Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Zandvoort politics is a men’s club, and sometimes a matter of fathers and sons
Local elections in Zandvoort are dominated by a small group of men, with all eight list leaders being male and some even sharing familial ties as fathers and sons. This lack of diversity was highlight...
Real Housewife Lilian and a queue at the doll doctor at the vitality fair: All types of care within crawling distance
The Gezondheidscentrum Broekpolder in Heemskerk celebrated its 15th anniversary by hosting a vitality market to showcase its integrated healthcare services. The center provides a wide range of medical...
XR protest at Tata Steel Orchestra performance in the Phil
Eight Extinction Rebellion protesters demonstrated outside the Phil concert hall on Sunday afternoon. The protest occurred as hundreds of visitors arrived for the Tata Steel Orchestra's anniversary co...
Is sleeping with your pet healthy? Risk of skin disease or fungus
Research from Utrecht University reveals that 18% of dogs and 30% of cats sleep in their owners' beds, despite potential health risks. Experts warn that this practice can lead to the transmission of s...
Over 80 tips: free things to see and do in Amsterdam
Three-day freedom run for Iran starts at Olympic Stadium
A three-day freedom run for Iran commenced at the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam on Sunday afternoon. Participants aim to reach the House of Representatives by Tuesday to present a petition.
Lead candidates take to the soapbox in Heemstede: ‘It is a celebration of democracy after all’
On Saturday, political party leaders in Heemstede campaigned from soapboxes to engage with voters during the election season. The event aimed to capture the attention of local shoppers and promote dem...
Football icon Bob Maas (1935-2026) coached a women’s team at age 83: ‘Football is Bob and Bob is football’
Bob Maas, a dedicated Dutch football coach who continued training a women's team at the club Spaarnwoude until the age of 83, has passed away at 90. He was widely remembered by his family and the comm...
Car crashes into tree in Castricum, driver injured
A driver was injured on Sunday afternoon after their car crashed into a tree in Castricum. The accident occurred on the Van Oldenbarneveldweg.
Jetten does not expect progressive voters to abandon D66
D66 leader Rob Jetten stated during a campaign event in Leiden that he does not expect progressive voters to abandon the party in upcoming municipal elections. He argued that voters appreciate the par...
Political clash of titans between Mark Rutte (VVD) and Job Cohen (PvdA) at the Grote Markt
On February 26, 2011, Prime Minister Mark Rutte and opposition leader Job Cohen both campaigned at the Grote Markt in Haarlem despite heavy rain. The visits occurred four days before the Provincial Co...
Jetten to meet Jewish community tomorrow after synagogue and school explosions
Prime Minister Rob Jetten will meet with representatives of the Jewish community on Monday following recent explosions targeting a school in Amsterdam and a synagogue in Rotterdam. The meeting at the ...
Spaarnestad women suffer rare defeat after 14 consecutive wins: 'It wasn't our day'
The Spaarnestad women's volleyball team suffered a 3-1 home defeat against Havoc, ending a 14-game winning streak. The loss prevented the team from clinching the unofficial first division B championsh...
Jetten to meet with Jewish community Monday after explosions
Prime Minister Rob Jetten will meet with representatives of the Jewish community on Monday following recent explosions at a school in Amsterdam and a synagogue in Rotterdam. The meeting, which will ta...
Which municipality has the most polling stations?
An analysis by ANP, using data from the CBS and Open State Foundation, reveals that the municipality of Koggenland has significantly more polling stations than the national average. In contrast, the n...
Boy stabbed in Southeast home, suspect flees
A young resident was stabbed following a conflict at a supervised living facility in Amsterdam-Zuidoost on Monday morning. The victim was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, whil...
Three cars involved in collision on N205 in Vijfhuizen, person injured
Three cars were involved in a chain-reaction collision on the N205 (Drie Merenweg) in Vijfhuizen on Sunday morning. One person sustained injuries in the accident.
Car crashes through wall into house in Haarlem
On Sunday morning, a car crashed through a wall and came to a stop against a house on Lutherlaan in Haarlem. The driver was subsequently detained and taken to the police station for investigation.
Rule of Law Party in Haarlemmermeer calls for transparency and citizen participation: ‘The constitution is there for a reason’
The Partij voor de Rechtsstaat (PVDR), a newcomer party based in Haarlemmermeer, is campaigning on a platform of transparency and citizen involvement. Although the party failed to secure seats in the ...
The belief that all people are equal is worth fighting for
The article discusses how the Netherlands has historically maintained a policy of neutrality during global conflicts to protect its commercial trade interests. It highlights the nation's ability to st...
Spaarnestad loses to US and is not safe yet: ‘We didn’t reward ourselves when it mattered’
Haarlem-based volleyball team Spaarnestad lost 3-2 to their Amsterdam opponents, US, in an away match this weekend. Despite a previous victory in February, the narrow defeat leaves Spaarnestad's posit...
Details of the Waddinxveen messiah cult proved shocking even for Israel van Dorsten
Damage reports from Drenthe earthquake rise to more than 100
The number of damage reports following a 3.0 magnitude earthquake near Geelbroek in Drenthe has risen to 110. The tremor occurred on Friday night near the Eleveld gas field, according to the Commissio...
Heerma makes it standard practice to call threatened council members
Dutch Minister of the Interior Pieter Heerma has established a practice of personally calling local politicians who receive threats. Since taking office three weeks ago, Heerma has already contacted a...
What starts as bullying ends in a chain of violence due to ‘Sorry boss’ videos. ‘This is how the victim becomes the perpetrator in a subsequent incident’
Police arrested five teenagers last weekend on suspicion of serious assault and attempted manslaughter after they shared footage of the violence online. Experts warn that these incidents are part of a...
Multiple cars burnt out at Tuinen van West parking lot
Six cars were destroyed by fire at a parking lot in Amsterdam Nieuw-West during the early hours of the morning. Police are investigating the incident as potential arson and have requested that witness...
Berry Willemse excels at Schoten: ‘He is strong and exudes a lot of composure’
Reporter Fred van der Veldt named Berry Willemse as the standout player for VV Schoten during a recent match. Willemse was selected over teammate Tim Groenewoud due to his composure and strong defensi...
Despite hot-button issues, Velsen parties remarkably united in final debate
In the final debate for the municipal elections in Velsen, representatives from ten political parties demonstrated a surprising level of consensus despite discussing several controversial issues. The ...
Discovery tour around the A9: see by bike what you miss in the car
The weekly newspaper supplement AlleTijd features a 46-kilometer cycling route that explores the surroundings of the A9 highway. The tour is designed to reveal scenic natural areas and city centers th...
Judith Schram joins Lokaal Vitaal last minute, not finished with Castricum yet: ‘I was just squeezed onto the candidate list’
Judith Schram, who previously served as an independent alderman for the social domain, has joined the Lokaal Vitaal political party at the last minute. She intends to continue her work in Castricum an...