Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Mystery: why is this large area on the edge of the Jordaan undeveloped?
The article investigates why the Appeltjesmarkt, a large open square located near Amsterdam's Jordaan neighborhood, remains undeveloped despite the high demand for space in the city. Situated between ...
Students and left-wing opposition fight compulsory service, Defense remains optimistic. 'Princess sets good example'
Students in Germany and left-wing parties in the Netherlands are protesting against the potential introduction of selective military service. Despite this opposition, the Dutch Ministry of Defense rem...
When Cas (25) took a blow to the nose, he immediately thought of his grandfather and former international Joop Odenthal: 'Luckily it wasn't broken'
Cas Odenthal, the grandson of former Haarlem-based international footballer Joop Odenthal, is currently playing professional football in Italy. He is tasked with helping his club, Bari, avoid relegati...
Fish return to brand-new Artis aquarium after more than five years
After a five-year, 50 million euro renovation, the historic 1882 aquarium at Artis Zoo in Amsterdam is preparing to reopen with new fish arrivals, including a spotted smooth-hound shark from Emmen. Th...
Major power outage in Haarlem right now
A major power outage in Haarlem has affected more than 3,000 households across at least 25 streets. A technician is currently on the way to resolve the issue and restore electricity.
Cry for help: Help us find a home! Residents of the Ark in Bloemendaal to be out on the street on June 1
Six residents of the Ark housing community in Bloemendaal have issued an urgent plea for help finding new housing before they must vacate Villa Pelletier on June 1. The group is required to leave thei...
De Schimmelkroft riding school moves to Oosterweg in Heemskerk; Alderman promises traffic safety review
Manege De Schimmelkroft is relocating to Oosterweg in Heemskerk after years of planning and discussion. In response to resident concerns about increased traffic, Alderman Ron Suanet has promised to in...
Fireworks displays, container housing, cruise ships and the City Theater: where do the parties stand?
Ten political parties participating in the March 18 municipal elections in Velsen have shared their stances on several key local issues in response to a newspaper's inquiry. The discussed topics inclu...
Housing, parking, youth hangouts and 30 km/h roads: How regional parties view these issues
Ahead of the March 18 municipal elections, party leaders in various regions were surveyed about their positions on local issues. The topics discussed include housing, parking policies, youth facilitie...
Extra funding for new Velsen City Theater? Most parties oppose and want plan adjusted
Renovation and expansion of the Stadsschouwburg Velsen face further delays due to nitrogen regulations, leading to potential cost increases. Most local political parties oppose allocating extra funds ...
Is there still room for temporary housing at Kennemerboulevard and extra cruise ships in IJmuiden? Opinions differ widely
Debate is ongoing regarding the potential for temporary housing and additional cruise ship capacity on the west side of IJmuiden. Proponents argue that these developments could address the local housi...
Seven parties on six propositions for Hillegom: on housing, traffic, asylum seekers, and more
Seven political parties are competing for 19 municipal council seats in Hillegom's upcoming elections on March 18th. To assist voters, the Haarlems Dagblad presented the parties with six propositions ...
Fireworks shows in Velsen neighborhoods and opening the bus lane during closures? Political parties are not keen
Political parties in the municipality of Velsen are hesitant to ban individual New Year's Eve fireworks because a central display would be too costly and difficult to organize across its many village ...
Eight parties on five propositions regarding Zandvoort: On traffic, housing, accessibility and more
Ahead of the municipal elections on March 18 in Zandvoort, eight political parties have shared their stances on five key local issues. The highlighted themes include traffic, housing, accessibility, t...
LIVE Eredivisie | Struggling Ajax visit FC Groningen, who have lost six in a row
Ajax faces FC Groningen in an away match as they compete for second place in the Eredivisie standings. Despite drawing their last four games, Ajax remains in contention, while Groningen attempts to br...
More housing, but also more greenery: How Haarlem parties plan to solve the dilemma
Haarlem faces a significant housing shortage while also being recognized as the most paved municipality in the Netherlands. To address the challenge of building more homes without reducing limited gre...
Toos & Henk - March 7
Cartoonist Paul Kusters publishes his 'Toos & Henk' comic strip from Monday to Saturday. The series provides his unique perspective on current events and news.
Wealth tax already has pitfalls: 'People are leaving a lot of money on the table'
The article highlights potential pitfalls in the Dutch wealth tax system and advises taxpayers to be thorough with their 2025 filings. It suggests that individuals should carefully calculate profits a...
Rob van Essen offers witty and light-hearted reflections on humanity in new novel
Former TV presenter Jan Lenferink (80) dies
Former Dutch television presenter Jan Lenferink has passed away at the age of 80. His family confirmed his death on Friday to the ANP news agency.
Turkey threatened counterattack against Iran, says Berendsen
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen stated that Turkey has threatened to launch a counter-attack against Iran if it is targeted again. Berendsen revealed this information during a television appearan...
Berendsen enlists military for repatriations near Iran
Dutch Foreign Affairs Minister Tom Berendsen has requested assistance from the Ministry of Defense to repatriate citizens currently stranded in the Middle East. The minister announced the decision dur...
Taxi driver caught at Schiphol after working weeks without a rest day
The Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT) caught an Uber taxi driver at Schiphol Airport who had been working seven days a week for several consecutive weeks. This violation of mandatory ...
Juliet Broersen (Volt) doesn't want to join coalition at any cost: "We need sufficient weight"
Juliet Broersen, Volt's lead candidate in Amsterdam, stated that the party will only join a governing coalition if they have enough political weight to ensure a more progressive agenda for the city. S...
Minister: Officers did not view Lisa murder case file, 'I don't want to give that impression'
Justice Minister David van Weel clarified that 1,700 police officers accessed general police reporting systems rather than the specific criminal case file regarding the murder of Lisa from Abcoude. Th...
Writer Tommy Wieringa: ‘Anger is my weak spot, I wish I had more patience with other people’
In an interview with Mezza magazine, Dutch author Tommy Wieringa reflects on his personality, including his struggles with anger and his desire for more patience with others. He also discusses his pas...
Plan to offset capital losses costs billions
The Dutch House of Representatives passed a motion allowing taxpayers to offset losses from savings and investments against income from previous years. State Secretary for Finance Eelco Eerenberg repo...
Micky van de Ven's brain was slower than his sprint and I immediately thought of Koeman: he doesn't like to see this sort of thing
In his weekly column, Henk Spaan evaluates several football figures, including Micky van de Ven, Daniël de Ridder, and Gianluca Prestianni. Spaan critiques Van de Ven's mental processing speed during...
Between Art and Choice with Anke Bakker (Party for the Animals) and Rogier Havelaar (CDA)
Amsterdam party leaders Anke Bakker and Rogier Havelaar participated in the 'Tussen Kunst en Kies' program at the STRAAT Museum to translate their political ideals into street art. The show is part of...
