Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Reject the free beer
With only a few days remaining before the municipal elections, local political parties in both urban and rural areas are campaigning for seats on the council. This period has placed local politics in ...
Ten angels on the shoulders of Stella Fietsen owners: 'Actually we are just very happy'
The owners of a Stella Fietsen shop in Beverwijk experienced a severe fire in their warehouse roof on Thursday night. Despite the incident, the business remained fully operational on Friday with custo...
Ukrainian refugees arrive Monday in Oud-IJmuiden. Top floor not in use by order of fire department
The first Ukrainian refugees are scheduled to arrive at a newly converted shelter in IJmuiden this Monday. Following a fire department inspection that prohibited the use of the top floor, the facility...
Toos & Henk - March 14
Cartoonist Paul Kusters presents his unique perspective on current events through the 'Toos & Henk' comic strip series. The series is published daily from Monday through Saturday.
The bouillon is a successful Parisian concept that also caught on in Amsterdam around 1900 – and now it’s back
Amsterdam’s Jewish community is ‘Israelizing’ and it’s not happening quietly
At jazz club and restaurant Contra, Mara Grimm doesn't have to worry about dancing on the table (8-)
Asbestos found in residential area in Soesterberg
Asbestos was discovered in a residential area in Soesterberg on Friday evening, prompting a significant emergency services response. The Utrecht Safety Region reported that there is no immediate dange...
Book Week opened with anniversary edition of Book Ball at ITA
PvdA politician Heinhuis: the brown cafe is officially intangible heritage
Lian Heinhuis, the PvdA faction chair in Amsterdam, announced that the traditional brown cafe has been officially added to the Dutch list of intangible heritage. The announcement was made during an ap...
Good news for the brown pub: classic café officially designated as intangible heritage
JA21 campaigns against Weesperknijp: "Giving people a wake-up call"
The political party Ja21 organized a campaign on Amsterdam's Weesperstraat to protest the 'Weesperknijp' project, which aims to reduce car traffic and lower speed limits. Party leader Sytze Rijpkema c...
Speels Eskalatie wins best Acda Award final in years; the creative can even turn Satie's piano music into ska
The band Eskalatie won the 2026 Rob Acda Award finale at the Patronaat venue, breaking a long-standing dominance of conservatory-trained acts in the competition. The event saw a high audience turnout ...
Local parties want more cabinet support for safety
Local political parties in the Netherlands are calling for increased support from the national cabinet to address security issues and police shortages. During a radio debate, representatives argued th...
The scent of Surinamese soup wafts through the theater at ‘Peper en zuur?!’ as the atmosphere grows increasingly convivial
Delsen (SP): When people lose trust in politics, socialism is a beautiful answer
Angelo Delsen, the SP's lead candidate for the Amsterdam municipal elections, advocates for a socialist approach to restore public trust in politics. His key proposals include making public transport ...
Mayor of Heemskerk reports racist messages and theft of election signs to police: 'This is unacceptable'
Mayor Alexander Luijten of Heemskerk has notified the police regarding the theft and vandalism of election posters that were defaced with racist messages. He condemned the acts as unacceptable and con...
Telegraaf removes passage from article after Bellingcat investigation
The Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf removed a passage and a photo from an article after an investigation by Bellingcat suggested the content was fabricated. The report concerned alleged repatriation flig...
Second 150th anniversary flag for IJmuiden flying off the shelves: 'A flag should look festive'
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of IJmuiden, a second commemorative flag designed by Eric Hartendorf is selling rapidly. Although initially created as a joke, the flag has become popular for its fe...
Vuurtoreneiland has a new head chef: ‘One of Amsterdam’s greatest talents’
Should the canal return to Haarlem’s Gedempte Oude Gracht, as in Zaandam? ‘If you want to ruin your city, you should do that’
Political parties in Haarlem are debating the restoration of the canal at the Gedempte Oude Gracht, mirroring a project completed in Zaandam in 2013. Experts who led the Zaandam initiative, including ...
At this polling station, people without voting rights can still make their voices heard: ‘This is the first time I’m going to vote’
Police search homes of suspects in Rotterdam synagogue explosion
Dutch police conducted searches at residences in Tilburg on Friday afternoon as part of an investigation into an explosion at a synagogue in Rotterdam. The suspects are allegedly linked to the inciden...
Jaïr de Roeck (22) is running for the Zaan SP: ‘In some circles I don’t say I’m on the list’
Jaïr de Roeck, a 22-year-old student at the University of Amsterdam, is running as a candidate for the Socialist Party (SP) in the Zaanstad municipal elections. Positioned 12th on the list, he aims t...
Jordi Albers (24): 'Questioning assumptions and practices that older council members take for granted'
Jordi Albers, a 24-year-old politician, serves as the group chairman and lead candidate for the local party GBP in Purmerend. He also works as a council advisor in Zwijndrecht, emphasizing the importa...
Natasja Bunt (27): 'Important to look at subjects from a different perspective'
Natasja Bunt, a 27-year-old auditor from Eemnes, serves as a party member for the CDA political party. She discusses her long-standing interest in politics and highlights the importance of analyzing t...
Then Mijnans feels he needs to join the attack. No! Give the ball to Kees first.
Henk Spaan provides his weekly ratings for prominent figures in the football world. This week's analysis features players Joao Neves, Ro-Zangelo Daal, and Kodai Sano.
Young filmmakers showcase creations at festival in West: "Nice to talk with other makers"
The VERS Film Festival is taking place at LAB 111 in Amsterdam West this weekend, offering young filmmakers a platform to showcase their work and network with industry professionals. Organized by the ...
Young filmmakers showcase creations at festival in West: "Nice to talk with other creators"
The VERS Film Festival is currently taking place at LAB 111 in Amsterdam, providing young filmmakers with opportunities to screen their work and network with industry professionals. The weekend event ...
Women and young people are a strong minority in municipal councils
Women and young people remain a significant minority in Dutch municipal councils, which are predominantly composed of men over fifty. The article features eight young candidates who share their motiva...