Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Cycling along the contours of the Zaan region, through ribbon villages and past windmills and museums
The weekend supplement AlleTijd features a 40-kilometer cycling route through the Zaanstreek region. The path leads cyclists through historic ribbon villages and past various local windmills and museu...
New residents visit Schalkwijk Center housing project
On Saturday, future residents visited the Schalkwijk Centrum construction site in Haarlem during 'Dag van de Bouw' to view their future homes. Visitors were able to explore the building where they are...
'Nature should be the foundation of new construction plans': Ecologist Richard on taking bats into account in housing development
Ecologist Richard Witte argues that nature should be a fundamental component of housing developments rather than an afterthought, following news that nine homes near Heemskerk station were removed fro...
De Toppers in Orange spirit: feel the need for unity
The Dutch singing group De Toppers performed a festive concert at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam on Saturday night. The event combined music with a national football theme to create an atmospher...
Evacuated Ombilinstraat residents allowed to return home after explosion
Residents of Ombilinstraat in Amsterdam East returned to their homes on Wednesday morning after being evacuated due to an explosion and fire the previous day. Thirteen houses were affected, and the po...
Tropical temperatures grip the Netherlands: plenty of sunshine, mercury could hit 37 (!) degrees
The Netherlands is experiencing a heatwave with sunny weather and temperatures potentially reaching 37 degrees Celsius. These tropical conditions are expected to persist into next week across most of ...
Arianne's son has a form of ALS: 'Our life revolves entirely around Benito'
Arianne Versluijs shares the story of her 29-year-old son, Benito, who was diagnosed with primary lateral sclerosis (PLS), a form of ALS, last year. The feature, published ahead of World ALS Day on Ju...
End of net metering hits hard: energy bills up by hundreds, but these tips help you recoup solar costs quickly
Dutch households with solar panels will face significantly higher energy bills starting in 2027 due to the termination of the national net metering scheme. Despite these costs, experts suggest specifi...
Attention travelers: Public transport in Haarlem may be disrupted by strike
Public transport workers in Haarlem plan to strike during the early morning of Wednesday, June 24. The industrial action is expected to bring train and bus services to a standstill, leading to potenti...
Record proceeds for Night of the Refugee
The Night of the Refugee walking event raised a record 2.1 million euros for the Stichting Vluchteling foundation. A record 10,000 participants joined the event to walk distances of up to 50 kilometer...
Man stabbed on Tussen Meer in Osdorp
A man was injured in a stabbing incident on Tussen Meer in the Osdorp neighborhood of Amsterdam early this morning. The victim was treated at a hospital and has since been released, while police conti...
Confidently cycling through Haarlem: Every Schalkwijk resident should be able to do it, says Buurts: 'Cycling expands your world'
The organization Buurts is launching cycling lessons at Californiëplein in Haarlem to help adults who never learned to ride a bike as children. The initiative aims to increase residents' independence...
Japan eliminates Dutch opponent Tunisia with a comprehensive win
Japan defeated Tunisia 4-0 in a World Cup Group F match held in Monterrey, moving level with the Netherlands at the top of the group standings. The result confirms Tunisia's elimination from the tourn...
Life behind the barrier with poor education: Augustien (76) prefers recognition over apologies
Augustien Matulessy-Souisa reflects on her childhood experiences living in a Moluccan residential camp, highlighting the isolation and poor education faced by her community. As Prime Minister Jetten p...
Bob Deen: 'War is not a natural phenomenon that you can't do anything about'
Security expert Bob Deen has been appointed as the new director of Clingendael, the Netherlands Institute of International Relations, starting next month. Deen, who became a prominent figure for his a...
Foreign media rave about Netherlands, Sweden in shock after 2026 World Cup humiliation: ‘Completely new for us’
The Dutch national football team received widespread international praise following a dominant 5-1 victory over Sweden at the 2026 World Cup. Head coach Ronald Koeman's squad left the Swedish side in ...
Mystery solved: The impressive story behind this statue
This article explains the history and significance of the statue located at the Anton de Komplein, a site known for its regular markets. It identifies the figure depicted and shares the impressive sto...
Scale model made of this lost piece of Amsterdam history
A new exhibition at the Stopera in Amsterdam showcases a 3D model and archaeological artifacts from Vlooienburg, a historic multicultural neighborhood that once stood on the site. The display aims to ...
Wouter Klootwijk on tinned fish that is suddenly very trendy
Food columnist Wouter Klootwijk discusses the sudden resurgence of canned sardines as a trendy culinary item. He reflects on how this humble staple has unexpectedly become a fashionable choice in mode...
Job (28) is nearly blind but runs top times with a buddy: "Literally blind trust"
Visually impaired runner Job Schoonderbeek is training with his buddy at Amsterdam's Sloterplas for the upcoming NK Running Blind competition. Job, who lost most of his sight at age 18, aims to reclai...
Onno and Ingrid pay for 16 months for a cleaner who never shows up
Onno and Ingrid Krabshuis have been paying for a cleaning service for sixteen months without anyone ever arriving to perform the work. The couple, based in Julianadorp, is searching for a reliable and...
'Council work should not be based on money,' says Marielys Roos (HvB) about her compensation
Marielys Roos, a council member for Hart voor Bloemendaal, emphasizes that serving in local government should be a way to give back to the community rather than a job motivated by money. Balancing fif...
From looted parental home to island battle. ‘Tables, TV, sofas, cabinets, my furniture upstairs, everything was gone’
A former tenant of a house on Sluiseiland recounts the loss of her furniture and the historical weight of living next to the former office of NSB leader Anton Mussert. The article highlights the site'...
Pinkpop closely follows World Cup match but won't sideline artists
Attendees at the Pinkpop music festival in the Netherlands faced a choice on Saturday between watching a live World Cup football match and seeing scheduled musical performances. The designated viewing...
Long-standing family feud escalates in Boerhaavewijk, but brothers avoid prison for attempted manslaughter
Two brothers, aged 25 and 33, were convicted of attempted manslaughter following a violent family conflict in Haarlem's Boerhaavewijk neighborhood. The court found that they drove a car into a nephew ...
KNMI issues code orange again for Limburg
The KNMI has issued a code orange weather warning for the province of Limburg due to severe thunderstorms. Additionally, code yellow warnings are in place for the provinces of Zeeland, Noord-Brabant, ...
Hoofddorp Pioniers miss chance to upset Neptunus with top talent Cayro Hazel: 'There was much more in it'
Hoofddorp Pioniers lost a doubleheader against league leaders Neptunus, failing to capitalize on scoring opportunities despite the presence of 18-year-old Toronto Blue Jays prospect Cayro Hazel. Altho...
Wolter Kroes cancels performance due to voice problems and must take vocal rest
Dutch singer Wolter Kroes canceled his performance at the AJOC Festival in Mijdrecht on Saturday due to sudden voice problems. He expressed disappointment over the cancellation and announced he must t...
Brobbey remains level-headed after goals: happy to help the team
Dutch striker Brian Brobbey expressed satisfaction after playing a key role in the Netherlands' 5-1 World Cup victory over Sweden. Speaking at Houston Stadium, Brobbey stated he was pleased to help th...
Packed Café Scheiwijck goes wild for dazzling Dutch team: 'This is insane. We must reach the next round'
Fans at café Scheiwijck in Beverwijk celebrated a dominant 5-1 victory for the Dutch national football team. The atmosphere was euphoric as supporters expressed their excitement for 'Oranje' and the ...