Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Dangerous substance dumped in Nieuw-West waste container, police seek witnesses
Police are investigating the illegal dumping of jerrycans containing a dangerous substance in a waste container in Amsterdam Nieuw-West. The hazard was discovered when smoke and liquid leaked from a g...
1,700 police officers snooped through file of murdered Lisa from Abcoude
Justice Minister David van Weel informed the Dutch Parliament that approximately 1,700 police officers accessed the investigation file of a murder victim from Abcoude without a clear functional necess...
British boy band Five brings comeback tour to Ziggo Dome
British boyband Five will perform at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on July 10 as part of their comeback tour. This concert marks the first time in 25 years that all five original members will perform to...
Experts sound alarm after study: Half of teens consume 90 sugar cubes a week from soft drinks
A new study reveals that teenagers aged 12 to 16 consume an average of 9.5 glasses of sugary drinks per week, with half of them reaching 16.5 glasses. Experts are urging the new government to implemen...
'I've reeled Willeke in.' Rings, cake and a special venue. Everything for the perfect day at the Ruiterhuys Bridal Fair
Het Ruiterhuys in Castricum recently hosted its fifth bridal fair, featuring a new event space called "the Barn." The converted indoor riding arena was inaugurated by the venue's owners, Frank and Nik...
Minister Van den Brink increases asylum chances for Sudanese
Dutch Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink has announced a policy change that increases the likelihood of Sudanese refugees being granted asylum in the Netherlands. The recognition of risks from arbitra...
Director Eddy Terstall comes to Haarlem: ask him anything about his latest film ’Land van Johan’
Director Eddy Terstall will visit Pathé Haarlem on Saturday, March 7, to participate in a Q&A session about his new film 'Land van Johan.' Audience members attending the 1:30 PM screening will have t...
Transport on election day
The city of Haarlem is offering free transportation for residents with disabilities or mobility issues during the municipal elections on March 18, 2026. Provided in partnership with the Automobiel ser...
Women exercising together in Schalkwijk
A low-threshold exercise group in Haarlem's Schalkwijk district is helping local women stay active in a safe and private environment specifically designed for those who prefer to exercise away from me...
Man acquitted of complicity in death of rapper Bigidagoe
A 26-year-old man has been acquitted of complicity in the fatal shooting of rapper Bigidagoe near Amsterdam Sloterdijk station due to insufficient evidence. The court ruled that police identification ...
For left-wing IJburg residents, ideals outweigh practical problems
Residents of the IJburg neighborhood in Amsterdam discuss their continued support for GroenLinks ahead of the municipal elections, prioritizing ideological goals like social equality. Despite facing c...
What is happening to the legendary Zalencentrum Velserduin building? Personal training studio Goos PTC takes over
Personal training studio Goos PTC has begun renovating the former Zalencentrum Velserduin building on Velserduinplein. Co-owner Jeffrey Goos expects the transformation to be completed and ready for us...
KLM cancels flights to and from Dubai and Saudi Arabia for an extended period
KLM has extended its flight cancellations to and from Dubai and Saudi Arabia until March 9 due to ongoing unrest in the Middle East. The airline had previously announced that flights were suspended th...
More stranded Dutch citizens in Middle East call emergency services
Dutch emergency centers are receiving an increasing number of assistance requests from citizens stranded in the Middle East due to the ongoing conflict. Travelers are primarily seeking support for ret...
Where the Albert Heijn on Kruisstraat is now, queens and presidents once stayed
The current site of an Albert Heijn supermarket on Kruisstraat was once home to the historic Hotel Funckler, which hosted royalty and presidents. Historical records from 1879 detail a visit by the Duk...
Splinter Chabot premieres book in theater: 'Not a glorified drinks party'
Splinter Chabot premiered his third novel, Twee Prinsen, at the Internationaal Theater Amsterdam on Monday evening. The event was styled as a theatrical premiere featuring music and dance rather than ...
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New AI certification gains ground: companies want to prove their AI is responsible
A new certification for responsible artificial intelligence is gaining traction among companies like CM.com and KPMG to verify the ethical standards of their software. The initiative aims to address c...
Elections are coming: have you received your voting pass?
Municipal council and district committee elections, including the administrative committee for Weesp, are scheduled for Wednesday, March 18th. Residents are encouraged to verify receipt of their votin...
Deep red on stock markets, AEX plunges well below 1,000 points
European stock markets experienced significant declines on Tuesday, with the Amsterdam AEX index falling well below the 1000-point mark. Investors are concerned that rising energy prices linked to the...
Community police officer Jerry Ramdayal on his mission in the neighborhood: ‘I really want to help people move forward’
Jerry Ramdayal, a 59-year-old neighborhood police officer, reflects on his lifelong dream of joining the force and his dedication to fighting injustice. He emphasizes that his mission is to genuinely ...
13-year-old boy dragged off fatbike and robbed in Diemen
Ruud Kuin (SP) wants citizens to have more say in Haarlem: Not just about lines and trees, but also essential matters
SP leader Ruud Kuin is advocating for Haarlem residents to have a greater influence on significant local government decisions beyond minor urban planning details. Kuin criticized the city's current ap...
KRO-NCRV produces reconstruction of 2021 Kabul evacuation
The Dutch broadcaster KRO-NCRV will air a four-part docudrama series titled "Holland Gate - de vlucht uit Kaboel" starting March 25 on NPO 2. The series reconstructs the 2021 evacuation from Afghanist...
11 red flags to recognize a toxic relationship: ‘It starts as a fairytale, it ends in intimate terror’
Publicist Yesim Candan has released a book identifying eleven red flags of toxic relationships to help prevent femicide and intimate terror. The work highlights that a woman is murdered every eight da...
Alderman: Consequences of prolonged elevator failures 'unacceptable' but landlords responsible
Amsterdam Alderman Zita Pels has labeled long-term elevator malfunctions in apartment buildings as unacceptable after a resident missed chemotherapy due to a broken lift. While the city maintains that...
The sun feels good, but how harmful is it in March? 'UV intensity can already be high in spring'
The Netherlands is expecting spring-like weather this week with temperatures reaching 18 degrees and high sun intensity. Experts warn that UV levels can be strong even in early March, suggesting the e...
Pump prices skyrocket due to Middle East unrest
Fuel prices in the Netherlands have increased following unrest in the Middle East, with gasoline prices rising by 3.3 cents and diesel by 9.5 cents. Market experts predict that these prices will conti...
Customers seek accountability after major data breach: Dozens of reports for potential Odido claim
Dozens of Odido customers have contacted consumer organizations, such as the Consumers' Association, to explore a mass claim following a significant data leak. These individuals are seeking legal acti...
