Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Santpoort-Noord shooters hit the mark
Members of the VZOS archery club from Santpoort-Noord achieved strong results at the European Indoor Archery Championships in Waterford, Ireland. The athletes showcased their skills during the interna...
Where can young Haarlem residents live and should green space be sacrificed? These are the choices for youth in Haarlem
Housing is the primary focus of political parties in Haarlem ahead of the municipal elections on March 18. Young residents face significant challenges due to high prices and scarcity, prompting a deba...
Fewer and fewer shops in the Randstad: 'Shopping areas must work together'
The number of physical stores in the Randstad region is declining despite a growing population, largely due to the impact of online shopping. Experts emphasize that shopping areas need to collaborate ...
Trance fans get their fill at Luminosity beach parties in Zandvoort and Bloemendaal
Trance music fans can attend several Luminosity parties on the beaches of Bloemendaal and Zandvoort this year. The season opener is scheduled to take place at Beachclub Fuel on Saturday, March 21.
How the spirit of Thierry Baudet maintains its grip on Lidewij de Vos's Forum
Ahead of the upcoming municipal elections, Dutch party leaders are actively campaigning in city centers and markets to reach voters. The article examines the influence of Thierry Baudet on the Forum f...
A bag of Pietersma fries makes you part of a nearly 70-year-old tradition
Liam Nassereddine (15) to perform in the Concertgebouw’s Main Hall: ‘I think I became a pianist bit by bit’
What makes the new Heemskerk skate park so special? Designers collaborated with local skaters
A new modern skate park has opened in Heemskerk at Cornelis Geelvinckstraat, replacing an older facility. The project involved collaboration with local skaters and is designed to accommodate various e...
Dredging chaplain and former captain know the hardship for crews in the Persian Gulf: ‘Trapped on their ship, knowing we could be shot to heaven at any moment’
While Dutch citizens have been able to leave the Persian Gulf via air travel, ship crews remain trapped in the region under constant threat. Stefan Francke, known as the dredging minister, highlights ...
Audio walk and artwork in the dunes shed light on traces of war: ‘The podwalk makes people walk the route much more consciously’
Natuurmonumenten has launched an audio walk titled 'Duinen vertellen oorlogsverhalen' and unveiled a landscape artwork in the dunes near IJmuiden. The project highlights traces of World War II, such a...
Halsema: populist leaders are dismantling democracy
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema warned that populist leaders are dismantling democratic institutions and threatening the rule of law. During a speech in Vlaardingen, she expressed concern that the long-...
Historic Hoogte Kadijk electricity stations to be renovated and expanded over next 10 years
Two historic electricity stations on Hoogte Kadijk in central Amsterdam will be modernized and expanded over the next ten years to handle increasing electricity demand. Grid operators TenneT and Liand...
Deadlock over Bos garden center development: No support for proposal to increase housing to eighty
A proposal to build eighty homes at the site of Garden Center Bos in Vogelenzang has reached a deadlock due to a lack of support. As a result, the development project will not proceed for the time bei...
United States supports Israel in ICJ genocide case
The United States has filed a declaration of intervention at the International Court of Justice to support Israel in the genocide case brought by South Africa. The legal action, which South Africa ini...
New episodes of hit series Máxima look sublime again, down to the smallest detail
Jetten satisfied with lower voting threshold
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten expressed support for measures intended to lower the threshold for voting, including an increase in polling stations and the use of smaller ballots. During a press conf...
Will there be a referendum on an Amsterdam boycott of Israel?
A citizen collective has submitted a request for a referendum in Amsterdam to implement a ten-point boycott of Israel, targeting municipal ties, procurement, and cultural cooperation. The initiative h...
Will there be a referendum on an Amsterdam boycott of Israel?
A citizen collective has submitted a formal request for a referendum in Amsterdam concerning a municipal boycott of Israel, listing ten specific demands such as severing ties with Israeli institutions...
Woman (22) from Heerhugowaard suspected of stabbing at Amsterdam ferry
A 22-year-old woman from Heerhugowaard was arrested following a stabbing incident near the ferry at Amsterdam Central Station on Monday. A man sustained minor injuries in the attack, and the suspect w...
Legalize the play area at Hoeve Duin en Kruidberg
A proposal has been made to legalize the playground area at Hoeve Duin en Kruidberg. The public is invited to share their opinions and vote on the matter.
Politics at the breakfast table in Castricum: women discuss housing, entrepreneurship and sustainability
About thirty women and female politicians gathered at De Oude Keuken in Castricum for an election breakfast organized by Stichting Goed Contact. The participants discussed several key topics including...
Crown witnesses may receive suspended sentences
The Dutch cabinet proposes allowing crown witnesses in organized crime cases to receive conditional sentences in exchange for providing valuable information. To qualify, the witness must be facing a m...
Minister Letschert rebuffed: €2,000 bonus for ‘unlucky students’ postponed
Minister Rianne Letschert's plan to provide a 2,000 euro bonus for students has been postponed after Prime Minister Rob Jetten removed it from the cabinet agenda. The decision was triggered by a proce...
Jetten calls fire at Rotterdam synagogue terrible
Dutch politician Rob Jetten condemned a fire at a synagogue in Rotterdam, stating that the incident has caused significant fear within the Jewish community. Police have since arrested four suspects in...
Denk Haarlemmermeer wants to improve trust in politics: 'Some throw their voting pass straight in the trash'
Hakan Ünal, leader of the new Denk party branch in Haarlemmermeer, aims to restore political trust among residents who feel unrepresented and skip voting. He argues that increasing diversity within t...
Nina van Tongeren (26) created a play about child abuse: ‘You’re quickly seen as either a pathetic victim or a hero who survived’
'Stop talking, start building at Grote Buitendijk': Velsen politicians remarkably united on housing
Politicians in Velsen have expressed a strong consensus on the urgent need to begin housing construction at the Grote Buitendijk site. During a recent election debate, Bas Koppes of the VVD pointed ou...
Despite criticism, government wants mandatory insurance for the self-employed
The Dutch government is moving forward with a proposal to require all self-employed workers to have disability insurance. The policy aims to protect entrepreneurs from poverty, although it has faced c...
Dutch Cabinet critical of US decision to ease Russia sanctions
The Dutch cabinet has criticized the United States' decision to temporarily ease oil sanctions against Russia. Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen stated that international pressure on Russia should be inc...
How the Rotterdam city council became a springboard to The Hague: ‘First I was in charge of the Lijnbaan, then the whole of the Netherlands’
Several prominent national politicians, including Minister Vincent Karremans and Stephan van Baarle, gained essential experience in the Rotterdam city council before transitioning to national politics...