Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Thijsse’s Hof appoints Jan Hoekema as new board chairman
Jan Hoekema has been appointed as the new chairman of Thijsse’s Hof, the oldest botanical garden in the Netherlands. He succeeds Arjen Overbeek, who stepped down after serving seven years in the pos...
Yum! Get a free donut in Haarlem on Donut Day
On Friday, June 5, the Salvation Army will celebrate Donut Day by distributing free donuts to the public in Haarlem. This event offers various types of donuts, including those with chocolate and sprin...
Stockpiling drives strongest growth in Dutch industry in years
The Dutch industrial production saw its strongest growth in four years last month. This surge was primarily driven by panic buying from customers in response to the conflict in the Middle East.
Watch live: Day two of COVID hearings on Brabant ‘hotspot’
The Dutch parliamentary inquiry into COVID-19 policy continues its second day of hearings, focusing on the start of the pandemic in the province of Brabant. Medical microbiologist Jan Kluytmans and De...
Day two of COVID hearings: Mayor calls curfew a 'struggle'
During the second day of corona hearings, witnesses described the initial chaos of the pandemic in the Brabant region and the strain on hospitals. The Dutch cabinet eventually implemented regional mea...
Ten design teams advance to next phase of National Slavery Museum
An independent jury has selected ten design teams to proceed to the next phase of the international architectural competition for the National Slavery Museum. This marks a key step forward in the deve...
Police raid home in Beverwijk, seize vehicles
Police conducted a raid on a house in Beverwijk early Monday morning, deploying officers in bulletproof vests and seizing several vehicles. The operation took place on Peelstraat around 6:00 AM, thoug...
Pimped cars thrill men: 'This hall is full of the Messis of the car world'
The Expo center in Vijfhuizen is hosting an exhibition featuring a wide variety of unique, modified cars described as 'works of art on wheels.' Enthusiasts and families are visiting to admire and phot...
Hospitality businesses and retailers see revenue rise in first quarter
The Dutch hospitality sector experienced a 2.2 percent turnover increase in the first quarter, marking its twentieth consecutive quarter of growth. Additionally, retail turnover in April saw an increa...
Thousands of travelers hit by Transavia cancellations: 'Receive maximum 400 euros compensation'
Transavia cancelled numerous flights last week due to operational issues and aircraft unavailability, affecting thousands of travelers. Impacted passengers are eligible for a maximum compensation of 4...
KLM receives €1 billion from Schiphol for real estate: path cleared for new terminal
KLM and Schiphol have finalized a deal worth nearly 1 billion euros for the airline's real estate, including the demolition of an old cargo building. This agreement clears the way for the construction...
All beds in TBS clinics occupied despite lower intake
Despite a decline in new patient intake from 164 to 118 last year, all beds in Dutch TBS clinics remain fully occupied. According to the latest annual report from TBS Nederland, the system continues t...
Roadworks in Haarlem: keep this in mind this week (June 1 - June 8)
Several roadworks and partial closures are scheduled in Haarlem from June 1 to June 8. Affected areas include the Gedempte Oude Gracht and Oostvest, impacting traffic in the city center and surroundin...
Keti Koti month starts today: here's what's happening
Keti Koti month begins today in Amsterdam with a series of cultural events, lectures, and commemorative activities leading up to the official holiday on July 1st. The program includes a memorial walk,...
Car largely destroyed by fire in Heemstede
A car was severely damaged by a fire on the W. Denijslaan in Heemstede during the early hours of Monday morning. The incident occurred around 2:45 AM, resulting in the vehicle being largely destroyed.
Explosion at home in Hoofddorp, front door damaged
An explosion occurred at a residence on Graan voor Visch in Hoofddorp on Sunday evening around 11:00 PM. The blast caused damage to the home's front door, but no injuries were reported.
TikTok Shop rivals Saturn and Douglas in Germany, shopping feature coming to Netherlands
TikTok Shop is scheduled to launch in the Netherlands on June 15, allowing users to purchase products directly through the app. The expansion follows its introduction in Germany, though the platform f...
Police seek extra powers to tackle rioters at Telstar stadium and a ban on shisha lounges
Police are seeking expanded powers to deal with rioters at the Telstar stadium, including the authority to remove opposing supporters from the municipality. These measures are intended to facilitate f...
North Holland Traffic: Delays on the A7 and A9 during Monday morning rush hour, June 1
Traffic congestion caused delays on the A7 near Avenhorn and the A9 in North Holland during the morning rush hour on Monday, June 1. The delays were primarily attributed to high volumes of traffic acr...
Printer: Curaçao causes striking surge in flag orders this World Cup
Printing company Drukbedrijf reports that orders for Curaçao flags have increased tenfold since the country qualified for the World Cup. This surge in demand marks a significant peak in sales for the...
New mothers in Haarlem remarkably old: 32 years and 7 months
New mothers in Haarlem are on average 32 years and 7 months old when they have their first child, which is notably high according to data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS). The figures also indicate t...
Sold-out playoffs show hockey has more potential, says Kim Lammers
The 2025-2026 hockey season concluded with Amsterdam winning the women's national title after defeating SCHC and Den Bosch in the play-offs. In the men's competition, Rotterdam secured the championshi...
Three injured in two stabbings in The Hague
Three people were injured in two separate stabbing incidents in the city center of The Hague during the night between Sunday and Monday. The incidents occurred at Kalvermarkt and Koningin Julianaplein...
A4 partially closed due to fatal collision near Belgian border
A fatal collision on the A4 highway near the Belgian border resulted in one death and the partial closure of the road between the De Markiezaat junction and Zandvliet. Local authorities also closed a ...
Heemstede's first inclusive playground praised but falls short: ‘Beautifully designed, but not inclusive enough’
The first inclusive playground in Heemstede opened last week in the Rivierenbuurt neighborhood to provide a shared space for all children. While local residents consider the new facility an asset, par...
Successor to iDIN identification service to be widely used in the Netherlands
The Belgian identification app itsme is launching for widespread use in the Netherlands starting Monday as a successor to the iDIN service. It allows users to log in to various organizations, such as ...
Parents in Velserbroek hunting for clothes for their child: 'Already outgrown them again'
A successful children's clothing fair was held this Sunday at the Hofstede in Velserbroek, attracting nearly a hundred visitors. Due to the high interest from parents, a follow-up edition of the fair ...
Toos & Henk - June 1
Cartoonist Paul Kusters provides a unique perspective on current events through his daily comic strip, Toos & Henk. The illustrations are published every week from Monday to Saturday.
Major fire in shop building on Cornelius Groenlandstraat in Heemskerk
A large fire broke out in a shop building on Cornelius Groenlandstraat in Heemskerk on Sunday evening around 9:30 PM. Emergency services quickly escalated their response, and multiple fire department ...
Person injured in stabbing on Nieuwe Hemweg in Amsterdam
A person was injured and hospitalized following a stabbing incident on Nieuwe Hemweg in Amsterdam on Wednesday evening. Police are currently searching for a suspect, described as a tall man with a cro...