Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Car catches fire in Venserpolder
A car caught fire on Berthold Brechtstraat in the Venserpolder neighborhood of Amsterdam-Zuidoost on Friday evening. The fire department quickly extinguished the blaze, though the vehicle is likely a ...
Blauw-Wit keep sights on another Korfbal League season
Amsterdam-based korfball club Blauw-Wit secured a 20-22 victory against local rivals AW.DTV in the play-down semifinals, moving closer to maintaining their spot in the Korfbal League. Star player Thij...
No plan B if Senate rejects asylum law
The Dutch government faces a critical situation as the Senate considers a new asylum law amid a severe shortage of housing for thousands of refugees. With emergency shelters overflowing, ministers wor...
Ajax starts Edvardsen against FC Twente, captain Klaassen missing
Oliver Edvardsen will start for Ajax in their home match against FC Twente as the team deals with several absences. Key players including captain Davy Klaassen, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Kian Fitz-Jim, and Y...
Telstar beaten at home by FC Groningen; what worked against national champions fails against Groningen
Telstar suffered a 0-1 home defeat against FC Groningen on Saturday evening, ending their recent run of three victories in four matches. Despite the team's growing confidence, they were unable to equa...
Telstar fail to follow up PSV upset with home defeat against FC Groningen
Telstar suffered a 0-2 home defeat against FC Groningen following their previous upset victory over PSV. Goals from Dies Janse and Jorg Schreuders secured the win for the visitors, leaving Telstar una...
Jacques Hermus on his city Haarlem: ‘My wife and I were sold immediately’
Culinary journalist and author Jacques Hermus shares his favorite locations in Haarlem in the "My City" column of Mezza magazine. He provides local recommendations, including where to find quality ing...
This monstrosity of a law on freelancers was made by people who don't have a clue
Journalist Lisanne van Sadelhoff critiques Dutch legislative efforts aimed at regulating and protecting freelancers, arguing that the proposed laws are poorly designed. She suggests that the policymak...
Jim (23) is carillonneur at Plein '40-'45 and also takes requests
Jim, a 23-year-old carillonneur, is one of four young musicians performing on the freedom carillon at Plein '40-'45 in Amsterdam Nieuw-West. The district government decided to hire young talent follow...
Many mothers struggle to make ends meet during leave: ‘Extra recovery time is often needed’
A study by the CNV trade union reveals that nearly half of working women and 30% of partners in the Netherlands cannot afford to take parental leave due to financial constraints. Experts warn this sit...
Microcar flips on its side in accident on Zeeweg in Overveen, occupant taken to hospital
A minicar carrying three people overturned on a bicycle path along the Zeeweg in Overveen on Saturday evening. One occupant sustained injuries in the accident and was transported to the hospital for t...
Uproar in IJmuiden housing complex as seniors fear end of happy hour, but concern proves unfounded
Seniors at the Mercurius residential complex in IJmuiden sent an urgent letter to the city council fearing their regular 'Happy Hour' would be cancelled due to fire safety concerns. The issue was ulti...
Deining in Castricum aan Zee celebrates 25th anniversary with new beach pavilion: 'Preparing for a hugely busy year'
Beach pavilion Deining in Castricum aan Zee is celebrating its 25th anniversary with the opening of a completely renovated building on April 17th. After months of construction, the venue is preparing ...
Pro-Palestinian protester arrested after snatching Israeli flag
Police in Amsterdam arrested a pro-Palestinian protester at Dam Square for snatching and breaking the flagpole of an Israeli flag from a counter-protester. The woman is being held for questioning on c...
Aalsmeer supreme in final to win national handball cup again
Aalsmeer has won their ninth national handball cup and third consecutive title by defeating Hurry-Up 38-33 in the final in Almere. The team overcame a slow start to dominate the second half, remaining...
Jetten rejects scattergun approach to high energy prices: what is the plan?
Climate Minister Rob Jetten and the Dutch cabinet are opting for targeted interventions rather than broad measures to combat rising energy prices. The government's deliberative approach to the crisis ...
Ajax talents in the spotlight at Future Cup: They are definitely among them
The Olympia Future Cup is underway at Ajax's De Toekomst training ground, showcasing elite youth talents such as Denzel Darko and Elgyn Hato. The international tournament features prominent clubs like...
Fire damage and heavy smoke in Heemstede caravan
A fire broke out in a mobile home on E. van Slogterenlaan in Heemstede late Saturday afternoon. The incident caused significant smoke and resulted in damage to the residence.
Expeditie Robinson in Uitgeest during May holiday
Holland Sport is organizing an 'Expeditie Robinson' event in Uitgeest during the May school holidays. Instead of a deserted island, the activities will take place locally in the village park.
'It's as if there were no elections': Bloemendaal coalition formation tense as VVD rules out GroenLinks-PvdA partnership
Coalition formation in Bloemendaal has reached a stalemate after the VVD party excluded cooperation with the GroenLinks-PvdA alliance. Although an advisor recommended continuing the existing coalition...
Robbery at 't Paradijs tobacco shop: gun held to employee's head. 'Had only been open for three minutes'
On Saturday morning, an armed robbery took place at the Van Vuure tobacco shop in Hoofddorp shortly after it opened for business. A staff member was threatened with a weapon held to their head during ...
Hélène loves the 1518 painted panels in Naarden’s Great Church: ‘It reads like a Renaissance picture book’
Volunteer Hélène Michaud leads tours at the Grote Kerk in Naarden, which is renowned for its annual St. Matthew Passion tradition dating back to 1921. She specifically highlights the church's rare 1...
Jochem is the new face of Ronald Adventure shop: 'I feel right at home in this store'
Jochem Bossenbroek has taken over as the new owner of Ronald Adventure Shop, a long-standing outdoor and hiking specialty store in Beverwijk. Since December, Bossenbroek has been working with the exis...
Calvé and Douwe Egberts to US: 'Not the owner, but the feeling that matters'
American companies have acquired the parent companies of iconic Dutch brands Calvé and Douwe Egberts this week. Despite public concern about potential changes to these authentic brands, experts indic...
Martin Garrix contributes to new U2 song
Dutch DJ Martin Garrix is credited as a songwriter on U2's new EP, 'Easter Lily', which was released on Friday. Garrix collaborated with Bono and The Edge on the track titled 'Scars'.
Code yellow for severe wind gusts in Northwest Netherlands overnight
The KNMI has issued a code yellow warning for heavy wind gusts in the northwestern Netherlands, including North Holland, from Saturday night into Sunday. These weather conditions are expected to cause...
Uitgeest distributes big bags again. Tiles out, plants in
The municipality of Uitgeest has reintroduced its free tile collection service to encourage residents to replace garden tiling with greenery. Under this initiative, the municipality will collect and d...
De Jong loses in Monte Carlo qualifying
Dutch tennis player Jesper de Jong was eliminated in the first round of the Monte Carlo Masters qualifying tournament. Currently ranked 99th in the world, he lost to Chile's Cristian Garín in three s...
VOC handballers fail to recover from poor start and lose cup final
The Amsterdam-based VOC handball team lost the national cup final 30-26 to Kwiek after failing to recover from a poor start. Despite narrowing the gap to a single point in the second half, technical e...
Boerewors and fruity chutneys at Kuierkos: a little piece of South Africa in Bloemendaal (8-)
Kuierkos in Bloemendaal is a delicatessen specializing in South African cuisine, offering traditional dishes like bobotie, bredie, and malva. The store provides a unique culinary experience by introdu...