Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
170 participants from 8 countries head to Haarlem for special Shaolin kung fu event
The Spaarnehal in Haarlem will host the Open Dutch Championship Shaolin Kung Fu on Saturday, June 13. Approximately 170 participants from eight countries will gather for the event, which features trad...
Memphis Depay and Netherlands reserves lose to second-string Uzbekistan
The Dutch national football team reserves, including Memphis Depay, lost 2-1 in a training match against Uzbekistan's second-choice team. The game was held at an empty Icahn Stadium in New York City.
Higher airfares and holiday park prices drive up inflation: daily life more expensive
Inflation in the Netherlands rose to 3.5 percent in May compared to the previous year, according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS). The increase was primarily driven by the rising costs of airline ticke...
Saving tip! Have your Amsterdam cat microchipped for free in June
Cat owners in Amsterdam can have their pets microchipped for free throughout the month of June. The initiative aims to help lost cats be reunited with their owners more easily if they end up in an ani...
Cultural sector forms council for its own climate strategy
The Dutch cultural and creative sector is launching a joint initiative to develop its own climate strategy. Starting this autumn, the 'Cultuurberaad Klimaat' will collect ideas and contributions from ...
Mart Hoogkamer no longer wants to be confronted with his father's arrest
Dutch singer Mart Hoogkamer stated he no longer wants to be confronted with news regarding his father's arrest for allegedly making threats. Hoogkamer emphasized that he has not been in contact with h...
Relations between unions and employers deteriorate: 'Getting uglier with each other'
Labor relations between unions and employers are deteriorating as constructive consultations are increasingly replaced by conflicts over wages. In recent years, parties have clashed more frequently, m...
North Holland traffic: delays on the A7, N9, N242, N244 and N247 during Tuesday morning rush hour, June 9
On Tuesday, June 9, the morning rush hour in Noord-Holland experienced traffic congestion on several major roads, including the A7, N9, N242, N244, and N247. This heavy traffic resulted in stationary ...
People with disabilities often hit twice by healthcare plans
New government plans in the Netherlands may lead to significantly higher healthcare costs for individuals with chronic illnesses or disabilities. Research by Nibud indicates that these additional expe...
UWV warns job growth will temporarily stall if energy prices remain high
The Dutch employee insurance agency UWV warns that job growth in the Netherlands will temporarily stall if energy prices remain at high levels. The forecast predicts a decrease in the number of jobs a...
Hoofddorp woman (77) loses dog after it kills sheep: 'A life sentence for me and a delayed death sentence for Amy'
A 77-year-old woman from Hoofddorp has lost her dog after the animal attacked and killed a sheep. The case is being highlighted as part of a series on local criminal law, illustrating the severe emoti...
Donkere Spaarne quay wall 'insufficiently stable': replacement brought forward three years
Alderman Robbert Berkhout announced that the replacement of the Donkere Spaarne quay wall will be moved forward by three years. The decision follows a series of collapses that revealed the structure i...
Bats hinder Heemskerk housing project: 9 fewer homes due to flight paths
A housing project near the station in Heemskerk has been scaled back to protect bat flight and foraging routes. The adjustment results in a net loss of nine planned homes from the original proposal.
Ecologists survey winged inhabitants of De Molenhoek in Uitgeest: ‘Careful planning prevents delay, so timing is very important’
Ecologist Melissa Keijsper is conducting research on bat populations at the former De Molenhoek school building in Uitgeest through September. Using thermal imaging cameras, the study aims to identify...
Experts: Stop charging your electric car between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m.
A Dutch think tank advises electric vehicle owners to avoid charging their cars during the evening rush hour between 4:00 PM and 9:00 PM. This change is recommended to help drivers save money and redu...
ICC Chief Prosecutor suspended over alleged sexual misconduct
Karim Khan, the Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, has been officially suspended following allegations of sexual misconduct. The suspension was announced on Monday by an ICC oversig...
Borneokade residents disappointed after meeting on swimming pier: "Hoped for more perspective"
More than a hundred residents of Amsterdam-Oost attended an information meeting regarding the shortening of a popular swimming pier at Borneokade following a Council of State ruling. District administ...
Nature organizations warn of decline in freshwater nature
Nature organizations WWF-NL, SoortenNL, and Sovon report that the recovery of freshwater nature in the Netherlands has stalled or reversed. According to the latest Living Planet Report, biodiversity i...
Possible arson at shelter for minor asylum seekers
A fire broke out at a shelter for minor asylum seekers in Cadier en Keer, Limburg, on Monday evening. Police are investigating the incident as a possible case of arson and have arrested one suspect.
New Jason Bhugwandass report: lack of recognition and aftercare
A new report by Jason Bhugwandass states that many young people who experienced abuses in closed youth care still lack necessary recognition, aftercare, and financial support. Bhugwandass argues that ...
Brazen company charges customers ‘hefty fee’ to access their own data, but it’s illegal
A Netherlands-based international company has stopped illegally charging customers a fee to access their personal data following intervention from the Dutch Data Protection Authority. The regulatory b...
After 77 years, Cécémel to be renamed Chocomel in Belgium as well
FrieslandCampina is rebranding its chocolate milk brand Cécémel to Chocomel in Belgium after 77 years. The change will align the Belgian product's name with the branding used in the Netherlands sinc...
Mayor installs cameras in Waterschapstraat due to 'concrete threat'
Mayor Femke Halsema has ordered the installation of security cameras in and around Waterschapstraat in Amsterdam-Osdorp due to a concrete threat of public order disruption. The decision follows police...
Yasmine Bentoumya new group leader of PRO
Yasmine Bentoumya has been unanimously elected as the new floor leader for the PRO party in the Amsterdam city council, succeeding Zita Pels. Pels is stepping down from the leadership role to serve as...
Apple gives parents more control over children's iPhones and improves Siri
Apple has announced new features for iPhones that provide parents with increased control over their children's device usage and communication. The company is also significantly upgrading Siri, althoug...
Cabinet introduces stricter requirements to prevent healthcare fraud
The Dutch government is introducing stricter regulations to combat healthcare fraud by preventing rogue providers from entering or staying in the market. Health Minister Mirjam Sterk is drafting legis...
Renovated Artis aquarium reopens after five years
The Artis aquarium in Amsterdam will reopen this Saturday after a five-year renovation project costing 50 million euros. The historic 1882 building has been fully restored, featuring thematic underwat...
RTL News anchor Antoin Peeters back on TV after discovery of benign tumor
RTL News presenter Antoin Peeters returned to television on Monday following a leave of absence due to a benign brain tumor and burnout. The anchor presented his first news broadcast since the discove...
Cause of Zwaanshoek fire and explosions still unclear. 'Luckily, the parrots and rabbits are unharmed'
A fire followed by several explosions broke out in a warehouse in Zwaanshoek on Sunday afternoon, though animals on the property were reported unharmed. Authorities are currently investigating the cau...
North Holland needs another €1 billion for nature network, extra focus on restoration in Polder Westzaan
The province of North Holland requires 1 billion euros to complete the Natuurnetwerk Nederland nature reserves, with only 470 million euros currently available from provincial funds. Officials briefed...