Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Beverwijk takes extra security measures during city festival
The municipality of Beverwijk is implementing extra security measures for its upcoming City Festival to prevent further incidents. This decision follows an evaluation of previous editions, which were ...
Many storm reports in central Netherlands, NL-Alert issued
On Friday evening, emergency centers in the central Netherlands, including Flevoland, Gooi en Vechtstreek, and Utrecht, received a high volume of storm damage reports. Local authorities issued an NL-A...
Dutch historian discovers first portrait of the States-General from 1608
Dutch cultural historian Joris Oddens has discovered the first portrait of the States-General, which dates back to 1608. The artwork is significant as it commemorates the first recognition of the Neth...
Massive thunderstorms sweep across the country: stunning images and heavy rain
Severe thunderstorms are moving across the Netherlands, leading to the issuance of a code orange weather warning for several provinces including Utrecht, South Holland, and Brabant. The warning for he...
Haarlem residents cool runners with water pistols and hoses during scorching Grachtenloop: ‘Normally I drink wine, now I’m soaking them’
Residents of Haarlem used water pistols, hoses, and showerheads to cool down 5,000 participants during a record-breaking hot edition of the Grachtenloop running event. Organizers set up extra drinking...
Motorcyclist injured in collision with car at intersection in Aerdenhout
A motorcyclist was injured on Friday evening following a collision with a car at the intersection of Leeuwerikenlaan and Zandvoorterweg in Aerdenhout. The victim was subsequently transported to the ho...
Cyclist taken to hospital after collision with car on roundabout in Heemskerk
A cyclist was injured and transported to the hospital following a collision with a car on Friday evening in Heemskerk. The accident took place at a roundabout on the Hoflaan.
Match-worn Netherlands shirts auctioned for 59,069 euros
Match-worn shirts from the Dutch national team's first World Cup game against Japan were auctioned for 59,069 euros. The majority of the proceeds will benefit the Princess Máxima Fund.
Erik de Zwart on his family trait: 'I got my gift of gab from my mother'
Dutch media personality Erik de Zwart reflects on his personal habits and views on aging in a new interview with Mezza magazine. He discusses his interest in model trains and his decision to use Botox...
Influencer Stuntkabouter banned from leaving France after accident that killed friend
Dutch influencer Martijn van Eijzeren, known as Stuntkabouter, has been ordered to remain in France following a fatal car accident that killed 28-year-old film director Ilya Vierhout. While Van Eijzer...
Code orange also in Brabant and Zeeland due to thunderstorms
The KNMI has expanded its code orange weather warning for severe thunderstorms to include the provinces of Zeeland and Brabant, in addition to Limburg. The rest of the Netherlands remains under a code...
Abdullah helps the homeless with water and sunscreen on the hottest days of the year
Field workers in Amsterdam are distributing water and sunscreen to homeless people as part of the city's summer heat protocol triggered by high temperatures. The initiative includes extending hours at...
Ultrarunner Rick was actually happy with the sweltering heat today
34-year-old ultrarunner Rick van der Burg from Weesp is training for the grueling 246-kilometer Spartathlon in Greece this September. Despite extreme heat, Rick continues his intensive training sessio...
Natasha Bedingfield singalongs and Roxy Dekker hits at a scorching Pinkpop
The Pinkpop festival in Landgraaf is contending with extreme heat and potential thunderstorms. Performers Natasha Bedingfield and Roxy Dekker are tasked with entertaining the crowd despite the challen...
A thousand cups of water and wet sponges: Castricum Triathlon goes ahead despite heat 'unless advised otherwise'
The eighth Full of Life Triathlon in Castricum will proceed this Sunday despite expected temperatures of 26 degrees Celsius. Organizers and emergency services are providing thousands of water cups and...
Anti-torture committee: Care in immigration detention centers insufficient
The Council of Europe's anti-torture committee (CPT) has reported that care for foreigners in Dutch detention centers is partially insufficient. Following an October visit to facilities in Rotterdam, ...
Temperatures in some Haarlem streets vary by as much as 5 degrees. Greenery is the solution, but ‘you can’t just plant trees everywhere’
Haarlem, currently the most paved city in the Netherlands, faces temperature differences of up to 5 degrees between streets due to varying levels of greenery. The city is exploring ways to combat heat...
More than 100,000 people bought summer train passes
Approximately 105,000 people have purchased a discounted summer train subscription in the Netherlands. State Secretary Annet Bertram announced the figures during an interview on the NPO Radio 1 progra...
NOS sends thirteen people to the World Cup, including one woman to fetch coffee for Joep and Jeroen; Henk Spaan reacts
Journalist Henk Spaan criticized the NOS for sending a thirteen-person delegation to the World Cup that included only one woman in a perceived subservient role. In his weekly column, Spaan also evalua...
Renze Klamer breaks silence on RTL Tonight departure: 'Was very unhappy there'
Renze Klamer has spoken out about his early departure from the show RTL Tonight, revealing he was unhappy with the lack of creative influence. In an interview with AD, he explained that the rigid prog...
Bloemendaal coalition agreement prioritizes governance culture: 'Just Do It!' can be interpreted in two ways
The new coalition in Bloemendaal has unveiled its policy agenda, highlighting seven key priorities for the upcoming term. The agreement focuses on improving the local administrative culture, reducing ...
Groningen opposes nuclear power plants and looks to Parliament
The province of Groningen and the municipality of Het Hogeland are formally opposing the potential construction of nuclear power plants in Eemshaven. Local officials have called on the Dutch House of ...
Otter spotted in Heemskerk? Alderman Piet Otter hopes wildlife cameras will provide confirmation: ‘This would be the best farewell gift’
A construction worker reported sighting an otter in Heemskerk, potentially fulfilling a long-term goal of outgoing alderman Piet Burgering, who is nicknamed 'Piet Otter.' Wildlife cameras are being de...
Gerda van Vliet (53) competes in European Transplant Games with rejecting donor kidney to ‘celebrate life’
Gerda van Vliet, a 53-year-old from Velsen, is participating in the European Transplant Games in Arnhem despite facing the imminent rejection of the kidney her sister donated 17 years ago. Although a ...
Groningen stunned by government’s ‘surprise tactics’ over nuclear plant sites: ‘Highly disrespectful’
The Dutch cabinet is facing criticism from local officials in Groningen for its sudden decision to include Eemshaven as a potential site for new nuclear power plants. Alderman Eltjo Dijkhuis of Het Ho...
Groningen angry at cabinet over indecent ambush tactics
The Dutch cabinet is facing sharp criticism from local authorities in Groningen for its sudden move to allow the construction of nuclear power plants in Eemshaven. Alderman Eltjo Dijkhuis of Het Hogel...
Seven years on and still locked
The Netherlands has faced a seven-year legal stalemate regarding nitrogen emissions, which has caused significant uncertainty for the farming and industrial sectors. This crisis has also restricted ne...
14,000 new homes in four years, a new bridge over the Ringvaart, and neighborhood wardens: these are the plans for Haarlemmermeer
The new governing coalition of Haarlemmermeer has presented an agreement to build 14,000 new homes and improve infrastructure over the next four years. Key priorities include enhancing neighborhood sa...
Fewer ferries again this weekend due to skipper shortage
Amsterdam's public transport operator GVB will reduce ferry services this weekend due to a persistent shortage of skippers. Several routes, including those from Central Station to IJplein and Buikslot...
Body found in parked car in Haarlem, police investigating
Police are investigating after a deceased person was found in a parked car on the Rijksstraatweg in Haarlem-Noord. Authorities are currently conducting an investigation into the discovery and the circ...