Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Suspect acquitted of 2014 mistaken identity murder of mental health director
The Rotterdam District Court has acquitted 59-year-old René F. of involvement in the 2014 shooting of mental health director Rob Zweekhorst in Berkel en Rodenrijs. Although the prosecution sought a 2...
More vouchers submitted for neighborhood plans in Velsen; 61 projects already funded
More than 12,000 vouchers were donated to neighborhood projects in Velsen this spring, representing an increase of over 1,000 compared to last year. As a result, 61 local initiatives have already reac...
Two suspects in Amsterdam explosion to remain in custody longer
Two residents of Amsterdam suspected of involvement in an explosion on Osdorper Ban will remain in custody for a longer period. A third suspect has been released according to the Public Prosecution Se...
Two of three Amsterdam explosion suspects remain in custody
Two men from Amsterdam, aged 24 and 25, will remain in custody following their arrest for involvement in an explosion in the Osdorp district. The Public Prosecution Service confirmed the extension of ...
International school De Optimist celebrates diversity during Cultural Day. Everyone proudly shows where they come from on the ‘best day of the year’
International Academy de Optimist celebrated its annual Cultural Day at Jeugdland Hoofddorp, where students and families from around the world showcased their diverse backgrounds. The event emphasized...
IJ-tunnel and Arenatunnel closed Friday June 19 due to emergency work
The IJ-tunnel and Arenatunnel will be closed on Friday, June 19, for emergency replacement of their control systems. Motorists are advised to follow detours while the work is being carried out.
Gommers: We must never let people die alone again
IC doctor Diederik Gommers testified before a Dutch parliamentary inquiry committee, stating that pandemic measures must never again prevent people from being with dying loved ones. He emphasized that...
Bag of cobras found in water near Park Frankendael
Passers-by discovered a bag containing illegal cobra fireworks floating in the water near Park Frankendael in Amsterdam's Watergraafsmeer district on Tuesday morning. A specialist police team was disp...
VPRO cuts 58 jobs due to budget cuts
The Dutch public broadcaster VPRO is cutting 58 jobs across its media, production, and support departments due to budget cuts. As part of a broader reorganization, 14 new positions will be created to ...
Thijs Römer returns to the stage with show about conviction
Dutch actor Thijs Römer has returned to the stage with a new theater production reflecting on his recent years and legal conviction. His uncle, Paul Römer, shared the news during an appearance on th...
Gommers: Money was the reason for not always accepting patient transfers
Diederik Gommers testified to a parliamentary inquiry committee that financial concerns prevented some hospitals from accepting intensive care patients during the second COVID-19 wave. He noted that c...
Watch questioning of RIVM modeler: he foresaw ‘catastrophe’, but did the early warning get through?
The Dutch parliamentary inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic response held hearings featuring intensive care physician Diederik Gommers and RIVM modeler Jacco Wallinga. The proceedings focused on whethe...
ANWB Energie compensates customers for late annual statement
ANWB Energie has committed to compensating approximately 700 customers who have waited more than six weeks for their final or annual bills. This decision follows a promise made to the Dutch regulator ...
Joey Veerman in good company with Cruyff, Gullit, Davids, Van Bommel and Sneijder after much-discussed advertisement
A full-page advertisement for clothing brand G-Star featuring footballer Joey Veerman has sparked significant public debate and mixed reactions after appearing in the newspaper De Telegraaf. The high-...
Alleged gymnastics teacher abuse victim files report after 30 years: 'I was only eleven and froze when it started'
A man in his forties has filed a police report against his former gymnastics teacher for sexual abuse that allegedly occurred 30 years ago when he was eleven. The victim decided to come forward after ...
Gommers: clash with Rutte over ICU admission age limit
Former OMT member Diederik Gommers revealed he had a conflict with former Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Health Minister Hugo de Jonge over using age as a criterion for ICU admissions. Gommers maintain...
Cheers, fireworks and ultimately disappointment for Oranje fans at the Westergasterrein
Dutch football fans gathered at the Westergasterrein in Amsterdam to watch the national team's match against Japan on a large screen. Although the Netherlands took the lead twice with goals from Virgi...
New De Toermalijn primary school building in Hillegom to be built under four floors of housing
The new building for the Waldorf primary school De Toermalijn in Hillegom will feature 33 apartments across four residential floors above the school facilities. This project on Abellalaan aims to inte...
Gommers: letting hospitals fill up was a bad choice by the cabinet
IC doctor Diederik Gommers testified before a Dutch parliamentary inquiry committee that the cabinet made a "bad choice" by allowing hospitals to fill up during the second COVID-19 wave. He argued tha...
Channah Koerten and Nordin Blessing end relationship
Influencer Channah Koerten and radio producer Nordin Blessing have announced the end of their relationship. The couple, who share two children together, shared the news of their split on Instagram on ...
Two 19-year-old stoned drivers arrested after head-on collision in East
Two 19-year-old drivers were arrested after a head-on collision at the intersection of Zeeburgerdijk and Molukkenstraat in Amsterdam East on Friday night. Both individuals tested positive for cannabis...
91 asylum seekers slept in de Wijk due to Ter Apel shortage
Last night, 91 asylum seekers were transferred to a sports hall in De Wijk after the registration center in Ter Apel reached full capacity. While some individuals remained on the grounds in Ter Apel, ...
Increased internet traffic during drink breaks in Netherlands' first World Cup match
VodafoneZiggo reported a significant increase in internet traffic during the Dutch national team's first World Cup match against Japan. Fans frequently used their phones to scroll during halftime and ...
Former international Jerry de Jong (61), father of Nigel, dies
Former Dutch international footballer Jerry de Jong has passed away at the age of 61, according to an announcement by the KNVB. He earned three caps for the Netherlands national team in 1990 and 1991 ...
He is the only Dutchman in this summer's major World Cup ad, Kim Lammers notes—and it wasn't in the script
Dutch footballer Virgil van Dijk is the only Dutch player featured in Nike's six-minute summer commercial titled 'Rip the script.' He appears alongside other global stars such as Kylian Mbappé, Erlin...
High traffic on NS website due to cheap train subscription
The NS website is experiencing high traffic due to the launch of a new subscription that allows unlimited off-peak train travel for 49 euros per month. The Dutch government introduced the measure to a...
Over 4.2 million viewers watch Netherlands draw with Japan at World Cup
More than 4.2 million viewers watched the Dutch national football team's opening World Cup match against Japan on Sunday. The match resulted in a 2-2 draw, according to data from the National Media Re...
Sunny days ahead, but summer weather comes with a catch
Temperatures are expected to rise rapidly this week after a cool start, leading to summer-like weather across the country, particularly in the south. However, weather site Weeronline warns that this w...
Mart Smeets understands why emigrants at the World Cup in Canada and the US cheer for their former homelands
Mart Smeets discusses the behavior of post-WWII emigrants in Canada and the United States who support their original homelands during the World Cup. He highlights how these individuals, who built new ...
Watch the questioning of ICU doctor Diederik Gommers by the COVID-19 commission
Diederik Gommers, the former chairman of the national association of IC doctors, appeared before the Dutch parliamentary corona inquiry committee on Monday. His testimony is part of a series of hearin...