Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
'Can't keep up with demand'. Ice cream parlors in IJmond work overtime due to tropical heat
Ice cream parlors in the IJmond region are experiencing high demand and working overtime as a result of approaching tropical temperatures. Business owners are preparing for the heatwave by ensuring th...
Who protects children from the sun at school and daycare? 'Should teachers also have to apply sunscreen to 36 kids?'
During a historic heatwave in the Netherlands, a debate has emerged regarding whether teachers or parents should be responsible for reapplying sunscreen to children at schools and childcare facilities...
Elsbroek doesn't want to lose its 'smiling delivery driver': Petition for Daniel signed over 1,500 times
Residents of the Elsbroek neighborhood in Hillegom have gathered over 1,500 signatures on a petition to keep their popular delivery driver, Daniel Tekeste, from being transferred. Tekeste has served t...
Cornelis Vrolijk Seafood IJmuiden goes completely gas-free as part of fishing group's sustainability push
Cornelis Vrolijk Seafood in IJmuiden has successfully transitioned to being gas-free as part of a broader sustainability initiative for the fishing company's facilities. This renovation follows simila...
Waiting times for disability benefits continue to rise
The waiting list for disability benefit assessments in the Netherlands has increased, with over 11,000 people waiting longer than six months by the end of 2025. This is a significant rise compared to ...
KNMI expects record-warm night from Thursday to Friday
The Dutch weather institute KNMI predicts that the night between Thursday and Friday will be the warmest ever recorded in the Netherlands. Temperatures in De Bilt are expected to remain above 24 degre...
Shade in libraries and cooling in mosques: how the city is preparing for the heat
The city of Amsterdam has opened twelve pilot cooling spots, including libraries, theaters, and a mosque, to provide relief for residents during an extreme heatwave. These locations are strategically ...
Ajax adds four friendlies to pre-season preparations
Ajax has announced the addition of four friendly matches to their pre-season schedule for the 2026/2027 season. The club shared this update on Tuesday as part of their preparations for the upcoming ca...
World Cup in Amsterdam: Cheering for Ghana in a lively Zuidoost church
Residents of Amsterdam with Ghanese roots gathered at Charity's House church in Zuidoost to support Ghana during the World Cup. The community is celebrating the national team's first appearance in the...
Haarlem Court of Audit orders investigation into rat nuisance; ‘effective and structural approach’ potentially at stake
The Haarlem Audit Office has launched an investigation into the city's management of rat infestations to determine if current control efforts are effective. The probe focuses on whether unclear divisi...
Hospitality owners hope for busy Taste Market after horse race cancellation: ‘That would soften the blow’
Hospitality entrepreneurs in Beverwijk are hosting the Smaakmarkt food truck festival on Breestraat following the cancellation of the traditional horse racing event. Despite high temperatures, the wee...
Dutch prosecutors demand life sentence for Rwanda genocide suspect
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a life sentence for 66-year-old Eugène N. for his alleged involvement in the 1994 Rwandan genocide. N. is accused of participating in the massacre of...
De Jonge hopes lessons will be learned from COVID crisis response
Former Dutch Health Minister Hugo de Jonge is scheduled to testify before the parliamentary inquiry committee on July 10 and September 3 regarding the government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. D...
Heatwave: Haarlem residents have relatively green and cool gardens
Haarlem residents have gardens with more greenery and plants compared to similar municipalities, helping to lower temperatures during heatwaves. Grassy areas can feel four degrees cooler than paved su...
Train travel takes center stage at Velsen library
The Velsen Library in IJmuiden is hosting a series of events focused on train travel throughout the month of July. Every Monday afternoon, visitors can participate in sessions where different train ro...
Parents of Angela de Beer, murdered in Spaarnwoude, tired of waiting as appeal drags on
The parents of 35-year-old Angela de Beer, who was murdered in the Spaarnwoude nature reserve in 2022, are expressing frustration over the lengthy appeal process for suspect Cetin K. According to the ...
Ajax to face two Greek top clubs plus German and English opponents
Ajax has scheduled several friendly matches for next month against international opponents, including Greek clubs Panathinaikos and Olympiakos. The team will also face Cypriot side AEK Larnaca and sec...
Two victims of Vogelwaarde accident still in hospital
Two children remain hospitalized following a collision near Vogelwaarde, Zeeland, earlier this month, while a third child was discharged last week. The update was provided by Namens de Familie, an org...
Energy prices peak due to blasting AC units: dynamic rate hits 1.10 euros per kWh
High temperatures across Europe have driven up electricity demand for air conditioning, causing dynamic power prices to spike significantly. On Wednesday evening, the price is expected to reach 1.10 e...
De Tatta's gets spin-off about son Daan
The Dutch film series De Tatta's is launching a spin-off titled De Tatta's: Daan, which is scheduled for release on October 8. Sem van der Horst will return to play the lead role of Daan in the upcomi...
Broke. And the month isn't over yet. What now? Get free money!
A new report from Nibud highlights that an increasing number of Dutch households are facing financial difficulties. The institute is calling for political action on affordable housing and healthcare w...
A women's quota only polishes the statistics here
The Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is implementing a women's quota to increase the percentage of female students in its Aerospace Engineering faculty from 17% to 30%. While critics argue su...
Sheltering from the heat is possible everywhere
The article advises people not to struggle against the heat but to appreciate the many 'oases' available throughout the country. It highlights that there are numerous locations in the Netherlands wher...
Hardenberg imposes new fine as asylum center remains open
The municipality of Hardenberg has increased the daily fine for the Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) to 64,000 euros because an asylum center remains open against orders. The p...
Prosecution appeals to Supreme Court in fatal Wadden Sea collision case
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service is appealing to the Supreme Court following the recent acquittal of a captain involved in a fatal 2022 collision on the Wadden Sea. The incident involved a speedbo...
Electricity prices below zero? You often still pay for your consumption
Households with dynamic energy contracts in the Netherlands are increasingly encountering negative electricity prices. However, consumers often still end up paying for their consumption because taxes ...
Special banknotes for Haarlem Pride: ‘The world’s first pride money’
Royal Joh. Enschedé in Haarlem has produced unique pink banknotes specifically for use during this summer's Haarlem Pride festival. Organizers claim the currency is a world first for a Pride event an...
PSG attacker and young talent from Amsterdam present, but goalkeeper Ronald Koeman missing from Telstar's first training
Telstar has started pre-season training with a new technical staff and several new players, including a talent from Amsterdam and an attacker from Paris Saint-Germain. Goalkeeper Ronald Koeman Jr. was...
NS to run fewer trains due to heat in coming days
Dutch national railway operator NS will reduce services on several routes starting Wednesday in anticipation of extreme heat. The decision aims to prevent train components from overheating as temperat...
Increased risk of wildfires in seven safety regions
Seven out of twenty-five safety regions in the Netherlands are currently facing an increased risk of wildfires, triggering a Phase 2 warning. The alert applies to all regions in North Holland, as well...