Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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...
Increased risk of wildfires in seven safety regions
Seven safety regions across the Netherlands, including the entire province of North Holland, are currently facing an increased risk of wildfires. The fire department has issued a Phase 2 warning for t...
Free outdoor swimming with the Stadspas until Saturday June 27
Residents of Amsterdam and Weesp with a Stadspas can access six outdoor swimming pools for free from June 24 through June 27. This initiative provides pass holders with several days of complimentary a...
Prosecutors demand 2 years in prison for two women for severe child abuse
The Public Prosecution Service has demanded two-year prison sentences for two women accused of severe child abuse in Utrecht. One woman is charged with systematically abusing her minor son and daughte...
Free drinking water and wet sponges: festivals prepare for heat
Festivals taking place this weekend, such as Defqon.1 and Lago Lago, are implementing special heat plans to protect visitors and staff from high temperatures. Organizers will provide measures like fre...
Vanished: De Musschen, the early predecessor and nickname of HC Bloemendaal
This article highlights the history of "De Musschen," a defunct sports club that served as an early precursor to the Dutch field hockey club HC Bloemendaal. After eight years of existence, the club me...
Heemskerk home raid part of €20 million money laundering investigation: two suspects arrested
A police raid on a home in Heemskerk in early June has been revealed as part of a major money laundering investigation involving over 20 million euros. Two men were arrested during the operation on su...
Noordwijk party organizes meeting on asylum center at De Tiltenberg: 'We sense concern and want to take action'
The local party NZLokaal is hosting an open meeting on June 24 to address community concerns regarding a proposed asylum seekers' center at De Tiltenberg. The municipality of Bloemendaal plans to use ...
How Haarlem became the scene of a foiled assassination attempt on an Iranian activist
Prosecutors detailed a foiled plot to assassinate Iranian activist Siamak Tahmasbi at his home in Haarlem, allegedly orchestrated by fugitive Sami B. through an international hit team. Intercepted mes...
Ajax appoints another GarcÃa as reserve team coach, Emanuelson assistant
Carlos GarcÃa has been appointed as the new head coach of Jong Ajax for the upcoming season after serving as an assistant for the reserve and senior teams. He will be supported by assistant coaches T...
Amsterdam.nl news now also in the Amsterdam app
Residents can now access news from Amsterdam.nl directly through the official Amsterdam app. This update is designed to help users stay informed more easily about local events and developments within ...
Prosecutors demand 7 years for former Zoetermeer primary school janitor
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a seven-year prison sentence and mandatory psychiatric treatment for a 58-year-old former primary school janitor in Zoetermeer. Oskar van der V. is ac...
Water boards: extra water supply and dike inspections due to drought
Dutch water boards are implementing extra water supply and dike inspections in response to extreme heat and drought conditions. These measures aim to prevent salinization in western regions and identi...
One primary school in the region starts a heat schedule today, while another just adds extra drink breaks. Why? It depends on the state of the building
Primary schools in the Haarlem region are implementing varied measures, ranging from tropical schedules to extra drinking breaks, to manage this week's high temperatures. Each school determines its ow...
Frank van Leeuwen replaces Welmoed Sijtsma on Goedenavond Nederland
Frank van Leeuwen will replace Welmoed Sijtsma as a presenter for the final three weeks of the WNL program Goedenavond Nederland this summer. Van Leeuwen will alternate hosting duties with Sam Hagens,...
Ministry knew reliable family reunification figures were missing before cabinet collapse
The Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security was aware that reliable data on 'family-on-family' reunification was missing before the Rutte IV cabinet fell in July 2023. Despite this, former Minister YeÅ...
19 extra parking spaces enough for 65 new homes in Heemskerk, council says; parking pressure within guidelines
The Heemskerk municipality has approved the addition of 19 parking spaces for a new project involving 65 flex homes on Huibert Pootstraat. Despite concerns from local residents regarding potential par...
Artin Music & Friends cancelled in March due to US intervention now goes ahead: ‘Football and music bridge political differences’
Iranian musician Asghar Barani will host the 'Artin Muziek & Friends' concert at the Patronaat venue this Thursday after a previous cancellation in March. The event aims to bridge political divides th...
Health risk warnings at more swimming locations
The number of health risk warnings at swimming locations has increased from 40 to 46 due to poor water quality, according to data from Zwemwater.nl. This rise was highlighted in a recent analysis by t...
Extra breaks and shorter routes for delivery workers due to heat
Delivery services and supermarkets are implementing safety measures, including extra breaks and increased water supplies, to protect employees from upcoming extreme heat. These adjustments allow deliv...
Óscar GarcÃa takes job in Poland after leaving Ajax
Former Ajax coach Óscar GarcÃa has been appointed as the new manager of Polish side PogoÅ„ Szczecin. The 53-year-old Catalan joins the club after they finished ninth in the Ekstraklasa last season.
Dutchman elected Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Europe
Dutch diplomat Tanja Gonggrijp has been elected as the Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Europe. She won the position with 135 votes, defeating Finnish candidate Marja Ruotanen-Bourdages.