Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
House shot at on Van Speijkstraat in West
A residence on Van Speijkstraat in Amsterdam's De Baarsjes neighborhood was targeted in a shooting overnight, with five bullets striking a window. Although several people were inside the home at the t...
More than half of outpatient clinics have wait times that are too long
Waiting times for medical care in the Netherlands have increased, with over half of outpatient treatments exceeding the national four-week standard last year. This marks a rise from 2022, when approxi...
Explosive thrown through letterbox in Banne-Buiksloot
An explosive was thrown through the letterbox of an apartment in Amsterdam-Noord early Monday morning, causing significant damage. Several people were inside the residence at the time, but no injuries...
Bull testicles and a goose heart: the Fomo show men go on a culinary tour
Multi-vehicle accident on A9 near Beverwijk, major delays
Multiple vehicles were involved in an accident on the A9 motorway near the Beverwijk junction on Monday morning. The incident, occurring in the direction of Amstelveen, has resulted in significant tra...
Municipal elections on March 18: what Jouw Haarlem wants for Haarlem
Haarlem residents will vote in the municipal council elections on March 18 to elect a new local government. Reporter Nynke La Porte profiles the political party Jouw Haarlem and their specific plans f...
Reader's question: Can the insurer just cancel my building insurance?
After maintaining building insurance for her garden house for 37 years without any claims, a policyholder named Pauline received an unexpected response from her insurer when she requested to increase ...
It’s raining Dutch records, thanks to spikes and Bicarb, but above all: ‘All successes are inspiring’
Dutch athletes have broken numerous national records during the first two months of the year, showcasing significant improvements in performance across various disciplines. At the Dutch Indoor Champio...
Explosion at house in Zwaanshoek
An explosive device detonated at a residential property on Rietsingel in Zwaanshoek late Sunday evening. The incident occurred around 11:35 PM, and authorities are investigating the blast at the home.
Admire famous masterpieces without visiting a museum at Viva Zorggroep
Viva Zorggroep and MuseumPlusBus are bringing an exhibition of eight replicas of famous masterpieces to nursing homes for elderly residents who cannot visit museums independently. The initiative featu...
Confusion over bus line 2 in Haarlem East: Is the bus coming or not?
Bus passengers in Haarlem-Oost are experiencing confusion and frustration regarding the service of line 2 due to roadworks on Prins Bernhardlaan. Local residents' organizations have criticized the lat...
Visually impaired find their way better at Kennemerplein in IJmuiden. New tactile paving is wear-resistant
New wear-resistant tactile paving lines are being installed at Kennemerplein in IJmuiden to assist visually impaired people in reaching bus stops and the local health center. These accessibility impro...
Donor clubs: More diverse donor pool needed to combat inequality of opportunity
The Dutch Transplantation Foundation, Sanquin, and Matchis have joined forces to address the lack of diversity in blood, stem cell, and organ donor registries. Because medical matches are more likely ...
Defense Minister Yesilgöz’s ‘mission’: winning the hearts and minds of the soldiers
Dilan Yesilgöz has begun her tenure as Minister of Defense by conducting her first official troop visit in Poland. She emphasized that her primary goal is to win the respect and trust of military per...
Will this Formula 1 car soon stand forever along the Zandvoort boulevard?
Artist Hans Peters has created a Formula 1 car sculpture to honor 80 years of motorsport in Zandvoort. Peters donated a scale model to the Zandvoorts Museum and is currently seeking a sponsor and muni...
Toos & Henk - March 2
Cartoonist Paul Kusters shares his unique perspective on current events through his daily comic strip, Toos & Henk. The strip is published every week from Monday to Saturday.
More seniors receive supplementary benefits due to lower state pension: 'A struggle'
The number of elderly people in the Netherlands with incomplete state pensions is increasing, often due to time spent living or working abroad. The Sociale Verzekeringsbank reports that managing the r...
Ministry: Haarlem must accommodate 891 asylum seekers
The municipality of Haarlem is required to provide 891 asylum seeker reception places by mid-2025 based on population and wealth metrics. This mandate follows the Distribution Act, which the Dutch cab...
Writer Sarah Meuleman (48) granted access to the hidden world of the Amstel Hotel
Four friendly restroom attendants in Amsterdam: ‘We’re actually like hairdressers’
Broers and Kek! brewers open inn in historic building in Ouderkerk aan de Amstel
Just try finding a suitable location for psychiatric and addicted people, says HVO-Querido director: 'We are less tolerant'
Oil prices rise sharply on Middle East unrest
Oil prices surged on Monday, recording their largest daily gain in four years as a result of US and Israeli military strikes on Iran. This significant increase is expected to lead to higher gasoline p...
Costs of stranded package travelers in Middle East reimbursed by fund
Package travelers stranded in the Middle East will have their additional expenses reimbursed by the Calamity Fund due to the ongoing armed conflict in the region. The fund officially declared a calami...
Dutch consulate in Erbil, Iraq advises avoiding hotels
The Dutch consulate in Erbil, Iraq, has issued an urgent advisory warning people to avoid hotels in the city due to potential security threats. The warning follows unconfirmed reports of possible atta...
Do you think we'll make it?
The author reflects on Dutch politician Rob Jetten's potential as a future Prime Minister after seeing his image in the morning newspaper. While the writer is uncertain about Jetten's character and le...
'Wave of emotions' for Mieke Oort's family after report of killer's death
The relatives of American student Mieke Oort are experiencing a wave of emotions following reports that her murderer, Thomas R., has died. Oort was killed in Leeuwarden in 2022 in a high-profile case ...
Rinus ‘VeeKay’ van Kalmthout moves up ten places in season opener
Rinus 'VeeKay' van Kalmthout finished ninth in the opening race of the IndyCar season in St. Petersburg. Starting from nineteenth on the grid, the Dutch driver gained ten positions to secure a top-ten...
A giant extra lamppost or oversized advertising pillar: Why would a contractor advertise cat food at the top of their crane?
Residents in Haarlem have reported occasional power outages recently, prompting individuals to prepare emergency kits for potential electricity failures. The author shares their experience of assembli...
When her sister became terminally ill, hockey champion Laurien quit professional sports: ‘I wanted to be there for Marije’
Olympic hockey champion Laurien Leurink retired from professional sports to support her sister Marije, who has terminal colon cancer. The sisters are currently using their shared love for athletics to...