Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Josine Steenvoorde of PRO Heemstede: 'I really think something must be done about road safety on the Binnenweg'
Josine Steenvoorde, a new council member for the PRO Heemstede party, is advocating for improved road safety on the Binnenweg. She is one of six new representatives joining the Heemstede municipal cou...
Humberto Tan on the end of RTL Tonight: 'Sometimes a risk doesn't pay off'
Humberto Tan reflected on the conclusion of his talk show RTL Tonight, which is set to air its final episode this Friday. The presenter acknowledged that the program was a calculated risk that ultimat...
From Arie Haan to Jaap Stam: 275 Orange shirts with a story
Collectors Brian Borghardt and Erik van Goor have compiled their extensive collection of Dutch national football team jerseys into a new book titled 'Het Oranjeshirt'. The publication features 275 shi...
Marly Bak (31) from Velserbroek chases first overall victory in Zandvoort: ‘I’m traveling a lot this summer’
Marly Bak from Velserbroek is competing in the Robijn Quickwash Eredivisie Beach volleyball tournament in Zandvoort this weekend. Alongside teammate Bjorna Gras, the 31-year-old is seeded sixth in the...
Another explosion in Lukas Schoonderbeekstraat in Hillegom: ‘There we were again, the whole street in our pajamas’
A firework bomb exploded in Lukas Schoonderbeekstraat in Hillegom during the night between Thursday and Friday, marking the third such incident in the neighborhood. Similar explosions occurred twice l...
Politics on the Amstel: Much irritation over Halsema and will the bridge over the IJ still happen?
Journalists from AT5, Het Parool, and De Telegraaf analyzed the recent Amsterdam coalition agreement debate, highlighting criticism of Mayor Femke Halsema's management of the proceedings. Key topics d...
Jetten anticipates economic setback due to Iran war
Rob Jetten stated during a weekly press conference that the ongoing conflict involving Iran could lead to less favorable economic outcomes. He emphasized that the cabinet will explore ways to support ...
De Zefier primary school celebrates 10th anniversary with circus performance by students: 'I've never been in a circus before'
Primary school De Zefier in IJmuiden celebrated its 10th anniversary with a special circus performance featuring its students as the lead performers. The event included various acts such as human pyra...
Multiple people arrested for explosion at Amsterdam gym
Police have arrested several individuals and seized multiple vehicles following an explosion at a gym in Amsterdam that occurred between Thursday night and Friday morning. Authorities have not yet dis...
NAM not required to contribute to Groningen housing compensation for now
The Nederlandse Aardolie Maatschappij (NAM) is currently not required to contribute to compensation payments for the decline in value of unsold homes in the Groningen earthquake zone. This decision te...
Custody extended for 19-year-old suspect in fatal Zeeland accident
A 19-year-old suspect involved in a fatal traffic accident in Zeeland will remain in custody for an extended period. The Public Prosecution Service Zeeland-West-Brabant announced the decision on Frida...
De Achterklap Podcast | World Cup row involving the Dutch team and the end of talk shows?
This podcast episode discusses controversies involving the Dutch national football team during the World Cup. It also addresses the uncertain future of talk shows and various side issues related to th...
Rutte: Netherlands narrowly escaped code black during pandemic
Former Prime Minister Mark Rutte testified before a parliamentary inquiry commission that the Netherlands narrowly avoided a "code black" healthcare collapse during the COVID-19 pandemic. He stated th...
Auditors uncertain about Tata Steel due to coke oven plant risks
PwC accountants have expressed uncertainty regarding the future of Tata Steel Nederland following plans to revoke permits for two coking gas plants in IJmuiden. The annual report for the company's Dut...
Man (27) gropes woman and pulls down another's bikini bottom at Zandvoort pool: 100 hours community service
A 27-year-old man has been sentenced to 100 hours of community service for sexually assaulting two women at a swimming pool in Zandvoort. The court found him guilty of inappropriately touching one vic...
New Beverwijk executive can start, but not before council has its say on coalition agreement
The new municipal executive of Beverwijk is set to begin its term after the city council discusses the "Beverwijk in Balans" coalition agreement. Four new aldermen will take office following the forma...
Minister: No immediate problems due to asylum system outage
Migration Minister Bart van den Brink stated that a technical outage in the Eurodac asylum system is not currently causing issues in the Netherlands. While the system for exchanging fingerprint data b...
Fire department still searching for victims after Amsterdam explosion
Firefighters are searching for potential victims in the rubble twelve hours after an explosion at Osdorpplein in Amsterdam. Authorities cannot yet rule out further casualties as emergency services hav...
Cabinet will not yet raise age limit for high-risk gambling
The Dutch cabinet has decided against raising the minimum age for high-risk gambling from 18 to 21. State Secretary Claudia van Bruggen argued that a higher age limit could drive young adults toward u...
Online gambling ad ban in the works due to rising addiction
The Dutch cabinet is moving toward a total ban on online gambling advertisements due to a significant rise in the number of players since legalization. This measure is being introduced to address the ...
World Cup opening match draws 1.7 million viewers
The opening match of the World Cup between Mexico and South Africa attracted 1.7 million viewers. Additionally, the opening ceremony preceding the match drew an audience of 1.3 million people.
No altitude training or altitude tents: Jesper Rasch prepares for China with local North Holland races
Cyclist Jesper Rasch is preparing for the Tour of Qinghai Lake, a major stage race in northern China. Instead of traditional altitude training or using an altitude tent, he is conducting his preparati...
Rutte defends informal COVID crisis talks: 'Where you could share big emotions'
Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte testified under oath before a parliamentary inquiry committee regarding his government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Rutte defended the use of informal co...
End in sight for A9 Alkmaar-Uitgeest roadworks, but significant traffic disruption this weekend. Expect 60 minutes extra travel time.
Major maintenance on the A9 motorway between Alkmaar and Uitgeest has entered its final phase, with completion expected by 5:00 AM on Monday. Significant traffic delays of up to 60 minutes are anticip...
Clothing line of Assen art heist perpetrator proves popular: 'Entire collection sold out'
The clothing line launched by Douglas Chesley W., a perpetrator of the Drents Museum art robbery, has sold out and its website is temporarily offline. Managed from prison, the collection features desi...
Artist Demian de Jonge and his mother create artwork on electricity substation in Beinsdorp
Artist Demian de Jonge and his mother have transformed an electricity substation on Venneperweg in Beinsdorp with a new geometric graffiti design. De Jonge, who is also a tattoo artist, created the ar...
Schoof: Insufficient effort put into reaching COVID critics
Former top official Dick Schoof told a parliamentary inquiry committee that the Dutch government failed to adequately reach citizens who were critical of COVID-19 and vaccination policies. He stated t...
Enthusiasm for Geesterduin 2.0. Politicians embrace plan for 215 homes in Castricum, but raise concerns over loading and traffic
Politicians in Castricum have approved the outlines for the Geesterduin 2.0 project, which includes 215 new homes and a renovated shopping center. While the developer has committed to building social ...
Muse to perform two shows at Ziggo Dome in November
British rock band Muse will perform two shows at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on November 29 and 30. The concerts are part of the tour for their upcoming tenth studio album, The Wow! Signal, which is s...
Liander sees no indication of gas explosion at Amsterdam gym
Grid operator Liander reports no current evidence of a gas explosion at a gym in Amsterdam Nieuw-West, though investigations are still ongoing to rule it out completely. The timeframe for the completi...