Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Mauritshuis: Bredius heirs' lawsuit hits us to the core
The heirs of former director Abraham Bredius have filed a lawsuit against the Mauritshuis museum regarding the permanent display of a 25-piece art collection bequeathed to the institution. While Bredi...
Time is running out for circular shop MooiZooi in Molenwijk: still no new premises
Sustainable neighborhood shop MooiZooi is still searching for a new location as its current building in Haarlem's Molenwijk district is scheduled for demolition. Founder Alice Taylor expressed the urg...
Connection and togetherness key at Sea Fishing Day in Velsen-Zuid
Sportvisserij MidWest is organizing a Sea Fishing Day in Velsen-Zuid on Saturday, June 14, specifically for people with disabilities. The event aims to foster social connection and togetherness throug...
Saving in uncertain times: why having two buffers is important
The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) has advised consumers to establish financial buffers to navigate current economic uncertainty and rising costs. While the regulator emphasizes the i...
Laptop of Hillegom child porn producer and collector searched again; Lawyer: 'Hardly any evidence to support suspicions'
The Hague Court of Appeal has ordered a re-examination of data on a computer belonging to a 38-year-old man from Hillegom who was previously convicted of child pornography. His lawyer requested the re...
Bram and Esra from B&B Vol Liefde are getting married
Bram and Esra, former participants of the third season of the Dutch reality show B&B Vol liefde, have announced their engagement. The couple shared the news that they are getting married via a post on...
Harry Styles could stand in Ajax's way: search for alternative venue for European play-offs
Ajax is forced to search for an alternative venue for its potential European play-off matches because the Johan Cruijff Arena is unavailable due to ten scheduled Harry Styles concerts. The club is cur...
David (22) and Bram (19) clashed as neighbors but are now friends: 'We can argue heatedly, just like brothers'
David Bergfeld and Bram Nederbragt from Haarlem share the story of how their relationship evolved from being clashing neighbors to close friends. Despite their occasional intense discussions, the two ...
Color and charm in an 18th-century home: I still almost can’t believe I was able to buy this special house
Sanne Germann lives in a historic 1740 shop building in Den Burg, Texel, which she has decorated with vibrant colors and a unique layout. The 71-square-meter home features eclectic interior design and...
Tata Steel fined another 8.5 million euros for excessive emissions
Tata Steel has been ordered to pay an additional fine of over 8.5 million euros for exceeding harmful emission limits at one of its plants. The penalty was imposed by the North Sea Canal Area Environm...
Van Weel: we will increasingly see major cybercrime
Dutch Justice Minister David van Weel warns that major cyberattacks, such as those targeting ChipSoft and Odido, will become increasingly common as global cybercrime rises. He stresses the need for mo...
Eerenberg himself has many questions about discovered benefit data
State Secretary for Finance Eelco Eerenberg expressed his own concerns and questions regarding a recently discovered data vault containing information about the childcare benefit scandal. He noted tha...
Dutch MEPs: stop going to Strasbourg
Dutch MEPs from several political parties have called for the European Parliament to temporarily suspend its monthly sessions in Strasbourg due to energy shortages and regional instability. In a lette...
Amsterdam square cordoned off over possible firearm, two men arrested
Police arrested two men and cordoned off part of Frederiksplein in Amsterdam this morning following reports of a possible firearm. While officers in heavy vests responded to the scene, it remains uncl...
'That's bold,' thinks Jesper Rasch. But he doesn't know what 'chasse patate' means in Chinese either
Cyclist Jesper Rasch has left his long-time Dutch team in North Holland to join an international squad, marking a major shift in his career and culture. He describes moving away from familiar traditio...
Weather forecast for the May holiday: 'fine outdoor weather'
Meteorologist Berend van Straaten provides a weather forecast for the upcoming May holiday in Haarlem, predicting favorable outdoor conditions. This follows a period of pleasant spring weather as the ...
Thin mattress, 40-degree heat and rice for breakfast: how new columnist Jesper Rasch (28) is discovering Chinese cycling life
Dutch cyclist Jesper Rasch has joined the China Anta-Mentech Cycling Team as a sprinter and mentor for local riders. Rasch, who hails from Zandvoort, will share his monthly experiences of racing and a...
Politics on the Amstel: PRO Amsterdam needs no referendum for Israel boycott
Journalists from AT5, Het Parool, and De Telegraaf discuss current political issues in Amsterdam in the podcast 'Politiek aan de Amstel.' The discussion covers the PRO Amsterdam party's stance on an I...
Yves Berendse and Jeangu Macrooy in new season of Beste Zangers
AVROTROS has announced that Yves Berendse and Jeangu Macrooy will participate in the nineteenth season of the popular music program 'Beste Zangers'. The new series is scheduled to be broadcast later t...
Record amount of data traffic through Amsterdam internet exchange
The Amsterdam Internet Exchange has reached a record data traffic volume, processing 15 terabits per second for the first time. This milestone reflects the increasing amount of internet traffic passin...
TommyTomato relaunches in slimmed-down form; 30,000 students may get healthy lunches again after May break
The social enterprise TommyTomato is resuming its operations in a slimmed-down form after securing new financing. While the restart allows 30,000 primary school students to receive healthy lunches aga...
Creating the flower parade in a Noordwijkerhout hall. The setup days are a celebration in themselves
Hundreds of volunteers are decorating fifteen floral parade floats at a bulb company in Noordwijkerhout ahead of this weekend's event. The construction phase has become a popular attraction for touris...
René took his brother's Tolkien books as a child. Now he has a museum dedicated to them
René has turned his childhood passion for J.R.R. Tolkien's books into a dedicated museum in Leiden. The establishment is featured as a lesser-known museum gem run by volunteers with limited opening h...
French minister: Netherlands could clear mines in Hormuz
French Defense Minister Catherine Vautrin stated that European countries, including the Netherlands, could assist in clearing sea mines from the Strait of Hormuz. A meeting in Paris is scheduled to di...
GL-PvdA and CU propose bill to reduce child poverty
Dutch Members of Parliament Esmah Lahlah and Don Ceder have proposed a new bill aimed at structurally reducing child poverty in the country. The legislative proposal is expected to enter the public co...
Airport parking prices at an all-time high: 'Consider the bus'
Airport parking prices have reached a record high, with the average weekly cost for an official space rising to 98 euros. Rates at major hubs like Schiphol, Dusseldorf, and Brussels are significantly ...
Velsen receives nearly two million euros in state funding for sustainability of swimming pool, town hall, and Polderhuis; projects to be completed next year
The municipality of Velsen has received nearly two million euros in state funding to enhance the sustainability of the De Heerenduinen swimming pool, the Polderhuis, and part of the town hall. These r...
Telstar inspires Waterloo’s revival: ‘Isn’t our location great?’
The amateur football club Waterloo in Driehuis is experiencing a resurgence, drawing inspiration and professional presence from the nearby club Telstar. Since Telstar's rise, Waterloo has become a reg...
King's Day 2026: All flea markets in Haarlem at a glance
King's Day 2026 is approaching, featuring traditional flea markets throughout Haarlem where visitors can find low-priced items such as clothing and books. The article provides a comprehensive list of ...
Newly elected FvD councillor had 200 cannabis plants in attic and was previously caught with heavy fireworks
FvD council member Mischa Verhaard from Roosendaal faces potential prosecution after a marijuana nursery with 200 plants was discovered in his home. Verhaard also has a previous conviction for the pos...