Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
VVD fits well in new Heemskerk executive, but Jan Geert Bakker ruined his own chances
The new governing coalition in Heemskerk is expected to lean right, yet the VVD party will be excluded despite its ideological alignment. Explorer Karen Heerschop's findings suggest that past actions ...
No mercy for sidewalks taped off weeks before King's Day: ‘Spray it all away’
A poll reveals that ninety percent of respondents dislike the practice of claiming flea market spots for King's Day weeks in advance using tape and paint. Residents expressed frustration over the pree...
Domestic violence in Haarlem rises for second year in a row
The number of households in Haarlem reporting domestic violence to Veilig Thuis rose for the second consecutive year, with 840 cases recorded last year. A majority of these reported incidents involved...
Summit on phasing out fossil fuels begins in Colombia
Colombia and the Netherlands have launched the first international conference on phasing out fossil fuels in Santa Marta, Colombia. The six-day event features 56 participating countries that together ...
House fire on Rijnstraat in IJmuiden quickly under control
A small fire broke out in the windowsill of a house on Rijnstraat in IJmuiden on Friday evening. Emergency services quickly brought the situation under control, and no injuries were reported.
Bilal Wahib to become a father for the first time: 'Last birthday with the two of us'
Singer and actor Bilal Wahib and his fiancée Sophie Keizer have announced they are expecting their first child. The news follows the couple's announcement earlier this year that they are planning to ...
Halsema closes Slotervaart youth center for six months after multiple explosions
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has ordered the closure of a youth center in Slotervaart for six months following two explosions in April. The decision aims to restore public safety and allow for a poli...
Antje Monteiro saved three alder trees in her garden from being cut down: Turns out I’m allergic to those very trees
Dutch celebrity Antje Monteiro saved three alder trees in her garden from being cut down, only to later discover that she is allergic to those specific trees. In an interview with Mezza magazine, she ...
Hundreds protest in IJsselstein against emergency asylum shelter
On Friday evening, hundreds of people gathered in IJsselstein to protest against the establishment of a temporary emergency shelter for asylum seekers. The demonstration was triggered by plans to use ...
Judge: Minister was not allowed to stop basic shelter for 16 people
A Rotterdam court ruled that former Asylum Minister Marjolein Faber wrongly attempted to terminate the basic shelter, known as the "bed-bath-bread" scheme, for 16 foreigners. While the court upheld th...
Antique market organizer gloomy after court hearing: ’I don’t think I’m going to win this’
Alice de Nijs, organizer of the Haarlem antique markets, expressed pessimism following a legal hearing at the Raad van State regarding a dispute with the municipality. After the session, she stated he...
CCTV surveillance at Breedveld after arson, vandalism, and attacks on emergency workers
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has ordered the installation of camera surveillance at Breedveld in Amsterdam Noord following persistent nuisance and violence from local youths. Since late March, the ar...
Queen Máxima reacts to the death of Kops: 'Remarkable how strong she was'
Queen Máxima has paid tribute to 19-year-old influencer Jade Kops, who passed away on Friday morning after a battle with cancer. The Queen praised Kops for her openness and strength, while family and...
Jetten: Spain is and remains a full member of NATO
Prime Minister Rob Jetten affirmed that Spain remains a full member of NATO following an EU summit in Cyprus. His remarks respond to leaked U.S. plans suggesting potential suspensions for certain alli...
Jade Anna caught with fake webshop review: ‘Jan’ gives five stars, but he doesn’t exist
Influencer Jade Anna van Vliet’s company has been caught posting a fake five-star review for a product before its official release. Although posting fake reviews is illegal, the brand has claimed th...
Mayor Halsema on King's Day: Record number of enforcement officers in the city
Amsterdam Mayor Halsema has announced a record deployment of 250 enforcement officers for King's Day to manage overcrowding and curb illegal alcohol and drug use. The city will enforce stricter regula...
Mostly emergency seekers, status holders and students in Oldenhove, but Joyce Goverde captures the stories behind these stereotypical labels in new exhibition
Photographer Joyce Goverde is presenting a new exhibition that captures the personal stories of residents living in the Oldenhove temporary housing community before its scheduled demolition next year....
Brabant meat processor ordered to recall all products immediately
A meat processing company in Nuenen has been ordered to immediately recall all its products following a raid by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA). The enforcement actio...
Ajax Women 'eager to shine' in the Klassieker this Sunday
The Ajax Women are set to face Feyenoord in 'de Klassieker' this Sunday at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, with approximately 11,000 fans expected to attend. Under new coach Anouk Bruil, the tea...
Amsterdam students start their own business: ‘We emailed almost every shoemaker in the city’
Students at the Hogeschool van Amsterdam are launching diverse startups, including sustainable sorbet and specialized insoles, as part of their Entrepreneurship minor. The program focuses on practical...
Bookman Frank (55) seeks successor for The ReadShop in Beverwijk: ‘If I want to do something else, now is the time’
Frank Valk, the 55-year-old owner of The ReadShop in Beverwijk, is seeking a successor to take over his bookstore. Valk has put the business up for sale to pursue a new career path, though the shop is...
Brasserie Beeckestijn in Velsen-Zuid named third best wedding venue in North Holland: 'We put ourselves in the guest's shoes'
Brasserie Beeckestijn in Velsen-Zuid has been named the third-best wedding venue in North Holland. Owners Susanne and Michel received the honor after ten years of service, just before their planned re...
Haarlem components orbited the moon on Artemis II. 'Quite proud'
Components manufactured in Haarlem, including solar panel springs and shuttle connectors, were part of NASA's recent Artemis II mission around the moon. Local manufacturers expressed pride in contribu...
D66 must change course in our ‘city-state’, says Jan-Kees Emmer: ‘More room for people’
Jan-Kees Emmer argues that the D66 party must lead a policy shift in the Netherlands to prioritize human needs over political deadlock. He highlights the contrast between the ongoing political theater...
Lokaal Vitaal and VVD in Castricum continue with D66, but without alderman candidate Erik Hordijk
Lokaal Vitaal and VVD have invited D66 to enter coalition formation talks to govern the municipality of Castricum. As a concession to secure the partnership, D66 candidate Erik Hordijk has withdrawn h...
Meta removes Instagram accounts of queer organizations: "You feel vulnerable"
Meta has permanently removed the Instagram accounts of several queer organizations and clubs, including Amsterdam's Club Church, without providing a clear explanation. Co-owner Richard Keldoulis expre...
Arrests in North Holland for ATM bombings in Germany and Switzerland
Nine Dutch men have been arrested for allegedly carrying out ten ATM bombings in Germany and Switzerland between mid-2023 and late 2023. Police conducted searches across fifteen locations, including A...
Utrecht connection freeze signals power issues for rest of country
A grid connection stop in Utrecht serves as a warning for potential electricity infrastructure challenges throughout the Netherlands. Similar restrictions are already affecting parts of Noord-Brabant,...
Thousands of kilometers for Telstar: how a Swiss South Korean fell in love with a club in the polder
Waudiz, a Swiss South Korean football fan, travels thousands of kilometers to the Netherlands to support the football club Telstar. Despite his friend's skepticism about his choice of club, he has bec...
Number of asylum seeker places in Loosdrecht scaled back
The municipality of Wijdemeren has reduced the planned number of temporary emergency reception places for asylum seekers in Loosdrecht from 110 to 70. The facility is now scheduled to open no earlier ...