Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Alternative Passion in Heemstede: Stations of the Cross through Mary's eyes at Our Lady of the Assumption Church
The OLV Hemelvaartkerk in Heemstede will host an alternative version of 'The Passion' on Holy Saturday. This production recounts the traditional Easter story through the eyes of Mary, repeating a succ...
Dylan (16) and Damiën (15) do carpentry for De Vlinder Children’s Center in Heemskerk. Noor is impressed: ‘He’s really not going to make that’
Teenage students Dylan and Damiën from Skills vmbo in Heemskerk built custom storage solutions for Kindcentrum de Vlinder. The project successfully addressed the school's issue with stray bags in the...
Minister Berendsen: US has every reason to stay in NATO
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen stated that the United States has every reason to remain in NATO despite President Donald Trump's threats to leave the alliance. Berendsen suggested that the threa...
TommyTomato declared bankrupt after failed investment: 'We made a lot of profit, just not in our bank account'
TommyTomato, a Haarlem-based delivery service providing healthy school lunches, has been declared bankrupt after a multi-million euro investment deal fell through in mid-March. Director Bas Turk attri...
Major rocket launch sends people around the Moon with a massive slingshot
A significant rocket launch scheduled for tonight aims to transport four astronauts further into space than ever before by sending them around the moon. The mission features a prominent role for Dutch...
Mandatory psychiatric treatment recommended for Rotterdam murders suspect
Behavioral experts from the Pieter Baan Centrum have recommended mandatory psychiatric treatment (TBS) for 25-year-old Sendric S., a suspect in multiple murders in Rotterdam. The experts diagnosed S. ...
Information sessions on IJ tunnel closure: live and online
The IJ-tunnel in Amsterdam will be closed for major maintenance from July 1, 2027, until November 2028. Information sessions are being organized, both in-person and online, to inform the public about ...
Students experience what it’s like to have a malfunctioning brain: ‘You really feel your brain isn't working anymore’
Eighth-grade students at the Cruquiusschool in Haarlem used virtual reality goggles to experience the daily challenges of living with dementia. The initiative by Zorgbalans aims to help children bette...
Special stamp marks 25 years of same-sex marriage in the Netherlands
A special stamp was unveiled at De Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam to celebrate the 25th anniversary of same-sex marriage legalization in the Netherlands. The country made history as the first in the world t...
Russia expels Dutch journalist
Russia has announced the expulsion of a Dutch journalist by revoking their accreditation. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated the move is a retaliatory measure following the Netherland...
Amsterdam turns orange for the new Queen of the Netherlands
On September 5, 1898, the city of Amsterdam celebrated the arrival of the 18-year-old future Queen Wilhelmina. The historic event, which saw the city decorated in orange, was captured in a painting by...
Fort bij Krommeniedijk opens its doors during Defense Heritage Weekend with extra tours
Fort Krommeniedijk will host an extra guided tour on Saturday, April 18, in celebration of the Defense Heritage Weekend. This event offers visitors a special opportunity to explore the historic fortif...
Spring gains ground: dry and sunny Easter ahead, 20 degrees next week (and that’s no joke)
The Netherlands is set to experience dry and sunny weather for the upcoming Easter weekend, with temperatures expected to rise to 20 degrees Celsius next week. This shift marks a more stable transitio...
'Ministry was wrong, banning steel slag is allowed.' Health at 1 and Urgenda offer municipalities a helping hand
Environmental and health organizations Gezondheid op 1 and Urgenda have issued a guide to Dutch municipalities challenging the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management's stance on steel slag. T...
Stricter holiday rental rules from today: what changes in the city center and De Pijp
Amsterdam has halved the maximum number of nights allowed for vacation rentals in the city center and De Pijp neighborhood from 30 to 15 per year. Effective immediately, the measure aims to reduce tou...
Lawyer for Koert H. pleads for acquittal in Arnhem fire case
The lawyer for 58-year-old Koert H. has requested an acquittal in the case concerning a major fire in downtown Arnhem that occurred last March. Defense counsel Rogier Stam argued that there is a lack ...
The Hague tunnel to remain closed for months, city fines builder Strukton
The Hubertustunnel in The Hague will remain closed for an additional two months because contractor Strukton failed to complete construction work on time. Consequently, the municipality of The Hague is...
CDA also critical of quick reversal of UNRWA funding cuts
The Dutch coalition party CDA has voiced criticism regarding Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma's plan to reverse budget cuts for UNRWA, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees. The minister intends to restore ...
GL-PvdA wants temporary off-peak travel for 9 euros per month
The GroenLinks-PvdA party has proposed a temporary "climate ticket" allowing off-peak travel across the Netherlands for nine euros per month between May and September. MP Habtamu de Hoop introduced th...
Widow of Rotterdam murder victim: husband’s life snatched away
Sendric S., 25, is standing trial for three murders committed in the Rotterdam-IJsselmonde neighborhood, including the fatal shooting of an 81-year-old man in January 2023. During the proceedings, the...
Johnny de Mol and Estelle Cruijff launch new show on Radio Noordzee
Estelle Cruijff and Johnny de Mol are launching a new weekly radio program titled "Cruijff & De Mol" on Radio Noordzee starting this May. The show will air every Friday afternoon, featuring celebrity ...
Fear in Nieuw-Vennep after murder of 59-year-old woman at train station, police conduct further investigation
A 59-year-old woman from Haarlemmermeer was found dead at a parking lot near the Nieuw-Vennep train station, prompting a murder investigation. The incident has caused significant shock and fear within...
From voluntary departures to reluctant exits: Hillegom bids farewell to six council members
On Tuesday evening, the municipality of Hillegom held a farewell ceremony for six outgoing council members. The event featured speeches, flowers, and a special tribute poem written by the village poet...
'He is a great danger to society': Amsterdam man convicted of murdering ex in Spaarnwoude remains in custody
A 44-year-old man from Amsterdam will remain in custody while appealing his 20-year prison sentence for the murder of his ex-girlfriend in Spaarnwoude. The court determined that the suspect, who has b...
'World keeper' André Krul finally cleared to play in Brazilian do-or-die battle
Goalkeeper André Krul has finally received his work permit to compete in Brazil after months of delays involving his transfer from Senegal. Although he missed the first three matches of the season, K...
Van der Valk Haarlem fears guests will be blown off benches and sit in dark rooms due to housing project
The Van der Valk hotel in Haarlem has appeared before the country's highest administrative court to challenge a proposed housing project on the site of a former government office. The hotel management...
Opposition outraged by D66 minister Sjoerdsma’s ‘incomprehensible’ deal and ‘ruse’
Dutch opposition parties have expressed anger over a plan by Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma to provide millions in aid to the Palestinian organization UNRWA. This move follows a previous agreement to cance...
Funcaps owners sentenced to three years in prison on appeal in Belgium
Two Dutch owners of the webshop Funcaps have been sentenced to three years in prison, with half the term suspended, by an appeals court in Antwerp, Belgium. The court ruled that the individuals import...
Apple turns 50: still relevant or ready for the museum? ‘They are not a pioneer’
As Apple celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2026, critics argue the company has lost its innovative edge and is lagging behind in artificial intelligence. To mark the milestone and the company's histo...
Court examines accounts of fraudulent real estate entrepreneurs: criminal money allegedly invested in homes
The Public Prosecution Service is seeking the repayment of significant sums from former directors of a real estate company during a hearing at the Haarlem district court. The case involves allegations...