Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Another suspect arrested for violent home robbery in Noord-Scharwoude
Police have arrested a 40-year-old man from Amsterdam in connection with a violent 2021 home robbery in Noord-Scharwoude that left a resident seriously injured. The robbery was part of a series of sev...
Get creative with saving on driving: Make it a sport
The article provides tips on how to reduce car-related expenses, suggesting alternatives like cycling, walking, and working from home. It encourages readers to be creative and treat saving money on dr...
Tom de Nooijer leaves Ongehoord Nieuws after municipal election win
Tom de Nooijer is resigning as a presenter for the program Ongehoord Nieuws following his party's victory in the municipal elections in Oldebroek. Broadcaster Ongehoord Nederland announced his departu...
KLM Open returns to Zandvoort in 2027, Ruud Gullit back as director of atmosphere
The KLM Open golf tournament is set to return to the Kennemer Golf & Country Club in Zandvoort in 2027. The 2025 edition will be held from June 4 to 7 at The International near Amsterdam, featuring fo...
Status holders to keep priority for social housing for now
The Dutch cabinet has withdrawn a proposal that would have banned priority allocation of social housing to refugees with residence permits. This decision ensures that statusholders will continue to re...
Ajax train without Youri Regeer and Ko Itakura but with 2,000 ecstatic fans ahead of Klassieker
The Ajax squad held an open training session at the De Toekomst sports complex in preparation for their upcoming match against Feyenoord. Approximately 2,000 fans attended the session to support the t...
Jos Brink Prize returns after 'political unrest' after all
The Jos Brink Prize, a Dutch government award promoting LGBTQ+ acceptance, is returning on April 19 after a multi-year hiatus caused by political unrest. Frank Sanders, the widower of the award's name...
Former mayor Krikke becomes scout on Terschelling
Former mayor Pauline Krikke has been appointed as a scout on the island of Terschelling to explore the formation of a new coalition. This move follows the recent municipal elections held on the Frisia...
Good news for Mika Godts: Ajax forward receives first Belgium senior call-up
Ajax attacker Mika Godts has received his first-ever call-up to the Belgian national team. He will join the squad for upcoming international matches against Mexico and the United States during the upc...
LIVE Ajax press conference | Óscar García previews Klassieker at De Kuip
Ajax coach Óscar García is holding a press conference to preview his first 'Klassieker' match against Feyenoord at the Kuip. The session, starting at 1:30 PM, marks a significant test for the coach ...
Severe hay fever? This treatment can significantly reduce symptoms
Allergist Richard Oei explains how immunotherapy can significantly reduce severe hay fever symptoms by retraining the immune system's response to allergens. The treatment is recommended for patients w...
Politics on the Amstel: 'Big left energy' wins elections and first political row emerges
GroenLinks has emerged as the unexpected winner of the local elections in Amsterdam, prompting discussions about future governance and seat distribution. Journalists from AT5, Het Parool, and De Teleg...
Girl (15) missing, last seen at asylum shelter in Duivendrecht
A 15-year-old girl named Danyet has been missing since Wednesday after she was last seen at an asylum seeker reception center in Duivendrecht. She may have been traveling toward her school in Amstelve...
Instagram cortisol hype hits doctor's offices: ‘No questions for 14 years, now weekly’
A social media trend attributing various health issues to the stress hormone cortisol is causing a surge in unnecessary doctor visits in the Netherlands. General practitioners report that influencers ...
Abuse suspect Joannes B. was previously fired from a daycare center
Joannes B., a 66-year-old suspect arrested for the attempted rape of a toddler at a daycare in Amsterdam-Oost, had previously been dismissed from another facility in Huizen following reports of miscon...
Peter Lubbers succeeds Peter van der Vorst as content director of RTL and Videoland
Peter Lubbers will succeed Peter van der Vorst as the Content Director for RTL and Videoland starting May 1. Van der Vorst is transitioning to the role of Director of Content & Strategy at DPG Media, ...
Why the rental sell-off wave is also a problem for many students
The sell-off of rental properties is causing a major deadlock in the housing market, leading to a projected shortage of 30,000 student rooms in the coming years. This situation is expected to create s...
De Vos, Van Baarle and Coenradie elected in Rotterdam
Parliamentary leaders Lidewij de Vos and Stephan van Baarle, along with former state secretary Ingrid Coenradie, have been elected to the Rotterdam city council through preference votes. Although they...
Spaarndam mother with young children allowed to stay in rental home despite discovery of drugs and weapons, pending ‘acceptable alternative’
A mother and her two young children in Spaarndam are permitted to stay in their rental home for the time being, despite the discovery of drugs and ammunition on the property. A judge ruled that housin...
Iranian academics: Netherlands must do more for safety of Iranians
The Association of Iranian Academics in the Netherlands has called on the Dutch government to improve safety measures for people of Iranian descent following a shooting in Schoonhoven. The organizatio...
Klaver cruises into 400m semi-finals at World Indoor Championships
Dutch athlete Lieke Klaver has advanced to the semi-finals of the 400 meters at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Torun, Poland, by winning her heat in 51.48 seconds. The semi-final competit...
If I’ve learned one thing these past weeks, it’s how great the municipality of Bloemendaal is
A journalist shares their positive impressions of the municipality of Bloemendaal after spending time there for their work. They note the cultural differences compared to the neighboring town of Zandv...
Fair at the Bazaar: 'Something for every age'
A fair is being held at De Bazaar for the second consecutive year, featuring a variety of attractions such as bumper cars and the Booster-Max. The event is open daily until March 29th and offers enter...
Teenagers arrested after 'suspicious situation' near Jewish institution in Heemstede
Police arrested two teenagers from Amsterdam, aged 14 and 17, after they were found acting suspiciously near a Jewish institution in Heemstede early this morning. The incident occurred amid heightened...
American singer Khalid to perform at AFAS Live in October
American singer Khalid is scheduled to perform at AFAS Live in Amsterdam on October 12th. The concert is part of his "It's Always Summer Somewhere" tour and marks his return to the Netherlands.
Choir battle popular among children in Haarlem: too many applications this year
The fifth annual Korenbattle choir competition in Haarlem saw twelve primary schools compete at the PHIL concert hall, reflecting the growing popularity of school choirs. Due to a record sixteen appli...
Pop culture resurgence in the IJmond: local initiatives offer talent a platform. 'Battle of the Bands is a great place to discover your sound'
The IJmond region is experiencing a revival in pop culture through initiatives like Battle of the Bands, which gives local musicians a platform to showcase their work. Six bands will compete in a gran...
If Bo and Damme have lived in a house, it is much more beautiful afterwards
Bo and Damme Kemp, a couple known for renovating old properties, have purchased a new home in Leiden and are preparing to leave their current residence at Park die Leythe. They typically seek out a ne...
Ministers see no need for car reduction measures due to high energy prices
The Dutch cabinet has decided not to implement measures to discourage car use despite warnings from the International Energy Agency about a potential energy crisis. Ministers stated that encouraging c...
75 years of Moluccan history is part of Amsterdam's life story
In 1951, four ships carrying Moluccan soldiers and their families arrived in Amsterdam for what was intended to be a temporary stay. These families ultimately remained permanently, marking 75 years of...