Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Gommers: clash with Rutte over ICU admission age limit
Former OMT member Diederik Gommers revealed he had a conflict with former Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Health Minister Hugo de Jonge over using age as a criterion for ICU admissions. Gommers maintain...
Cheers, fireworks and ultimately disappointment for Oranje fans at the Westergasterrein
Dutch football fans gathered at the Westergasterrein in Amsterdam to watch the national team's match against Japan on a large screen. Although the Netherlands took the lead twice with goals from Virgi...
New De Toermalijn primary school building in Hillegom to be built under four floors of housing
The new building for the Waldorf primary school De Toermalijn in Hillegom will feature 33 apartments across four residential floors above the school facilities. This project on Abellalaan aims to inte...
Gommers: letting hospitals fill up was a bad choice by the cabinet
IC doctor Diederik Gommers testified before a Dutch parliamentary inquiry committee that the cabinet made a "bad choice" by allowing hospitals to fill up during the second COVID-19 wave. He argued tha...
Channah Koerten and Nordin Blessing end relationship
Influencer Channah Koerten and radio producer Nordin Blessing have announced the end of their relationship. The couple, who share two children together, shared the news of their split on Instagram on ...
Two 19-year-old stoned drivers arrested after head-on collision in East
Two 19-year-old drivers were arrested after a head-on collision at the intersection of Zeeburgerdijk and Molukkenstraat in Amsterdam East on Friday night. Both individuals tested positive for cannabis...
91 asylum seekers slept in de Wijk due to Ter Apel shortage
Last night, 91 asylum seekers were transferred to a sports hall in De Wijk after the registration center in Ter Apel reached full capacity. While some individuals remained on the grounds in Ter Apel, ...
Increased internet traffic during drink breaks in Netherlands' first World Cup match
VodafoneZiggo reported a significant increase in internet traffic during the Dutch national team's first World Cup match against Japan. Fans frequently used their phones to scroll during halftime and ...
Former international Jerry de Jong (61), father of Nigel, dies
Former Dutch international footballer Jerry de Jong has passed away at the age of 61, according to an announcement by the KNVB. He earned three caps for the Netherlands national team in 1990 and 1991 ...
He is the only Dutchman in this summer's major World Cup ad, Kim Lammers notes—and it wasn't in the script
Dutch footballer Virgil van Dijk is the only Dutch player featured in Nike's six-minute summer commercial titled 'Rip the script.' He appears alongside other global stars such as Kylian Mbappé, Erlin...
High traffic on NS website due to cheap train subscription
The NS website is experiencing high traffic due to the launch of a new subscription that allows unlimited off-peak train travel for 49 euros per month. The Dutch government introduced the measure to a...
Over 4.2 million viewers watch Netherlands draw with Japan at World Cup
More than 4.2 million viewers watched the Dutch national football team's opening World Cup match against Japan on Sunday. The match resulted in a 2-2 draw, according to data from the National Media Re...
Sunny days ahead, but summer weather comes with a catch
Temperatures are expected to rise rapidly this week after a cool start, leading to summer-like weather across the country, particularly in the south. However, weather site Weeronline warns that this w...
Mart Smeets understands why emigrants at the World Cup in Canada and the US cheer for their former homelands
Mart Smeets discusses the behavior of post-WWII emigrants in Canada and the United States who support their original homelands during the World Cup. He highlights how these individuals, who built new ...
Watch the questioning of ICU doctor Diederik Gommers by the COVID-19 commission
Diederik Gommers, the former chairman of the national association of IC doctors, appeared before the Dutch parliamentary corona inquiry committee on Monday. His testimony is part of a series of hearin...
AEX nears 1,100 mark on hopes for end to Iran war
The AEX index approached the historic 1,100-point mark on Monday following news of a peace agreement between the US and Iran. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that the agreement is expec...
Rough North Sea spoils triathlon again. 'Swimming would have made the race more fun'
The swimming portion of the DTS Zandvoort triathlon was canceled due to rough conditions in the North Sea, turning the event into a duathlon. Iris Bosch won the modified race, though she expressed dis...
Amsterdam Newspaper June: Outdoors again
The June edition of the Amsterdam newspaper features topics such as outdoor art, Keti Koti, and Pride celebrations. The publication also provides information on local issues like residential burglarie...
Municipality sees space for three caravans on Schwannstraat
The municipality has identified space for three additional caravan pitches on Schwannstraat in the Boerhaavewijk neighborhood. This development marks the first outcome of a challenging search to creat...
Iran deal brings lower prices at the pump tomorrow, so wait a day to refuel
An upcoming agreement between the United States and Iran has caused global oil prices to drop by 4 percent. As a result, gasoline prices at the pump are expected to decrease by several cents per liter...
Maria lost her twin sister in a fatal accident: ‘He can move on with his life, my sister cannot’
Maria Daoud reflects on the loss of her twin sister, Emanuela, who died in a car accident nearly three years ago. She expresses frustration over the light sentence given to the driver responsible, sta...
Watching football in De Hoek with much grumbling over the Netherlands' performance: 'I missed both goals, I was on the toilet'
Patrons at Café De Hoek in Haarlem expressed disappointment over the performance of the Netherlands national football team during a recent 2-2 draw. Despite the general frustration, one visitor's wif...
'Hey, hello! How many times have I saved you now, man!?' Lifesaving swimming refresher course at De Zien pool in Uitgeest
Volunteers at the De Zien outdoor swimming pool in Uitgeest participated in a refresher course for lifesaving swimming on Saturday. The pool has been managed by a volunteer foundation since 2014 and r...
Fire department confirms barn tragedies: livestock fallen through floor fight for life in own manure, Wakker Dier demands solution
An inventory by animal welfare group Wakker Dier reveals that livestock in the Netherlands fall through stable floors into manure pits approximately four times per week. These accidents are often fata...
Foreign media see ‘new Robben’ in Dutch squad and note Koeman’s striking substitutions: ‘Bitter pill for Oranje at 2026 World Cup’
Foreign media have highlighted a promising new talent in the Dutch national football team, drawing comparisons to Arjen Robben. However, international observers also criticized manager Ronald Koeman's...
Dutch goods exports rise four percent in April
Dutch goods exports grew by four percent in April, marking the second consecutive month of growth. The increase was largely driven by higher exports of petroleum products, electrotechnical machinery, ...
Huge amount of kindness after 3-year-old Pien loses toy bunny: Haasie is not back, but many replacements offered
Three-year-old Pien was heartbroken after her cherished stuffed toy, Haasie, was stolen, leading to a massive wave of support from the community. Although the original toy has not been found, her moth...
Energy stress strikes: Dutch lose grip on bills and yearn for stable government policy
A survey by price comparison site Independer reveals that a majority of Dutch citizens fear energy bills will become unaffordable due to international tensions between Iran and the United States. Part...
Flodder actress Lettie Oosthoek dies at 88
Dutch actress Lettie Oosthoek, best known for her role as the neighbor Mrs. Neuteboom in the series Flodder, has died at the age of 88. Director Dick Maas confirmed her passing to the news agency ANP.
North Holland traffic: delays on the A7 during the morning rush hour of Monday, June 15
The morning rush hour in North Holland experienced traffic delays on Monday, June 15. Heavy traffic caused congestion on the A7 motorway specifically near the Avenhorn exit.