Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Ajax to play potential European play-offs at FC Volendam's stadium
Ajax will move its potential Conference League play-off matches to FC Volendam's stadium because the Johan Cruijff Arena is unavailable due to Harry Styles concerts. The club currently sits in fifth p...
Single pill significantly reduces risk of new stroke after brain hemorrhage, study shows
A major international study involving Radboudumc in Nijmegen has found that a specific pill can significantly reduce the risk of a subsequent stroke following a brain hemorrhage. This discovery provid...
Velsen council temporarily shelves debate on FVD coalition participation, all parties to meet with independent mediator
The Velsen municipal council has temporarily halted discussions regarding the participation of Forum voor Democratie (FVD) in the local governing coalition after negotiations stalled. An independent m...
Judge rebukes Cruquius landlord: tenant’s ex-partner must be removed from lease
A court in Haarlem has ordered the landlord Haarlemmermeer Vastgoed Beheer to remove a woman from a rental contract after her relationship with the co-tenant ended. Despite both parties requesting tha...
In the hospital, Will and Hugo decided to change course: from the office to music studios
After experiencing life-threatening health scares, friends Hugo and Will quit their office jobs to build fifteen affordable music studios in Amsterdam's Amstelkwartier. The project aims to address the...
Over 350,000 people join mass claim against Odido after data breach
More than 350,000 individuals have joined a mass claim against telecom provider Odido following a significant data leak. The privacy foundation Consumers United in Court (CUIC) initiated the collectiv...
Lidl to make pig feed from unsellable food waste
Lidl is launching a four-week pilot program in ten stores to convert unsaleable food products into pig feed, becoming the first supermarket in Europe to do so. The initiative aims to reduce food waste...
Strait of Hormuz closure hits consumers in the bedroom: condom prices to rise sharply
The CEO of Karex, the world's largest condom manufacturer, has warned that prices could rise by up to 30 percent due to conflict in the Middle East and potential shipping disruptions. This increase is...
Fundraiser for family of cyclist Ricardo (35) killed in accident: We will miss you so much
Friends of a 35-year-old Amsterdam resident have launched a fundraiser to support his family and cover funeral costs following a fatal bicycle accident near Central Station. The victim, identified as ...
Suspect arrested in sexual offense case at Loenen care facility
Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a sexual offense that occurred at a care facility in Loenen. The arrest, which took place in early March, was confirmed by the Public Prosecution Serv...
Motorcyclist injured in accident on Nieuwe Gracht in Haarlem
A motorcyclist was injured in an accident on the Nieuwe Gracht in Haarlem on Thursday morning. The victim was rushed to the hospital for medical treatment following the incident.
Photo of family separated by ICE wins World Press Photo
American photographer Carol Guzy has won the World Press Photo of the Year award for her image depicting a family being separated by ICE agents. The winning photograph highlights the emotional impact ...
Data of nearly all Epe residents stolen in data breach
A data hack on March 12 at the municipality of Epe resulted in the theft of personal information belonging to nearly all its residents. Stolen data includes names, addresses, and social security numbe...
Fewer drug labs for first time in 5 years, waste dumpings halved
For the first time in five years, the number of discovered drug laboratories in the Netherlands decreased, with 142 sites identified in 2024 compared to 167 the previous year. Additionally, incidents ...
Getting a royal decoration? Don’t wear it to a funeral (and other royal facts)
On Friday, more than 3,000 citizens across the Netherlands are receiving royal honors as part of the annual 'lintjesregen' event. The article highlights this tradition and provides etiquette tips for ...
Historical lecture on 200 years of Zandvoort seaside resort
Historian Koen Marijt will deliver a lecture on April 26 exploring Zandvoort's 200-year history as a seaside resort. The presentation focuses on the town's 19th-century transformation from a fishing v...
Heemstede butcher takes on Amsterdam with flair: 'I was a social worker in a white coat'
Former butcher Paul Wiegel has published his third book, "Professional Knowledge and the Customer Psyche," reflecting on his career and the social interactions he had with his clients. Having worked i...
Court action over unanswered FOI requests regarding anti-asylum center protests in Heemskerk and Uitgeest
A Dutch newspaper is taking legal action after the municipalities of Heemskerk and Uitgeest failed to respond to public records requests regarding anti-refugee center demonstrations. The requests seek...
ICC to prosecute former Philippine President Duterte
The International Criminal Court has announced it will prosecute former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for crimes against humanity. Duterte was extradited to the court in The Hague last year aft...
Jonnie Boer's family remembers him on first anniversary of death: 'You are within us'
The family of acclaimed Dutch chef Jonnie Boer is marking the first anniversary of his sudden death at the age of sixty. Boer, who was the co-owner of the renowned Michelin-starred restaurant De Libri...
Uitgeest commemorates Gerrit de Beer, Pieter Ouwerkerk and Pieter Arnold Roodenburgh
On May 4th, the town of Uitgeest will participate in the National Remembrance Day with a ceremony and silent march organized by the local May 4th Committee. The event honors war victims, including Ger...
Employee dies after robbery at gold exchange office in Beverwijk
An employee of a gold exchange office in Beverwijk has died following a violent robbery on Wednesday. Police have since arrested a 19-year-old suspect from the same town in connection with the inciden...
Seven people assault victim during street robbery in Nelson Mandelapark in Haarlem
A group of approximately seven individuals assaulted and robbed a victim in Nelson Mandela Park in Haarlem on Tuesday night. The incident occurred around 11:15 PM, and police are investigating the str...
Employee dies after robbery at gold exchange office in Beverwijk
An employee of a gold exchange office in Beverwijk has died from injuries sustained during a robbery on Wednesday. Police have arrested a 19-year-old suspect from Beverwijk in connection with the inci...
Young asylum seekers to spend winters in Heino in coming years
The COA has been granted permission to house up to 140 young asylum seekers aged 15 to 18 at a holiday park near Heino for the next five winters. The facility will be used annually from October to Apr...
Exhibition on Zaanstreek elections now free to see at Zaandam city hall
The Zaanstad Municipal Archives is hosting a free exhibition of historical election documents from the period 1880 to 1939. The collection is currently on display in the public hall of the Zaandam Cit...
Comedian 'rejected' in Castricum finds new venue in Uitgeest: 'Freedom of speech is a great asset'
Comedian Rogier Kahlmann has moved his upcoming performance to Dorpshuis de Zwaan in Uitgeest after being barred from Theater Koningsduyn in Castricum for his "polarizing statements." The show is sche...
Rain or sun? This is the weather forecast for King's Day in Haarlem
Meteorologist Floris Lafeber from weeronline.nl provides the weather forecast for King's Day in Haarlem. The forecast aims to inform residents whether they can celebrate the holiday outdoors in the ci...
Exhibition on early graffiti in the Netherlands at STRAAT Museum: ‘Showing that you exist’
Twin brothers Richard and Marcel van Tiggelen are showcasing their extensive collection of early Dutch graffiti objects at the STRAAT museum in Amsterdam. The exhibition highlights the history and evo...
Judge who filed thousands of FOI requests barred from hearing cases
A judge from the Noord-Holland District Court has been suspended from presiding over cases until further notice after personally filing more than 4,000 public records requests with municipalities thro...