Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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...
Tabitha long doubted whether she could combine her ambitions with motherhood
Dutch singer Tabitha shared on Instagram that she struggled for a long time with the question of whether she could balance her professional ambitions with motherhood. She posted the message to provide...
Tap water unsafe: boil water advisory for Holendrechtplein residents
Waternet has issued a boiling advice for residents near Holendrechtplein in Amsterdam-Zuidoost because the tap water is currently unsafe for consumption. Residents are advised to boil water for at lea...
Two injured in scooter accident on Kruisweg in Hoofddorp, roundabout closed
Two people were injured in a scooter accident on the Kruisweg in Hoofddorp on Saturday afternoon. Police closed the surrounding roundabout to conduct a detailed investigation into the incident.
Joining strangers around the grill at Senbazuru, where the food is the main show (8)
Senbazuru is a Japanese restaurant that has been located in a sports park in Hoofddorp for over 25 years. The establishment remains highly popular, often reaching full capacity even on weekday evening...
Jesper de Jong against Zverev on Roland Garros main court Sunday afternoon
Dutch tennis player Jesper de Jong will face world number three Alexander Zverev on Sunday afternoon for a place in the Roland Garros quarterfinals. The match is scheduled as the third event of the da...
Theater cat Tommy sometimes walks onto the stage during Hakim Traïdia's performances
Tommy, a twelve-year-old cat belonging to performer Hakim Traïdia, lives in his theater and occasionally wanders onto the stage during live performances. While the cat considers the venue his home, t...
Jan, Arjan and Frank are the beating heart, but without Anna Putter the construction company would never have come this far: 'Behind every good company stands a strong woman'
Construction company J.M. Putter in Uitgeest is celebrating its 60th anniversary under the leadership of Jan Putter and his sons Arjan and Frank. The family credits much of the business's long-term su...
Jochem Myjer's daughter takes GHB three times a night for narcolepsy
Dutch comedian Jochem Myjer revealed that his 17-year-old daughter takes GHB three times every night to manage her narcolepsy. Myjer is dedicating his upcoming comedy performances to raising funds for...
Vondelpark full of Harry Styles fans hoping to catch a glimpse of their idol
Fans of Harry Styles are gathering in Amsterdam's Vondelpark and surrounding areas hoping to catch a glimpse of the singer during his concert series at the Arena. Styles has been frequently spotted jo...
GGD: Cruise ship Hondius clean again after hantavirus
The cruise ship Hondius has been cleared to return to service following a hantavirus outbreak after the GGD Rotterdam-Rijnmond approved its cleaning efforts. Previous inspections had found deficiencie...
Summary: Futsal Amsterdam forced into decider for final spot after defeat
Futsal Amsterdam failed to secure a spot in the national title finals after suffering a 4-2 defeat against ZVG in the second match of their playoff series. Despite a second-half comeback that brought ...
Star chef Nick Bril on intern accident: 'I often felt like a loser'
Dutch star chef Nick Bril has spoken publicly for the first time about the accident that seriously injured his intern, Joe Claridge. Bril discussed the emotional toll of the event and expressed gratit...
Stoffer advocates for distributing asylum seekers based on culture and religion
SGP leader Chris Stoffer has proposed that cultural and religious backgrounds should be taken into account when distributing and housing asylum seekers. Speaking at a party meeting in Nieuwegein, Stof...
Prison sentence for man from Opheusden who abused two minor employees
A 40-year-old man from Opheusden has been sentenced to 30 months in prison, with 10 months suspended, for sexually abusing two minor employees. The court found him guilty of abusing the boys during th...
SGP demands lower abortion rates in exchange for support for cabinet plans
The Dutch political party SGP has demanded that the cabinet implement measures to reduce historically high abortion rates. The party stated it will withdraw its support for the minority government's p...
DPG Media extends newspaper project for people in poverty
DPG Media is extending a project that provides 5,000 free annual newspaper subscriptions to individuals with low incomes. The decision follows a study by Windesheim University of Applied Sciences, whi...
Enticing with stories: André Nuyens hopes youth book raises awareness of the impact of war
Author André Nuyens has released a new youth book containing eight stories about the resistance during World War II. The publication aims to raise awareness among younger generations about the causes...
This currant bun wins our taste test: 'Well-made for a factory bun'
Three baking experts conducted a blind taste test of ten different supermarket currant bun brands to identify the highest quality factory-made option. The review evaluated the buns based on texture an...
Fewer people stayed at Warffum reception center last night
On Friday night, 45 asylum seekers stayed at a reception center in Warffum, a decrease from the 82 individuals present the previous night. The Red Cross suggests this reduction is likely due to more p...
Discover the story of Haarlem's 'Woman in the Resistance' artwork in this TV program
The new TV program 'Kunst in het wild' explores the history and public perception of the 'Vrouw in het Verzet' (Woman in the Resistance) artwork in Haarlem. The show aims to reveal the story behind th...
Thrift shopper Francis discovers 'Eric Clapton's trousers' in Oud-Zuid
In the latest episode of 'Kringlopen met Francis,' presenter Francis Broekhuijsen visits a luxury second-hand menswear shop in Amsterdam Oud-Zuid, where he discovers a pair of trousers formerly owned ...
Haarlem council bans new snack bars around Spaarnwoude station: 'We want a healthy city'
The Haarlem city council has voted to ban the opening of new snack bars and fast-food outlets in the future Hart voor Oostpoort neighborhood near Spaarnwoude station. This initiative aims to combat ob...