Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
De Achterklap Podcast | ABBA angry over Carnival hit and Belgians taunt Alexia
ABBA has expressed frustration over a carnival parody of their song 'Take A Chance On Me,' which they consider a mutilation of the original work. Meanwhile, a Belgian broadcast sparked controversy by ...
Solar panel sales at record low, but minister sees no reason for action
Climate Minister Stientje van Veldhoven has declined to provide additional funding to stimulate the solar panel market despite sales reaching a record low. She suggested that citizens should evaluate ...
Wienen reveals Haarlem refugee housing locations, PRO prefers secrecy: ‘They are already traumatized’
Haarlem Mayor Jos Wienen has announced that the specific hotel location for thirty status holders coming from Ter Apel will be made public. PRO council member Palwasha Hamzad opposed this disclosure, ...
Pinkpop making no changes to line-up for now despite code orange for thunderstorms
The Pinkpop festival in Limburg is proceeding with its scheduled line-up despite a code orange weather warning for heavy thunderstorms. Organizers stated they are well-prepared for the conditions and ...
Van Weel wants to criminalize support for terrorist organizations
Dutch Justice Minister David van Weel has proposed legislation to criminalize the public support and glorification of terrorist organizations. The proposal targets the online sharing of terrorist acts...
Netherlands assigns Reaper drones to NATO to replace US
The Netherlands is making its MQ-9 Reaper drones available to NATO to replace American assets that are no longer being held in reserve for European defense. Defense Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz stated th...
Haarlem prioritizes healthcare and education workers for rental housing
The city of Haarlem is extending and expanding a program that prioritizes healthcare, education, and childcare workers for rental housing. This decision follows a successful pilot project aimed at hel...
As Curaçao video analyst, Jim Smit sees Dick Advocaat keeping up with the times: 'All well and good, but results are what matter'
Jim Smit, a video analyst from Haarlem, provides insights into the Curaçao national team's mentality under coach Dick Advocaat after a heavy 7-1 defeat against Germany. The team remains determined to...
150 years of IJmuiden in 150 minutes: SRO Velsen organizes special sports challenge for port city's anniversary
SRO Velsen is hosting a sports challenge titled "150 years of IJmuiden in 150 minutes" to mark the 150th anniversary of the port city. The event aims to celebrate the city's milestone through an engag...
From formateur to the new finance alderman: this is Hendrik Jan Biemond
Hendrik Jan Biemond has been appointed as Amsterdam's new Alderman for Finance, Art and Culture, and Animal Welfare. A former city council member and coalition formateur, Biemond intends to focus on e...
Dutch frigate also heading to Strait of Hormuz after minehunter
The Dutch air defense and command frigate Zr.Ms. De Ruyter is repositioning from Southeast Asia toward the Strait of Hormuz to potentially assist in keeping the shipping route open. Defense Minister D...
Annemieke Schollaardt declared cured after cancer diagnosis: 'Everything is fine'
AVROTROS DJ Annemieke Schollaardt has been declared cancer-free after doctors discovered a growth in her appendix last month. The 47-year-old shared the positive news on Friday via her Instagram accou...
Haarlem has a new city executive
Haarlem's city council officially appointed and swore in six new aldermen on June 18, 2026, to form the city's new executive board. Representing PRO Haarlem, D66, and CDA, the members will implement t...
Haarlem commemorates and celebrates Keti Koti
Haarlem will commemorate and celebrate Keti Koti on July 1st to mark the abolition of slavery in former Dutch colonies. The city is hosting various events, including city walks, lectures, and performa...
Lane for free 'beach bus', one fewer lane for cars on the road to Zandvoort
Starting this weekend through August 30, a trial will reserve one lane of the N200 Zeeweg exclusively for a free "beach bus" to Zandvoort and Bloemendaal on weekends. Car traffic will be restricted to...
Town Crier Competition and Food Market on June 24 in Beverwijk
On Wednesday, June 24, town criers from the Netherlands and abroad will gather in Beverwijk for a competition celebrating 750 years of market rights. The festive event will also feature a Smaakmarkt a...
Devon Koswal leaves Telstar to continue career in Norway
Dutch defender Devon Koswal has transferred from Telstar to the Norwegian club Sandefjord Fotball after three seasons. The 22-year-old has signed a contract with the Eliteserien team that runs until 2...
Spaarnwoude recreation area can become much more attractive with minor adjustments
A proposal suggests that the Spaarnwoude recreation area could become significantly more attractive with minor adjustments. The article invites readers to share their opinions and participate in a pol...
Inspector: hospital may have experienced code black during pandemic
Former Inspector-General Marina Eckenhausen testified during a parliamentary inquiry that some hospitals may have experienced conditions equivalent to "code black" during the COVID-19 pandemic. She cl...
No trains Wednesday morning due to strike
The NS has confirmed that no trains will run on Wednesday morning between 04:00 and 08:00 due to a strike by the FNV union. Travelers are warned that disruptions may continue throughout the morning as...
Heemstede speeds up housing for status holders like Haarlem; temporary site on Kerklaan until housing is available
Heemstede will temporarily house approximately twenty permit holders in a former police station on Kerklaan before they move into permanent local housing. This approach mirrors a strategy used in Haar...
Stevie and Levy both have autism: ‘There is an automatic attraction’
Stevie van der Peet and Levy van Rooijen, both 25, discuss their close friendship and the shared experience of living with autism. The pair, from Zwaanshoek and Hoofddorp, highlight the 'automatic att...
Lieselot’s (24) dream of an internship abroad shattered by ‘rat disease’: ‘I didn’t want to die there’
Lieselot Sintenie, a 24-year-old student teacher, was forced to cut her internship in Suriname short after contracting leptospirosis, commonly known as rat disease. Concerned for her safety, she retur...
Prosecutors will not appeal Drents Museum art theft case
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service will not appeal the three-year and eleven-month prison sentences given to three men for the robbery of the Drents Museum in Assen. The men were convicted of steali...
Code orange in Limburg due to severe thunderstorms
A code orange weather warning has been issued for the Dutch province of Limburg starting Friday afternoon due to severe thunderstorms. The KNMI warns of potential damage and disruption caused by heavy...
Cyclist (78) dies after collision with tram in Amsterdam
A 78-year-old cyclist from Amsterdam has died from injuries sustained during a collision with a tram on Wednesday afternoon. The accident occurred on the Eerste Constantijn Huygensstraat in Amsterdam-...
Unrest within Schiphol advisory board, members step down
Several members of the advisory council for Schiphol Airport residents have resigned in protest, claiming the body can no longer effectively represent local interests. The resigning members warn that ...
Online purchases must be easy to cancel starting today
Webshops and apps across the European Union are now legally required to provide a clear function that allows consumers to easily reverse online purchases. This new regulation, which stems from EU legi...
Inspector urged De Jonge to take broader view of COVID crisis
In June 2020, former head inspector Marina Eckenhausen urged then-Health Minister Hugo de Jonge to adopt a broader perspective on the COVID-19 crisis. She argued that the government response was overl...
'I'm like a trash can, I eat everything,' says Jane at Zonnebloem lunch, but will the Maharaja’s meatballs hit the spot?
Zonnebloem Uitgeest hosted a lunch event for 36 participants at the local Roman Catholic church's rectory. The gathering provided a social afternoon for attendees, including Jane van Tongeren and Mari...