappeared: successful baseball club Haarlem Nicols had a significant debt
The Dutch baseball club Haarlem Nicols, formed through a 1964 merger, is featured in a series highlighting defunct sports organizations. Despite its historical success, the club eventually collapsed a...
Victim kidnapped, assaulted and filmed: Suspect denies involvement in youth violence and wants to go home
A 19-year-old suspect denied involvement in the kidnapping and severe assault of a 23-year-old man during a preliminary court hearing in Alkmaar. The victim was abducted from Beverwijk to Haarlem on S...
Man hit brother with car in Haarlem. Amsterdam man (29) sentenced for attempted aggravated assault and possession of nitrous oxide
A 29-year-old man from Amsterdam was sentenced to five months in prison for intentionally hitting his brother's scooter with a car on the Houtplein in Haarlem in November 2023. The court convicted him...
Minister Heinen: US-EU trade deal must be implemented
Dutch Finance Minister Eelco Heinen has emphasized the importance of implementing the trade agreement between the United States and the European Union. His remarks are a response to President Donald T...
Two injured in collision between motorcycle and car at Lijnden intersection
Two people were injured on Monday afternoon following a collision between a motorcycle and a car at an intersection in Lijnden. Both victims were riding the motorcycle and were rushed to the hospital ...
Restaurant of controversial chef Nick Bril regains Michelin stars
The Jane restaurant in Antwerp, led by Dutch chef Nick Bril, has regained its two Michelin stars. The establishment had temporarily lost the culinary honors following its relocation to a new venue.
Part of Gilze-Rijen air base evacuated due to threat
Part of the Gilze-Rijen airbase was evacuated and its main entrance closed following a threat reported by the Royal Military Police. Authorities have not yet disclosed the specific nature of the threa...
Holocaust book Catharina by Frank Krake available free for schools
Publisher Achtbaan is providing 4,000 free copies of Frank Krake's book Catharina to schools for educational purposes. The book recounts the wartime experiences of the Br2%"ucker family, a Jewish tail...
Step aboard during Lifeboat Day in Wijk aan Zee
On Saturday, May 9, the Royal Netherlands Sea Rescue Institution (KNRM) will host its annual Lifeboat Day, opening all 45 of its rescue stations to the public. Donors will have the unique opportunity ...
Allies urged German soldiers to desert but handed them back in IJmuiden
In 1945, IJmuiden served as a strategic fortress within the Atlantic Wall coastal defense line during the final stages of World War II. Despite Allied efforts encouraging German soldiers to desert, th...
Brabant calls on Ministry of Defence to urgently revise drought protocols
The province of North Brabant has urged the Dutch Ministry of Defense to urgently revise its drought protocols following several recent wildfires. While acknowledging the need for military training du...
Organizations call for more support to cope with rising energy prices
Several Dutch industry organizations are calling on the government for increased support to manage rising energy costs. The groups argue that further state intervention is necessary as energy prices h...
Dutch couple who died on cruise were from Haulerwijk
A 69-year-old couple from Haulerwijk, Friesland, passed away while aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius. The husband died on April 11, followed by his wife on April 26, according to a statement released ...
Code yellow issued for showers during Remembrance Day
The KNMI has issued a code yellow weather warning for five Dutch provinces on Monday afternoon and evening due to heavy rain and local thunderstorms. These conditions are expected to impact outdoor Re...
'Gerrit-Jan, 27' remembered at Hoogovens memorial: Young IJmuiden local at center of annual gathering
The annual commemoration for Hoogovens steel plant employees who died during World War II was held, featuring a lengthy reading of names. This year's ceremony specifically highlighted the story of Ger...
War is a distant reality for young people, but Holocaust knowledge is more necessary than ever
Teachers are increasingly reporting that students are bringing Holocaust misinformation from social media and AI into the classroom. This trend underscores the growing difficulty for youth to distingu...
Plant market at Wickevoorter Urban Farmers in Cruquius: from verbena to lettuce plants
A plant market will be held at Wickevoorter Stadsboeren in Cruquius on Saturday, May 9. The event will offer a variety of options for gardeners, ranging from verbena to lettuce plants.