Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Bert (69) considers himself too difficult for a nursing home
69-year-old Bert Hassink has chosen to end his life through euthanasia after a muscle disease left him physically incapacitated. He expressed that he felt unsuitable for a nursing home environment and...
Lisa (29) from Amsterdam wants to protect women from 'prying' period apps
Lisa Volkers from Amsterdam has developed a privacy-focused menstruation app called Period to protect women's intimate data from being sold to third parties. The app offers a neutral design alternativ...
Heavy smoke at vacant building fire in Hoofddorp, person arrested
A fire broke out in a vacant building on Piet Heinflat in Hoofddorp during the night of Saturday to Sunday, resulting in significant smoke. Authorities have arrested one person in connection with the ...
Nel keeps receiving payment reminders for her already paid Museum Card
A customer named Nel is receiving repeated payment reminders for a Museum Card subscription she has already paid for. The Museum Card grants access to over 500 museums across the Netherlands for a sta...
No crisis foster parents available: "Heartbreaking, many people don't realize they are eligible"
Youth care organization Levvel is calling on Amsterdam residents to become crisis foster parents to address a severe shortage that often forces children to be placed far from their homes. Experienced ...
Heemstede opposition critical of coalition agreement: ‘Inexperienced man from Haarlem on most complex portfolio’
Opposition parties HBB, CDA, and Samen Sterk Heemstede have expressed strong criticism and disappointment following the announcement of the new coalition agreement between D66, VVD, and PRO. A major p...
Wouter Klootwijk on special spice jars: ‘Are you fooling our mother, spice blenders?’
Wouter Klootwijk's weekly food column critiques the wide variety of specialized herb mixes sold in supermarkets. He questions the necessity of these products and explores whether herb producers are mi...
Baking pancakes and rocking in church; André Krul ends Brazilian adventure and sets his sights on Nepal
Dutch goalkeeper André Krul has concluded his football tenure in Brazil and is now preparing for a new professional adventure in Nepal. The move follows the mata-mata quarterfinals, where Krul reflec...
Man seriously injured in Rotterdam stabbing
A 38-year-old man was seriously injured in a stabbing incident at a residence on Laanzichtstraat in Rotterdam. The victim was transported to the hospital for treatment, according to the local police.
More drug labs in North Holland in 2025 despite national decline; police often only find sites during fires
The number of discovered drug labs in the province of North Holland increased from 19 to 25 over the past year, contrasting with a national decline. Across the Netherlands, the total number of dismant...
Velsen allows cafes to stay open longer during World Cup, but no extra enforcement
The Velsen city council has approved extended opening hours for catering establishments during the World Cup football tournament. This policy specifically applies to venues that broadcast late-night m...
Code yellow in Limburg and North Brabant due to thunderstorms
The KNMI has issued a code yellow weather warning for the provinces of Noord-Brabant and Limburg on Saturday evening due to severe thunderstorms. These storms may be accompanied by strong wind gusts, ...
Dozens of Borneokade residents hold brief protest at fences on jetty
Dozens of residents at the Borneokade in Amsterdam held a protest against fences recently installed by the municipality on a popular swimming pier. The fences were put up following a court ruling rega...
Jetten's hard lesson after 100 days: change is easier promised than organized
After its first hundred days, the Dutch minority cabinet is facing the reality that implementing political change is more difficult than promising it. Reporter Hans van Soest notes that the government...
Dutch international Teun Koopmeiners proposes to girlfriend just before World Cup
Dutch national football player Teun Koopmeiners has announced his engagement to girlfriend Rosa Schmidt. The proposal took place at Lake Como just two weeks before the start of the World Cup.
Marconistraat cheers on Vissenloop & Run participants. 'She keeps going, doesn't she? She doesn't need water'
Residents of Marconistraat in IJmuiden supported participants of the Vissenloop & Run by providing water and cooling showers. This hospitality continues a long-standing local tradition that originally...
Maarten Wolterink's cartoons appear in Le Monde and The Washington Post: 'I am a cartoonist for lack of any other talent'
Cartoonist Maarten Wolterink, whose illustrations have appeared in prestigious international publications like Le Monde and The Washington Post, will host a workshop at de Koepel during the Haarlem Co...
The 5 of… pianist Sam Nieuwenhuijs. ‘Jazz is daring to let something emerge in the moment’
Haarlem-based jazz pianist Sam Nieuwenhuijs is scheduled to perform at Sociëteit Vereeniging this Sunday following the release of his quartet's album 'Homebound.' In addition to his jazz career, Nieu...
90-year-old Nelly makes a painting every week: "This one is going to America"
Ninety-year-old Nelly Quakernaat has rediscovered her passion for painting while living at the De Makroon nursing home in Amsterdam, completing over 200 works in the last two years. Her paintings were...
Coanita’s (64) daughter has MS: ‘She can still walk and cycle, but lifting her 3-year-old daughter isn't possible’
Ahead of World MS Day on May 30, Coanita Vredeveld shares the story of her 28-year-old daughter, Tessa, who lives with multiple sclerosis. Although Tessa remains mobile enough to walk and cycle, the c...
Notably high number of women at reservist recruitment day in Badhoevedorp
A recruitment day for military reservists in Badhoevedorp attracted over 350 people, including a high number of women inspired by Queen Máxima's recent training. The Dutch Ministry of Defence aims to...
Rico (47) cycles up Alpe d’Huez for the last time for late mother and wife: ‘I want a year without facing that disease’
47-year-old Rico van Duivenvoorde is participating in the Alpe d’HuZes charity event for the sixth and final time to honor his late mother and wife. After completing the emotional climb, he expresse...
Van Bruggen falls ill due to heat at memorial for victims of violence
State Secretary Claudia van Bruggen became unwell due to heat during a commemoration ceremony for victims of violence in De Wijk, Drenthe, on Saturday. The official shared details of the incident on I...
'Help me...' Roxanne (23) became homeless and now lives in a storage unit in IJmuiden
Twenty-three-year-old Roxanne has become homeless and is currently living in a basement storage unit in IJmuiden. After losing her home four weeks ago, she is urgently calling for assistance as she st...
Atmospheric Zandvoort neighborhood party with Brubeck, bingo and breakdance
A neighborhood party in Zandvoort Nieuw-Noord featured breakfast, music, and bingo on Saturday, providing a festive atmosphere for local residents. The event stood in contrast to recent security measu...
No trains between Uitgeest and Alkmaar due to a collision
Train services between Uitgeest and Alkmaar are currently suspended due to a collision. No further details have been provided regarding the nature of the incident or when service will resume.
June 2026 is anything but boring in Amsterdam: here’s what to do
June 2026 in Amsterdam features a packed schedule of events, ranging from music festivals to running competitions. The city offers a diverse variety of activities throughout the month to ensure there ...
Coen is a volunteer miller. ‘It is a piece of ingenious engineering’
Volunteer miller Coen Lange and a team of colleagues maintain and operate the 175-year-old mill 'De Onderneming' in Hippolytushoef. Lange highlights the historical structure's ingenious engineering as...
From 'grand dame' to hypermodern: Extracting fertilizers, energy, and chemicals from Haarlem's wastewater
A hypermodern wastewater treatment plant is being constructed in the Waarderpolder district of Haarlem to replace older infrastructure. The facility aims to recover raw materials like fertilizers and ...
Beverwijk celebrates Strawberry Day on Wednesday June 3: free activities for children behind the Smaeckkamer
The city of Beverwijk is hosting Strawberry Day on Wednesday, June 3, featuring free children's activities on the field behind the Smaeckkamer restaurant. From 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, visitors can partici...