Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Students spend a day at housing association Brederode Wonen: ‘Quite difficult sometimes, with all those difficult words’
As part of the JINC Baas van Morgen initiative, 11-year-old students Kiyana and Yassin spent a day shadowing management at the Brederode Wonen housing association in Bloemendaal. While the students en...
Corona measures were not too late, says Van Dissel
Former RIVM director Jaap van Dissel stated that national COVID-19 measures in 2020 were not implemented too late. He explained that these actions followed logically once it became clear that individu...
NPO sees no way to bring broadcasters and ON! together
The Dutch Public Broadcasting (NPO) has stated it sees no current possibility of reconciling existing member broadcasters with the aspirant broadcaster Ongehoord Nederland (ON!). This decision follows...
Emergency shelter for 100 to 120 asylum seekers at De Tiltenberg in Vogelenzang; COA again considers it a suitable location
The COA has identified the Tiltenberg in Vogelenzang as a suitable location for the emergency housing of 100 to 120 asylum seekers. This assessment follows an initial review shared by the municipality...
Van den Brink: Asylum-refusing municipality must talk to neighbors
Dutch Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink stated that municipalities refusing to host asylum seekers must consult with neighboring towns, emphasizing that reception is a regional responsibility. He not...
Jetten: full EU membership must remain the goal
Dutch politician Rob Jetten stated that full EU membership should remain the primary goal for candidate countries, speaking ahead of a summit with Western Balkan nations in Montenegro. He expressed op...
Wehkamp kept reinventing itself, and it needs to do so again now
Wehkamp, the company that pioneered home shopping in the Netherlands, is undergoing an acquisition following several challenging years. Despite its history of innovation and market leadership, the Zwo...
What Oranje fans, experts and opponents expect from the Netherlands at the World Cup
Fans, experts, and international visitors in Amsterdam shared their predictions for the Netherlands' performance in the upcoming World Cup. While international supporters express skepticism regarding ...
Stolen KWF tent found and being sent back: 'Very happy with it'
A stolen KWF tent from the Vissenloop walking event has been found and is being returned to the organizers. The recovery follows the tent's disappearance last weekend, which had caused significant con...
Van Dissel: COVID testing policy was adjusted earlier in practice
Former RIVM director Jaap van Dissel told a parliamentary inquiry committee that COVID-19 testing policies in the Netherlands were often adjusted in practice before they were officially updated in gui...
Netherlands more polarized than ever? New counter-terrorism chief says it's not that bad
Marc Kuipers has been appointed as the new National Coordinator for Counterterrorism and Security (NCTV) in the Netherlands. Despite acknowledging that the country faces significant security threats a...
Politics on the Amstel: Is the coalition agreement really that left-wing and what is Esmah Lahlah doing in Amsterdam?
The new coalition agreement between Pro Amsterdam and D66 introduces policies such as increased parking fees and a reduction in civil servants while notably canceling plans for a new erotic center. Th...
Tata Steel must give Donald Pols a second chance after all
The article presents a weekly proposition asking readers whether Tata Steel should offer Donald Pols, the director of Milieudefensie, a second chance. This call for public opinion follows recent tensi...
Guus Offerhaus follows coach Anthony Correia and signs with FC Utrecht
Defender Guus Offerhaus has signed with FC Utrecht for the upcoming season, joining the club on a free transfer from Telstar. He follows coach Anthony Correia to the new team.
Ajax to partner with Navbahor Namangan from Uzbekistan
Ajax has announced a partnership with the Uzbekistani club Navbahor Namangan to help develop and coordinate their youth academy. The collaboration aims to strengthen the training programs of the Centr...
Harderwijk gives COA three months to close asylum center before imposing fines
The municipality of Harderwijk has given the asylum agency COA three months to close its 800-person facility or face significant daily fines. If the center remains open past the deadline, COA will be ...
Fire at residential care complex in Beverwijk, person treated by paramedics
A fire broke out at the Elsanta residential care complex in Beverwijk on Friday morning. Emergency services responded to the scene, where at least one person was treated by ambulance staff.
Netherlands gets its own Songwriters Wall of Fame in Hilversum
The Dutch music industry is launching its own Songwriters Wall of Fame, with the inaugural ceremony set to take place at Beeld & Geluid in Hilversum on September 14. This event aims to honor prominent...
Van Weel: shocking that Motherless employees share child pornography
Dutch Justice Minister David van Weel described reports that employees of the porn site Motherless shared child pornography as "shocking." The minister expects the Public Prosecution Service to conduc...
US dollar remains globally dominant but loses ground
Central banks worldwide are holding fewer US dollar reserves compared to a decade ago, although the currency remains globally dominant. This trend was highlighted by recent data released by De Nederla...
It is good that Pavilion Witte Huis must go
The publication is seeking reader feedback on a proposition regarding the removal of Paviljoen Witte Huis. This request for public opinion is part of a weekly feature on local issues.
Simplicity, warmth and functionality in an authentic home. ‘We use bottles found in the garden as vases’
Winde and Sérgio have spent ten years renovating and living in their sustainable 1920s home in Hilversum, focusing on reuse and functional design. The couple is now preparing to move on to a new chap...
Pien (3) misses her stolen stuffed bunny Haasie. Who took it from the McDonald’s in Haarlem?
Three-year-old Pien is searching for her stuffed animal, Haasie, which was left behind at a McDonald's in Haarlem-Schalkwijk on May 30. The toy appears to have been taken by a female customer shortly ...
IJmuiden woman (89) loses €450 in sophisticated home banking scam
An 89-year-old woman in IJmuiden lost over 450 euros after being targeted by a sophisticated bank fraud scam. A criminal posing as a fraud helpdesk employee pressured the victim over the phone and eve...
Van Veldhoven: important to go through Moerdijk process carefully
Minister Stientje van Veldhoven emphasized the importance of a careful decision-making process regarding the future of Moerdijk. She noted that the ongoing uncertainty is difficult for the residents l...
Van Dissel wanted to keep OMT away from political considerations
Jaap van Dissel, former chair of the Outbreak Management Team (OMT), stated that the committee aimed to provide strictly medical advice for pandemic containment during the COVID-19 crisis. He emphasiz...
North Holland Traffic: Delays on A9 after accident during morning rush hour on Friday June 5
An accident on the A9 motorway caused traffic jams between the Kooimeer and Akersloot junctions during the Friday morning rush hour on June 5. Additionally, train services between Haarlem and Hillegom...
Who will be the next Brigitte Kaandorp? Cameretten Festival: sixty years as a springboard for cabaret talent
The Cameretten cabaret festival is celebrating its 60th anniversary as a significant launchpad for Dutch comedic talent such as Brigitte Kaandorp and Paul de Leeuw. To mark the milestone, a series of ...
Van Dissel: OMT relied on outside information at start of COVID
Jaap van Dissel, head of the Dutch Outbreak Management Team, told a parliamentary inquiry committee that the team relied heavily on external information from sources like the WHO during the early stag...
Eighth-graders Emin and Mustafa are boss of Port of IJmuiden for a day: 'Until now I was only the boss of my own room'
Grade 8 students Emin and Mustafa from De Sterrenkijker primary school in Beverwijk participated in the 'Boss of Tomorrow' event at Zeehaven IJmuiden. During their day as managers, they learned about ...