Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Spaarnwoude recreation area can become much more attractive with minor adjustments
A proposal suggests that the Spaarnwoude recreation area could become significantly more attractive with minor adjustments. The article invites readers to share their opinions and participate in a pol...
Inspector: hospital may have experienced code black during pandemic
Former Inspector-General Marina Eckenhausen testified during a parliamentary inquiry that some hospitals may have experienced conditions equivalent to "code black" during the COVID-19 pandemic. She cl...
No trains Wednesday morning due to strike
The NS has confirmed that no trains will run on Wednesday morning between 04:00 and 08:00 due to a strike by the FNV union. Travelers are warned that disruptions may continue throughout the morning as...
Heemstede speeds up housing for status holders like Haarlem; temporary site on Kerklaan until housing is available
Heemstede will temporarily house approximately twenty permit holders in a former police station on Kerklaan before they move into permanent local housing. This approach mirrors a strategy used in Haar...
Stevie and Levy both have autism: ‘There is an automatic attraction’
Stevie van der Peet and Levy van Rooijen, both 25, discuss their close friendship and the shared experience of living with autism. The pair, from Zwaanshoek and Hoofddorp, highlight the 'automatic att...
Lieselot’s (24) dream of an internship abroad shattered by ‘rat disease’: ‘I didn’t want to die there’
Lieselot Sintenie, a 24-year-old student teacher, was forced to cut her internship in Suriname short after contracting leptospirosis, commonly known as rat disease. Concerned for her safety, she retur...
Prosecutors will not appeal Drents Museum art theft case
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service will not appeal the three-year and eleven-month prison sentences given to three men for the robbery of the Drents Museum in Assen. The men were convicted of steali...
Code orange in Limburg due to severe thunderstorms
A code orange weather warning has been issued for the Dutch province of Limburg starting Friday afternoon due to severe thunderstorms. The KNMI warns of potential damage and disruption caused by heavy...
Cyclist (78) dies after collision with tram in Amsterdam
A 78-year-old cyclist from Amsterdam has died from injuries sustained during a collision with a tram on Wednesday afternoon. The accident occurred on the Eerste Constantijn Huygensstraat in Amsterdam-...
Unrest within Schiphol advisory board, members step down
Several members of the advisory council for Schiphol Airport residents have resigned in protest, claiming the body can no longer effectively represent local interests. The resigning members warn that ...
Online purchases must be easy to cancel starting today
Webshops and apps across the European Union are now legally required to provide a clear function that allows consumers to easily reverse online purchases. This new regulation, which stems from EU legi...
Inspector urged De Jonge to take broader view of COVID crisis
In June 2020, former head inspector Marina Eckenhausen urged then-Health Minister Hugo de Jonge to adopt a broader perspective on the COVID-19 crisis. She argued that the government response was overl...
'I'm like a trash can, I eat everything,' says Jane at Zonnebloem lunch, but will the Maharaja’s meatballs hit the spot?
Zonnebloem Uitgeest hosted a lunch event for 36 participants at the local Roman Catholic church's rectory. The gathering provided a social afternoon for attendees, including Jane van Tongeren and Mari...
'Berry Bantam' confident: "Netherlands will beat Sweden 3-1"
Residents of Bantamstraat in Haarlem are preparing to watch the Dutch national team's World Cup match against Sweden in a communal tent. Local figure Berry expresses confidence in a Dutch victory, pre...
Anonymous OV-chipkaart no longer for sale from July 1
Starting July 1, the anonymous OV-chipkaart will no longer be available for purchase as the technology has become outdated. Passengers can instead use debit cards or the new OV-pas to check in and out...
Amsterdam turns orange: World Cup fever hits these front gardens
Residents in Amsterdam are embracing 'orange fever' by decorating their front gardens and local pubs with flags and streamers for the World Cup. The festive spirit is most visible in the city's workin...
André Hazes candid about Botox use: 'I just look tired very quickly'
In their podcast ADHAZES, Dutch singer André Hazes and his sister Roxeanne spoke openly about their use of cosmetic treatments like botox. André explained that he visits a cosmetic doctor to counter...
Man threatens special needs school in Kampen
A man has issued online threats against the Prisma special education school in Kampen, as well as several other individuals. While police maintain a visible and invisible presence at the school, autho...
Shed fire at home in Beverwijk
A fire broke out in a residential shed on Cnossenhof in Beverwijk on Friday morning. Firefighters arrived quickly to extinguish the blaze and manage the situation.
Another fine for Tata Steel over excessive emissions
Tata Steel faces potential fines of up to 1 million euros after the North Sea Canal Area Environmental Service issued a penalty for exceeding nitrogen oxide emission limits. The company has until Apri...
Inspectorate blindsided by decision to close nursing homes
The Health and Youth Care Inspectorate (IGJ) was caught off guard by the Dutch cabinet's decision to ban visitors from nursing homes during the first COVID-19 wave. Former chief inspector Marina Ecken...
Frenkie de Jong warns rivals: 'Netherlands are in a sense unpredictable'
Midfielder Frenkie de Jong addressed the criticism directed at key players following the Dutch national team's 2-2 draw against Japan at the 2026 World Cup. He warned competitors that the team remains...
Albert Einstein’s handwriting on Damstraat wall opposite Pieter Teyler’s House: ‘The day I spent with you in Haarlem is one of the most beautiful of my life’
A quote by Albert Einstein from a letter to physicist Hendrik Antoon Lorentz is set to be displayed in Einstein's original handwriting on a wall in Haarlem's Damstraat. The display will be located opp...
Fewer entry-level jobs due to AI? Employers blame entirely different problems
A study by the Dutch employer association AWVN indicates that the rise of AI is not the primary cause for a decrease in entry-level job hiring. Companies reducing junior positions cite other organizat...
Ruben Tijmens enjoys his unique heirlooms and tableware collection in Schermerhorn
Ruben Tijmens, 62, has transformed his home in Schermerhorn into a unique living space filled with special heirlooms and an extensive tableware collection. Seeking light and open horizons, Tijmens com...
Jelka van Houten and Donny Ronny in Dutch version of comedy show Taskmaster
Comedians Jelka van Houten and Donny Ronny will participate in the Dutch version of the comedy show Taskmaster. The program, which was announced by RTL on Friday, will be hosted by Arjen Lubach.
Berendsen: definitive peace agreement between US and Iran needed soon
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen has called for a final peace agreement between the United States and Iran to ensure regional stability. While acknowledging the current preliminary agreement as a ...
No asylum seekers in emergency night shelter for the first time in a month
For the first time since May 20, no asylum seekers spent the night in the emergency night shelter facility in Westerbork. The Red Cross reported the vacancy at the site, which is scheduled to remain o...
Jetten: EU cannot continue with 1990s budget
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten called for a modernized EU multi-annual budget for 2028-2034, emphasizing a shift in focus toward competitiveness and security. Jetten argued that the current budgetary...
Bosbeek School from Santpoort-Noord is national school football champion for second year in a row: 'We were on the Jeugdjournaal'
The girls' team from De Bosbeekschool in Santpoort-Noord has won the Dutch national school football championship for the second consecutive year. The team, consisting of students from groups 7 and 8, ...