Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Coach and exercise physiologist Verheijen questions Koeman's decision: 'Dutch team’s day off bad news for Depay and Kluivert'
Fitness expert Raymond Verheijen has criticized Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman for canceling a scheduled training session during the 2026 World Cup. Verheijen argues that the unexpected day off is de...
Karremans questions Tesla's claim, but without consequences
Dutch Infrastructure Minister Vincent Karremans expressed doubts regarding Tesla's safety claims but clarified that the Netherlands Vehicle Authority (RDW) was not misled. The RDW's assessment process...
Tallon Griekspoor immediately knocked out on Halle grass
Dutch tennis player Tallon Griekspoor was eliminated in the first round of the grass-court tournament in Halle, Germany. He lost in three sets to Japan's Sho Shimabukuro, who is ranked 97th in the wor...
Gas storage now almost half of required winter level
Energy Minister Stientje van Veldhoven announced that Dutch gas reserves have reached approximately half the capacity needed for a typical winter. She confirmed that the process of filling the reservo...
Far fewer metros and World Pride: Busy and disruptive summer for public transport
Amsterdam's public transport operator GVB has announced major service disruptions this summer due to extensive maintenance on metro and tram lines from July 4 to August 16. Travel times are expected t...
Significant damage in collision between ambulance and car in Lijnden
A car and an ambulance collided on the N232 in Lijnden on Tuesday afternoon, resulting in significant damage to both vehicles. No injuries were reported in the accident, which occurred on the Schiphol...
Yeşilgöz asks ministries to take military information offline
Defense Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz has requested two ministries to remove sensitive information regarding military infrastructure from public online sources. This action follows reports that precise lo...
Suspects held for Amsterdam explosion are injured Naoufal T. (24) and Yassine B. (25)
Two Amsterdam residents, Naoufal T. and Yassine B., remain in pretrial detention after being seriously injured in a devastating explosion in Amsterdam on Thursday night. The two suspects are currently...
Dutch fan in red and white following Denmark: ‘The most entertaining team of the tournament’
In 1986, Dutch football fan Teun Beets decided to support Denmark during the World Cup in Mexico because the Netherlands had failed to qualify. He chose to cheer for the Danish team as he considered t...
Candidate aldermen for new Haarlemmermeer administration announced: Fouad Sidali (CDA) and newcomers from PRO and Forza!
A new coalition involving five political parties has reached a draft agreement to govern the municipality of Haarlemmermeer. The candidate aldermen for the upcoming administration have been announced,...
Boil water advisory for Schoorlstraat and Werengouw in North lifted
The boil water advisory for residents on Schoorlstraat and Werengouw in Amsterdam-Noord has been lifted after safety tests confirmed the water is safe to drink. The advisory was initially issued after...
Attention Amsterdammers: You can now have your passport delivered home for free
The municipality of Amsterdam is offering residents free home delivery for new passports until July 3rd. This service provides an alternative for those unable to visit a city office before their curre...
Sale of old town hall in Oud-Velsen fails: Only bidder rejected
The sale of the old town hall in Oud-Velsen has failed after the local government rejected the only bid received for the property. Despite ten viewings, only one candidate submitted an offer, which wa...
Wienen refuses to tell FVD which hotel houses Haarlem status holders
Haarlem Mayor Jos Wienen has refused to disclose the specific hotel location where 30 status holders were urgently housed in June to FVD council member Senne Kroon. Wienen stated there is no necessity...
Nel Schuttevaêr-Velthuijs and five other Beverwijk residents posthumously honored with Yad Vashem recognition
Six individuals from Beverwijk, including Nel Schuttevaêr-Velthuijs, have been posthumously honored with the Yad Vashem 'Righteous Among the Nations' award. This title is granted by the state of Isra...
Senate votes for ban on conversion therapy
The Dutch Senate has passed a bill banning conversion therapy aimed at 'curing' homosexuality. Supporters of the legislation cited scientific evidence linking these practices to severe mental health i...
Person rushed to hospital after stabbing in Haarlem park
Emergency services responded to a stabbing at the Staten Bolwerk in Haarlem on Tuesday afternoon. One victim was injured in the incident and rushed to the hospital for urgent medical treatment.
Battle for extra days off at Albert Heijn: part-timers want ‘forbidden’ labor agreement rule
Five part-time employees at an Albert Heijn distribution center challenged a collective labor agreement rule that awards extra vacation days only to those working more than 32 hours per week. Although...
Ideal age for first smartphone? 12, say parents – up from 10
Most Dutch parents now consider 12 to be the ideal age for a child to receive their first smartphone, an increase from the previous preference of 10 years. This shift is driven by concerns regarding e...
Marieke Elsinga still recovering from broken foot: 'Walking all hunched over'
Qmusic presenter Marieke Elsinga is currently recovering from a broken metatarsal sustained during a radio challenge last month. She reported being halfway through her rehabilitation after the injury,...
New app helps parents guide children with their first phone
The new Dutch app Startphone has been launched to help parents guide their children as they begin using their first smartphones. The app gradually unlocks features based on the child's age and parenta...
KLM cancels flights to Saudi Arabia and Dubai until August
KLM has extended the suspension of its flights to Riyadh, Dammam, and Dubai until August 9th due to ongoing unrest in the Middle East. The Dutch airline announced the decision on Tuesday in response t...
Indications of flash powder use in powerful explosion in Amsterdam-Osdorp
A massive explosion that destroyed an Amsterdam gym and injured seven people was likely caused by flash powder, a highly sensitive substance often used in heavy fireworks or ATM bombings. Experts beli...
EU bans extra hand luggage fees
The European Union has reached an agreement to eliminate extra fees for small carry-on luggage on flights within member states. This deal between EU countries and the European Parliament aims to stand...
Nike x Patta World Cup collection sells out rapidly and resells for hundreds of extra euros
The Nike x Patta World Cup collection for the Dutch national football team sold out rapidly following its release on both the Patta and Nike websites. The high demand led to the items disappearing wit...
Sister of Onno Kuut, murdered in 2009: my brother mattered
On the first day of the appeal trial against the 'tattoo killers' in Rotterdam, the sister of Onno Kuut spoke about her brother who was murdered in 2009. She emphasized that he was a person with a sto...
Lecture on Brederode Castle at Huis van Hilde
A lecture explores the history of North Holland during the Middle Ages, focusing on the prevalence and subsequent disappearance of its many castles. The event specifically highlights the Brederode Cas...
Court rules Temper workers are agency workers, not self-employed
The Amsterdam Court of Appeal ruled on Tuesday that individuals working through the platform Temper are temporary employees rather than independent contractors. This decision could have significant le...
1.5 million for renovation of northern half of Henri Dunant Square
The municipality of Hillegom has allocated 1.5 million euros for the renovation of the northern section of Henri Dunantplein. The project will include installing new paving and adding more greenery to...
Drug user bus won't move to Linnaeusstraat: Dapperbuurt's vulnerability not sufficiently considered
The Amsterdam-Oost district government has reversed its decision to move a drug consumption bus to Linnaeusstraat following protests from residents and business owners in the Dapperbuurt. Officials ac...