Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
'A boy's adventure at sea': Michael (41) has been a KNRM volunteer in IJmuiden for ten years
KNRM IJmuiden held its annual Lifeboat Day at the Trawlerkade, allowing the public to meet volunteer rescuers and learn about their operations. The event featured crew members like 41-year-old Michael...
Who wants to volunteer at De Zandhaas windmill? Pasquale (12) wants to 'in my spare time'
The De Zandhaas windmill in Santpoort-Noord opened its doors during National Mill Day to attract new volunteers and address a current labor shortage. Organizers hope to find enthusiastic candidates wi...
Business dispute over fairground ride escalates: shooting suspect in court
A 63-year-old suspect from Zundert will appear in court in Breda facing attempted murder and weapons possession charges following a shooting incident last year. The victim was shot multiple times duri...
Three arrests at demonstrations near Ter Apel asylum center
Police arrested three people during demonstrations at the asylum seeker center in Ter Apel on Saturday for insults and failing to provide identification. The protests concluded without further major i...
Horse Sergio finds the sea and wind a bit scary at first, but Nikky reassures him
Nikky Kraakman runs a family-owned riding school in Schoorl, where she grew up surrounded by horses. The article describes her experience guiding her horse, Sergio, through the dunes and acclimating h...
Radio DJ Edwin Evers has diabetes: 'Life stands still for a moment when you hear that'
Radio 538 DJ Edwin Evers announced during his show Evers & Co that he has been diagnosed with diabetes. He shared the news during the "word of the week" segment, describing the significant impact the ...
Missing Piece wins puzzle competition at Café de Zon, but falls 82 pieces short. 'Puzzling is just like a relationship'
The team 'Missing Piece' won a puzzle competition titled 'De eerste leg' held at Café de Zon in Wijk aan Zee. Six teams of four players competed to complete a 1,000-piece puzzle, with the winners fin...
Judge definitively axes house festival: "This is the death blow for us"
A Dutch judge has upheld the cancellation of the "Music On" house festival in Amsterdam after the municipality revoked its permit just one hour before the event was set to begin. The decision followed...
Cars stripped at P+R near Nieuw-Vennep: bumpers, doors and dashboards gone
Two vehicles were heavily stripped of their interior and exterior parts, including dashboards and doors, at a P+R parking lot in Nieuw-Vennep. The location is commonly used by travelers flying from ne...
Dassen in congress speech: break ties with Palantir
Volt leader Laurens Dassen has called on the Dutch government to sever ties with the American software company Palantir. During a party congress in Ede, Dassen proposed redirecting the funds currently...
Possibly the region's best Caesar salad on the sunny terrace of Brouwerskolkje Exclusief (9-)
Brouwerskolkje Exclusief has received high praise for its Caesar salad, which is described as potentially the best in the region. The restaurant is recommended for its high-quality food and its scenic...
Anthony Correia hopes Sunday is his last home game as Telstar manager: 'A survival party in IJmuiden would be nice'
Anthony Correia will coach his final home game for Telstar this Sunday against Heracles, marking the end of his thirty-year association with the club. He expressed his hope that the match in IJmuiden ...
Was wearing an Amsterdam Bandidos vest illegal? Suspended sentence demanded for Beverwijk man after two acquittals
An Amsterdam court is deliberating whether a 47-year-old man from Beverwijk committed a crime by wearing a Bandidos motorcycle club vest in June 2020. Despite two previous acquittals, prosecutors are ...
New cars and washing machines made entirely from scrap? Tata Steel, Volvo and Electrolux conduct groundbreaking research
Tata Steel Nederland, Volvo, and Electrolux Professional are conducting research in IJmuiden to produce high-quality steel for cars and appliances entirely from scrap metal using electric arc furnaces...
New Dutch citizens finding work faster and more often: "I can now contribute"
Data from the CBS shows that refugees with residence permits in the Netherlands are finding employment significantly faster than a decade ago, with 13% working within three months. Local initiatives a...
Heavy police presence in Ter Apel during asylum center protests
A heavy police presence, including mounted officers and mobile units, was deployed in Ter Apel on Saturday to monitor announced demonstrations at the local asylum seekers center. Only a small group of...
The Netherlands flooded by Chinese car brands: here is the reason
The Netherlands is experiencing a rapid influx of Chinese car brands, with over twenty manufacturers already present in the market and new ones arriving almost monthly. Auto expert Niek Schenk explain...
Patricia Paay makes TV comeback with her own reality show
Patricia Paay and her daughter Christina Curry will return to television with a new reality series on the RTL network. The broadcaster confirmed the project following reports from the Dutch newspaper ...
Ten-year battle over caravan storage facility nears end, settlement with Rijsenhout sisters remains secret
The municipality of Haarlemmermeer has reached a settlement ending a ten-year legal dispute with the owners of a caravan storage facility in Rijsenhout. The conflict concerned a building constructed t...
Woman rescues man from water at Stenen Hoofd, police hail heroic act
A 55-year-old woman is being hailed as a hero after jumping into the IJ river at Stenen Hoofd in Amsterdam to rescue a man from the water. She kept the man afloat until emergency services arrived, aft...
Renowned flower family Van ’t Veld started with a book cart 50 years ago: 'I only knew about oil,' says founder Henk
The Van ’t Veld family is celebrating fifty years of selling flowers at their well-known location on Planetenweg in IJmuiden. Founder Henk van ’t Veld reflects on how the business began with a sim...
Sold-out house festival organizer sues Amsterdam over cancellation
The organizers of the sold-out Music On Festival have filed a lawsuit against the municipality of Amsterdam in a final attempt to prevent the event's cancellation. A spokesperson stated that this lega...
Castricum municipality also warned by ministry over lack of asylum housing
The municipality of Castricum has been placed under supervision by the Dutch Minister of Asylum and Migration for failing to provide required housing for asylum seekers. This decision was communicated...
Dutch tourist (21) hospitalized with measles in Panama
A 21-year-old Dutch backpacker has been hospitalized in Panama City after contracting measles. The Panamanian Ministry of Health confirmed the case involving the tourist who was traveling in the count...
Tenerife prepares to receive Hondius
Authorities in Tenerife are preparing for the arrival of the Dutch cruise ship m/v Hondius on Sunday following a hantavirus outbreak on board. Temporary facilities, including army tents and mobile toi...
Marleen (52) is at the office by 7:15 AM to secure a spot: ‘Need for my own desk’
52-year-old Marleen reports experiencing significant stress due to a workspace shortage in her company's new office, forcing her to arrive at 7:15 AM to secure a desk. She shared her struggle with car...
Title, promotion or relegation? Which Haarlem region clubs still have something to play for?
As the football season nears its end, many clubs in the Haarlem region are still competing for league titles, promotion, or to avoid relegation. This article provides an overview of the status and goa...
Metal detector gives Melchior relaxation: 'Greatest find was a gold coin from 800 AD'
Melchior Ladee finds relaxation and historical treasures by using a metal detector to search fields and beaches. His most significant discovery to date is a gold coin dating back to 800 AD.
Rare first edition of Het Achterhuis with dust jacket and other masterpieces to go under the hammer in Haarlem
A rare first edition of Anne Frank's 'The Diary of a Young Girl,' complete with its original dust jacket, will be auctioned later this month at Bubb Kuyper Veilingen in Haarlem. The auction also featu...
Annebel ran 270 kilometers through the Sahara Desert during Marathon des Sables: ‘From an idea to training and then you’re there in Morocco’
Annebel Veldhuis from Heemskerk successfully completed the Marathon des Sables, a grueling 270-kilometer footrace through the Sahara Desert. She finished the final stage of the eight-day ultramarathon...