Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Married At First Sight's Mariska and Peter split: 'Letting go is also love'
Mariska and Peter from the tenth season of the Dutch television show 'Married At First Sight' have announced their separation. The couple shared the news on Instagram, stating that their decision to s...
5 percent of people sweat excessively: this helps according to a dermatologist
About five percent of the population experiences excessive sweating, a condition that becomes particularly challenging during the first tropical days of the year. Dermatologist Mandy Prins explains wh...
Radboudumc admits patient with possible Ebola infection
The Radboud University Medical Center in Nijmegen has admitted a patient suspected of having an Ebola infection. While the suspicion is currently low, the patient is being treated in a specialized iso...
Caprera Wine Festival returns: major wine celebration in the Bloemendaal dunes
The Caprera Wine Festival returns to the Bloemendaal dunes this Sunday, May 24th, with warm and sunny weather expected. Organizers anticipate a highly atmospheric event given the favorable forecast.
No trains to and from Haarlem due to power outage
A power outage has halted all train traffic to and from Haarlem on Friday afternoon. The Dutch railway operator NS expects the disruption to last until approximately 6:45 PM.
Administrative court: emergency shelter in Loosdrecht does not have to close
An administrative judge in Utrecht has ruled that an emergency asylum shelter in Loosdrecht can remain open despite complaints from local residents. The court decided that the social necessity of prov...
De Achterklap Podcast | Feisty Amalia and dog interrupts Tatjana interview
The Dutch Royal Family recently held a press event where Princess Amalia's spirited personality was a point of discussion. The podcast also covers the television return of actress and singer Tatjana S...
No trains to and from Haarlem due to power outage
Train traffic to, from, and through Haarlem has been suspended due to a power failure on the tracks that began around 3:15 PM. NS expects the disruption to last until at least 5:30 PM while technician...
Searching for the first geothermal energy site around Amsterdam Southeast
Search is underway for a geothermal energy production site in Amsterdam-Southeast to provide sustainable heating to the area. The project aims to begin heating the first homes using this renewable sou...
Cpunt is theater, library, arts center and more. New director Dorien: 'We're going to have a hard time in the current political climate'
Dorien Lievense, the new director of the Haarlemmermeer cultural foundation Cpunt, aims to make the organization's library, theater, and art facilities more inclusive and accessible. She expressed con...
Announced XR rail blockade will not be allowed
Authorities in Utrecht have banned a planned rail blockade by Extinction Rebellion scheduled for Saturday at Utrecht Centraal. The decision was made by the city's mayor, police, and justice department...
Bankrupt online home store Fonq relaunches via new platform
The bankrupt online furniture retailer Fonq has been acquired by the Etrias group, facilitating a restart of the brand's operations. Etrias has taken over both the webshop and the trade name, adding i...
Ukrainian President Zelensky invited to NATO summit in Turkey
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has announced that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will attend the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara in six weeks. Zelensky is expected to avoid the main leaders'...
WHO reports another hantavirus case in the Netherlands
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported an additional case of hantavirus infection in the Netherlands. This notification follows a previous instance of the virus being detected in the country...
WHO reports another hantavirus case in the Netherlands
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported an additional case of hantavirus in the Netherlands involving a crew member from the cruise ship Hondius. The patient was repatriated from Tenerife and...
Platform sees rise in Christian nationalism among far-right
Research platform Justice for Prosperity (JfP) has observed an increase in Christian nationalist symbols within far-right protests against immigration and asylum centers. This trend is becoming more p...
Haarlem literary historian Nop Maas (1949) dies: the life of Gerard Reve in two thousand pages as his life's work
The Haarlem-based literary historian and writer Nop Maas has passed away at the age of 76. He was best known for his monumental three-volume biography of Dutch author Gerard Reve, titled 'Kroniek van ...
FNV also rejects alternative social security plans
The FNV trade union has refused to participate in discussions regarding the Dutch government's alternative plans for social security cuts. Board member Hendrik Noten stated that the organization will ...
Jetten speaks of asylum crisis when asked
Rob Jetten has acknowledged that the current asylum situation in the Netherlands constitutes a crisis. He cited the frequent need to arrange emergency accommodations in sports halls late at night as e...
Prison sentence demanded for attacking police with fireworks during IJsselstein riots
The Public Prosecution Service has demanded ten-month prison sentences for two men from IJsselstein for attacking police officers with fireworks. The incident took place in early May during riots prot...
Amsterdam Politics: Defeat looms for D66 in negotiations and Cohen lashes out at council
The podcast 'Politiek aan de Amstel' discusses potential setbacks for D66 in coalition negotiations with Pro Amsterdam and former mayor Job Cohen's recent criticism of city council members. Other topi...
Things to do in Amsterdam this Pentecost: from dancing in the sun to strolling through food festivals
Amsterdam offers a variety of activities for the upcoming Pentecost long weekend, including music festivals and food markets throughout the city. Residents and visitors can enjoy outdoor events and cu...
Race for people who have faced adversity and have a passion for cycling
The Streetwise Cycle Team of De Regenboog Groep held its fifth annual cycling race for vulnerable individuals at Sportpark Sloten in Amsterdam. Initiated by Peter Turk, who used cycling to overcome ho...
Red clay looks better, but what does it matter? Eva Vedder regained her form on the other color
Dutch tennis player Eva Vedder is currently competing in a tournament in Slovenia following a six-week stint playing in the United States. She noted that this week feels like her first genuine experie...
RTL won't change MAFS protocols, but continues evaluation after UK misconduct
RTL has decided not to change its protocols for the Dutch version of 'Married At First Sight' following sexual abuse allegations involving the British edition. Broadcaster RTL and producer ITV Studios...
Van Essen postpones new manure policy plan by six months
Agriculture Minister Jaimi van Essen has postponed the implementation of a new manure policy intended to reduce water pollution from January 1 to July 1, 2027. The delay aims to align the manure regul...
Motorcyclist injured in single-vehicle accident in Vijfhuizen
A motorcyclist was injured in a single-vehicle accident in Vijfhuizen on Friday afternoon. The incident caused temporary traffic disruptions in the area.
Arrested BNNVARA journalist and cameraman from De Marker back in the Netherlands
BNNVARA journalist Gijs Sanders and his cameraman have returned to the Netherlands after being detained by Israel in international waters. The pair were reporting on the Global Sumud Flotilla at the t...
Cabinet approves trade ban on settlement goods
The Dutch cabinet has approved a measure to ban the trade of goods produced in illegal Israeli settlements within occupied Palestinian territories and the Syrian Golan Heights. Ministers are also curr...
EU suspends fertilizer import duties to support farmers
European Union member states have agreed to suspend import duties on specific fertilizers for one year to support farmers. This measure is designed to alleviate the impact of a trade agreement between...