Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Free Iran Committee wants to know who is behind shooting of Iranian
The Committee Iran Free is calling for an investigation into the shooting of an Iranian man in Schoonhoven to determine if the Iranian regime was involved. While awaiting police results, the committee...
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Prosecutor: pilot not guilty of fatal hot air balloon accident
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has dismissed the case against a hot air balloon pilot involved in a fatal accident last August. An investigation by the national aviation prosecutor concluded tha...
Heemskerk shifts to the right. But will the new administration follow? That remains the question as Forum is already excluded.
Following local elections in Heemskerk, the current governing coalition has lost its majority, leading to uncertainty over the formation of a new administration. Despite a rightward shift among voters...
Young people follow news via social media but distrust it
A study of more than one thousand teenagers reveals that young people primarily use social media platforms like TikTok and Snapchat to stay informed about the news. However, the research highlights th...
Gas prices explode: what this means for your energy bill
Energy bills are expected to rise significantly following a sharp increase in gas prices this week. The total cost for consumers is determined by a combination of taxes, delivery costs, and fluctuatin...
Uitgeest shifts sharply right, forming a majority against asylum center will be a major challenge
The new political party Onafhankelijk Uitgeest, led by Dannij van der Sluijs, became the largest party in Uitgeest following a significant shift to the right in the recent elections. This result is ex...
Councilor José faces exit after eight years, father and daughter in council for CDA, and a seat for 17-year-old Yara: The impact of preferential votes in Heemskerk
The announcement of preferential votes in the Heemskerk municipal elections has led to several notable changes, including the potential departure of long-term council member José de Kleijn. New addit...
Three million treasures in Zandvoort beachcombing museum
The news series AlleTijd features the Juttersmu-Zee-um in Zandvoort, a small volunteer-run museum showcasing a vast collection of beachcombing finds. Described as a hidden gem, the museum provides a u...
Nighttime street robbery in Castricum, officers wear bulletproof vests during search for suspect
A street robbery occurred in Castricum during the night between Thursday and Friday. Police officers wearing bulletproof vests conducted a search for the suspect, who remains at large.
IJmuiden resident Wil finds a listening ear at the library for her grief. 'I find being alone the biggest obstacle'
Wil from IJmuiden visited a walk-in grief support session at her local library to find comfort following the recent death of her husband of several decades. The initiative provides a listening ear for...
Air France-KLM braces for fuel shortages: ‘Mainly issues on return flights from Southeast Asia’
Air France-KLM is preparing for potential fuel shortages in Southeast Asia caused by disruptions in fuel exports from the Gulf region due to the conflict involving Iran. CEO Ben Smith indicated that t...
Unilever confirms bid from spice company for food division
Unilever has confirmed that spice producer McCormick has made an acquisition bid for its food and drink division. The consumer goods company acknowledged the offer from the spice specialist for its fo...
Super service saves Dick’s morning ritual: ‘Class!’
Safecourt has received praise for its exceptional customer service and adherence to warranty regulations, which helped a customer named Dick maintain his morning routine. This positive experience stan...
Snapchat on group chat abuse: ‘We absolutely do not tolerate this behavior’
Snapchat is facing scrutiny over safety concerns, including sexual exploitation and assault trends, as it reaches 90 percent of Dutch youth aged 13 to 24. The company, Snap, asserts that it has a zero...
Eid al-Fitr begins today: days of celebration across Amsterdam
Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, is being celebrated across Amsterdam this weekend with prayers, festive meals, and communal gatherings. While many celebrate at home, various venues in the cit...
Half of homeowners hold off on sustainability due to policy uncertainty
Nearly half of Dutch homeowners are delaying sustainability improvements to their properties due to uncertainty regarding government policies. According to research by ING, many owners feel the govern...
Recommended petrol and diesel prices at the pump rise further
National recommended fuel prices in the Netherlands increased on Friday driven by the conflict in the Middle East. The price for a liter of Euro95 rose to 2.565 euros, following a trend of rising cost...
'Velsen is the Netherlands in miniature and that is reflected in the results.' Mayor Dales pleased with higher turnout
Mayor Frank Dales of Velsen expressed mixed feelings about the recent municipal election results, noting a higher voter turnout but expressing surprise at the outcome. He described Velsen as a represe...
Ajax standout, ignored by Red Devils: will Mika Godts finally get his chance today?
Mika Godts, a standout performer for Ajax in the Eredivisie, is awaiting his first call-up to the Belgian national team despite his success in the Netherlands. His previous decisions to decline invita...
From shoveling sheep manure to promotion. The Smugglers want to build but face an uncertain future. ‘Doesn’t Velsen have a right to a rugby club?’
The Smugglers, the only rugby club in the municipality of Velsen, is facing uncertainty regarding its future location and survival. Despite recent athletic success, the club's housing situation remain...
Toos & Henk - March 20
Cartoonist Paul Kusters publishes his 'Toos & Henk' comic strip daily from Monday to Saturday. The series provides a satirical look at current events through the artist's unique perspective.
'Keep the steel industry in the Netherlands, but cleaner, greener and circular!', Tata Steel urges in new petition
Tata Steel has launched a petition calling for the preservation of the Dutch steel industry while transitioning toward cleaner, greener, and circular production methods. Within just one day of its rel...
With D66 at the helm, the door to asylum reception in Heemstede is wide open. ‘Anti-asylum center sentiment finds no foothold here’
Following a narrow municipal election victory over the VVD, D66 has emerged as the largest party in Heemstede and plans to proceed with the opening of an asylum seeker center. Party leader Marloes Der...
Relief and surprise on the streets after FVD's landslide election victory: 'I never expected this'
The Forum for Democracy (FvD) secured a significant and surprising election victory in Velsen, significantly impacting the local political landscape. Residents have expressed a mixture of relief and a...
Porn or farts during your date: Juliet breaks taboos in her music
Singer and cabaret performer Juliet is touring with her show "Ik beloof je eeuwige twijfel," which uses satire and music to address social taboos and the pressures of being in one's thirties. After ga...
Eight arrested after hundreds of kilos of cocaine found in van
Police arrested eight suspects in Klundert following the discovery of hundreds of kilograms of cocaine in a van in Papendrecht. The seaport police of Zeeland-West-Brabant announced the arrests on Thur...
Jetten: no Dutch ships ready for Strait of Hormuz
Premier Rob Jetten announced that no Dutch naval vessels are currently prepared for deployment to the Strait of Hormuz. Although the Netherlands has pledged to support international efforts to protect...
Jetten calls it ‘scandalous’ that Orbán keeps blocking progress
Dutch politician Rob Jetten criticized Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for his repeated obstruction of European Union decisions during a recent summit. Jetten described Orbán's actions as scan...
Shot Iranian works for police and is seriously injured
A police employee of Iranian descent was seriously injured after being shot in Schoonhoven on Thursday morning. Authorities have confirmed the victim's identity, but the motive for the shooting curren...