Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Three injured in collision amid celebrating Morocco fans
Three men were hospitalized following a collision between a stolen motorscooter and a fatbike on the Slotermeerlaan in Amsterdam during celebrations for Morocco's World Cup victory. The 18-year-old sc...
Two dead in single-vehicle crash in North Brabant
Two people, including a 15-year-old boy from Uden, died early Sunday morning in a single-vehicle accident in the village of Zeeland in Noord-Brabant. Police are currently working to identify the secon...
The Greenhouse | All the climate underdogs turn out to be quite significant together after all
In his weekly column, climate reporter Jeroen Kraan reflects on the role of the Netherlands in the global climate crisis. Despite the country's relatively small share of worldwide CO2 emissions, he ex...
Haarlem Baseball Week just over, but organizers already looking ahead to challenges in Olympic year: 'We need to think carefully about what we can do'
The 32nd edition of the Honkbalweek has concluded, and organizers are already planning for the next tournament. Securing six top teams for the upcoming Olympic year presents a significant challenge th...
Skaeve Huse project in Velserbroek delayed as municipality reviews residents' request to relocate housing out of sight
The project to build six Skaeve Huse in Velserbroek has been delayed by at least six months. The municipality of Velsen is currently investigating requests from local residents to reposition the dwell...
Coornhert headmaster becomes rector in Amsterdam, all key figures in trust crisis have now left
Anja Schoots, the former conrector of the Coornhert Lyceum in Haarlem, has been appointed as the new rector of the Damstede Lyceum in Amsterdam. Her departure marks the final exit of all key figures i...
Paul Haenen returns to television as alter ego Margreet Dolman after 14 years
Entertainer Paul Haenen is returning to television after fourteen years as his famous alter ego, Margreet Dolman. His new program, titled Margreet Dolman begrijpt het, will begin airing on Sunday morn...
Two injured in three-vehicle crash on A4 near Weteringsbrug
Two people were injured in a three-vehicle collision on the A4 motorway near Weteringsbrug during the night from Saturday to Sunday. Emergency services responded to the scene following the pile-up.
Swimming man pulled from Oude Gracht by emergency services and handcuffed in Haarlem
In the early hours of Sunday, emergency services rescued a man from the Nieuwe Gracht in Haarlem. The individual had been swimming in the canal for some time and initially refused to exit the water be...
Everything in Mart's (89) home breathes Norway: "I'm supporting them tonight"
Martin Fortgens, an 89-year-old resident of Haarlem, maintains a deep connection to Norway, where he previously lived at the North Cape. Despite living in the Netherlands, his home is filled with Norw...
Pitching in for the toad pond: Groundwater levels have dropped, amphibians can no longer lay their eggs there
Approximately 25 volunteers gathered at the Dauwbraampad on Friday morning to restore a toad pool in the dunes. The maintenance work is necessary because declining groundwater levels have prevented am...
Learning language and math: lots of money and a little love. It all pays off
Recent international research indicates a significant decline in the language proficiency of Dutch youth. Experts emphasize that investing in language and numeracy skills is essential to address these...
Frans Timmermans: I have enough ego to say I would have been a very good prime minister
Frans Timmermans reflects on his time leading the GroenLinks-PvdA alliance following the party's electoral defeat. In a candid interview, he discusses his political career and personal life, asserting...
Ronald’s Opel navigation system has been lost for over a year and a half
Ronald is facing persistent issues with his Opel navigation system, which has been malfunctioning for over eighteen months. Despite the promise of up-to-date map software for new vehicles, the owner r...
Soldier of Orange: how the musical that was destined to fail broke all records
The Dutch musical 'Soldaat van Oranje' has achieved record-breaking success, reaching four million visitors across nearly 4,000 performances. The production will conclude its long-running engagement a...
The two faces of the ANWB: ten thousand volunteers and a CEO earning 600,000 euros
The ANWB, an organization with over 5 million members in the Netherlands, is facing scrutiny over its business model and executive compensation. Despite generating significant revenue and profits, que...
Former minister offers painful analysis: highly educated people mainly create jobs for themselves
Former Dutch minister Jo Ritzen argues that the emphasis on higher education has failed to create equality and instead widened social divides. He contends that his generation's policies resulted in a ...
Daley Blind's return to Ajax one step closer, free-agent defender in talks with Jordi Cruijff
Daley Blind is in discussions with Ajax regarding a potential return to the club. The 36-year-old defender is currently a free agent and is negotiating with Jordi Cruijff.
Iede doesn't want to make death sadder than it is: this is how a funeral can also look
Iede Hoorn offers unique and non-traditional funeral services, such as boat processions through canals or luxury car transport. The article encourages readers to reconsider traditional funeral norms b...
Stop drinking alcohol, says the Health Council, but is 0.0 beer actually a good alternative?
The Dutch Health Council has advised the public to stop consuming alcohol entirely, sparking a debate about the health benefits of non-alcoholic beer. Experts are questioning whether 0.0% beverages ar...
Dutch baseball team narrowly loses Haarlem Baseball Week final to Italy
The Dutch national baseball team narrowly lost the Honkbalweek Haarlem final with a score of 3-4 against Italy at the Pim Mulier stadium. This victory marks the first time that Italy has won the tourn...
His old neighbors are lining up to push Rob (91) in his wheelchair from Schoterhof to his favorite coffee spot: 'We are like family'
Ninety-one-year-old Rob van Norren, who lives in a Haarlem nursing home, is able to continue visiting his favorite coffee shop thanks to a dedicated group of former neighbors and volunteers. The group...
Captain Jeff Hardeveld not finished at Telstar and convinces Ronald Koeman to stay as well. Renewed team loses first friendly against Almere City
Telstar team captain Jeff Hardeveld has extended his contract with the club and successfully convinced goalkeeper Ronald Koeman to remain as well. Despite a strong performance from both players in the...
Netherlands seeks delay in EU environmental rules for gas imports over shortage fears
The Netherlands is calling for a delay in the implementation of strict new EU environmental regulations on natural gas imports. This request follows warnings from oil companies and the United States r...
It always stays dry at Willem's indoor campsite
Owner Willem Megens has created a unique indoor camping experience in Amsterdam-Zuidoost, featuring custom-built caravans and cabins that allow guests to enjoy a camping atmosphere regardless of the w...
Living statues bring history to life during Fier Haarlem kick-off
Living statues transformed Haarlem's city center into an open-air museum this Saturday to kick off the Fier Haarlem event. The performances depicted scenes from the Siege of Haarlem, marking a histori...
Jetten calls on OSCE to maintain pressure on Russia for peace
Dutch Deputy Prime Minister Rob Jetten has urged the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) to maintain pressure on Russia to pursue a ceasefire and peace negotiations. He made th...
Opening of circular bicycle bridge 'De Patriot' near Abbenes, named after resistance group: 'A fitting tribute'
A new circular bicycle bridge named 'De Patriot' was officially opened in Abbenes on Friday. The bridge, named after a resistance group, saw its first cyclist cross it even before the opening ceremony...
Jesper de Jong also eliminated in doubles at Wimbledon
Dutch tennis player Jesper de Jong and his partner Valentin Royer were eliminated from the Wimbledon doubles tournament in the second round. The pair lost in straight sets to Italian opponents Simone ...
Key fish species thriving. Biologists recommend higher catch quotas
Biologists report that key fish species such as North Sea sole, plaice, and herring are thriving in the North Sea. Consequently, they recommend increasing the permitted catch limits for these species ...