Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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.
Introducing Amsterdam's new city executive
On Wednesday, June 10, the Amsterdam City Council officially appointed and swore in nine new aldermen. This formation establishes the city's new board of Mayor and Aldermen.
Most trains running again after lightning strike
Train services in the Netherlands have largely resumed after a lightning strike near Utrecht Centraal caused major disruptions on Wednesday morning. The incident halted travel for several hours on rou...
Boil water advisory for Schoorlstraat and Werengouw in North due to fecal bacteria
A boil water advisory has been issued for specific addresses on Schoorlstraat and Werengouw in Amsterdam Noord after enterococci bacteria were detected in the drinking water. Waternet is currently inv...
Pepper spray remains banned: minister finds it too dangerous for women themselves
Dutch Justice Minister David van Weel has decided that pepperspray will remain a prohibited weapon, despite earlier considerations to legalize it for self-defense against sexual violence. The minister...
Police fire bean bag rounds to arrest disturbed man on restaurant roof near Central Station
Police in Amsterdam used beanbag rounds to apprehend a confused man who had climbed onto a restaurant roof at Stationsplein near Central Station early Thursday morning. An arrest team safely removed t...
Kleverpark residents read rat report very differently than Alderman Berkhout: '79 urgent sewer measures needed, judge for yourself'
Residents of the Kleverpark neighborhood in Haarlem are disputing Alderman Robbert Berkhout's claim that the local sewer system is not causing the area's rat infestation. Citing a recent research repo...
Three minors arrested for incidents in Hoofddorp
Three minors were arrested on Tuesday in connection with several incidents in Hoofddorp, including two car fires and an explosion at a residence. The suspects are currently in custody as part of an on...
Director of Lisse flower seed company suspected of sexual assault, prosecution demands community service. 'The suspect only thought of his own desires'
The Public Prosecution Service has demanded a 60-hour community service sentence for the director of a flower seed company in Lisse accused of sexually assaulting an employee. The suspect faces charge...
Jetten: leading with Germany for a stronger Europe
During a state visit by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Prime Minister Rob Jetten emphasized that the Netherlands and Germany will work together to lead the way toward a stronger and more de...
Gerard Joling makes World Cup song: 'Success depends on the men in the US'
Dutch singer Gerard Joling has released a new anthem for the upcoming World Cup, following the tradition of iconic Dutch football songs. In an interview with NU.nl, Joling discussed his contribution t...
Live blog: City council debates coalition agreement
The Amsterdam city council is debating a new coalition agreement that includes cutting 2,500 civil servant positions and significantly increasing tourist taxes. Other key measures involve canceling th...
Rijkswaterstaat: road maintenance postponed due to funding shortage
Rijkswaterstaat has postponed maintenance on several roads in the provinces of Groningen, Friesland, Drenthe, and Utrecht due to a lack of funding from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Managem...
Lions Club Haarlem volunteers organize health checks for Special Olympics participants: 'They might be in pain, but they don't say it'
Lions Club Haarlem volunteers and national contributors are organizing health checks for athletes participating in the 2026 Special Olympics National Games in Haarlem. The initiative, part of the Heal...
CCTV monitoring at De Blauwe Kikker and Sporthal Beverwijk extended until January 2027
The municipality of Beverwijk has extended camera surveillance at skatepark De Blauwe Kikker and the local sports park until January 2027 to address ongoing safety concerns. Although nuisance levels h...
Court rules Mauritshuis artworks do not need to be returned to heirs
A court in The Hague ruled on Wednesday that the Mauritshuis museum is not required to return 25 artworks to the heirs of former director Abraham Bredius. The judgment confirms that the museum may ret...
Manal Bourahma of D66 Heemstede: 'Want to state my positions clearly'
Manal Bourahma of the D66 party has joined the Heemstede city council as one of six new members. She is among five women starting a four-year term and aims to clearly represent her political positions...
Netherlands will be unable to meet electricity demand by 2030, grid operator TenneT warns
Grid operator TenneT warns that the Netherlands will be unable to fully meet its electricity demand by 2030. This situation increases the risk of energy shortages as the demand continues to outpace th...
TenneT sees risk of power shortages increasing faster: 'Must be prepared'
TenneT, the operator of the Dutch high-voltage grid, warns that the risk of power shortages is increasing more rapidly than expected due to growing demand. Potential shortages could occur on winter ev...
Menstrual and menopause symptoms in cleaning labor agreement: 'Endure the discomfort'
The Dutch cleaning sector has officially included provisions for menstrual and menopause symptoms in its new collective labor agreement. This update recognizes the impact of these health issues on wor...
Heemskerk coalition formed: HL, HvH and CDA reach agreement
A new governing coalition has been formed in Heemskerk after political parties Heemskerk Lokaal, Hart van Heemskerk, and CDA reached a final agreement. The announcement follows weeks of negotiations a...
Van Ark advocated for stricter COVID lockdown in autumn 2020
Former Health Minister Tamara van Ark testified to the parliamentary inquiry commission that she pushed for a strict lockdown in the autumn of 2020 to combat rising COVID-19 cases. Despite her recomme...
SP and D66 question province over three villas next to the Ruin of Brederode: Has the province investigated the impact of the construction?
The SP and D66 political parties have questioned the provincial government of North Holland regarding the potential construction of three villas near the Ruïne van Brederode. The parties are seeking ...
Healthcare came close to code black several times during the pandemic
Former Medical Care Minister Tamara van Ark testified to a parliamentary inquiry commission that the Dutch healthcare system nearly reached "code black" several times during the COVID-19 pandemic. Alt...
Community service for Geert Dales for insult, slander and doxing
Former politician Geert Dales was sentenced by an Amsterdam court to 80 hours of community service, with 40 hours suspended, for insulting a taxi driver, defamation, and doxing. The ruling follows an ...
Bust of drug gang with Amsterdam connection leads to discovery of raped woman in Austria
Austrian police dismantled a Hungarian drug gang that was importing large quantities of ecstasy and speed from Amsterdam. During the investigation, authorities discovered that the gang was also involv...
No trains between Central Station and Utrecht due to lightning strike
Train services between Amsterdam Central and Utrecht have been suspended following a lightning strike between Breukelen and Utrecht. Dutch railway operator NS expects the disruption to last until appr...
Van Ark: COVID crisis urgency took precedence over the long term
Former Health Minister Tamara van Ark testified before a parliamentary inquiry committee that the Dutch cabinet rarely had the opportunity to weigh long-term consequences of COVID-19 measures against ...
57 municipal notices on demolition, tree removal and hospitality in Haarlem last week
The municipality of Haarlem processed 57 permit applications last week concerning demolition, tree felling, and hospitality activities. These reports aim to inform residents about various developments...
City council pushes for supermarket beer ban during Heemskerk festivals: 'Things happen there that you don't want to see'
The Heemskerk local government is proposing a ban on supermarket alcohol sales during the annual Volksfeesten to combat public nuisance and underage drinking. Despite previous measures like increased ...