Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
How would Luis Enrique have Ajax play against Feyenoord? Definitely Steur as a man-marker on Valente
Henk Spaan provides his weekly football ratings, highlighting figures such as Kees Smit, Max Dowman, and Dominik Szoboszlai. The article also explores potential tactical strategies for Amsterdam-based...
Kennemerlaan in IJmuiden transformed into tulip picking garden for a day
The Kennemerlaan in IJmuiden will be transformed into a temporary tulip picking garden this Saturday. Customers of the local shops will receive tickets allowing them to pick a bunch of flowers.
Karianne Kas (D66) receives most preference votes in Bloemendaal, Alderman Stam (VVD) popular in Heemstede, GL-PvdA Zandvoort number 2 outvotes lead candidate
Preference votes for Dutch municipal elections were announced on Friday, revealing significant shifts in candidate popularity in Bloemendaal, Heemstede, and Zandvoort. These results could lead to chan...
Halsema on attack on Jewish school: 'Has made people incredibly scared'
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema addressed a recent explosion at the Jewish primary school Cheider, describing it as an act of intimidation that has caused significant fear in the community. The incident...
Several controversial FvD members enter municipal councils
Several Forum for Democracy (FVD) candidates with ties to far-right organizations have been elected to Dutch city councils following recent electoral gains. Investigations by NRC and de Volkskrant hig...
Bystanders watch fire on Amsterdam's Nieuwe Hemweg spread rapidly: "The whole building is burning down"
A massive fire broke out at a building on the Nieuwe Hemweg in Amsterdam, destroying the structure and a large number of electric shared scooters. Witnesses reported hearing batteries exploding as the...
Decades of superior dining in the dunes: De Bokkedoorns marks 65 years. 'We are out of reach for 80 percent of the population'
The Michelin-starred restaurant De Bokkedoorns, located in Overveen, is celebrating its 65th anniversary under the management of the Beeren family. The establishment was one of the first in the Nether...
Iranians gather for Persian New Year: "People who feel alone can join"
Iranians gathered at Museumplein in Amsterdam to celebrate the Persian New Year, Norooz, moving the traditional private celebration to a public setting for communal support. The event combined festive...
An evening at Europaplein in Beverwijk with youth workers Deniz and Kenan: ‘We connect with the boys by being ourselves. We are brother figures to the youth’
Youth workers Kenan Cimen and Deniz Yüce serve as mentors and role models for young people at Europaplein in Beverwijk, where they both grew up. By acting as "brother figures," they aim to foster saf...
Your Easter Best! 8 brunches, cocktails, and egg hunts: what to do in Amsterdam this Easter
Amsterdam is hosting various Easter activities, including extensive brunches, cocktails with a view, and traditional egg hunts. The city's holiday offerings range from festive meals to unique events l...
The festival of democracy?
The article discusses the societal pressure to view voting as a privilege and a civic duty during recent elections in the context of shifting global orders. It questions whether citizens are allowed t...
Havoc and injury in Hoofddorp intersection crash, car ends up in ditch
Two cars collided at the intersection of Crossing and Circulair Avenue in Hoofddorp on Friday afternoon, resulting in one vehicle ending up in a ditch. One occupant was rushed to the hospital followin...
Fuel app usage explodes: Dutch flock to cheapest gas stations
Usage of fuel price comparison apps has surged in the Netherlands as citizens seek cheaper gas stations following price hikes linked to the Iran conflict. Despite the increased costs, road traffic rem...
Jetten calls on De Vos to take a stand against FVD antisemitism
Prime Minister Rob Jetten has called on Forum for Democracy leader Lidewij de Vos to take action against antisemitism within her party. Jetten emphasized that all party leaders have a responsibility t...
Forum for Democracy deserves a fair chance in Velsen municipal government
An article invites readers to vote on a proposition regarding whether the Forum for Democracy (FVD) political party deserves a fair chance in the municipal government of Velsen. The piece encourages p...
Beach Boys’ Best, third headliner of Velsen festival Summer Park
Beach Boys’ Best has been announced as the third headlining act for the Summer Park Sessions festival. The performance is scheduled to take place on September 6 at Park Velserbeek in Velsen-Zuid.
Council wants to redevelop Bakkum showroom for five years of housing: 'If it becomes a new Berg- en Bal, status holders will be satisfied'
The city council plans to redevelop a former showroom in Bakkum to provide habitable housing for status holders for at least five years. Current residents support the proposal on the condition that th...
Privacy concerns at town hall’s Civil Affairs prompt overhaul: 'We don't see any easy solutions'
The municipality is redesigning the public service area in the city hall due to privacy concerns regarding sensitive conversations. Both officials and council members reported that the current layout ...
Haarlem voters back plans for more paid parking
Voters in Haarlem have expressed their support for the local government's plans to expand paid parking zones across the city. This mandate allows the municipality to move forward with its proposed str...
Anti-asylum center vote puts Jetten's cabinet in trouble
Recent local election results in the Netherlands have sparked celebrations among political leaders in The Hague despite underlying tensions regarding asylum seeker centers. The rise of anti-AZC sentim...
This cabinet also wants to make criticized terrorism law permanent
The Dutch government intends to make a controversial temporary counter-terrorism law permanent before it expires on March 1. This law allows authorities to impose administrative measures, such as repo...
Hart voor Hillegom and GL-PvdA factions may look different: Preferential seats for Kirsten Sanders and Annemieke van Dijk
The composition of the municipal council in Hillegom may change as candidates Kirsten Sanders and Annemieke van Dijk secured seats through preference votes. This shift means that Jan Zwaan and Frank S...
Ajax prepares for the Klassieker: "We are Ajax and we don't have to fear anyone"
Ajax is preparing for a crucial match against Feyenoord this Sunday as they compete for second place in the league and a spot in the Champions League. Interim coach Oscar García expressed confidence ...
Uitgeest updates real estate agents, mortgage advisors and installers
The municipality of Uitgeest is planning to phase out natural gas in its neighborhoods as part of a sustainable energy transition. Local real estate agents, mortgage advisors, and installers are being...
Municipalities with low voter turnout: work to be done
Dutch municipalities with low voter turnout in local elections are aiming to improve participation in future contests. Mayor Mark Buijs of Roosendaal noted that despite a slight increase, more work is...
Two 15-year-old boys arrested for explosion in Rotterdam-Delfshaven
Police have arrested two 15-year-old boys from Rozenburg and Spijkenisse in connection with an explosion at a residential building in Rotterdam-Delfshaven earlier this month. The arrests were announce...
New Chinese retail giant Joybuy promises everything, but isn't delivering yet
Chinese retail giant JD.com has launched its Joybuy platform in the Netherlands, offering a wide range of products from groceries to electronics. Despite the launch, retail experts remain skeptical ab...
Will GroenLinks-PvdA continue as Progressive Netherlands? It could well happen
The GroenLinks-PvdA political alliance is set to reveal its new official party name this Thursday. Digital investigations suggest the name may be 'Progressief Nederland,' though the parties are attemp...
Asylum seekers likely to stay allowed to work after three months
Asylum seekers in the Netherlands with a high probability of being granted residency will be permitted to start working after three months, halving the current six-month waiting period. This policy ad...
Haarlem choir hopes to attract young audience with Bavo performance: 'We hope to bring different layers of the city together'
The newly formed ensemble Bavocale Haarlemse will perform "Ceremony of Passion" at the Grote of Sint-Bavokerk in Haarlem on March 22nd. Led by conductor Benjamin Bakker, the performance combines conte...