Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Woman threatened, assaulted and robbed of her car in Amsterdam-Noord
A woman from Almere was threatened, assaulted, and carjacked in Amsterdam-North following an undisclosed incident that began on the Achtersteven. Although the victim did not require hospitalization, t...
Amsterdam can ban fatbikes in specific areas
The Amsterdam City Council has approved a measure allowing the ban of fatbikes in specific areas where they cause safety issues or public nuisance. A pilot program starting later this year will implem...
Woman robbed of car at gunpoint in Amsterdam North
A woman was carjacked at gunpoint on Noorderbreedte in Amsterdam-Noord around 8:30 PM. Although police launched a search for the suspect and the stolen vehicle, no arrests have been made and the inves...
Who is new State Secretary for Finance Eelco Eerenberg? Humorous policy wonk championed sex work and tens of thousands of homes
Eelco Eerenberg, a 41-year-old D66 alderman from Utrecht, has been named as the new Dutch State Secretary of Finance. He replaces Nathalie van Berkel, who withdrew from the position on Monday followin...
Is the boil-water advisory in two streets a cause for concern?
Waternet has issued a boiling water advisory for several addresses in Amsterdam after bacteria were detected during routine daily quality inspections. Experts state that these measures are strictly pr...
These men have been building their own miniature train world for fifty years
The NZH model railway hobby club in Haarlem is celebrating its 50th anniversary with public open days scheduled for May 30 and 31. The club has spent decades building an intricate miniature world in a...
Mother celebrates child's first failing grade with apple pie: does it really help against performance pressure?
To combat the high performance pressure faced by modern youth, a mother celebrated her child’s first failing grade with an apple pie. This gesture aims to demonstrate that academic results are not t...
Three local parties want to break through in Amsterdam: can they take on the established order?
Three local parties—De Stem van Amsterdam, Hart voor Amsterdam, and Namens Amsterdammers—are campaigning to challenge the established political order in Amsterdam's upcoming municipal elections. T...
"Everyone was a fan" of chess icon Jan Timman, who has died at 74
Dutch chess legend Jan Timman, famously known as "The Best of the West," passed away in Arnhem on Wednesday at the age of 74. A nine-time national champion, Timman reached the world number two ranking...
Rising numbers of people unable to work costing the treasury billions
Rising disability benefit costs are placing a multi-billion euro burden on the state treasury as the number of people unable to work continues to grow. In response to these skyrocketing expenses, the ...
Tropical disease chikungunya now seen in Europe: how to recognize it according to a doctor
Chikungunya, a tropical mosquito-borne virus, is increasingly being detected in Europe, with experts warning of its potential further spread. Infectiologist Steven Van Den Broucke explains that the di...
Final phase of roadworks begins on Doctor C.A. Gerkestraat in Zandvoort
The final phase of renovation work on Doctor C.A. Gerkestraat in Zandvoort began on Wednesday. This stage of the project involves renewing the asphalt, laying a new foundation, and applying road marki...
Higher prison sentences on appeal for high-profile Cruquius mistaken identity kidnapping
An appeals court has increased the prison sentences to nearly five years for six men involved in the 2021 "mistaken kidnapping" of a 56-year-old man in Cruquius. The victim was held captive and mistre...
Garbage truck driver had 27-second view of woman before fatal accident on Passeerdersgracht
Prosecutors in Amsterdam stated that a garbage truck driver had 27 seconds of visibility before fatally striking 69-year-old Cindy Charles on the Passeerdersgracht in October 2024. The driver is accus...
A coffee with Grethe van Geffen (Namens Amsterdammers): "People feel let down"
Grethe van Geffen, leader of the local party Namens Amsterdammers, is campaigning for the municipal elections with proposals to reduce bureaucracy and improve community facilities in areas like IJburg...
Should Zandvoort circuit make way for housing?
The Zandvoort municipal council is debating the possibility of using the local racing circuit for long-term housing development over the next 30 to 40 years. While some political parties support explo...
Fecal bacteria in Amsterdam drinking water: boil water advisory for 81 households
Waternet has issued a boil water advisory for 81 households in Amsterdam-West after enterococci bacteria were detected in the drinking water during construction work. A similar advisory for E. coli in...
Widower at trial for fatal garbage truck accident: I can forgive the driver
Dutch prosecutors have demanded 240 hours of community service and a one-year driving ban for a garbage truck driver who fatally struck a 69-year-old American woman in Amsterdam in October 2024. The p...
Fat bike ban to proceed as PvdA and GroenLinks change course
The Amsterdam city council coalition parties GroenLinks and PvdA have decided to support a proposal granting the municipality the authority to ban fatbikes in busy urban areas. While specific location...
Zuckerberg gives rare testimony in social media addiction case
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified in court on Wednesday for the first time regarding Instagram’s impact on the mental health of young users. During the testimony, he was questioned about how age li...
Iraida Ooft wrote a novel about the 1989 SLM plane crash: ‘I still linger in the Surinamese pain’
Surinamese author Iraida Ooft has been nominated for the Libris Literature Prize for her novel *Toen de val*, which centers on the 1989 SLM plane crash that killed 176 people near Paramaribo. The book...
Eelco Eerenberg to replace Van Berkel as D66 State Secretary for Finance
The D66 party has nominated Utrecht alderman Eelco Eerenberg as the new State Secretary of Finance. He replaces the previously intended candidate, Van Berkel, who recently stepped down from the positi...
Ricky’s wife was run over by a garbage truck: ‘I wrote the driver: if you want my forgiveness, I forgive you’
Cindy Charles, a 69-year-old American woman, was killed in October 2024 after being struck by a garbage truck driving against traffic in Amsterdam. The driver appeared in court on Thursday, where the ...
Parool journalist Stefan Raatgever (44) focuses on the period after coming out in new book: ‘The doubts don’t stop once you come out’
Journalist Stefan Raatgever has released a sequel to his debut novel, focusing on the protagonist's life and challenges in Amsterdam after coming out. The book, *De jongen die de tijd wilde stopzetten...
Keenan had to keep relationship with Jetten secret: It was noticeable that he sneaked out late at night
Nicolás Keenan, an Argentine professional hockey player and fiancé of Dutch politician Rob Jetten, is profiled as the first openly queer player in the Netherlands' top hockey league. The article hig...
Boy (17) arrested after 400 weapons found in home
A 17-year-old boy was arrested in Amsterdam after police discovered approximately 400 illegal weapons, including pepper spray, brass knuckles, and tasers, inside a residence. The investigation was tri...
Chess Grandmaster Jan Timman dies at 74
Renowned Dutch chess grandmaster Jan Timman has died at the age of 74 following a long illness, according to the Royal Dutch Chess Federation (KNSB). During the 1980s and 1990s, Timman was one of the ...
350-euro washing machines, fresh durian and maybe a Rolex: Chinese giant aims to conquer the Dutch market
Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com is planning to expand its presence in the Dutch market, posing a significant threat to local retailers like Bol.com and Coolblue. Retail expert John Lin predicts the co...
Heritage of the Week | 18th-century cellar dwelling
Archaeologists discovered the remains of an 18th-century basement dwelling within a building on the Noordermarkt. Beneath this structure, they also uncovered a floor dating back to the 17th century.
Man stabbed in Amsterdam-Zuidoost, police searching for suspect
Two men, aged 51 and 55, were injured and subsequently arrested following a stabbing incident on Anna Blamansingel in Amsterdam-Zuidoost on Wednesday night. While one victim was hospitalized in consci...