Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Fathers take less leave than expected, especially among low and high income earners
Only 60% of fathers are utilizing the five-week supplementary birth leave, a figure lower than previous estimates. Research indicates that use of this leave is particularly low among fathers at both t...
Body found in burnt-out house in Rijen is resident's
The body discovered on Wednesday in a burnt-out house in Rijen has been identified as the resident, a well-known local man named Kees. Mayor Derk Alssema expressed his condolences, describing the vict...
King acknowledges war suffering during dinner with Japanese Emperor
During a dinner with the Japanese Emperor, King Willem-Alexander emphasized the long-standing friendship between the two nations while acknowledging the 'painful episode' of World War II. He noted tha...
Province: No low-altitude flight routes from Lelystad over Gelderland
The Gelderland provincial government announced that the Dutch national government has guaranteed there will be no low-flying routes for holiday flights from Lelystad Airport over the province. Deputy ...
Johan Cruyff, Eberhard van der Laan and illuminated St. Andrew's crosses: Arena area refurbished
The area surrounding the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam is undergoing significant renovations, including new murals of Johan Cruijff and former mayor Eberhard van der Laan. Improvements include illu...
Bertram discusses summer ticket expiration alerts with NS
State Secretary Annet Bertram has discussed with the Dutch railway operator NS the implementation of notifications for customers whose summer subscriptions are about to expire. The measure aims to pre...
Hunt for Russian shadow fleet: Tankers boarded, frigates deployed, but Netherlands watches on
Western European nations have intensified efforts against Russia's shadow fleet by boarding at least six oil tankers over the past six months. In response, Moscow has begun deploying armed frigates to...
Selcuk saw three boys exercising as his business was destroyed: "I feel guilty"
A massive explosion in Amsterdam-Osdorp destroyed a gym after explosives being prepared for ATM robberies in a storage unit below detonated. Gym owner Selcuk reported that three members were inside du...
Weekend tips: what to do in Amsterdam from June 19 to 21
The article highlights various activities happening in Amsterdam from June 19 to 21. Recommended events include visiting local markets and participating in wine tastings at Amstelpark.
Haarlem venue popular among jazz musicians as recording location; Guus Janssen Trio presents ‘Live at the Pletterij’
The Haarlem venue De Pletterij has become a popular recording location for jazz musicians seeking a natural, unamplified sound. Pianist Guus Janssen and his trio are presenting their new album, 'Live ...
Running events take heat precautions, one race cancelled
Several running events across the Netherlands are implementing safety measures or canceling races due to expected high temperatures. Notably, the Vuurtorenloop in Hoek van Holland scheduled for Friday...
Helene Fischer not going to Johan Cruijff Arena after all, moves to Gelredome: "Much too far away"
German singer Helene Fischer's concert on June 30 has been moved from the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam to the Gelredome in Arnhem due to production reasons. Concert organizer Mojo is refunding tic...
Running events take heat measures, one even cancelled
Several running events across the Netherlands are implementing safety measures or facing cancellations due to extreme heat. The Vuurtorenloop in Hoek van Holland was specifically called off for Friday...
Cannabis farm dismantled in Cruquius business premises, one arrest
On Wednesday afternoon, police dismantled a cannabis nursery in a commercial building in Cruquius. One individual was arrested on-site during the raid conducted by the North Holland police drug team.
Car hits tree and ends up on its side in North
A motorist was injured and hospitalized after their car struck a tree and flipped onto its side on the IJdoornlaan in Amsterdam North this evening. Emergency services attended the scene of the single-...
Shore leave for ship crews easier than before: ‘Going ashore is an outlet after months at sea’
The Port of Amsterdam is making shore leave more accessible for seafarers by requiring terminals to facilitate easier access to land. A new pilot program also offers free transportation for sailors on...
Bomb squad deployed for suspected explosives in Amsterdam commercial building
The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and specialized fire department units were deployed to a commercial building on Archangelkade in Amsterdam following reports of potential explosives. The building...
COA: no temporary shelter for those sleeping outside in Ter Apel
The COA announced it cannot provide temporary night shelter for people sleeping outside the overcrowded reception center in Ter Apel. This applies to asylum seekers who arrive after the emergency acco...
De Hartekamp closes pools in Heemstede and Heemskerk, families stunned: 'The pool is a kind of valhalla'
Disability care organization De Hartekamp Groep has announced it will close its swimming pools for intellectually disabled residents in Heemstede and Heemskerk next year due to high costs. Families an...
Uitgeest station coffee bar proves its worth: 'Started simply with a filter coffee machine'
A citizen-led coffee bar at Uitgeest station has officially opened following a successful trial period of several months. The initiative emphasizes community ownership and aims to provide a local gath...
NOC*NSF aims to be ‘best prepared country’ for Los Angeles 2028 and has concerns over US visa policy
NOC*NSF aims for the Netherlands to be the best-prepared nation for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Despite these ambitions, the Dutch sports federation expressed concerns regarding high part...
Haroon Ali: 'Don't be a party pooper during the World Cup'
Columnist Haroon Ali discusses how Dutch football fans traveling to the World Cup in the United States are choosing to ignore political concerns and warnings. The article notes that these fans priorit...
Many Japanese on Dam Square in Amsterdam for emperor's visit: "This is very rare"
The Emperor of Japan began a state visit to the Netherlands with an official ceremony at Dam Square in Amsterdam, where he was received by King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima. Hundreds of Japanese...
Vitens warns of reduced tap water in Northeast Twente
Drinking water company Vitens has warned residents in Northeast Twente that they may experience lower water pressure this summer due to scarce supplies. The company sent letters to affected municipali...
Marco (43) underwent a lung transplant just like Crown Princess Mette-Marit: ‘I woke up and could immediately take a deep breath, it was fantastic’
43-year-old Marco van Eliveld shares his experience of undergoing a double lung transplant following the news of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit's successful surgery. Marco highlights the transfo...
This is what the new town near Amsterdam will be called
A new residential development in the municipality of Ouder-Amstel, located near Amsterdam, has been officially named Amstelvoorde following a community-wide vote. The project is set to include approxi...
Heemstede tightens heritage guidelines: ‘Without rules, historic buildings are unprotected’
The municipality of Heemstede is implementing a new ordinance this summer to enhance the protection of historic buildings and areas. This measure allows for faster intervention to prevent the loss of ...
Netherlands trains with fully fit squad for second World Cup match against Sweden
The Dutch national football team has begun training with a fully fit squad ahead of their second World Cup match against Sweden on Saturday. National coach Ronald Koeman led the session at the KC Curr...
Cabinet amends weapons law and mandates psychological testing
The Dutch cabinet is amending the Weapons and Ammunition Act to mandate a psychological examination for both new applicants and current holders of gun licenses. Justice Minister David van Weel also an...
Another Silver Griffel for Pim Lammers
Pim Lammers' poetry book 'Ben je vergeten dat babygeitjes bestaan?' has been awarded a Zilveren Griffel, one of the top Dutch prizes for children's literature. The book's illustrator, Nadia Meezen, al...