Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Linda went for a few plants and came home with 2,347 euros worth of stuff
38-year-old Linda, who struggles with emotional overspending, recently spent €2,347 at a garden center despite seeking financial guidance. She justified the large purchase as a reward for herself af...
Serious accident between car and fatbike in Haarlem, victim seriously injured
A serious collision occurred between a car and a fatbike at the intersection of Schoonzichtlaan and Zijlweg in Haarlem on Tuesday morning. The rider of the fatbike sustained serious injuries and was r...
Why thousands of Dutch people are buying electric cars now: ‘I’ve finally been swayed’
The Netherlands is seeing a significant surge in electric vehicle sales, with second-hand EV purchases rising nearly 50% in March compared to February. This trend is largely driven by consumers seekin...
Roadworks in Haarlem: keep this in mind this week (March 7 - April 13)
Haarlem will experience various roadworks and partial closures in several areas, including Van Marumstraat and Parklaan, from March 7 to April 13. These projects affect both the city center and surrou...
In an Easter weekend full of sports, Mart Smeets sees a team of ‘troubled minds’: ‘Unwatchable’
Mart Smeets reflects on his childhood memories of attending a football tournament held near the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam. He discusses how sports and the Easter holiday became intertwined for him ...
Presenter Mandy Woelkens expecting second child
Presenter and journalist Mandy Woelkens has announced on Instagram that she is expecting her second child. The Dutch media personality did not disclose any information regarding a partner in her annou...
GL-PvdA and JA21 want tougher sentences for femicide
Dutch political parties GroenLinks-PvdA and JA21 are drafting legislation to increase the maximum sentence for femicide from 25 years to 30 years or life imprisonment. The proposal aims to ensure hars...
Major damage after ATM bombing at five-star hotel in Amsterdam
An ATM bombing occurred on Tuesday morning at the Pestana Amsterdam Riverside hotel in Amsterdam-Zuid, causing significant damage to the building. The perpetrators targeted an ATM located inside the f...
Major fire in De Pijp home, extensive damage
A significant fire broke out this morning in an older residential building on Eerste Van der Helststraat in Amsterdam's De Pijp district. The blaze spread rapidly due to the wooden structure, causing ...
ING not yet halting Russian operations: sale falls through
Dutch bank ING has cancelled the sale of its Russian business operations, which was originally intended to facilitate its exit from the country. Despite previously announcing it would stop taking on n...
Small plane crashes next to A58 near Ritthem
A small sports plane crashed next to the A58 highway near the village of Ritthem on Tuesday morning. Local safety authorities confirmed the incident occurred in the province of Zeeland.
A10 South closed and no trains to and from Amsterdam Zuid station from April 10 to 13
The A10 Zuid highway will be closed and train services to and from Amsterdam Zuid station will be suspended from Friday evening, April 10, until Monday morning, April 13. These closures are expected t...
Jake Paul denies Jutta Leerdam breakup: 'Dutch media are lying'
American influencer Jake Paul has denied reports from Dutch media claiming that he and speed skater Jutta Leerdam have ended their relationship. Paul stated on social media that the rumors are false a...
Burglary at second-hand shop in Haarlem
Police are searching for two young suspects following a burglary at a second-hand shop on Generaal Cronjestraat in Haarlem early Tuesday morning. The suspects smashed a store window around 4:20 AM and...
38 children in ER every year for swallowing batteries
Research from the Amsterdam UMC reveals that at least 38 children are admitted to emergency rooms annually in the Netherlands after swallowing batteries. Experts warn that these incidents can lead to ...
Burglary at Used Products store in Haarlem
A burglary occurred at the Used Products store on Generaal Cronjestraat in Haarlem on Tuesday morning. The incident took place at the retail location during the early hours of the day.
Podcast The Foundling: Masa and Eva found a baby: "It was a very sad cry"
The new podcast 'De Vondeling' follows 22-year-old Lieve as she searches for her biological parents after being abandoned as a newborn in Amsterdam's De Pijp neighborhood in 2003. Accompanied by maker...
Woman fined 320 euros for bringing coral and feathers on plane: ‘How?!’ she fumes in court
A woman was fined 320 euros after appearing in court for bringing coral and feathers home as souvenirs on a flight. The case highlights the strict legal consequences for transporting protected natural...
ATM blast at Amsteldijk hotel, bomb squad on site
An ATM bombing occurred at a hotel on the Amsteldijk in Amsterdam South around 5:00 AM. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service (EOD) and forensic investigators are currently examining the scene, whic...
Kim Lammers has a message for the snoring and blundering KNGU: at least pick up the phone
Dutch field hockey star Kim Lammers has criticized the Royal Dutch Gymnastics Union (KNGU) for poor communication and organizational failures. She emphasized that while elite sports success relies on ...
Camping even more popular due to global unrest: High season already heavily booked
Camping is becoming increasingly popular in the Netherlands, leading to a rise in caravan sales and campsites being fully booked well in advance of the high season. Industry experts attribute this tre...
Herman Koch's The Dinner available for free in November to promote reading
Herman Koch's bestseller 'The Dinner' will be distributed for free throughout the month of November to promote reading. The initiative is part of the national 'Heel Nederland Leest' campaign organized...
King's Commissioner sounds alarm in Beverwijk: Municipality ignoring proposed asylum seeker shelter
The King's Commissioner of North Holland has notified the municipality of Beverwijk that the COA has identified a potential emergency shelter location for asylum seekers. This development follows prev...
How a US customs declaration leads to frustration and confusion for Maria
Maria is facing frustration after being required to pay nearly 15 euros in import duties for a pair of socks sent as a gift from a friend in the United States. The high cost of these fees has turned a...
Crucial greening or subsidy trap? Debate over support for Tata Steel erupts
The Dutch House of Representatives is debating a proposed 2 billion euro subsidy aimed at helping Tata Steel transition to sustainable production methods. The potential funding has sparked significant...
Growing group on welfare needs more help to be able to work
A growing number of welfare recipients in the Netherlands face significant barriers to employment, such as debt and mental health issues, requiring more intensive support. Although the labor market ne...
Crowdfunding for TommyTomato to continue feeding 30,000 children, company flooded with positive reactions
A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to save the Haarlem-based school lunch delivery service TommyTomato from bankruptcy. The initiative aims to raise 35,000 euros to ensure the company can conti...
The Tata debate on billions in subsidies is coming: here are the sticking points
The Dutch House of Representatives is scheduled to hold a six-and-a-half-hour debate this Tuesday regarding billions of euros in proposed subsidies for Tata Steel Netherlands. The discussion will focu...
Construction workers benefit from labor shortages: Wages rising faster than elsewhere
Collective labor agreement wages in the Netherlands rose by an average of 4.5% over the past year, resulting in a 2% real wage increase after accounting for inflation. According to the Central Bureau ...
IKNL: Cancer in young adults has long-term consequences
Nearly 70,000 people in the Netherlands who were diagnosed with cancer as young adults over the past two decades continue to face long-term physical and social consequences. According to the Netherlan...