Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
The Prodigy to perform at Ziggo Dome in November
The Prodigy is scheduled to return to the Netherlands for a concert at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on November 28. The British band, led by Liam Howlett and Maxim, will perform as part of their latest...
Ben & Jerry’s founder hoped for serious talk with CEO but didn't get past reception
Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Ben Cohen was stopped at the reception of the brand's parent company headquarters while attempting to deliver a petition signed by 100,000 people. Cohen is currently engaged...
ChristenUnie and CDA say Ye should be denied entry
The Dutch political parties ChristenUnie and CDA are calling for rapper Ye to be denied entry to the Netherlands ahead of his scheduled concerts in Arnhem this June. Party leaders expressed their oppo...
Jetten hopes for US restraint after threat against Iran
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten has called for restraint from the United States following President Donald Trump's threats regarding the Strait of Hormuz blockade. Jetten criticized the President's rh...
Dutch model Bregje Heinen and actor Michael Trevino welcome baby
Dutch model Bregje Heinen and American actor Michael Trevino have welcomed their first child, a son named Jack Wild Trevino. The couple announced the birth of their son through a post on Instagram.
Community service for Velsen man after domestic violence. Judge: 'You just have to keep your hands off women'
A 41-year-old man from Velsen was sentenced by a court in Haarlem to 60 hours of community service for assaulting and threatening his partner in Beverwijk. Half of the sentence is suspended, and the j...
Tough luck! Fatbikes to be banned in Vondelpark
Amsterdam is implementing a ban on fatbikes in the Vondelpark to address safety concerns and public irritation caused by speeding riders. The decision follows growing frustration among residents who a...
From piano music to country at 't Mosterdzaadje in Santpoort-Noord
This weekend, the 't Mosterdzaadje concert hall in Santpoort-Noord will host several musical performances. The program features a variety of genres, ranging from piano music to country.
Renée van Wegberg to play Céline Dion in musical TITANIQUE
Dutch actress Renée van Wegberg will portray Céline Dion in the musical parody TITANIQUE. The show reimagines the story of the film Titanic through the perspective of the Canadian singer.
Thousands of kilos of free potatoes and carrots at Buikslotermeerplein tonight
Stichting Voervervoer is distributing 7,000 kilograms of potatoes and carrots for free at Amsterdam's Buikslotermeerplein tonight to combat food waste and poverty. The initiative highlights that one i...
Pension fund invests 350 million euros in 1,000 rental homes for seniors
Dutch pension fund ABP and investor CBRE are investing 350 million euros to develop approximately 1,000 rental homes for senior citizens. The project aims to provide sustainable and affordable housing...
Netherlands to receive fifth Patriot air defense battery
The Netherlands is set to receive a fifth Patriot air defense battery, having been granted priority despite high global demand and typical waiting periods of eight years. This acquisition will strengt...
Lawyer in swimming pool intern sex case: no evidence of rape
The lawyer for a 21-year-old swimming pool intern accused of abusing 14 children argued during a court hearing in Zutphen that there is no evidence of sexual penetration. Despite the defense's claims,...
Germany aims to lower food prices to boost purchasing power: should the Netherlands follow suit?
The Dutch government is exploring options to support purchasing power, such as a potential VAT reduction on food, amidst rising prices linked to the conflict in the Middle East. Reporter Peet Vogels e...
Man injured in Amsterdam stabbing
A man was injured in a stabbing incident at Koningin Wilhelminaplein in Amsterdam on Wednesday afternoon and transported to the hospital. Police are currently investigating the circumstances and searc...
Inspectorate: 42 violations among cannabis experiment growers last year
The Inspectorate of Justice and Security reported 42 violations among the ten licensed growers participating in the Dutch cannabis experiment last year. Out of 46 inspections conducted, authorities is...
In-house furnace builder training helps LIZ Holland tackle staff shortage
LIZ Holland in Velsen-Noord has launched an internal training program for oven builders to address a persistent shortage of specialized personnel. The initiative provides hands-on masonry and construc...
Tobacco company behind Lucky Strike fined for advertising at Pinkpop
British American Tobacco has been fined for illegal advertising at the Pinkpop music festival in the Netherlands. While this specific penalty was upheld, another previously imposed fine against the ma...
"They were gone within two minutes," shopkeeper frustrated after burglary
Two masked burglars stole approximately fifty smartphones and several tablets from a second-hand shop on Generaal Cronj) straat in Haarlem early Tuesday morning. The suspects broke into the store usin...
Trees Kolen finds meaning in volunteering at De Groene Gekko: ‘I prefer being at the front of the shop, by the baby toys’
Trees Kolen, a 67-year-old from Beverwijk, volunteers weekly at the second-hand toy store De Groene Gekko in Haarlem's Koningstraat. She finds deep meaning in her work there, noting that the shop prov...
Community service and suspended prison sentence for fake online landlord
A man has been sentenced to 180 hours of community service and a two-month suspended prison sentence for defrauding eighteen house hunters out of approximately €21,000. He targeted people moving to ...
From pavement shitters to sisters of mercy: what are your favorite Amsterdam nicknames?
Residents of Amsterdam have created numerous nicknames for various locations and objects throughout the city. The article highlights several local examples and invites readers to share their own favor...
Castor College qualifies for TeamNL Moves 2026 final
Students from Castor College in Beverwijk have qualified for the finals of TeamNL Moves 2026. The selection took place following their participation in the regional preliminary rounds held last week.
State held liable for first time over long mental health waiting lists
The Dutch State is being held liable for the first time over excessively long waiting lists in mental health care. The foundation Recht op ggz argues that these delays cause significant harm to patien...
Marlijn Weerdenburg replaces Martine van Os in We zijn er Bijna!
Marlijn Weerdenburg will replace Martine van Os as the host of the NPO 1 program We zijn er Bijna! this summer. After over fourteen years as the face of the show, Van Os is handing over the role to th...
Prosecution appeals in 1992 Hague garage owner murder case
The Public Prosecution Service has filed an appeal against the acquittal of 71-year-old Ruben B., who was suspected of murdering a garage owner in The Hague in 1992. While the court acknowledged stron...
Woman (50) arrested in Drenthe trunk murder case
Police have arrested a 50-year-old woman from Emmen in connection with the 2017 murder of Ralf Meinema, whose body was discovered in the trunk of his car with brain injuries. The arrest marks a new de...
Body found in Zaandam water identified as missing Polish man
The body of a Polish man who had been missing since March 13 was discovered in the water at Bornholmpier in Zaandam. Police have ruled out foul play following an investigation, concluding that no crim...
Police conduct further investigation at home where deceased man (81) was found
Police forensic investigators are conducting an additional search at a home in Amsterdam's Transvaalbuurt neighborhood where an 81-year-old man was found murdered in February. Detectives returned to t...
The oil crisis hits these entrepreneurs hard: "Trump must stop"
Local entrepreneurs in Amsterdam, including a driving school in Geuzenveld and a pancake restaurant on the IJ, are facing record-high fuel costs due to escalating tensions between the US, Israel, and ...