Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Suspect in babysitting abuse case: disgusting and cowardly act
The appeal trial for Nancy D. and Peter S. regarding the sexual abuse of seven children in the Eindhoven area has begun in Den Bosch. Both suspects expressed remorse in court, with Nancy D. describing...
How to know if a daycare is safe? ‘A certificate of conduct doesn't say everything’
Court: no further investigation into detention of former lawyer Weski
A Rotterdam court has rejected a request for further investigation into the detention conditions of former lawyer Inez Weski, who is accused of participating in Ridouan Taghi's criminal organization. ...
Another awkward scenario: Ajax may be unable to play play-offs at the Arena due to Harry Styles
Ajax may be forced to play potential European football playoff matches away from the Johan Cruijff Arena due to a series of Harry Styles concerts scheduled at the stadium in late May. The club can avo...
New exhibition at Stedelijk Museum: Ivna Esajas challenges art world conventions
Municipal elections are on March 18; this is what D66 wants
On Wednesday, March 18, residents of Haarlem will head to the polls to elect a new city council. This report outlines the candidates and platform for the political party D66 as part of a series on the...
Police action in Nieuw-Dordrecht in which man died ruled lawful
The Public Prosecution Service in the Northern Netherlands ruled that police acted lawfully during a 2023 incident in Nieuw-Dordrecht where a man died. An investigation by the National Criminal Invest...
Longer waiting lists for social care and youth services in Haarlemmermeer, risk of delays due to lack of expertise
The municipality of Haarlemmermeer is experiencing longer waiting lists for youth care and social support services due to a staff shortage caused by measures against false self-employment. These delay...
Meta loses appeal: viewing friends' posts by default on Instagram remains possible
Meta has lost an appeal in a Dutch court case brought by the privacy organization Bits of Freedom regarding Instagram and Facebook timelines. The ruling ensures that users can continue to see posts fr...
Bits of Freedom wins appeal over freedom of choice on Instagram
The Amsterdam Court of Appeal ruled in favor of Bits of Freedom in a case against Meta, ensuring Dutch users retain the right to choose how their Instagram and Facebook timelines are displayed. This d...
IJmondtrekkers leaders form a scouting family: 'Many have been members since childhood'
The scouting group De IJmondtrekkers meets every Saturday at the edge of Zuid-Kennemerland park in IJmuiden to engage in traditional outdoor activities like building fires and pioneering. The organiza...
Prosecutors demand 4 years and psychiatric treatment in 1994 Nijmegen rape case
The Public Prosecution Service has demanded a four-year prison sentence and mandatory psychiatric treatment for a 60-year-old man accused of a 1994 rape in Nijmegen. The prosecution stated that the vi...
Alderman pushes through Brasapark sports field plan despite local opposition
Amsterdam Alderman Sofyan Mbarki has confirmed the development of new sports fields in Brasapark to address a lack of athletic facilities in the Zuidoost district. Despite local opposition over potent...
Gambling company receives record €25 million fine in the Netherlands
The Netherlands Gambling Authority (Ksa) has imposed a record-breaking fine of nearly 25 million euros on the operator of the gambling website Kaasino for offering illegal services. This penalty repre...
March 18, 2026 elections: who can you vote for?
Voters can head to the polls on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, for the upcoming elections. Candidate lists are now available for review to help citizens decide on their choice.
New development Nieuw-Vennep West: 4,580 homes, schools, sports and green spaces on the way
The municipality of Haarlemmermeer, the Dutch government, and regional partners have finalized plans to build 4,580 homes in Nieuw-Vennep West. The development project, which includes schools and spor...
Slachtoffer verkrachting 1994: jij zou mij niet klein krijgen
A victim of a 1994 violent rape in Nijmegen addressed the suspect, 60-year-old Angelo L., during a court hearing in Arnhem on Tuesday. The suspect, who is from Heerlen, claimed in court that he has no...
More senior housing under construction, but not nearly enough to solve shortage
Amsterdam built 480 elderly homes last year, nearly reaching its annual target of 500, though local officials estimate that 1,239 homes are actually required annually to resolve the shortage. The init...
Rapper Ye adds second GelreDome concert weeks after ticket rush
Rapper Ye has announced a second concert at the GelreDome on June 8, following the rapid sell-out of his first show scheduled for June 6. Concert organizer J. Noah Live confirmed the additional date d...
Health Council: COVID vaccine age limit can be raised from 60 to 70
The Health Council of the Netherlands recommends increasing the age limit for the annual COVID-19 booster vaccination from 60 to 70 years. People in their 60s will no longer be automatically eligible ...
Is there a future for Circus Hakim now that new development leaves no room for the theater? 'I want to keep telling the story'
Circus Hakim, a theater run by Hakim Tra0dia in Haarlem, faces an uncertain future due to large-scale redevelopment plans at its current location. After twelve years at the former Lieven de Keyschool,...
Anneke Terra and Sander Visser blend political colors: 'But Uitgeest remains Uitgeest. The residents make the village'
The political parties PvdA and GroenLinks in Uitgeest have merged following a collaboration initiated nine months ago by Anneke Terra and Sander Visser. The leaders expressed that while the parties ar...
From housing and a new pool to status holders: six election themes in Castricum listed
On March 18, the Netherlands will hold municipal elections. In Castricum, key campaign topics include housing, a new swimming pool, and the accommodation of status holders.
Diederik Slob gives lecture with tips for a more animal-friendly garden in Zuidervermaning Westzaan
Biologist and garden enthusiast Diederik Slob will give a lecture on March 12 at the Zuidervermaning in Westzaan. The presentation, which begins at 8:15 PM, will offer practical tips on making gardens...
Inmate dies after fire in single cell at Dordrecht prison
A prisoner has died following a fire in a single cell at the correctional facility in Dordrecht. The Judicial Institutions Service confirmed the incident after it was initially reported by regional me...
Fake pharmacist from Haarlem arrested for stealing heavy painkillers
A woman from Haarlem was arrested for posing as a pharmacy worker to steal oxycodone from elderly residents by claiming their medication was contaminated. The suspect carried out the scam at least six...
A look inside Velsen's democratic process: ‘They make policy, but how do they know what’s going on?’
Residents of the Velsen municipality visited the town hall in IJmuiden to participate in the "Guest of the Council" program. The initiative aims to provide citizens with insight into how local governm...
Dennis and Laura earned much more, but now they must pay back more than 5,000 euros
Entrepreneurs Dennis and Laura earned significantly more than expected in 2025, resulting in a repayment requirement of over 5,000 euros. Their increased income from lifestyle coaching and constructio...
Registration opens for ten-week pregnancy course from GGD Zaanstreek-Waterland region
GGD Zaanstreek-Waterland has opened registration for a 10-week pregnancy course titled 'Relaxed pregnancy and prepared childbirth' for residents in the Zaanstreek and Edam-Volendam regions. The progra...
