Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Lining up for Baantjer's autograph: How De Cock made a busy Nieuw-Vennep police station cheer
The article discusses the regional connections of the iconic Dutch detective character De Cock and his creator, Appie Baantjer. Despite being synonymous with Amsterdam, the series also held significan...
Confrontation between football fans at gas station along A28
A confrontation involving dozens of football supporters occurred at a gas station along the A28 near Putten. During the incident, a vehicle was set on fire, according to the East Netherlands police.
Fight between Ajax and Feyenoord supporters along A28, car set on fire
Supporters of football clubs Ajax and Feyenoord clashed at a gas station along the A28 highway on Sunday afternoon, resulting in a car being set on fire. Police are currently investigating the inciden...
VNG vice-chair: politicians' remarks on asylum reception dangerous
Mark Boumans, vice-chairman of the Association of Dutch Municipalities (VNG), has criticized statements by politicians regarding asylum seeker reception as "dangerous." He argued that suggesting munic...
VNG vice-chair denounces 'dangerous statements' by VVD’s Brekelmans over distribution law
Mark Boumans, vice-chairman of the Association of Netherlands Municipalities (VNG), has criticized VVD parliamentary leader Ruben Brekelmans for his comments regarding the asylum distribution law. Bre...
Haarlem breweries win awards at Dutch Beer Challenge: Uiltje and Jopen both win six medals
Breweries from the Haarlem region, including Uiltje Brewing Company, Jopen Bier, and De Hollandse Pilsener Fabriek, won a total of thirteen medals at the Dutch Beer Challenge. Uiltje and Jopen each re...
Will Telstar secure safety in Volendam?
Telstar needs at least one point in their upcoming match against Volendam to secure safety from relegation in the Eredivisie. Conversely, Volendam must win the game to avoid competing in the promotion...
Despite brief resurgence, Haarlem's comeback against ’t Gooi falls short. 'It was a call between us'
The Haarlem rugby team lost its final match of the season 12-34 against 't Gooi at the Van der Aart sports park. With this defeat, coach Robbie Coetzee's team concludes the competition in ninth place ...
Arrests during protest on railway in Port of Rotterdam
Police arrested twelve activists from the 'Kappen met Kolen' group for attempting to disable a coal railway track in the Port of Rotterdam. Approximately thirty protesters participated in the action, ...
Man tries to take officer's gun during protest in Haarlem
During a protest in Haarlem on Saturday afternoon, a man attempted to snatch a firearm from a police officer. The suspect was quickly apprehended by bystanders and other officers before being taken in...
KIOS closing in on promotion after hard-fought win over Fluks; Haarlem takes big step towards survival
Haarlem and KIOS secured key victories this weekend, moving closer to their respective season goals with two rounds remaining. Haarlem took a major step toward staying in the overgangsklasse by defeat...
Bronze for sailors Lambriex, Van Aanholt and Van de Werken at World Championships
Dutch sailors Bart Lambriex van Aanholt and Floris van de Werken secured a bronze medal at the 49er class sailing World Championship in Quiberon, France. Lambriex van Aanholt, who hails from Haarlem, ...
Utrecht University systems back online after data center fire
Utrecht University has restored all systems and reopened its buildings as of Monday following a data center fire in Almere last Thursday. The fire had caused widespread technical disruptions across th...
'I am doing this now to support the Jewish people.' For the first time in over 200 years, the gravestones at the Jewish Cemetery in Overveen are being restored.
For the first time since its opening in 1797, dozens of volunteers are restoring the gravestones at the Jewish Cemetery in Overveen. The project involves cleaning weathered stones and repainting inscr...
Markuszower spoke about controversial term 'replacement' in Loosdrecht
Dutch Member of Parliament Gidi Markuszower was filmed using the controversial term 'omvolking' (replacement theory) during a demonstration in Loosdrecht on May 6. In the footage obtained by Nieuwsuur...
Time stands still in GVB tram depot attic: "We'll stay here until we kick the bucket"
Since 1967, the GVB model building club has met in the attic of a tram depot in Amsterdam South, where current and former employees maintain miniature versions of the city's trams and buildings. While...
Kinheim competes surprisingly well in the major league but is too eager against leader Neptunus: 'That play at home plate is unnecessary'
Kinheim is currently the surprise of the Dutch baseball major league, holding third place in the standings behind the dominant leader Neptunus. Despite their strong season, the team struggled in their...
Relief for safe Koninklijke HFC, but no celebration. 'You don't do that when you've lost'
Koninklijke HFC secured its position in the second division for next season despite a 1-0 loss to ACV in Assen. Their safety was confirmed by a draw in another league match, though the team refrained ...
SIG Foundation named best employer
Stichting SIG has been named Best Employer 2025-2026 by research firm Effectory in the category for organizations with 100 to 1,000 employees. The recognition is based on employee feedback highlightin...
Free sourdough starter, fatbike ban and more news from this week
This week's updates from Amsterdam highlight local news including a free sourdough starter giveaway and a new ban on fat bikes in the Vondelpark. The report provides a concise overview of recent commu...
100 Citroën SMs glide over speed bumps in Haarlem and Velsen: ‘Like floating, yet glued to the road’
Approximately 100 classic Citroën SM cars participated in an international four-day tour across the Netherlands, including travel through Haarlem and Velsen. The event showcased the historical French...
Final matchday overview: BSM provides the biggest surprise
The final matchday for football leagues consisting of twelve teams concluded last weekend, with the club BSM providing the biggest surprise of the round. Meanwhile, divisions with thirteen or more tea...
Relegation temporarily avoided: United/DAVO celebrate draw against bottom-placed Vlug en Vaardig as if they won the championship
United/DAVO avoided direct relegation from the fourth class following a 3-3 draw against Vlug en Vaardig in their final league match of the season. To secure their position, the team coached by Serdal...
Normally his brother Vincent is in goal, but Thijs Hofman saves United/Davo in key match
Thijs Hofman stepped in for his brother Vincent as goalkeeper to help United/DAVO during an important match against Vlug en Vaardig. Despite the overall poor quality of the game played along the Spaar...
Eurovision final watched by 798,000 people on Dutch TV
The Eurovision Song Contest final attracted an average of 798,000 viewers in the Netherlands on Saturday, making it the third most-watched program of the day. The broadcast trailed behind the 8:00 PM ...
Gaasperdammertunnel partially closed after accident
The Gaasperdammertunnel in Amsterdam-Zuidoost was partially closed on Monday morning following a car accident that left one vehicle heavily damaged. Emergency services, including two ambulances, respo...
Arty Upholstery on Spaarnwoudestraat closes after 71 years: ‘My biggest competitor is new furniture getting cheaper and cheaper’
Stoffeerderij Arty, a furniture upholstery shop on Spaarnwoudestraat, is closing after 71 years of operation. Owner Leonard Koelemij cited the declining cost of new furniture as a major factor in the ...
SV Hoofddorp gets revenge on Aalsmeer, wins heated battle for sixth place
SV Hoofddorp secured a 1-0 home victory against Aalsmeer at sportpark De IJvelden to claim sixth place in the standings. The heated match was marked by officiating challenges as the referee struggled ...
The Zuiderzee Museum’s design route could easily become a full-day adventure
The 'AlleTijd' newspaper supplement features a nine-kilometer design walking route at the Zuiderzeemuseum in Enkhuizen. This route offers visitors an immersive day-long experience through various muse...
Nils Rossen (21) fit just in time for Telstar's crucial 'final' against Volendam: 'It's more fun to still have something to play for'
Telstar midfielder Nils Rossen has recovered from injury in time for a crucial match against FC Volendam this Sunday. Telstar needs to secure at least one point in the game to guarantee their position...