Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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 ...
'Make Breesaperhof a public sports park.' Proposal from Velsen-Noord resident to Velsen city council
A local resident has proposed transforming Breesaperhof in Velsen-Noord into a public sports park to revitalize the area. The site is currently described as being in urgent need of redevelopment due t...
Brakes on extra floors for Haarlem buildings: Too expensive, legally complex and parking issues
The Haarlem city government has decided against a city-wide initiative to add extra floors to existing buildings following a two-year feasibility study. While the project aimed to address housing shor...
FC Twente and Ajax matches rescheduled due to European commitments
The KNVB has rescheduled third-round Eredivisie matches for Ajax and FC Twente to September to allow the clubs to better prepare for their European obligations. This change was announced as part of th...
Heemstede has its new executive board: What will come of the coalition agreement plans?
On Monday evening, Heemstede's new college of mayor and aldermen was officially inaugurated with the installation of Dimitry van den Berg, Eveline Stam, and Sam Meerhoff. The three aldermen took their...
Fake Europol emails about child pornography accusations
The Fraudehelpdesk is warning against fake emails appearing to be from Europol that accuse recipients of possessing child pornography. These fraudulent messages are being used by criminals to steal pe...
Georgina Verbaan and Soundos El Ahmadi to star in film adaptation of Paul van Loon book
Dutch actresses Georgina Verbaan and Soundos El Ahmadi have been cast in the upcoming film adaptation of Paul van Loon's book, Vampier in de School. They join a production that features a cast of seve...
Dutch Tax Authority to stop including BSN in payments this year
The Dutch Tax Administration will stop including citizen service numbers (BSN) in payment descriptions by the end of this year to improve privacy. This change, reported by the Dutch Data Protection Au...
Judy and Daniel turn red van into first home together in the Netherlands: ‘Campsites can easily cost sixty euros a night’
Judy and Daniel have moved into a red camper van as their first shared home in the Netherlands to avoid high campsite costs. They are currently in the Spaarnwoude area setting up a tent to serve as an...
Watch COVID inquiry: Former minister Van Ark oversaw face mask procurement
Former Dutch ministers Tamara van Ark and Wouter Koolmees are testifying on the sixth day of the parliamentary inquiry into the government's COVID-19 response. Van Ark is being questioned about the pr...
Former Minister Koolmees felt ‘sick’ about curfew: A devil’s dilemma
Former Dutch ministers Tamara van Ark and Wouter Koolmees testified on the sixth day of the COVID-19 parliamentary inquiry. They explained the difficult trade-offs between medical and economic interes...
Watching late-night World Cup matches without getting exhausted? Scientist: ‘Avoid heavy snacking’
Chronobiologist Roelof Hut, an advisor to the Dutch national team, provides tips for fans to stay healthy and awake during late-night World Cup matches. He advises against heavy snacking and notes tha...
This cheap drug can prevent heart attacks, but strict rules keep it from patients: ‘This can’t be true’
A cheap gout medication approved by the Dutch Medicines Evaluation Board has been shown to prevent heart attacks, but regulatory barriers are preventing heart patients from accessing it. Despite its e...
Jochem Myjer raises 162,964 euros for narcolepsy foundation through shows
Dutch comedian Jochem Myjer raised 162,964 euros for his foundation, Stichting Wakker Worden Wakker Worden, through two benefit performances of his show Net Alsof. The funds will support the fight aga...
Spaarndamseweg to close for a year and a half for cyclists heading to city center
The southbound lane of the Spaarndamseweg in Haarlem will be closed to cyclists until February 2028 to accommodate local construction projects. Cyclists traveling from Haarlem-Noord to the city center...
Gasunie concerned about gas reserves for coming winter
Gasunie has expressed concerns that gas reserves in the Netherlands may not be replenished in time for the upcoming winter. The national gas infrastructure company warns that storage levels could fall...
Electric trucks are ready, but charging stations and power are lacking: waiting times up to 12 years
Despite incentives to switch to electric trucks, transport companies face significant delays due to a lack of power grid capacity and charging infrastructure. Waiting times for grid connections have r...
Self-harvest garden at Marquette in Heemskerk doubles in size after success
The self-harvest garden at the Château Marquette estate in Heemskerk has proven successful during its first year. Consequently, the garden is set to double in size as it enters its second season.
Hila Noorzai loses father three weeks after the birth of her son
Dutch presenter Hila Noorzai announced the death of her father in an Instagram post. The loss occurred just three weeks after her father became a grandfather following the birth of her son.
Velsen holds second pizza night for youth: what matters to you?
The municipality of Velsen is hosting a pizza evening on Monday, June 15, for residents aged 14 to 22. The event provides a platform for young people to discuss topics they find important and to meet ...
North Holland traffic: Delays on the N242 and A4 during Wednesday morning rush hour, June 10
The morning rush hour in North Holland on Wednesday, June 10, was reported as generally quiet. Minor traffic delays of several minutes occurred on the N242 and A4 motorways.
Die On This Hill singer Sienna Spiro to perform in Amsterdam in March
British singer Sienna Spiro, known for her hit "Die On This Hill," will perform at the Gashouder in Amsterdam on March 14, 2027. The event was announced by concert organizer MOJO.
Late bloomer Niels Reemeijer (23) aims to push limits after Tour of Albania victory: 'I love very tough races'
23-year-old cyclist Niels Reemeijer from Spaarndam has achieved a career highlight by winning the Tour of Albania. Having started his journey in Haarlem's Muggenronde, the self-described late bloomer ...
40 percent of GP practices in disadvantaged neighborhoods need support
Approximately 40% of general practitioner practices in disadvantaged Amsterdam neighborhoods are still waiting for specialized support assistants to help patients whose physical symptoms are caused by...
Alderman Meerhoff and council block Heemstede emergency shelter: ‘Handling tasks side by side requires too much capacity’
The Heemstede municipal council has rejected a proposal to establish temporary emergency housing for asylum seekers at a former police station on Kerklaan. Alderman Sam Meerhoff stated that managing t...
Watervrienden marks 50 years of swimming lessons and swimming in IJmuiden. Festivities at De Heerenduinen.
The swimming club Watervrienden IJmuiden is celebrating its 50th anniversary on Saturday, June 20, at the De Heerenduinen swimming pool. The festivities will include a sports and games afternoon follo...
In this unique part of Amsterdam, residents refuse to make way for demolition: ‘You are destroying everything’
Residents of Amsteldorp in Amsterdam are protesting against the planned demolition of small houses intended to be replaced by larger housing complexes. They argue that the project will destroy the uni...
Greenhouse gas emissions down in first quarter of 2026
Greenhouse gas emissions in the Netherlands decreased by more than 5 percent in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. These preliminary figures were reported by the Centraal B...
Dutch emissions fall due to 'fuel tourism' and lower coal use
Greenhouse gas emissions in the Netherlands decreased by 5 percent in the first quarter of this year compared to the same period last year. The decline was primarily driven by energy companies reducin...
VVD youth propose bold plan: abolish state pension and overhaul mortgage interest deduction
The JOVD, the youth wing of the Dutch VVD party, has proposed a new political program that includes the gradual abolition of the state pension (AOW). The group also calls for ending the mortgage inter...