Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Many windmills open for National Mill Day this weekend
Several mills in Haarlem and surrounding areas will be open to the public this coming Saturday and Sunday for National Mill Day. The event allows visitors to explore these historic structures and see ...
Cruise ship: 30 people disembarked on Saint Helena
Thirty passengers from the cruise ship Hondius, including three Dutch nationals, disembarked on the island of Saint Helena on April 24. Among them was a Dutch couple who both passed away, with the man...
Reduced sentence on appeal for Zwolle McDonald’s murders
Veysel Ü. was sentenced to 26.5 years in prison on appeal for the murder of two brothers at a McDonald's in Zwolle, a reduction from his initial 30-year sentence. The court in Arnhem cited a psycholo...
Alderman De Raadt scraps general smoking ban for Haarlem sports and play areas: ‘Unenforceable’
Haarlem Sport Alderman Eva de Raadt has rejected a city council proposal to implement a smoking ban across all sports and play areas in the city. De Raadt cited legal limitations under the Tobacco and...
Nine violent incidents in two months at De Oeverlanden cruising spot
Police have received nine reports of anti-gay violence over the past two months at De Oeverlanden, a known cruising spot in Amsterdam Nieuw-West. Victims have been subjected to verbal abuse, spitting,...
K3 hits the studio with Donnie for first-ever collaboration
Belgian girl group K3 and Dutch rapper Donnie have teamed up to record 'Schaduw', the official 'Foute Anthem' for radio station Qmusic. This collaboration marks the first time in the group's history t...
13-year-old boys open up about vaping: ‘It started with peer pressure, now I’m addicted’
Three 13-year-old boys share their personal struggles with vaping addiction and the influence of peer pressure. They highlight the ease with which minors can illegally purchase vapes through social me...
Fewer people with debt settlement loans and debt relief after assistance program shortened
The number of people receiving debt restructuring credits and participating in debt relief programs in the Netherlands decreased significantly last year. This decline follows the shortening of the dur...
Ali B victim tells her story on RTL Tonight
The victim of rapper Ali B, who was assaulted during a writing camp in Heiloo, will share her story on the television program RTL Tonight this Thursday evening. Her lawyer, Bernard Sprenger, announced...
The kickoff of the winners' ball: From badminton to pickleball and volleyball to street dance
Haarlems Dagblad and IJmuider Courant have launched a series of features to celebrate local sports champions after receiving a large number of reader submissions. The coverage spans a diverse range of...
Wijk aan Zee puzzles for the win in Café De Zon: Which team finishes 1,000 pieces fastest? 'We mainly expect a lot of fun'
On Friday night, Café De Zon will host a puzzle competition for six teams from Wijk aan Zee and Beverwijk. Participants will have three hours to complete a 1,000-piece puzzle in a social and festive ...
Jamie (D66) to face mother (VVD) in Castricum council chamber after all: ‘We have mixed feelings’
Jamie Shalders of the D66 party is joining the Castricum municipal council following the departure of candidate-alderman Erik Hordijk. This appointment means he will serve alongside his mother, Renata...
The World Cup is coming: Were you there in the USA in 1994 or Mexico in 1986? Let us know
Ahead of the upcoming World Cup in North America, a Dutch news outlet is seeking memories from fans who attended the 1994 tournament in the USA or the 1986 event in Mexico. The call for stories specif...
Reconstruction to provide more clarity on woman's death in Oss
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service will conduct a reconstruction of a fatal shooting that occurred in a car in Rotterdam last November, resulting in the death of a 24-year-old woman from Oss. A susp...
Flight attendant tested after mild symptoms, second evacuation plane arrives at Schiphol
A hantavirus outbreak on the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius has resulted in three deaths, including a Dutch couple. Evacuation flights have begun arriving at Schiphol Airport, where health officials are...
Local resident voluntarily goes to jail tonight in new season of Hell or Hotel
Wybren van Haga, a resident of Haarlem, will voluntarily enter prison alongside London Loy for the new season of the television show Hel of hotel. The program, which features participants experiencing...
Court finds Ali B guilty of raping Ellen ten Damme
The Amsterdam Court of Appeal has found 44-year-old Ali B guilty of raping Ellen ten Damme. The conviction pertains to an incident that occurred in a hotel in Morocco.
Court acquits Ali B of sexual assault of Jill Helena
The Amsterdam Court of Appeal has acquitted Ali B of the 2018 assault of singer Jill Helena due to a lack of supporting evidence. The ruling follows a similar request for acquittal by the Public Prose...
Court finds Ali B guilty of raping woman at writing camp
The Court of Appeal in Amsterdam has found Ali B guilty of raping a woman during a songwriting camp in Heiloo in 2018. The court ruled that there is sufficient legal and convincing evidence to support...
Need energy for final exams? Skip the energy drinks
As national final exams begin, experts from the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advise students to avoid energy drinks and sugary snacks for concentration. Marije Verwijs explains how the brain actually ...
Anneke's ground cover keeps disappearing. Farmer Tom: 'It might not be the plant itself, but your garden'
Anneke de Nobel from Haarlem sought advice from Farmer Tom because her lesser periwinkle ground cover keeps failing to grow. Tom suggests that the recurring issue may be caused by the specific conditi...
Successful children's clothing fair returns to De Hofstede in Velserbroek
Following the success of its first event in March, the Lucani second-hand children's clothing fair will return to De Hofstede in Velserbroek. The next edition of the fair is scheduled for Saturday, Ma...
Jazz Quintet and Trio Voilà at 't Mosterdzaadje
The Jazz Quintet and Trio Voilà are set to perform at the 't Mosterdzaadje cultural venue in Santpoort-Noord this weekend. The event focuses on jazz music and features performances by notable women.
Barrie Stevens is still ambitious after 60 years: "I couldn't have achieved this in England"
Actor and choreographer Barrie Stevens, now 82, is being honored as a North Holland icon for his prolific 60-year career in the Netherlands since arriving from England at age 17. He gained national fa...
Heritage of the Week | NSB Bookstore De Driehoek/Het Bolwerk (1936-1945)
Propaganda material from a former NSB bookstore was recently discovered during renovations at Kalverstraat 3-5. The historical items, dating from 1936 to 1945, have been transferred to the NIOD Instit...
KLM flight attendant in isolation with suspected hantavirus infection
A KLM flight attendant from Haarlem is currently being held in isolation at Amsterdam UMC due to a suspected hantavirus infection. The Dutch Ministry of Health confirmed the situation following initia...
Pear drink without pears and smaller chocolate bars: these are the most misleading products of 2026
The 2026 nominations for the Gouden Windei award highlight the year's most misleading food products, such as pear juice primarily composed of apple juice and cheddar sauce with minimal cheese. Other n...
Major alert over ammonia leak at Diemen company, residents report stinging eyes
Emergency services responded to a large-scale ammonia leak at a company in Diemen after local residents reported symptoms such as stinging eyes and coughing. The situation has since been stabilized by...
Longer free bicycle parking in municipal facilities from June 1, 2026
Starting June 1, 2026, Amsterdam will deactivate the access gates in its municipal bicycle parking garages to simplify use. From that date, bicycles can be parked for free for a maximum of seven days.
’t Groot Clooster users slam participation process and ask alderman for suspension
Four organizations based at 't Groot Clooster in Heemstede have requested an immediate suspension of the participation process concerning the area's future. The parties submitted a formal letter to Al...