Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Tallon Griekspoor still without a coach at Libéma Open, but that’s about to change: ‘He sends me videos of Djokovic and Sinner at night’
Tallon Griekspoor defeated Botic van de Zandschulp in the first round of the Libéma Open while competing without a coach on-site. Following Wimbledon, the Dutch world number 41 will begin working wit...
Majority of Amsterdam council votes for PRO and D66 coalition agreement
The Amsterdam city council has approved a new coalition agreement between PRO Amsterdam and D66. The agreement passed with a majority of 25 out of 45 seats, supported by the coalition parties while th...
A dignified farewell: ‘Vintage Bags & Jewelry’ in Haarlem opens twice more after sudden death of owner Ida
The shop 'Vintage Tassen & Sieraden' in Haarlem will open for two final days this month following the sudden death of its owner, 75-year-old Ida Bisschop. Her daughter, Sanne van Hilten, is organizing...
Body of missing swimmer (30) found in Haarlem
The body of a 30-year-old man from Haarlem has been found in the Molenplas after he went missing while swimming. Police have ruled the death a fatal accident following an intensive search operation in...
Fishmonger Nico Waasdorp sells Dutch new herring for one guilder in swipe at rivals charging four euros
Fishmonger Nico Waasdorp from IJmuiden is selling Dutch herring for one guilder on June 16, the official start of the season. This campaign serves as a playful protest against the sharp rise in herrin...
Friesland calls on cabinet to phase out gas extraction in the province
Residents and administrators in the Dutch province of Friesland are calling on the national cabinet to phase out gas extraction in the region. Provincial Executive Friso Douwstra conveyed this message...
Obstacle course, scavenger hunt and fruit attract dozens of children to Outdoor Play Day at De Ark in Heemskerk: 'When you say the word bouncy castle, they go crazy'
Dozens of children gathered at De Ark in Heemskerk for National Outdoor Play Day on Wednesday afternoon. Organized by Team Sportservice and students from the Hogeschool van Amsterdam, the event featur...
Bertram not currently disclosing locations contaminated with PFAS
State Secretary Annet Bertram has announced that the central government will not yet release a map of locations contaminated with PFAS, delegating the responsibility to local authorities. Despite pres...
PFAS levels above safety standards measured at four locations in Gelderland
Investigations into PFAS contamination in the Dutch province of Gelderland have revealed levels exceeding safety standards at four specific locations. These areas have been cordoned off as a precautio...
Bloemendaal politicians reluctant to renovate Oude Trambaan cycle path: ‘Spending millions for twenty busy beach days a year’
Politicians in Bloemendaal are divided over a proposed 1.7 million euro renovation of the Oude Trambaan bicycle path connecting Aerdenhout and Zandvoort. Several parties have expressed concerns that t...
OBS de Zeester in Beverwijk holds biennial sponsored run for Spieren voor Spieren: 'I run across the square, I walk around the school'
Students from OBS De Zeester primary school in Beverwijk held their biennial sponsor run to raise money for the charity Spieren voor Spieren. One notable participant was five-year-old Sjef, who comple...
From matcha to difficult conversations: students candid about mental health
Social Work students at Nova College in Haarlem organized a "Mental Strength" event during Mental Health Week to foster open dialogue about emotional well-being. Featuring speakers like model Loiza La...
320 million in subsidies still available for home sustainability, mostly going to highest incomes
Subsidies for making homes more sustainable in the Netherlands are predominantly being used by high-income households earning over 100,000 euros per year. Approximately 320 million euros remain availa...
Person injured in North accident, driver arrested for driving under the influence
A collision between two cars on the Verlengde Stellingweg in Amsterdam Noord resulted in one person being hospitalized this afternoon. The driver of the other vehicle was arrested on suspicion of driv...
Quirk of nature: No official opening for Pieter Vermeulen Museum after wind blows away unveiling sheet
After a long search for a suitable location, the Pieter Vermeulen Museum opened its new building on Doorneberglaan in IJmuiden on Wednesday. Although strong winds blew away the unveiling cloth before ...
Forecast: Over 32,000 charging stations needed in Haarlem for fully electric driving by 2050
Haarlem will require more than 32,000 charging points by 2050 to support a complete transition to electric driving and meet European CO2 standards. The total energy needed for these stations is estima...
No forced layoffs at ASML next year after union agreement
ASML and labor unions have reached an agreement to prevent forced layoffs due to reorganization until May 1, 2027. The deal follows the Veldhoven-based tech company's previous announcement that it pla...
New entrepreneur should have known about Pavilion Het Witte Huis exit: 'Building must be empty by August 31,' alderman repeats
The Haarlem city council has reiterated that the operator of Pavilion Het Witte Huis must vacate the building by August 31st. Officials stated the entrepreneur should have been aware of the deadline a...
'We all feel lost sometimes': Philip Kniese (22) distributes thousands of cards to connect people
Twenty-two-year-old Philip Kniese has secretly distributed thousands of credit-card-sized cards across the Netherlands over the past two years to support people feeling isolated. The cards feature the...
Critical questions during debate on Amsterdam coalition agreement
The Amsterdam City Council is debating a new coalition agreement formed between the PRO Amsterdam and D66 parties. Negotiator Zita Pels characterized the deal as a 'nice left-wing' agreement and prais...
Wanted: unique book clubs
A Dutch publication is seeking unique book clubs to feature in a summer series for its 'AlleTijd' supplement. Interested groups are invited to share their stories for a chance to be visited and profil...
More issues than expected at Brabant meat processor: NVWA intervenes
The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) has expanded its intervention at a meat processing plant in Nuenen after discovering extensive and structural deficiencies. Customers are no...
KPN not yet giving up on Delta fiber acquisition
KPN is contesting a decision by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) to block its acquisition of Delta Fiber. The regulator halted the deal over concerns that KPN would become too...
Police continue search for missing person at Molenplas, no new leads yet: 'No blueprint for these types of situations'
Police continued their search on Wednesday for a 30-year-old man who went missing near the Molenplas on Tuesday. Authorities reported that there are currently no new clues and many questions remain su...
More month than money: 9 free activities in Amsterdam
The article highlights nine free activities in Amsterdam to help people save money while living in or visiting the most expensive city in the Netherlands. These zero-cost options provide residents and...
Tallon Griekspoor defeats Van de Zandschulp in Rosmalen
Tallon Griekspoor defeated fellow Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp in the first round of the Rosmalen grass tournament with a score of 6-2, 6-7 (2), 6-4. The match concluded on Wednesday after being s...
US and allies condemn Iranian Guard plots
The United States and allies, including the Netherlands, have issued a joint statement condemning alleged lethal conspiracies by the Iranian Quds Force. The statement claims that this elite foreign br...
Koolmees felt uneasy about the introduction of the curfew
Former Dutch Minister Wouter Koolmees revealed he experienced physical distress regarding the implementation of the COVID-19 curfew in January 2021. He expressed concerns that the measure would lead t...
Koolmees: cabinet tensions during second corona wave
Former Minister Wouter Koolmees told a parliamentary inquiry committee that tensions rose within the Dutch cabinet during the second COVID-19 wave in late 2020. Despite internal disagreements and hars...
Damage in rear-end collision in Limmen
Two cars were involved in a rear-end collision on the Rijksweg in Limmen on Wednesday morning. No injuries were reported, though both vehicles sustained enough damage to require towing.