Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
'China wants to erase us': Tibetans claim their land with an ancient world map
Dutch Tibetans unveiled an ancient European world map showing Tibet during a demonstration at Amsterdam's Dam Square on March 10. The protest aimed to counter Chinese efforts to erase Tibet's history ...
Day of the Bereaved at IJmuiden library: Reflecting on grief and resilience
The Nabestaandenzorg foundation and the IJmuiden library will host the Day of the Bereaved on March 21. The event aims to provide a space for individuals to reflect on grief and resilience.
indebuurt is looking for Haarlemmers who moved abroad
The local news platform indebuurt is searching for former Haarlem residents who have moved abroad to share their stories of adventure. They are calling for people who left the city for a new life in a...
Castricum local Ed ashamed of his low-income pass: 'Here comes another pauper'
81-year-old Ed Kaandorp from Castricum is refusing to use the new 'Castricumpas,' a discount card for low-income residents, due to the perceived social stigma of poverty. He expresses frustration that...
18-year-old narrowly survives stabbing near Dam Square: police arrived just in time
Actor, musician and presenter IJf Blokker dies at 95
Dutch actor, musician, and television presenter IJf Blokker has passed away at the age of 95. His death was reported on Tuesday morning by the local broadcaster Noordkop247 from Den Helder.
BBB switches to Meloni’s more right-wing group in European Parliament
The Dutch party BBB is moving its affiliation in the European Parliament from the center-right EPP to the more right-wing European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) group. This group includes Italian...
Significantly higher sentences demanded for motorcycle gang members over Heemskerk stabbing after TikTok feud; most seriously injured victim still unable to work
The Public Prosecution Service has demanded eight-year prison sentences for two German motorcycle gang members involved in a 2021 stabbing in Heemskerk. The attack, triggered by a TikTok dispute, resu...
Tile mural from old library for Uitgeest Reading Room's 10th anniversary
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of LeesLokaal Uitgeest, Alderman Jan Schouten presented a special tile tableau from the town's former library. The community-led reading space was established by loca...
Dutch Parliament wants target for reducing healthcare fraud
The Dutch Parliament is pushing for a target to reduce healthcare fraud by at least 1 percent by 2027, which would save approximately 100 million euros. While the Public Prosecution Service estimates ...
An 8,600 euro deposit? How to avoid being scammed by a landlord
Fishermen: Stop demonizing the fishing industry
The national action day 'Save the Countryside' in Barneveld received significant media and public attention on Saturday. Skipper Dirk Kraak supported the event, urging an end to the demonization of th...
D66 and CDA unhappy with maternity leave cuts
Dutch government parties D66 and CDA have expressed concern after realizing that planned benefit cuts will also reduce payments for women on maternity leave. D66 floor leader Jan Paternotte stated tha...
No trains between Sloterdijk and Schiphol due to three switch failures
Train services between Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Schiphol Airport are suspended until Tuesday evening due to technical issues. ProRail discovered similar problems with three different switches during a...
No trains between Sloterdijk and Schiphol due to three switch failures
Train services between Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Schiphol Airport are suspended until Tuesday evening following the discovery of technical issues with three railway switches. ProRail identified the mal...
Searching for one morally upright person in the Zuidas in the play ‘Incorruptible on the Zuidas’
A'DAM Tower celebrates 10th anniversary with a week of festivities (tickets cost 10 euros)
The A’dam Toren in Amsterdam-Noord is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a five-day mini-festival from May 13 to May 17. The event will span the entire tower from the basement to the roof, with t...
National override of local steel slag bans? GroenLinks and PvdD seek clarification from Minister Karremans
Dutch MP Ani Zalinyan has submitted questions to Minister Vincent Karremans regarding new national regulations that could override local bans on the use of steel slag. The inquiry addresses concerns o...
When every drop of fuel counts: how to get more mileage from a full tank
Rising fuel prices caused by conflict in the Middle East and stable tax rates are forcing Dutch drivers to adopt more efficient driving habits. Experts suggest strategic refueling and utilizing the tr...
Dutch Parliament votes against disability care cuts
The Dutch House of Representatives has voted against the new cabinet's proposed budget cuts for disability care. The motion passed with a narrow majority of 75 to 74 votes, effectively blocking the pl...
Man (21) arrested for shooting incident at Arnhem shopping mall
A 21-year-old man from Zoetermeer was arrested last Wednesday in connection with a shooting at the Kronenburg shopping center in Arnhem. The incident took place on February 21 and left a bystander wit...
Minister wants to end residence permits for fake parent fraud
Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink announced plans to revoke the residence permits of migrants who obtained them through fraudulent parentage claims. The minister stated during a parliamentary session...
The Collection | Why Rembrandt's most famous painting was actually a failure
Rembrandt van Rijn completed his most famous painting, The Night Watch, in 1642. Despite its modern reputation as a masterpiece, the article discusses why the work was originally considered a failure.
Beverwijk celebrates market's origins with exhibition on 1276 privilege
Museum Kennemerland will open the exhibition "Markt en Macht" on Sunday, March 22, to celebrate 750 years of market rights in Beverwijk. The display focuses on the historical trade privilege granted t...
Sportpark Brasa in Amsterdam-Southeast to go ahead despite resident protests: space for hockey and American football
More suitable housing for the elderly in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is developing more suitable housing options for elderly residents by integrating residential areas with nearby care and support services. This initiative aims to enable older adults to live ...
Sports in a new sports park along the Gaasperdammer Tunnel
Amsterdam is planning to build a new sports park along the Gaasperdammertunnel to accommodate the rapidly growing population in the Zuidoost district. Construction for the new facility is scheduled to...
Pieter Elbers resigns as CEO of IndiGo with immediate effect
Former KLM executive Pieter Elbers has resigned as the CEO of Indian airline IndiGo with immediate effect. His departure follows a period of significant operational chaos experienced by the carrier se...
D66 parliamentary leader Paternotte: maternity leave cut off the table
D66 parliamentary leader Jan Paternotte has announced that the proposed reduction in benefits for women on maternity leave will be scrapped. He emphasized that policy should not discourage women from ...
No second parking referendum in Haarlem, judge rules: 'Vote is not well-founded'
A judge has ruled that a second parking referendum will not take place in Haarlem for now, rejecting a request from Edwin Vermaire of Haarlem Betaald Parkeren. The court in Amsterdam determined that t...