Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
The future US president found the Amsterdam school board narrow-minded
Jennifer (35) and Anthony (14): 'I am proud my mother is running in the elections'
Van Gogh Museum acquires work that served as inspiration
The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam has acquired a painting by French artist Virginie Demont-Breton. The artwork served as a significant inspiration for Vincent van Gogh, who created his own interpretati...
Volt starts day with morning rave: People are being pushed out of the city
The political party Volt organized a morning rave in Amsterdam's Houthavens to campaign for the upcoming municipal elections and highlight the city's housing crisis. Lead candidate Juliet Broersen use...
Major fire in bicycle storage in Beverwijk, fire under control
A large fire broke out at a bicycle storage facility in Beverwijk on Thursday evening, producing significant smoke. Firefighters have since brought the blaze under control and are continuing efforts t...
Initiative to fill vacant office floors with tiny houses
Thomas van Leeuwen has proposed an initiative to build tiny houses on vacant office floors in Amsterdam to help address the housing shortage. The project aims to utilize 600,000 square meters of empty...
More and more space for modern art at Tefaf art fair
Weekend tips: things to do in Haarlem (March 13-15)
Haarlem features a busy schedule of activities and events for the weekend of March 13-15. Despite the unpredictable March weather, the city offers various outings to help residents and visitors fill t...
Sytze Rijpkema (Ja21) wants bridges over the IJ at the expense of art and culture: The cheese slicer method
Ja21 lead candidate Sytze Rijpkema proposes constructing two bridges over the IJ river in Amsterdam by reallocating funds from the city's arts and culture budget. Rijpkema suggests a broad reduction i...
DI-RECT, Bankzitters, Sophie Straat and S10 at Bevrijdingspop. First names announced
The first artists for the upcoming Bevrijdingspop festival have been announced, including DI-RECT, Bankzitters, Sophie Straat, and S10. The event, which features a diverse mix of Dutch musical talent,...
A creative solution for the housing shortage: tiny houses in vacant offices
Veteran and young blood side by side at De VrijeLijst in Castricum. Will Sibren be the new Ron de Haan?
Veteran politician Ron de Haan has rejoined De VrijeLijst in Castricum, the party he co-founded twenty years ago. He is working alongside newcomer Sibren de Weerd-Van Velzen as the party aims to blend...
Controversial solar farm near Schiphol to get 230,000 new panels
230,000 new glare-resistant solar panels are being installed at a solar park near Schiphol Airport to replace previous ones that blinded landing pilots. The 14-million-euro replacement project is fund...
'The friendship turned out to be more than just a holiday romance; it was even better back in the Netherlands,' says Kars (26) about Damin (25)
Damin Hajjaji and Kars Zijlstra from Haarlem share the story of their friendship, which began during a holiday and continued to grow after they returned home. The two young men reflect on how their bo...
Help, my son holds anti-women views, what can I do? ‘Before you know it, they’re on extreme platforms’
Experts are warning about the rise of misogynistic views among boys, driven by the 'manosphere' and influencers like Andrew Tate. The debut of the Netflix series 'Inside the manosphere' underscores th...
Ukrainian couple Olga and Ruslan open Black Roll Odessa kiosk at Velserpont: 'The best shawarma is in Odessa, we’re bringing it here'
Ukrainian refugees Olga and Ruslan have opened a new food kiosk called Black Roll Odessa near the Velserpont in the Netherlands. After fleeing the war and previously operating a food truck in Hoorn, t...
From terror threats to hostage situations, DSI responds to violence: ‘They are fast and heavily armed’
Bam Adebayo scores 83 points in one game. 'Insane,' says Malevy Leons: 'I hope to score 83 points this season'
Dutch basketball player Malevy Leons reflects on his rookie season with the Golden State Warriors, noting his career high of nine points in a single NBA game. He comments on a recent 83-point performa...
National Coordinator develops plan against Muslim discrimination
Rabin Baldewsingh, the National Coordinator against Discrimination and Racism, has announced the development of a national plan to combat Muslim discrimination. The initiative was revealed during an i...
Woman scarred by relationship with violent Beverwijk man: ‘She has become a shadow of her former self’
On September 6, 2024, a woman from Heemskerk was violently attacked by her 39-year-old partner from Beverwijk. The victim stated she feared for her life during the confrontation, which has had a lasti...
Jetten cabinet under fire from left and right over Iran war
The Dutch cabinet, led by Prime Minister Jetten, is facing criticism from both left- and right-wing political parties regarding its stance on the conflict in Iran. Opposition parties and the public ar...
Prince Constantijn’s views draw attention: Should not interfere in politics
Prince Constantijn's recent comments on politically sensitive issues have drawn criticism from Dutch Members of Parliament, who argue he should avoid attacking the government. Lawmakers expressed that...
A sun and a moon on a box
A neurologist reflects on the challenges of conducting medical consultations when a patient requires an interpreter. While such appointments can be complex, the doctor acknowledges that having an inte...
Klaver feels ‘cheated’ by Yeşilgöz over Evertsen cannon
GroenLinks-PvdA leader Jesse Klaver has accused Defense Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz of withholding information regarding a malfunctioning cannon on the frigate Zr. Ms. Evertsen. The issue arose during a...
All's well that ends well: Frank and Wendy finally on their way to son in New Zealand
Frank and Wendy Hoorn from Haarlem have finally departed Qatar after being stranded for nearly two weeks due to regional airspace closures. The couple is currently traveling via China to visit their s...
Cabinet working on official deportation halt for Iranian refugees
The Dutch cabinet is preparing a formal moratorium on asylum decisions and deportations for Iranian refugees due to the ongoing conflict in Iran. Prime Minister Rob Jetten announced that Asylum Minist...
Video | Queen Máxima showered with champagne at ship christening on Texel
Hillegom suddenly has a new park. ‘Walking forest’ at Java site
The site of the former Villa Java in Hillegom has been transformed into a temporary park called a 'walking forest' in just three days. Located between Van den Endelaan and Henri Dunantplein, the area ...
Motorcyclist seriously injured in accident with car in Castricum
A motorcyclist was seriously injured following a collision with a car in Castricum on Thursday afternoon. Both vehicles involved in the accident sustained significant damage.
Police seek specific witness to double murder of two Syrian teenagers
Amsterdam police have released images of a specific witness related to the fatal shooting of two Syrian teenagers in Piet Wiedijkpark on January 1. Although a 25-year-old suspect is already in custody...