Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Princesses regularly seen in Máxima's clothes: 'Good for image'
Princesses Amalia, Alexia, and Ariane frequently wear items from Queen Máxima’s wardrobe, a practice experts believe enhances their public image. This habit of sharing clothes is seen as a positive...
Heavy smoke from house fire in IJmuiden
A house fire on Trompstraat in IJmuiden caused significant smoke development on Saturday morning. Emergency services responded to the blaze in the residential building.
XR climate protesters walk onto A12 at De Meern
A large group of Extinction Rebellion climate protesters successfully walked onto the A12 highway near De Meern on Saturday. Despite attempts by the police to block the demonstration, they were unable...
XR climate protesters try to enter A12 near De Meern
Climate protesters from Extinction Rebellion attempted to block the A12 highway near De Meern on Saturday. Police have successfully prevented the demonstrators from entering the road so far.
Haarlem’s Kian Macnack (23) dreams of pain-free jumping after year of setbacks in Ghent to work with father Hein at Oranje again
23-year-old Haarlem volleyball player Kian Macnack is working to recover from a persistent knee injury that sidelined him for much of the 2025-2026 season. After a difficult year following his transfe...
Musical star Antje Monteiro struggled with panic attacks: 'Oxazepam in my bag'
Dutch musical star Antje Monteiro revealed in a recent interview that she has struggled with panic attacks since her childhood. She believes the condition may be a result of being bullied during her s...
Baby boomers leave behind massive €1 trillion inheritance, but far from everyone will get a share
A significant wealth transfer is expected in the Netherlands as baby boomers are projected to leave behind approximately 1,000 billion euros in inheritances over the coming years. While this massive i...
Ivo van Woerden spent years investigating controversial online guru Bentinho Massaro: ‘Anyone can get caught up in this’
Journalist Ivo van Woerden has released a book detailing his five-year investigation into controversial online guru Bentinho Massaro and his group's residency in a Bussum monastery. The work examines ...
Cyclist injured in collision with car in Beverwijk
A cyclist was injured on Saturday morning after colliding with a car on Plesmanweg in Beverwijk. Emergency services attended the scene following the accident.
Sharp rise in sick leave due to mental health issues costs billions: 'Nowhere else in the world does the employer pay two years of salary'
The Netherlands is experiencing a significant rise in employees unable to work due to mental health issues, with nearly 900,000 people currently classified as disabled. This trend results in billions ...
With Aloha and Timboektoe on the Velsen-Noord beach, Pim (30) sets the course for his island state: 'We’re going to build something cool on the North Pier'
Pim Lammertse, the owner of beach club Aloha in Velsen-Noord, is expanding his business by acquiring the neighboring pavilion Timboektoe on May 1st. He aims to transform the Noordpier area into a prem...
Our village has enough volunteers and groups to celebrate King's Day
In Katwijk, preparations for King's Day festivities begin immediately after the previous year's event, involving cleanup and detailed evaluations. Board member Rein Varkevisser noted that while there ...
He programs systems that know exactly when you buy something, but Tom (53) has doubts: ‘It’s gnawing at me’
Tom, a 53-year-old software engineer, has raised ethical concerns about the AI systems he develops to predict consumer behavior. Speaking with career expert Anne-Marije Buckens, he expressed fear that...
Three grandfathers in and from Haarlem, IJmuiden, Santpoort, Velsen and Leiden: ‘There is a lot of abandonment in this book’
Author Frank Oudman has written a book about his family history, focusing on the lives of three grandfathers. The narrative covers their experiences across several Dutch locations, including Haarlem a...
YouTuber Rouand YT's account taken offline after link to shooting that killed innocent boys
The YouTube account of Rouand YT has been taken offline following his connection to a fatal shooting in Amsterdam on New Year's Day. The action was taken after it was revealed he recorded a video earl...
YouTube channel of streamer who prank-called fatal shooting suspect taken offline
The YouTube channel Rouand YT has gone offline after the creator admitted to making a prank call to a man suspected of fatally shooting two Syrian teenagers in Amsterdam on New Year's Day. Shortly aft...
Is every location suitable for a murder story? On the road with writing duo Nicci French in Broek in Waterland
Writing duo Nicci French visited Broek in Waterland to promote their new thriller, "Wrong Turn," and explore the village's potential as a setting for murder mysteries. They discussed how even pictures...
Ronald Bartlema remained involved with Jeugdjournaal until the end; as a food critic, he preferred dining incognito
Family and friends gathered at Westerveld to bid farewell to Ronald Bartlema, a long-time culinary critic and contributor to the Jeugdjournaal who died at age 67. Following the funeral service, a rece...
Patty introduced the 'grief doula' to the Netherlands: 'We often associate grief with death, but grief and loss are much broader than that'
Patty Duijn introduced the concept of the 'death doula' to the Netherlands and authored a book titled 'Rouwdoula' about her profession. After a career in financial services, she has spent fourteen yea...
Supreme Court gives no explanation for more than half of rejections
In 2025, the Dutch Supreme Court failed to provide substantive reasoning in 571 out of 976 cases where it ruled against appellants. Legal experts are increasingly critical of this long-standing practi...
Blokker's comeback: Will the household chain make it this time? ‘I think the stores look excellent’
Following a bankruptcy and the closure of hundreds of locations in late 2024, the household retail chain Blokker has reopened 56 stores this summer. The comeback has sparked discussion regarding wheth...
He swallowed his tongue on a frozen De Vijverberg and narrowly survived: Milan Berck Beelenkamp (48) on why he swapped the football world for contaminated soil
Former professional footballer Milan Berck Beelenkamp has transitioned to a career in soil remediation after leaving the professional sports world. The 48-year-old, who famously survived a life-threat...
Police find body in nature reserve, suspect foul play: "Crime scene in the forest"
Police have discovered a body in the De Bretten nature area in Amsterdam-Sloterdijk and suspect a crime was committed. Forensic teams investigated a tent at the scene, which reportedly belonged to som...
Haarlem man jailed for role in Malieveld riots and ordered to compensate police officers
A 27-year-old man from Haarlem has been sentenced to one year in prison, with six months suspended, for his involvement in the Malieveld riots last September. In addition to jail time, the court order...
Car tires on fire in Haarlemmermeer Forest
Several car tires caught fire on a parking lot in the Haarlemmermeerse Bos in Hoofddorp on Friday evening. The incident resulted in significant smoke development in the surrounding area.
Mystery: what do these barriers near Sarphatipark mean just before King's Day?
In the days leading up to King's Day, markings and cordoned-off areas have appeared around Sarphatipark in Amsterdam as residents claim spots for the traditional flea market. These markings, ranging f...
Last weekend to file taxes: risk of fine after May 1st
The deadline for filing income tax returns in the Netherlands is May 1st, making this the final weekend for taxpayers to submit their information. Those who cannot meet the deadline should request an ...
Ben makes cancelling deceased husband's phone line painful for widow
After her husband Sjaak passed away in 2022, Wil Voorn initially kept his mobile subscription for personal reasons, but she is now facing difficulties trying to cancel it. The telecom provider Ben has...
Local real estate agents on housing market trends
Real estate agents report a slight cooling of the housing market across various regions in recent months. However, demand for affordable, ready-to-move-in single-family homes remains high, with buyers...
Beverwijk has a dubious reputation, and a fatal robbery doesn’t help: How unsafe is the city really?
A fatal robbery at a gold office in Beverwijk has sparked a debate regarding the city's safety and reputation. Although such lethal incidents are rare, the event has shocked residents and prompted a r...