Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Dozens of people missed Transavia flight due to long queues at Schiphol
Dozens of passengers missed their Transavia flights on Friday night due to long queues at the check-in counters at Schiphol Airport. The airline attributed the delays to ongoing capacity issues.
Soldaat van Oranje director Theu Boermans receives royal honor
Director Theu Boermans was awarded a royal honor on Sunday for his long-term contributions to the theater industry. The recognition was presented just before the final performance of the musical Solda...
Anna Dobber heard nothing from New York Pizza after bullying on influencer trip
Content creator Anna Dobber has expressed deep disappointment with New York Pizza after she was bullied during an influencer trip organized by the company. Dobber stated that she never received an apo...
Rescue of Danielle's cat goes viral, but pet is still missing: 'It is very sad'
Danielle Guirguis' cat went missing from her houseboat in Haarlem on Monday, leading to a viral rescue video that has garnered millions of views. Despite the online attention, the cat was released bac...
Have you seen Momo, Elsa or Lilo? These 24 pets are missing in Haarlem
Twenty-four pets have gone missing in Haarlem over the past week. Owners are seeking public assistance in locating specific animals including Momo, Elsa, and Lilo.
Home on Gerard Callenburgstraat in West targeted by explosion for second time in a week
A residence on the Gerard Callenburgstraat in the Bos en Lommer neighborhood of Amsterdam was targeted by an explosion for the second time in one week. While no injuries were reported, police are inve...
Curtain falls on Soldaat van Oranje after sixteen years: 'It never got boring'
After nearly sixteen years, the long-running musical Soldaat van Oranje has officially concluded with its final performances. Cast members and audiences marked the end of the production, which became ...
Amsterdam's Tammie is looking for a boyfriend: this is the new documentary you want to see
A new documentary features Amsterdam-based trans woman Tammie Schoots as she navigates the complexities of dating and relationships. The film explores her personal experiences with common milestones l...
The Greenhouse | Striking silence in The Hague regarding the prosecution of Tata Steel
Climate reporter Jeroen Kraan observes that there is currently a notable lack of political discourse regarding the potential prosecution of Tata Steel. The article questions whether this legal situati...
Tree across Dam square, traffic being diverted
A tree fell onto the Dam in Amsterdam on Sunday morning, blocking the road for traffic and cyclists. Local authorities and specialist services have been deployed to clear the debris, though the road r...
Rutger (45) and his husband find mother for child on Facebook
Rutger and his husband Teun successfully found a woman named Eline through the Facebook group Meerdangewenst to help them start a family. Following their connection, the couple welcomed a daughter in ...
Roxy Dekker announces new album: 'Coming out this year'
Singer Roxy Dekker announced during the NPO 3FM program VoorAan on Saturday that she plans to release a new album later this year. This will be the artist's first full-length project to be released in...
Martin Garrix, Afrojack and De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig: this is the line-up for the final Dutch Grand Prix
The final Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort, scheduled for August 21 to 23, will feature a musical lineup alongside the Formula 1 racing events. Renowned Dutch artists, including Martin Garrix and Afrojac...
School holidays remain a puzzle for working mothers: 'Fathers' turn'
Working mothers in the Netherlands face significant challenges balancing their careers with childcare during school holidays. Many mothers choose to reduce their working hours due to the high costs an...
Final performance of Soldier of Orange concludes with drone show
The final regular performance of the musical Soldaat van Oranje at the TheaterHangaar in Katwijk concluded with a ten-minute drone show. Thousands of drones were used to display various scenes and cha...
Heavy police presence in Legmeerstraat after reports of shooting, street cordoned off
Police cordoned off the Legmeerstraat in Amsterdam following reports of a potential shooting around 19:15. Authorities found no suspects or victims at the scene and are still investigating whether a s...
Glennis Grace: Thanks to boxing I hit those high notes with ease
Singer Glennis Grace credits boxing as a key factor in improving her vocal range and performance. Additionally, she manages an inflammatory condition through specialized treatments and emphasizes the ...
From MH17 to a homeless ministry: a prime minister's vacation is anything but quiet
Dutch ministers, including Rob Jetten, face challenges when trying to take a vacation due to their high-profile roles. They must remain reachable at all times, with intelligence services often requiri...
Tourist threatened with firearm and robbed of watch and designer bag in Slotervaart
A 22-year-old tourist from Latvia was robbed at gunpoint by three suspects in the Slotervaart neighborhood of Amsterdam this afternoon. The suspects stole the victim's phone, watch, and designer bag b...
Kwaku kicks off: "With this beautiful weather, it can't go wrong"
The Kwaku Summer Festival has officially begun in Amsterdam's Nelson Mandelapark, featuring food, dance, and music over the next four weekends. Organizers anticipate a successful event due to favorabl...
From house of prayer to meeting place: activities at Haarlem's Oosterkerk in Tuin van Oost
The Oosterkerk in Haarlem has been repurposed into a community hub as part of the 'Buurtbakens' project, hosting diverse weekly activities for local residents. While the building remains a church, the...
Daan lives in his own food forest in the summer, where everything is edible
Daan Goppel has transformed his allotment garden at Tuinpark de Molen in Amsterdam-Noord into a wild, edible food forest containing 250 plant species. While he resides in a bustling part of the city, ...
Neighbors sympathize with affected family after major fire: It is a lot in such a small village
A large fire in Weteringbrug destroyed two sheds containing vehicles and a furniture workshop early in the morning. While nearby homes were saved by firefighters, the local community has expressed sym...
Going on holiday by electric car is getting easier, but charging costs vary significantly
Electric vehicle travel has become increasingly accessible, allowing drivers to reach their destinations with fewer concerns about range. However, experts warn that significant variations in charging ...
Herman Brood would still love Amsterdam today, says his manager: "Still brothels and casinos"
Former manager Koos van Dijk and drummer Guzz Genser recall the time spent with Herman Brood at Café de Toog in Amsterdam West. They reflect on the late musician's life and suggest he would still app...
Stones replaced by greenery in Indische Buurt, Haarlem
Residents in the Indische Buurt neighborhood of Haarlem are working to replace paved areas with greenery to combat high temperatures and improve the living environment. Landscape architect Bieke van H...
Watching the Tour de France at the campsite? Your TV app might just stop working
Vacationers trying to watch live television abroad often face restrictions when using TV apps on large screens outside of their home network. There is ongoing debate regarding whether these limitation...
A kidney from your best friend: When I saw him lying there, I thought, wow, you really did this for me
Teun has donated one of his kidneys to his best friend, Joey, after learning of his critical health condition. Following the successful transplant, the two friends report feeling as close as family.
Baby boomer inheritance widens wealth gap: 'Inheritance tax comes too late'
The wealth gap in the Netherlands is widening due to increasingly large inheritances being passed down from the baby boomer generation. While a majority of the public supports higher taxes on large in...
Student expelled for distributing tests, but judge intervenes
A judge in Amsterdam has ruled that a high school acted too harshly by expelling a student for stealing and distributing photos of upcoming exams. While the court acknowledged the seriousness of the s...