Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
LIVE Eredivisie | Steur puts Ajax ahead in De Klassieker at De Kuip, Sterling replaced by Sauer
During the second half of the Eredivisie match known as 'De Klassieker,' 18-year-old talent Sean Steur scored to give Ajax a 1-0 lead at De Kuip. The match continues as Ajax maintains their advantage ...
Mega MRI scanner to become world's most powerful and detect diseases like dementia much earlier
The world's strongest MRI scanner, featuring a 14 Tesla magnet, is being built in Nijmegen as a joint project between Dutch academic hospitals and universities. This advanced technology aims to detect...
Hundreds protest in central Amsterdam against war in Iran
Between 200 and 300 people gathered at Dam Square in Amsterdam on Sunday to protest against the ongoing conflict in Iran. The demonstration was organized by the International Foundation for Iranian Wo...
Police receive about ten tips on shooting of Iranian
Dutch police have received approximately ten tips regarding the investigation into the shooting of a police employee of Iranian origin in Schoonhoven. A spokesperson confirmed the tips on Sunday but d...
Two traffic accidents in quick succession on Amsterdamseweg in Velsen-Zuid
Two separate traffic accidents occurred shortly after each other on the Amsterdamseweg in Velsen-Zuid on Sunday. Each of the incidents involved two vehicles.
Hated fences around plants in Heemskerk town center to remain: 'Give greenery a chance to grow'
Unpopular fences around new greenery in the center of Heemskerk will remain in place longer than planned to allow the plants more time to grow. Local authorities decided to keep the barriers because t...
Parkwijk pioneers look back: from flowers to hot tubs at Beatrixplein
Koos and Hannah Sijm reflect on their history as pioneering business owners at the Beatrixplein shopping center in Haarlem-Oost. The couple opened their flower shop, Floriade, in 1960 within the then-...
LIVE Eredivisie | Feyenoord nearly take the lead after ten minutes, Mokio heads ball off the line
The 201st edition of the Klassieker between Feyenoord and Ajax has begun in the Dutch Eredivisie. Following a festive send-off for the Ajax team bus, the match saw an early scoring attempt by Feyenoor...
Special find in construction skip leads to exhibition on wartime Jewish students
History teacher Cees Koole discovered WWII-era school records in a construction container at Amsterdam's Spinoza Lyceum, detailing the forced departure of 39 Jewish students. His research into their f...
Ajax women return to top three after victory at NAC Breda
The Ajax women's football team has returned to the top three of the Eredivisie following a 3-2 victory over NAC Breda. The Amsterdam-based club secured the win during a catch-up match held in Etten-Le...
Strong blocking leads Spaarnestad to victory over Jokers, securing safety. 'Great to be able to finish the season calmly'
Haarlem-based volleyball team Spaarnestad secured their safety for the remainder of the season with a 4-0 victory over Jokers. This win served as revenge for a previous defeat in Maastricht and allows...
LIVE Eredivisie | Kalou, Guidetti and Bijlow support Feyenoord in Klassieker, Weghorst starts as striker for Ajax
Former Feyenoord players Justin Bijlow, Bonaventure Kalou, and John Guidetti are attending 'De Klassieker' at De Kuip to support their team against rivals Ajax. Ajax fans cheered their team's bus on t...
Ajax start Weghorst for away match against Feyenoord
Wout Weghorst will start as the striker for Ajax in their away match against Feyenoord after returning from a suspension. He was selected for the starting lineup over Kasper Dolberg for the game sched...
Ajax bus briefly stopped by group with flares on A4 near Hoofddorp
A group of approximately 100 people carrying flares briefly stopped the Ajax players' bus on the A4 motorway near Hoofddorp on Sunday. The individuals then crossed the road to the central reservation,...
Ajax team bus briefly halted by group with flares on A4 motorway
A group of at least 100 people carrying flares briefly blocked the Ajax players' bus on the A4 highway near Hoofddorp on Sunday. The group's actions caused traffic disruptions as they crossed the high...
Recruiter says age is no issue as long as you fit the company vibe
Sixty-one-year-old Huub shared his experience applying to a younger company with career expert Anne-Marije Buckens, who focuses on job seekers over 50. Huub realized that while his age was not the pri...
Geraldine Kemper was in tears at the Wie is de Mol elimination hotel
Geraldine Kemper shared on her podcast that she struggled emotionally after being the first contestant eliminated from the current season of 'Wie is de Mol?'. She admitted to crying in the elimination...
Ajax fans walk onto A4 to wave off team bus
Ajax supporters briefly blocked the A4 highway with torches on Sunday to encourage the team bus ahead of their match against Feyenoord. The bus was forced to stop and navigate around the group before ...
Feather touches, velvet hairbrushes, and gliding nails: ASMR massage is a trend you can experience in Hoofddorp
The ASMR massage trend has reached the Netherlands, offering relaxation through soft touches with feathers and brushes to help combat stress and overstimulation. A specialized salon in Hoofddorp provi...
Young burglar (18) arrested after overnight car break-in in Hoofddorp
An 18-year-old man was arrested early Saturday morning following a car burglary on Etta Palmstraat in Hoofddorp. The suspect, who has no fixed address, was taken into custody by police at approximatel...
Ambassador: Jetten at private dinner with Trump and royal couple
Premier Rob Jetten will join King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima for a private dinner with U.S. President Donald Trump and Melania Trump in Washington D.C. The American ambassador to the Netherlan...
Hillegom too strong for BOL at home: ‘We cracked the code together’
SV Hillegom secured their third consecutive victory with a 2-1 home win against BOL at Sportpark De Zanderij. The team, led by coach Hans Schakel, continues a successful streak following recent wins a...
Teen arrested after overnight burglary in Hoofddorp thanks to alert neighbor
A 19-year-old man was arrested early Saturday morning following a residential burglary on Nienke van Hichtumstraat in Hoofddorp. The arrest was made possible after an alert neighbor reported the incid...
Spaarnestad can put the champagne on ice after poor start against Halley
The women's volleyball team of Spaarnestad faced significant pressure this weekend as the leaders of the first division following a loss in the previous week. Despite a difficult start against Halley,...
Hannie Schaft commemorated in cell 55 of the Koepel: ‘It is remarkable that she kept going’
A new exhibition in cell 55 of the former Koepel prison commemorates Dutch resistance fighter Hannie Schaft by telling the story of her brief imprisonment there. The display highlights her persistence...
SCPB’22 heading for victory over leaders LFC, but match abandoned: ‘Captain called me a clown’
The top-tier match between SCPB’22 and league leaders LFC was abandoned ten minutes before the final whistle while SCPB'22 was leading 1-0. Referee Jensch decided to stop the game and send both team...
Championship match? Telstar already knows how to beat PSV: ‘We cracked their code for a bit back then’
Telstar coach Anthony Correia expresses confidence in defeating PSV again, while local fans are reportedly being offered up to 500 euros to sell their tickets to PSV supporters. The upcoming match cou...
Universities want to cut back on big tech, but switching takes years
Dutch universities are working to decrease their dependency on major American technology companies like Microsoft and Google in favor of European alternatives. While concrete steps are being taken, un...
Defense Ministry to hire over 1,000 for drone units
The Dutch army plans to integrate drone and counter-drone units into all its combat divisions, necessitating the recruitment of 1,000 to 1,200 new personnel. Chief of Defense Onno Eichelsheim announce...
Willemien Ruygrok (1951 - 2025): Resolute with a very soft heart
Willemien Ruygrok, a dedicated advocate who passed away in December 2025, was known for her commitment to human rights. Throughout her life, she worked to advance the rights of the LGBTQ+ community, w...