Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
RTL News anchor Antoin Peeters back on TV after discovery of benign tumor
RTL News presenter Antoin Peeters returned to television on Monday following a leave of absence due to a benign brain tumor and burnout. The anchor presented his first news broadcast since the discove...
Cause of Zwaanshoek fire and explosions still unclear. 'Luckily, the parrots and rabbits are unharmed'
A fire followed by several explosions broke out in a warehouse in Zwaanshoek on Sunday afternoon, though animals on the property were reported unharmed. Authorities are currently investigating the cau...
North Holland needs another €1 billion for nature network, extra focus on restoration in Polder Westzaan
The province of North Holland requires 1 billion euros to complete the Natuurnetwerk Nederland nature reserves, with only 470 million euros currently available from provincial funds. Officials briefed...
Another protest at Ye concert in GelreDome
A small group of protesters gathered at the GelreDome in Arnhem on Monday evening to demonstrate against American rapper Ye's concert in the Netherlands. This event was significantly smaller than the ...
'I was looking for the truth,' says Siem (17), who recently converted to Protestantism
Seventeen-year-old Siem Langeveld recently made a confession of faith at the Goede Herderkerk in Haarlem, reflecting a broader trend of renewed interest in religion among Dutch youth. Seeking truth an...
ITQ founder Francisco Perez van der Oord (49) values investing in people over millions in revenue: ‘The success of others gives me energy’
Francisco Perez van der Oord, founder of IT company ITQ, emphasizes that investing in employees has been the core of his business for 25 years. He prioritizes the professional growth and success of hi...
Blijmond gives every child a role in musical My Grandpa: ‘We see how they develop’
Students from the Blijmond musical and dance school are currently preparing for their annual production titled 'Mijn Opa.' The school emphasizes giving every child a role to support their personal dev...
PowNed removes Verboden Liefde episodes due to participants' sex crime case
Dutch broadcaster PowNed has removed episodes of the program 'Verboden Liefde' from online platforms after two participants were charged in a sex crime case. The two men are suspected of abusing their...
Supermarket woes not over: groceries up to 10% more expensive by 2027
The Dutch supermarket umbrella organization CBL has warned the government that grocery prices could increase by up to 10 percent next year. According to the trade association, these price hikes are pa...
Heerma calls on governments to examine their own discrimination
Dutch Minister of the Interior Pieter Heerma is calling on government organizations to assess their internal operations for potential discrimination. He encouraged these bodies to utilize a specialize...
Griekspoor-Van de Zandschulp second match Tuesday in Rosmalen
Dutch tennis players Tallon Griekspoor and Botic van de Zandschulp will face each other this Tuesday at the grass-court tournament in Rosmalen. The match is scheduled as the second event of the day on...
Netherlands to wear most expensive Nike kit ever at World Cup: ‘Fans' love is being mercilessly exploited’
The Dutch national football team is wearing its most expensive Nike jersey to date during the World Cup, priced at 159.99 euros. A German economist researching global kit prices states that the high c...
Dozens of walls, signs and sheds defaced with 'Eloy'. Zandvoort man (32) confesses to one incident: 'I know nothing about those other cases'
A 32-year-old Zandvoort resident was sentenced to 40 hours of community service for spraying the tag 'Eloy' on dozens of walls and structures throughout 2023. Although the man only confessed to one in...
Cabinet wants ban on commercial social media work for children
The Dutch cabinet proposes a ban on commercial social media work for children aged 15 and younger. Minister Thierry Aartsen informed the House of Representatives of the plan, which aims to protect min...
Don't be so sour, let's make the World Cup a party
As the World Cup approaches, Dutch fans are beginning to prepare with traditional orange gear and betting pools despite some hesitation. The article acknowledges controversies surrounding FIFA and sch...
Coalition and Denk want measures against companies profiting from occupation of Palestinian territories
Coalition parties Pro and D66, along with Denk, have proposed thirteen measures for the City of Amsterdam to pressure companies profiting from the occupation of Palestinian territories. The plan prior...
Coalition and Denk want measures against companies profiting from occupation of Palestinian territories
Amsterdam's governing coalition and the Denk party have proposed thirteen measures to restrict business with companies profiting from the occupation of Palestinian territories. The proposal aims to pr...
Bunq fined for late response to customer fraud complaints
The Dutch online bank Bunq has been fined 170,000 euros by the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM). The penalty was issued because the bank failed to respond in a timely manner to fr...
Comedian Kor Hoebe to voice The Cat in the Hat in new animated film
Comedian Kor Hoebe has been cast as the Dutch voice actor for the lead character in the new animated film "The Cat in the Hat." The movie, based on the classic Dr. Seuss book, is scheduled to premiere...
Business owners devastated after devastating fire in Zwaanshoek
A massive fire in Zwaanshoek has destroyed several businesses, including a long-standing family construction company and an automotive garage, leaving owners devastated by the loss of their property a...
American tourists removed from hop-on hop-off bus by police: "A drone came inside"
Police evacuated a hop-on-hop-off bus near Amsterdam's Leidseplein after reports of a suspicious object prompted a large-scale security operation. Officers used a drone and a search dog to inspect the...
User bus to move to other side of Oosterpark in three weeks
A mobile drug consumption room in Amsterdam will move from 's Gravesandeplein to the Linnaeusstraat on June 29 to alleviate nuisance for residents and the OLVG Oost hospital. While the bus has reduced...
Man falls into sinkhole outside his home in Diemen
A man fell into a 1.5-meter deep sinkhole caused by a leaking underground pipe while walking into a house in Diemen on Saturday night. He escaped serious injury but suffered leg pain, and the street w...
Haarlem serious violence suspect to undergo psychiatric observation at Pieter Baan Center
A 33-year-old man suspected of causing serious physical injury in Haarlem may be sent to the Pieter Baan Centrum for psychiatric observation. The Dutch Public Prosecution Service requested the evaluat...
Robert van Hemert keeps scoring hits: 'Knew it wouldn't stop at Zoet, Zout, Zuur'
Dutch singer Robert van Hemert continues his musical success with several hit songs and has announced his first major solo concert. The performance is scheduled to take place at AFAS Live in Amsterdam...
Top official: loneliness deserved more attention during the pandemic
Top official Mark Roscam Abbing stated during a parliamentary inquiry that more attention should have been given to loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic. Abbing was responsible for the long-term st...
Cabinet also seeks support from left and right on nitrogen
The Dutch cabinet is seeking broad political support from both left-wing and right-wing parties for its nitrogen policy to ensure a stable majority in the House of Representatives. During a visit to t...
Number of vacancies falling for years, but finding staff remains difficult
The number of job vacancies in the Netherlands has been declining for several years, yet employers continue to struggle with finding staff. According to new data from the UWV, the labor market remains...
State commission: politics too indifferent towards discrimination
Joyce Sylvester, chair of the State Commission against Discrimination and Racism, presented a final report criticizing the Dutch government and politicians for being too passive regarding racism and d...
Messenger Jenning de Sanger had to deliver mail across 350 km of hostile territory in 1574
In 1574, following the Spanish capture of Haarlem, Jan Jansz (known as Jenning de Sanger) was appointed as a merchant messenger to deliver mail across 350 km of hostile territory to Douay. This appoin...