Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Large fire department response for 'hazardous substance' in Western Port Area
Emergency services responded to a hazardous substance leak at an oil company in Amsterdam's Westelijk Havengebied on Tuesday morning. Residents in the area were advised to close their windows and door...
Video stems from this ancient technique. ‘The magic lantern is the basis of everything’
The Toverlantaarn Museum in Heiloo is highlighted as a hidden gem that explores the history of the magic lantern, which is considered the foundation of modern video technology. This volunteer-run muse...
Spuiten en Slikken gets Belgian version focusing on sex, relationships and intimacy
The Dutch television format Spuiten en Slikken is being adapted into a Belgian version titled Spuiten & Slikken: de sekseditie, focusing on sex, relationships, and intimacy. Filming has already begun ...
Noord-Holland and Zandvoort want quick clarity on circuit authority
The municipality of Zandvoort and the province of Noord-Holland are seeking clarity on which government body is responsible for enforcement requests at the Zandvoort circuit. The confusion follows a r...
Buying drinks for Oranje or Father's Day? Dozens of Gall & Gall stores closed this weekend
Dozens of Gall & Gall liquor stores across the Netherlands will remain closed this weekend as employees go on strike. The industrial action, announced by the FNV union, takes place during Father's Day...
Seven unique gardens to be admired during Groei & Bloei Zuid-Kennemerland Open Garden Day
Seven garden owners in the Zuid-Kennemerland region will open their private gardens to the public on Sunday, June 21. The event is organized by the local chapter of Groei & Bloei, allowing visitors to...
More renewable energy from solar, wind and biomass consumed in 2025
The consumption of renewable energy from sources such as wind, solar power, and biomass increased by 11 percent in 2025 compared to the previous year. This growth highlights a significant rise in the ...
Cleaners also to strike next week against social security cuts
Cleaners in the Netherlands are planning to strike next week to protest the government's proposed cuts to social security. The industrial action includes a 24-hour strike in Utrecht on Wednesday and w...
Part of Leidsevaart in Vogelenzang closed for rest of summer for Bekslaan intersection redesign
A section of the Leidsevaart in Vogelenzang will be closed to car traffic from June 22 until September 30 for the redesign of the Bekslaan intersection. The project aims to improve safety and clarity ...
Public Prosecution chief Rinus Otte slams Marco Borsato’s defense: ‘Bad signal to young girls’
Rinus Otte, the head of the Dutch Public Prosecution Service, has criticized the defense strategy used in the Marco Borsato case, stating it sends a negative message to young victims. In a rare public...
Various sectors continue to suffer from aftermath of Middle East war
According to a new sector forecast by ABN AMRO, various economic sectors in the Netherlands continue to experience the negative effects of the conflict in the Middle East. Despite recent steps toward ...
North Holland traffic: no delays in the morning rush hour on Friday, June 19
The morning rush hour in North Holland started quietly on Friday, June 19, with no traffic delays reported. Traffic flow across the province remained smooth throughout the early morning period.
Number of suicides at lowest level in over a decade
According to Statistics Netherlands (CBS), 1,758 people committed suicide in the Netherlands last year, which is the lowest number in over a decade. On average, nearly five people per day took their o...
Primary schools focus on Keti Koti: "We are parading through the neighborhood"
Primary schools across Amsterdam are increasingly dedicating time to educate students about Keti Koti, the anniversary of the abolition of slavery. The Flevoparkschool in East Amsterdam is leading the...
Haarlem hotel sector horrified by 'V&D hotel': 'The market is currently worrying'
The Haarlem hotel sector has sent an urgent letter to the city council expressing strong opposition to the development of a large hotel in the former V&D building at Verwulft. Existing hotel owners wa...
KNMI warns of thunderstorms and wind gusts
The KNMI has issued a weather warning for thunderstorms, wind gusts, and hail expected on Friday afternoon. This alert follows a previously issued code yellow warning for heat across the region.
Panic among dozens of pregnant women after maternity care canceled: ‘Only received a QR code that didn’t work’
Dozens of pregnant women in the Netherlands are left without maternity care after the national agency De Kraamvogel canceled services due to severe staffing shortages. Despite holding contracts, many ...
Haarlem to ban petrol mopeds from city center starting 2028
Haarlem will ban petrol-powered mopeds from its city center starting January 1, 2028, to improve air quality and reduce noise pollution. The municipality is offering low-income residents up to 1,200 e...
New Haarlem board of aldermen installed. ‘A dog’s job? Total nonsense’
A new board of six aldermen from the PRO, D66, and CDA parties has been officially installed in Haarlem following a majority council vote. During the debate on the coalition agreement, opposition lead...
Hillegom and Noordwijk demand clear communication on Bloemendaal asylum center plan
The municipalities of Hillegom and Noordwijk are demanding transparent communication from Bloemendaal regarding its plan to house up to 120 asylum seekers at the Tiltenberg site. Although the location...
Behind this week's classroom heat lies a bigger (and more expensive) problem
Dutch schools are struggling with excessive heat in classrooms due to outdated building infrastructure that is not equipped for rising temperatures. Experts emphasize that the issue requires comprehen...
Gonda orders a nice sweater that is never delivered
Gonda Lijbers from Leiden ordered a sweater online that was never delivered, leading her to understand the risks of dropshipping. The article describes her experience with an order that turned out to ...
Three questions about young plantings in Heemskerk: Who is watering them on these scorching hot days?
The municipality of Heemskerk is taking specific measures to water young trees and plants as temperatures rise above thirty degrees. A spokesperson explained how the local government ensures the survi...
More detours due to lack of bridge managers? Municipalities: Technical staff shortage threatens bridge maintenance
Dutch municipalities are struggling to maintain traffic bridges due to a growing shortage of technical personnel, which is causing essential maintenance to fall behind schedule. This lack of staff pos...
Zandvoort to get four more public toilets. 'But why will it take three years? And aren't they very expensive?'
Zandvoort is set to install four new public toilets, though the project is facing scrutiny over its high costs and three-year timeline. Critics are questioning the delay in providing these facilities ...
Is a citizens' assembly the solution for Velsen politics? Monday meeting at De Dwarsligger
Initiators of a citizens' assembly in Velsen will present their plans during a meeting on Monday evening at De Dwarsligger in Zeewijk. The organizers are seeking local residents to assist with the pla...
Bloomberg: US says ASML machines may be in China despite export restrictions
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has raised concerns with ASML leadership that one of the company's advanced chip-making machines may have reached China despite existing export restrictions. The...
Interest in solar panels hits new low as financial benefits largely evaporate
Interest in solar panels among Dutch homeowners has reached a new low, with only 95,000 new installations on existing homes last year. This sharp decline is attributed to the fact that the financial b...
Katwijk council opens door for multi-billion Eli Lilly factory
The Katwijk municipal council has issued a preliminary positive recommendation for the construction of a major pharmaceutical factory by the American company Eli Lilly. A final decision is expected in...
Advice: stop using criminal law to tackle school truancy
The Council for the Application of Criminal Law and Youth Protection (RSJ) has issued a report advising that the criminal prosecution of school absenteeism should end. The council recommends implement...