Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Delayed fiscal cliff and high youth care costs: Heemskerk in financial distress, with a €5.1 million deficit by 2030
The municipality of Heemskerk is facing significant financial strain, with a projected deficit of 3.4 million euros next year that is expected to rise to 5.1 million euros by 2030. According to the 20...
None of those on board Hondius in Rotterdam infected
Health Minister Sophie Hermans confirmed that none of the individuals aboard the Dutch cruise ship Hondius, which docked in Rotterdam, have tested positive for the hantavirus. All passengers and crew ...
Increasing number of prison cells needed in coming years, forecast shows
A forecast by the Research and Documentation Centre (WODC) indicates that the demand for prison cells in the Netherlands will continue to rise in the coming years. Currently, nearly all available cell...
Walking Football Telstar: Twelve men, one 91-year-old dribbling veteran at left wing. 'If training is cancelled, Piet panics'
Piet van Rijsbergen, a 91-year-old veteran, remains an active member of Telstar's Walking Football team as a left-winger. He continues to showcase his dribbling skills during weekly training sessions,...
Court overturns traffic fine, potentially undermining paid parking zones: ‘Almost every major city uses this’
The Amsterdam Court of Appeal has annulled a parking fine for a woman who exceeded her paid parking time by ten minutes, citing specific municipal legislation. Legal experts suggest this ruling could ...
This Amsterdam neighborhood is fed up with TikTok tourism: ‘Mass hysteria with truffle mayonnaise’
Residents of the Negen Straatjes neighborhood in Amsterdam staged a protest against the disruptive effects of TikTok-driven tourism. Locals demonstrated by placing wooden chairs on bridges to reclaim ...
Hope during 100th city walk of Ukrainian refugees: 'I want to go back, but my house must still be standing'
Ukrainian refugees in Haarlem celebrated Vyshyvanka Day during their 100th organized city walk on May 21. While the event featured traditional costumes and festive spirits, many participants expressed...
Unrest at Heemskerk skate park due to intimidating youths. Police and municipality receive reports, but: 'Not a problem hotspot'
Residents in Heemskerk have reported incidents of intimidation, fighting, and a knife sighting involving a group of youths at a local skate park. Although police and the municipality acknowledge these...
ALDI at Marlo site in Beverwijk to close in two months: ‘No new store coming to the area’
The ALDI supermarket located on the Marlo site in Beverwijk is set to close permanently on July 31st. A spokesperson for the company stated that there are no current plans to open a new location in th...
🔴 Ajax plays FC Groningen in Volendam
Ajax is playing FC Groningen in a football match hosted in Volendam because the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam is being used for a Harry Styles concert. The live coverage includes updates on the tea...
Utrecht students in court in September over ‘slut list’
Four male students from Utrecht are scheduled to appear in court on September 14 and 15 for distributing a derogatory "bangalist" containing personal information and offensive comments about female st...
Outing tip: Reading among plants and teacups? At Kas Keerweer you'll spontaneously forget your phone
Kas Keerweer in Amsterdam-West offers a peaceful indoor garden environment specifically designed for reading without digital distractions. Visitors can enjoy a quiet atmosphere filled with plants and ...
Haarlem burglar felt regret and returned stolen phone: 'I was looking for food and a place to sleep'
A 25-year-old man from Haarlem returned a stolen mobile phone and bank cards to a local supermarket after feeling regretful about a burglary he committed on February 5. He claimed he broke into the Sc...
Getting a quick mobility scooter check-up at the weekly market: 'The rack for my walker rattles a bit'
Mechanic Wallace offers on-site maintenance and minor repairs for mobility scooters at a weekly market. His services include fixing headlights, replacing mirrors, and ensuring that attachments like wa...
Troubled Utrecht commuters entitled to compensation for longer if buses don't run
The province of Utrecht has extended its compensation scheme for public transport passengers facing delays or cancellations until December 12. Previously set to expire on May 31, the extension ensures...
100 species recorded in an hour on Biodiversity Day
Former city ecologist Dik Vonk aims to identify one hundred different species within a single hour this Friday to celebrate Biodiversity Day. The event is designed to highlight local nature and raise ...
Inquiry committee 'fought battle' for COVID documents
The Dutch parliamentary inquiry committee into the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic reported facing a struggle to obtain government documents regarding decision-making. Chairman Daan de Kort announce...
Police raided RGYM in Beverwijk after anonymous tip and found nothing. What happened? ‘Community officer to have coffee with owner’
Police raided the RGYM gym and its owner's home in Beverwijk on Wednesday morning following an anonymous tip regarding illegal weapon possession. No weapons or evidence were found during the searches,...
Rutte, De Jonge and Van Dissel must appear before COVID commission
A Dutch parliamentary inquiry committee will question former Prime Minister Mark Rutte, former Health Minister Hugo de Jonge, and former RIVM director Jaap van Dissel regarding the government's COVID-...
Rutte, Van Dissel and Maurice de Hond summoned by COVID commission
The Dutch parliamentary inquiry into the government's COVID-19 response is set to begin next week, featuring testimonies from key officials like Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Jaap van Dissel. Critics ...
New residential area on Korte Verspronckweg in Haarlem
A new residential area featuring 200 homes will be developed on the Korte Verspronckweg in Haarlem. Half of the project is dedicated to social housing, with an additional focus on enhancing greenery a...
Motorcyclist rushed to hospital after collision on Parallelweg in Beverwijk
A motorcyclist was rushed to the hospital following a collision with a car on Parallelweg in Beverwijk on Thursday afternoon. Emergency services arrived at the scene around 3:15 PM to provide urgent m...
Detention extended for two women suspected of child abuse in Stadskanaal
Two women suspected of child abuse in Stadskanaal have had their detention extended by fourteen days. The suspects are accused of mistreating their children and will remain in custody as the investiga...
Artwork with two Cantas highlights busyness in Amsterdam
Artist Su Tomesen has installed an artwork titled "Maatwerk" featuring two Canta micro-cars at De Heg, Amsterdam's smallest museum located at the Marineterrein. The installation uses the tightly packe...
Man in wheelchair hit by train at Bijlmer Arena, police suspect accident
A man in a wheelchair was struck by a train at Amsterdam's Bijlmer Arena station on Friday afternoon in what police currently believe was an accident. Emergency services and a trauma helicopter respon...
Princess Alexia refuses to comment on rumored relationship with Antoon
Princess Alexia has declined to comment on rumors regarding a possible relationship with singer Antoon after the two were photographed together last year. She stated that she prefers to keep her priva...
Vandalized art from Heemskerk and Haarlem being restored in IJmuiden: ‘This is so senseless and pointless. Who does something like that?’
Polyester specialist Michel Menger is currently restoring two vandalized artworks at his workshop in IJmuiden. The damaged pieces, originating from Heemskerk and Haarlem's Houtplein, are being profess...
39 refugees now housed in Loosdrecht, residents seek court order to close shelter: 'Ambushed and held hostage in our own neighborhood'
Thirty-nine asylum seekers have been housed in the town hall of Loosdrecht, while local residents are pursuing legal action to force the immediate closure of the emergency shelter. A lawyer for the CO...
Boy arrested for threat against Jewish school Cheider
A minor has been arrested following a telephoned threat against the Cheider Jewish school in Amsterdam-Buitenveldert, leading to the school's closure and the cancellation of a visit by Mayor Halsema. ...
Griekspoor avoids top players in Paris
Dutch tennis players Tallon Griekspoor and Botic van de Zandschulp have avoided top-seeded opponents in the opening round of Roland Garros. Griekspoor will face Italy's Matteo Arnaldi, while Van de Za...