Netherlands News in English
Netherlands news in English — Dutch national headlines covering politics, housing, immigration, the economy, transport and daily life, translated and updated throughout the day for the international community.
Car fire in Hoofddorp parking lot, cause unknown
A vehicle sustained significant damage after catching fire on Saturday night at a parking lot in Hoofddorp. The cause of the fire is currently unknown, and authorities are investigating the incident.
Sabine works in a hotel with a story: ‘We have many regular guests, people you get to know better over time’
Hotel Augusta in IJmuiden is noted for its authentic historic atmosphere that transports visitors back to the town's character from over a century ago. Employee Sabine highlights that the hotel's uniq...
How was Car-Free Sunday? ‘Wonderful, the emptiness, peace and quiet.’ Yet there was also chaos
Readers shared their memories of historical car-free Sundays, reflecting on the unique peace and quiet of the empty streets. While many cherished the tranquility, others recalled the chaos of emergenc...
Anita's free lifetime gym membership at SportCity is not for life
Anita Flendrig, who received a lifetime free gym membership as a retirement gift from Sportschool Vlietlijn sixteen years ago, is now facing a cancellation of the perk by the new management at SportCi...
'Jumping' violence trend fits broader culture of online peer pressure and filmed violence among youth
Experts are warning about a violent trend called 'jumpen,' where young people assault others and film the attacks to share on social media. This behavior is attributed to online peer pressure and has ...
Sip, paint & brunch in Haarlem, the Rataplan tour and more news from the past week
This article provides a roundup of recent news and upcoming events in Haarlem, including a 'Sip, paint & brunch' event and updates from Rataplan. It highlights various creative concepts and local outi...
This potato grower has no surplus, but 'next year it’s your turn'
Potato farmer Jan-Willem Buitenhuis is currently avoiding the impact of the European potato surplus due to a fixed-price contract, while other regional farmers face significant losses. To prepare for ...
Daylight saving time begins: Clocks move forward one hour
Daylight saving time began over the weekend, with clocks moving forward from 02:00 to 03:00 on Sunday morning. This transition resulted in many people getting one hour less sleep than usual.
Search for where my father worked: Hillegom printing company Velthuys-Hamberg went bankrupt 50 years ago
This article reflects on the history of the Velthuys-Hamberg printing house in Hillegom, which went bankrupt fifty years ago. It provides a nostalgic look at the facility's atmosphere and daily operat...
Three injured after stabbing in Hoorn
Three people were injured during a stabbing incident on the Italiaanse Zeedijk in Hoorn on Saturday night. The incident occurred at approximately 11:22 PM in a nightlife area of the city. Police are i...
Olympia Haarlem survives late stages to climb table after Noa de Vries brace: 'That punishment training worked'
Olympia Haarlem secured a 1-2 away victory against De Foresters, with striker Noa de Vries scoring both goals. The win helps the team climb the league rankings despite a season of inconsistent perform...
Police seek confused person after house fire in Zandvoort
Police are searching for a confused 52-year-old man who fled a house fire in Zandvoort on Monday evening. While the fire was quickly extinguished, the man remains missing and is believed to be potenti...
Injured man sought after house fire in Zandvoort
Police in Zandvoort are searching for an injured man who fled the scene of a house fire on Saturday evening. The fire was discovered around 8:30 PM, but the individual had already left the location be...
Multiple injured in serious accident on N59 near Nieuwerkerk
Four people were injured in a serious traffic accident on the N59 highway near Nieuwerkerk on Saturday evening. Local police are investigating the incident, though the severity of the victims' injurie...
Weak start against Jong Almere costs Koninklijke HFC: ‘Should have been the men against the boys’
Koninklijke HFC dropped to 14th place in the league standings following a 2-1 away defeat against Jong Almere City. Despite the loss, the Haarlem-based club maintains a nine-point lead over the relega...
This cabinet also wants to cut civil service spending by raising salaries
The Dutch cabinet is attempting to reduce the number of civil servants by increasing their salaries, a strategy inspired by the Singaporean model. This new approach aims to succeed where previous admi...
From mold to snack: Breda startup in the running for national entrepreneur award
Breda-based startup The Protein Brewery is developing sustainable protein alternatives by cultivating fungi in large fermentation tanks. The company is currently competing for a national entrepreneur ...
Bali police identify suspects in murder of Dutch national
Police in Bali have identified two Brazilian men, aged 32 and 34, as suspects in the fatal stabbing of a Dutch national earlier this week. The suspects have reportedly fled Indonesia, according to loc...
Roy’s Poultry moves to Ruysdaelstraat in Heemskerk for more space: ‘It’s becoming a nice food street’
Poultry shop Roy’s has moved to a larger location on Ruysdaelstraat in Heemskerk to accommodate the business's need for more space. The move strengthens the street's reputation as a specialty food d...
Shepherd dog Floor always remained so soft. Comfortingly soft. I stroke her head, a strange sound comes from my throat
Journalist Lisanne van Sadelhoff reflects on her deep bond with her sheepdog, Floor, in her weekly column. She describes how the dog provided comfort during her own difficult times and how she is now ...
Can gas storage be filled in time? ‘Government only steps in if commercial parties fail’
The Netherlands is facing nearly empty gas storage facilities during a global shortage, raising concerns about supply for the upcoming winter. The government plans to step in only if commercial entiti...
Family business Toko Exotica faces new future in Parkwijk: 'I don't need to get rich from the shop'
Family business Toko Exotica is relocating from its original 1991 location at Beatrixplein to a temporary site in Reinaldapark this summer. Once the new neighborhood shopping center in Parkwijk is com...
Amsterdam family on Buying Blind: will they succeed in finding a home for them?
Residents of Amsterdam participate in the television show 'Kopen Zonder Kijken' to find a home in the city's challenging housing market. The article highlights the relatable struggle of searching for ...
IJmuiden marks 25 years on the cruise map; terminal owner KVSA celebrates with modest party on board
IJmuiden is celebrating 25 years as a cruise destination, with terminal owner KVSA marking the milestone aboard a cruise ship. The town and the North Sea Canal are also preparing for their 150th anniv...
Youth association Progressive Netherlands to be renamed PROTEST
The youth organizations of the Dutch political parties GroenLinks and PvdA, DWARS and Jonge Socialisten, have announced that their joint association will be named PROTEST. This name represents the uni...
Spaarndam gets new fire station, crew chief Maarten: ‘We haven’t had enough space to change for years’
The municipal government has approved the construction of a new fire station in Spaarndam to replace the current cramped and unsafe facility on Ringweg. Crew chief Maarten Derkzen van Angeren stated t...
They call me Tiger in the Woods because I sometimes hit it into the bushes
Glenn Durfort shares his passion for golf while playing at The Dunes course in Zandvoort, explaining that he focuses on enjoyment rather than keeping a strict score. He humorously notes that his occas...
Hillegom ‘weed pigs’ barred from Haarlem: ‘They eat everything’
Haarlem councilor Robbert Berkhout has decided against using a herd of pigs to control Japanese knotweed, a method previously successful in neighboring Hillegom. The councilor explained that the exper...
File tax return before April 1 for assessment within three months
Taxpayers who file their Dutch tax returns before the April 1st deadline are guaranteed to receive a preliminary assessment within three months. While the tax authorities generally process application...
Body found in water at Mauritskade, identity unknown
Police discovered an unidentified body in the water at the Mauritskade in Amsterdam East on Tuesday afternoon. Divers and water police were deployed to assist in the recovery, which was completed by 4...