Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Rafael van der Vaart slightly tipsy on Studio Voetbal: 'The wine hit hard'
Former footballer and analyst Rafael van der Vaart admitted to being slightly intoxicated during a recent appearance on the television program Studio Voetbal. He explained that he struggled with his w...
Zeeman attracts more customers buying more expensive items
Zeeman reported increased revenue in 2025 despite a decrease in the total volume of items sold compared to the previous year. The budget retailer is successfully attracting customers with higher spend...
Cocktail bar MOODZ in Dorpsstraat Castricum turns into a dance floor in the evening: 'I love entertaining the crowd.'
Cocktailbar MOODZ in Castricum has introduced a new look and team, transforming into a dance floor in the evenings. Owner Vincent Weber aims to blend music and cocktails to create a lively atmosphere ...
Queen Máxima's mother has dementia: 'A very painful situation'
Queen Máxima revealed during a visit to a care center in Roermond that her 81-year-old mother, María del Carmen Cerruti, is suffering from dementia. The Queen described the diagnosis as a very painf...
Binnenhof already too small for all organizations
The Binnenhof complex is projected to be too small to house all intended organizations even before its renovation is completed. Minister Elanor Boekholt-O’Sullivan stated that the growth of the Hous...
Groningen commissioner demands swift cabinet action on reception crisis
René Paas, the King's Commissioner in Groningen, is urging the Dutch cabinet to officially declare a crisis to expedite the housing of asylum seekers across municipalities. He noted that provinces ha...
Cor Bart dies: Well-known Beverwijk resident preserved Goede Raad Church and rescued 1944 raid from oblivion
Cor Bart, a well-known figure from Beverwijk, has passed away suddenly at the age of 74. He was recognized for his work to preserve the Goede Raadkerk and for his efforts to commemorate the raid of Ap...
Why has there been a massive queue on the Looiersgracht for days?
Large crowds have gathered on Amsterdam's Looiersgracht for an event related to Harry Styles' new tour kickoff. The British pop star is set to perform at the Johan Cruijff ArenA this week, causing sig...
Will Hannie Schaft's name live on in Zandvoort? CDA concerned resistance fighter’s name will disappear from the streets
The CDA party in Zandvoort is concerned that the name of resistance fighter Hannie Schaft will disappear from the town's streetscape after a local school merger. The Hannie Schaftschool and Mariaschoo...
Joint check at Haarlem station
On May 19, Haarlem authorities, police, and transport companies NS and Connexxion conducted a joint enforcement operation at Stationsplein. The initiative resulted in 139 fines for various offenses, i...
Nans used to find golf elitist, but not anymore. ‘I used to think: the smaller the ball, the bigger the jerk. But that’s not true’
Nans and her friend Sue have completed their weekly round of golf at the Spaarnwoude golf course near Haarlem. Nans reflects on her shift in perspective, moving past her initial belief that the sport ...
Delivery of new Damen frigates delayed by years
The delivery of the first Anti Submarine Warfare (ASW) frigate by shipbuilder Damen has been delayed by several years due to stability issues in the initial design. These specialized vessels are being...
Jesper de Jong one win away from Roland Garros main draw
Dutch tennis player Jesper de Jong has reached the final qualifying round of Roland Garros after a comeback victory against Canadian Liam Draxl. The top-seeded qualifier won the match 4-6, 6-1, 6-3 an...
Oversized crane damages gas station roof in Vijfhuizen
A crane that was too high struck the canopy of an Esso gas station in Vijfhuizen, causing parts of the roof construction to come loose. The driver of the crane did not stop and fled the scene after th...
Writer and psychologist Keyvan Shahbazi wins Pim Fortuyn Prize
Iranian-Dutch writer and psychologist Keyvan Shahbazi has been awarded the Pim Fortuyn Prize. The jury honored him for being a sharp and courageous opinion maker.
Philippine court will not block execution of ICC arrest warrant
The Philippine Supreme Court has rejected a request by Senator Ronald Dela Rosa to temporarily block an arrest warrant issued against him by the International Criminal Court (ICC). Dela Rosa had sough...
Dutch civil servants agree to pay rise and one-time payment
Dutch civil servants have agreed to a new collective labor agreement featuring a 2.7 percent wage increase and a one-time payment. Employees in lower income scales will receive 1,400 euros, while thos...
Abuse website Motherless back online after Public Prosecution Service intervention
The pornography website Motherless has returned online after being shut down by Dutch authorities in early May. The site, which is hosted by a company in the Netherlands, is currently under investigat...
Filmmakers follow Red Light District underworld for 42 years: "A nail in my coffin"
Filmmakers Arnold-Jan Scheer and Roy Dames are releasing their documentary "Het Hart van Amsterdam" after 42 years of filming the city's criminal underworld. The film documents the evolution of the Re...
New housing plans for De Kuil and the Huttenweek site presented. 'I want to continue living in Uitgeest'
The municipality of Uitgeest, developer De Realisatie, and ViVa! Zorggroep presented redevelopment plans for the De Kuil and Huttenweekterrein area. The project includes the construction of 57 new hom...
4 in 10 rioters arrested at asylum protests from outside the municipality
An analysis by NOS of police data from the past 18 months reveals that approximately 40% of individuals arrested during asylum protests come from outside the municipality where the demonstrations took...
Banks fully commit to European cryptocurrency: Rabobank and ABN Amro also join
Rabobank and ABN Amro have joined a group of European banks to launch a euro-denominated stablecoin. This initiative aims to provide a European alternative to the stablecoin market currently dominated...
Westerwolde deeply concerned over new access policy at Ter Apel asylum center
The municipality of Westerwolde is raising concerns over new access policies at the Ter Apel asylum registration center, where severe overcrowding has led to entry being restricted to vulnerable indiv...
Queer organizations challenge Meta's account removals
Dutch queer organizations and civil rights group Bits of Freedom are taking legal action against Meta over the removal of dozens of Instagram accounts. The organizations argue that Meta is acting ille...
Flotilla passengers taken to Ashdod
Passengers from the Global Sumud Flotilla arrested by Israel are being transported to the port city of Ashdod. A spokesperson for the Dutch delegation confirmed the reports based on information from i...
23-year-old man from Diemen arrested for fatal shooting at gas station in Muiden
Police arrested a 23-year-old man from Diemen suspected of involvement in a fatal shooting that occurred at a gas station near Muiden in March. The arrest follows a police search that included a publi...
KNMI can issue earlier and more targeted warnings for dangerous weather
Starting Wednesday, the KNMI can provide earlier and more specific warnings for dangerous weather due to an updated legal framework. This change aims to help citizens, safety regions, and water boards...
Is there a limit to Action's growth? 'Many people just get happy from a garden gnome'
Dutch discount retailer Action is experiencing rapid international success and is currently planning an expansion into the United States. The company maintains that pausing its growth is not an option...
Haarlem designer Hans van Paridon sues The Hague shoe store over Panara brand name
Haarlem-based designer Hans van Paridon has taken a shoe store in The Hague to court over the unauthorized use of his brand name, Panara. Van Paridon, who designed shoe collections under the name for ...
Van den Brink calls Ter Apel reception situation ‘disappointing’
Dutch Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink expressed disappointment that the reception center in Ter Apel cannot accommodate all asylum seekers, potentially forcing some to sleep outside. He stated that...