Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
NH Helps: who will help William get his 'therapy garden' back in order?
William Jansen, a stroke survivor living in Amsterdam, is seeking volunteers via the 'NH Helpt' initiative to help restore his overgrown 'therapy garden.' Due to mobility and speech issues, he require...
Saskia (42) has hair down to her bottom but hasn't bought hair ties for six years: They’re just lying on the street
Saskia Sampimon-Versneij, 42, has not purchased a hair tie in six years despite having hair that reaches her waist. She instead collects discarded ties from the street and sanitizes them by washing th...
Municipal elections on March 18: what OP Haarlem wants
Residents of Haarlem will vote in the municipal elections on March 18. This report focuses on the plans and candidates of the local political party OP Haarlem.
After training camp with F1 driver, rookie René Lammers (17) races straight to podium in debut weekend
Seventeen-year-old Dutch driver René Lammers secured two third-place finishes during his debut Eurocup-3 race weekend in Portimão, Portugal. Competing in the Spanish Winter Championship, the rookie ...
What weather! Send in your photos of summer in February
The Netherlands is experiencing unusually warm, spring-like weather this Tuesday, with temperatures expected to exceed 15 degrees Celsius. The forecast predicts a sunny day with light winds, prompting...
Birgit Schuurman, Robert van Hemert and Géza Weisz in new season of The Traitors
The new season of the reality competition show De Verraders is set to premiere on RTL 4 on March 10. Filmed at Château Jemeppe in Belgium, the cast features Dutch personalities including Birgit Schuu...
Comedian banned from Geesterhage Castricum over ‘polarizing statements’ in his shows. Is it justified?
Cultural Center Geesterhage in Castricum and four other Dutch theaters have banned comedian Rogier Kahlmann from performing, citing his material as overly polarizing. Kahlmann disputes the decision, a...
Nine months juvenile detention after Heemskerk explosion; teen also guilty of home robbery in Zuidoostbeemster
A 19-year-old man from Amsterdam has been sentenced to nine months of youth detention by the Haarlem district court. He was convicted for his involvement in an explosion in Heemskerk and a violent hom...
Jorrit (33), the man behind Sintweetjes, reveals location of national arrival 22 hours before announcement
Jorrit Voet, the creator of the Sintweetjes social media accounts, accurately identified the location for this year's national Sinterklaas arrival nearly 24 hours before the official announcement. He ...
Toos & Henk - February 25
Cartoonist Paul Kusters shares his unique perspective on current events through the 'Toos & Henk' comic strip. These illustrations are published daily from Monday through Saturday.
Appearance of conflict of interest: Alderman Stam avoids talks with Hoeve Nijverdal in 't Groot Clooster project
Alderman Eveline Stam is avoiding discussions with stakeholder Hoeve Nijverdal regarding the 't Groot Clooster project in Heemstede to avoid a perceived conflict of interest. Local entrepreneurs have ...
Referendum on Santpoort-Zuid asylum center rejected again; opponents now look to province for support
A committee has rejected a request for a referendum regarding a new asylum seekers' center in Santpoort-Zuid. The foundation behind the request now hopes the provincial government will intervene by re...
Tourette Foundation launches campaign around BAFTA film I Swear
The Dutch Gilles de la Tourette Foundation is launching a campaign in late March to coincide with the Netherlands release of the BAFTA-winning film "I Swear." The movie portrays the life of Tourette a...
Shopposition, propposition or pacemakers: the constructive opposition deserves a new name
The emergence of a minority government in the Netherlands has sparked a debate on redefining the term 'opposition,' as several non-governing parties are now willing to collaborate with the administrat...
This is Anna, and she costs too much: ‘Our daughter is an expense’
Jonas Baart shares his struggles regarding the 24-hour care required for his 14-year-old disabled daughter, Anna, amidst constant threats to their funding. He highlights the emotional toll of a system...
Pilot emergency support points launched in nearly 70 municipalities
A trial involving emergency support points has launched in nearly 70 municipalities across all 25 security regions. The Association of Dutch Municipalities (VNG) announced the start of the program on ...
8 nature playgrounds in Amsterdam where kids can let off steam
Snoop Dogg could have sold out the Melkweg 70 times (!) – why did he choose this stage?
International vote could be decisive in Amsterdam elections
Free lead testing in Amsterdam gardens: ‘Residents were shocked by the results’
Riot police intervene in protest against asylum center in Bleskensgraaf
Riot police intervened in the Dutch town of Bleskensgraaf during a protest against a proposed asylum seekers center that turned violent. Protesters targeted officers with stones, glass, and heavy fire...
Company van heavily damaged by fire in IJmuiden
A company van was heavily damaged after catching fire on the Bik- en Arnoldkade in IJmuiden on Tuesday evening around 8:50 PM. The fire was discovered when flames began shooting out of the front of th...
Cabinet investigates ban on harmful insulation foam
The Dutch cabinet is exploring options to ban the use of UF-foam as an insulation material or to withdraw associated sustainability subsidies. This investigation follows health warnings from the GGD, ...
Rushed Senate vote prevents problems at IND
A hurried vote in the Dutch Senate has prevented significant implementation problems for the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND). The agency, which processes asylum applications, relies on th...
Mega-talent Yara Akkerman (16) signs with top club Amsterdam: ‘It was an extremely difficult choice’
Sixteen-year-old sports talent Yara Akkerman has signed a contract with the top-tier club Amsterdam, departing from the Hague region this coming summer. She noted that the decision was difficult but u...
Violinist Isabelle Faust performs Kurtág’s Kafka Fragments as Muziekgebouw artist-in-residence
TikTokers cycling through Amsterdam: ‘We don’t intentionally cycle faster to hit a tourist’
It’s getting warm! Terraces or nature: these are the best spots in the Haarlem region to enjoy the sun the longest
With temperatures expected to reach between 14 and 17 degrees on Wednesday, residents of the Haarlem region are encouraged to enjoy the sunny weather outdoors. The article provides a selection of loca...
A minute of silence and an ambulance for Ukraine: ‘During the bombings, the children keep playing football’
Approximately one hundred people, primarily Ukrainian women, gathered on Tuesday evening to commemorate the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The meeting included a minute of sile...
Suspect in Beverwijk hostage-taking, assault, and extortion released as flight risk recedes
A 27-year-old man from Amsterdam, suspected of hostage-taking, assault, and extortion in Beverwijk, will be released from pre-trial detention this Friday. The North Holland District Court ruled that t...