Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Van catches fire on N201 near Schiphol-Rijk
A van caught fire while driving on the N201 highway near Schiphol-Rijk on Thursday evening. The driver successfully managed to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road before emergency services w...
Cruise line: proper procedure followed after first death
Cruise company Oceanwide Expeditions has stated that proper procedures were followed after the natural death of a 69-year-old Dutch passenger aboard the ship Hondius. The statement comes in response t...
Young cyclist hit at Hillegom roundabout, major traffic disruption
A young cyclist was injured after being hit by a car on a roundabout in Hillegom on Thursday afternoon. The collision occurred at the intersection of Meerlaan and Weerlaan, leading to significant traf...
DJ Jorinde and Ost transform Het Slachthuis in Haarlem into dance venue: 'Mother's Day is a special day for us'
DJ Jorinde and the five-piece funk band Ost are hosting a dance event at Het Slachthuis in Haarlem this Sunday. Starting at 2:00 PM on Mother's Day, the performers will alternate 45-minute sets to pro...
Wrestler Bas leaves trail of unpaid bills and broken promises. 'I don't understand how someone can do this to others'
Show wrestler Bas has reportedly left behind a trail of unpaid debts and unfulfilled agreements totaling approximately 10,000 euros, including unpaid venue rent in Heemskerk. Despite his claims that h...
The Achterklap Podcast | Harsh words in Ali B verdict and is Gillis finally off TV?
Rapper Ali B has been sentenced to three years in prison following an appeal in his criminal case. Additionally, media personality Peter Gillis received sentences in two separate legal matters as part...
Ruud Gullit aims to turn KLM Open orange as he takes on fellow World Cup stars: 'I forced Marco to join'
The KLM Open in Badhoevedorp will adopt a Dutch national theme and orange colors in anticipation of the football World Cup. Event director Ruud Gullit has organized a competition for former World Cup ...
Talpa cancels new season of Massa is Kassa due to Peter Gillis lawsuits
Talpa has suspended production of new seasons for the reality show 'Familie Gillis: Massa is Kassa' following legal convictions against star Peter Gillis. Gillis was recently sentenced to prison for t...
Tense two-week wait for Tomassen Duck-To: Judge holds fate of duck slaughterhouse in their hands
Tomassen Duck-To is currently in a legal dispute with the municipality of Ermelo regarding its operating permits. A judge is expected to rule within two weeks, which will determine if the duck slaught...
Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam from May 8 to 10
Following the Dutch national holidays on May 4th and 5th, Amsterdam offers various activities for the weekend of May 8-10. Residents and visitors can explore local art markets or attend theater shows ...
NOS and Talpa reach World Cup deal: highlights to be shown on VI and Oranjezomer
NOS and Talpa Network have reached an agreement regarding this summer's FIFA World Cup, allowing Talpa to broadcast highlights of all 104 matches on programs like Vandaag Inside and Oranjezomer. The N...
Crowds at Buiksloterweg due to roadworks: "Waiting for two ferries isn't that bad"
Travelers to Amsterdam-Noord face delays at the Buiksloterweg ferry terminal due to maintenance work on the quay that will last until May 22nd. The construction of a new anti-slip layer has reduced th...
Ellen ten Damme reacts to Ali B verdict: 'Justice has spoken'
Dutch singer Ellen ten Damme has responded to the sentencing of rapper Ali B, stating that justice has spoken after he received a three-year prison sentence on appeal. Ten Damme expressed her views du...
Significantly more nuisance from confused persons in Velsen. Police record 849 incidents
Police in Velsen recorded a significant increase in incidents involving confused individuals, with 849 cases reported last year compared to 567 in the previous year. According to CBS data, these figur...
North Holland appeals Zandvoort race circuit permit
The province of Noord-Holland is appealing a court ruling regarding the environmental permit for the Zandvoort race circuit. The court previously decided that the province, rather than the municipalit...
Nostalgic Nibb-it rings discontinued: 'Our childhood'
Cheetos has announced it is discontinuing its iconic Nibb-it chip rings in natural, salami, and curry flavors. The manufacturer noted that while generations grew up with the snack, they are now removi...
Parcel lockers coming to Smedestraat and Kruisstraat bike parking facilities
Parcel lockers will be installed in two public bicycle parking facilities in Haarlem following a decision by Alderman Bas van Leeuwen. One locker will be placed in the Smedestraat facility after its r...
Velsen rush-hour ferry out of service for two work weeks in May
The rush-hour ferry service between Velsen-Noord and Velsen-Zuid will be suspended for two separate work weeks in May. This temporary closure is required to carry out scheduled maintenance on the vess...
Chatting with strangers: You can do it on these benches in Haarlem
On Sunday, May 17, Haarlem residents will participate in Neighborhood Bench Day by placing seating outside to turn sidewalks into communal living rooms. The event aims to foster social interaction and...
KLM flight passengers traced: what to do if symptoms develop? 'Don’t go to your GP, contact your local health service'
Approximately 50 passengers who sat near a Dutch hantavirus patient on a KLM flight from Johannesburg are being monitored by health authorities following the patient's death. GGD Kennemerland advises ...
Shareholders profit from high oil prices, motorists pay the bill
Surging oil prices linked to tensions between Iran and the U.S. have led to record profits for major oil companies, including Shell, BP, and Total. The significant earnings growth has prompted calls f...
Flight attendant possibly infected with hantavirus in Amsterdam UMC: No reason for panic
A KLM flight attendant has been admitted to the Amsterdam UMC in isolation after showing symptoms of the hantavirus, following contact with an infected passenger from the cruise ship Hondius. Medical ...
Tonight live on NH: Willem Arondéus Lecture on freedom by Jip van den Toorn
Cartoonist Jip van den Toorn will deliver the annual Willem Arondéus lecture on freedom tonight at the Grote of St. Bavokerk in Haarlem. The event, which is broadcast live by NH, honors the legacy of...
Nearly 30 municipalities considering fat bike ban, some waiting for national policy
A survey of Dutch municipalities reveals that nearly 30 local governments are considering a potential ban on fatbikes. While some municipalities are exploring local measures, others are currently wait...
Royal Marechaussee: fire in 't Harde caused by explosives exercise
A wildfire that broke out on April 29 at the Artillery Shooting Range in 't Harde was caused by a military exercise involving explosives. Following a factual investigation, the Royal Netherlands Marec...
Roos’s bitterballen such a hit at Zandvoort beach club they are now being professionally produced
After gaining popularity at the De Haven van Zandvoort beach club, Roos's specialty bitterballen are now being mass-produced by a professional manufacturer. The establishment recently reopened for the...
Lisa Loeb had depression during pregnancy: 'As if the floor disappeared beneath me'
Dutch comedian Lisa Loeb shared on Instagram that she suffered from depression during her pregnancy. She described feeling overwhelmed by the fear that she would not be able to handle motherhood.
Confessed child porn suspect wants to work on drug addiction: 'I am 100 percent not a pedophile'
A 37-year-old man from Heemskerk appeared in an Alkmaar court facing charges of possessing child pornography between May and September of last year. The suspect confessed to the charges but denied bei...
Cygnets born at Zuider Buiten Spaarne despite stone-throwing youths: 'Born safely'
A pair of swans named 'Jan' and 'Zwaan' successfully hatched their eggs at a nest along the Zuider Buiten Spaarne in Haarlem on Wednesday. The successful hatching occurred despite previous incidents w...
Dutch use cars more often despite high fuel prices
Recent data from mobility consultancy Goudappel shows that Dutch residents are driving more frequently despite high fuel prices. While car usage has increased, many drivers are increasingly choosing t...