Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
The best for last: exhibition highlights the positive side of aging
The Museum van de Geest in Haarlem is hosting the exhibition 'Nieuw Oud! De Kunst van het ouder worden' to highlight the positive aspects of aging. Curated by Professor Tineke Abma, the display featur...
After 58 years, the curtain falls for Groots Herenmode in Beverwijk. Jelle Nuijen closes his menswear store: 'I'm going to miss all my customers'
Jelle Nuijen is closing his men's clothing store, Groots Herenmode, in Beverwijk after 58 years of operation. The 77-year-old owner expressed that he will deeply miss his customers as the well-known s...
Documentary The Chinese Takeaway: Home Delivered wins Silver Nipkow Disk
Filmmaker Qian van Binsbergen's documentary "De Afhaalchinees: Thuisbezorgd" has won the prestigious Zilveren Nipkowschijf award. The winner was announced on Thursday during a ceremony held at Het Ket...
Hospitality venues cannot show World Cup matches for free
Dutch Culture Minister Rianne Letschert announced that hospitality businesses will not be able to broadcast World Cup matches for free. The mandatory fees paid to the national broadcaster NOS for publ...
EU presidency Cyprus proposes lower EU budget, Netherlands against
Cyprus, acting as EU chair, has proposed a slightly reduced EU multi-annual budget of 1.95 trillion euros for the 2028-2034 period. Dutch Finance Minister Eelco Heinen reacted by stating that the prop...
Prime Minister Jetten: Zeeland accident 'overshadows everything today'
Prime Minister Rob Jetten expressed his condolences following a tragic accident near Vogelwaarde, Zeeland, which resulted in three deaths on Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred during a primary ...
City Executive must involve City Council in Mercator center redevelopment plan in Nieuw-Vennep
The executive board of Haarlemmermeer incorrectly failed to seek the city council's advice before granting a permit for the Mercator new construction project in central Nieuw-Vennep. This procedural o...
Flame of Hope arrives in Haarlem: Special Olympics for athletes with intellectual disabilities set to begin
The Special Olympics Flame of Hope arrived in Haarlem on Thursday morning, marking the start of the tournament for athletes with intellectual disabilities. The flame was carried into the city by Lotte...
MCK Director: We need to talk more about the consequences of donor conception for children
A report by the Healthcare and Youth Care Inspectorate revealed that Medisch Centrum Kinderwens failed to provide proper information and exceeded the limit of 25 children per donor. The clinic's direc...
Calling final exam students is the best thing there is for Nicolette
Teachers at Kennemer Lyceum in Overveen are delivering final exam results to students, a significant and emotional milestone for both staff and pupils. Economics teacher Nicolette Veen shares the joys...
Poultry allowed outside again in Gelderse Vallei: Nationwide housing order lifted
The nationwide confinement obligation for poultry in the Netherlands has been lifted after bird flu risks subsided. The final restrictions were removed in the Gelderse Vallei, a region with a high den...
New rules make it easier to cancel online purchases
Starting June 19, webshops and apps are required to provide a clearly visible cancellation button for consumers. This new regulation aims to make the process of canceling online purchases easier and m...
Poultry housing order also lifted in Gelderse Vallei
The Dutch government has lifted the nationwide housing requirement for poultry after experts assessed the risk of bird flu as moderate to low. The final restrictions were removed in the Gelderse Valle...
Police issue 30 fines for filming burning A10 noise barrier
Police issued 440-euro fines to 30 drivers caught filming a noise barrier fire on the A10 West highway on June 4th. Emergency services supported the enforcement, noting that distracted drivers filming...
Haarlem coalition agreement presented: parking to become more expensive, 15,000 homes to be added
The new coalition agreement for Haarlem, formed by PRO, D66, and CDA, outlines plans to build 15,000 new homes and increase parking fees. The agreement also includes the implementation of a "tile team...
Emre broadcasts Turkey's World Cup matches: Starts at 6, but you must be in by 3
Amsterdam hospitality venues are preparing to broadcast World Cup matches, with over 340 locations granted special permission to remain open for late-night games. Under municipal regulations, fans mus...
Found a bird in Haarlem? Dos and don’ts according to the Bird Protection Society
Jeanet van Zoelen from the Bird Protection Society explains what actions to take when encountering a small bird on the ground in Haarlem's Kenaupark. The expert provides guidance on determining if the...
Two children and one adult dead in Vogelwaarde accident
Two children and one adult were killed on Thursday afternoon after a car collided with a group of cyclists on the N290 near Vogelwaarde in Zeeland. Four other children sustained serious injuries and w...
Part of Borneokade jetty finally removed
Work has begun to remove a section of the controversial swimming pier on the Borneokade in Amsterdam following a legal settlement between the municipality and local houseboat residents. The decision f...
Brunner: penalties for countries not adhering to migration pact
European Commissioner for Migration Magnus Brunner announced that the EU will strictly monitor the implementation of the asylum and migration pact. Member states failing to comply with rules for scree...
Music association Soli hosts its own festival featuring well-known film and TV music
Music association Soli is hosting its own festival this Saturday afternoon in Santpoort-Noord. The event will feature members performing a wide variety of recognizable music from film and television.
ANWB: thirty roadside assistance patrols active in Europe this summer
The ANWB will deploy thirty roadside assistance workers across Europe from July 5 to August 30 to support Dutch vacationers experiencing vehicle breakdowns. These teams will be stationed in popular ho...
Stijn (10) on Oranje: 'Leave Memphis Depay behind in his hotel room'
Ten-year-old Stijn van Eerden from Bakkum shared his tactical advice for Dutch national football team coach Ronald Koeman. He suggested that striker Memphis Depay should be left out of the lineup, cri...
Tallon Griekspoor loses in second round of Libéma Open after frustrating afternoon
Defending champion Tallon Griekspoor was eliminated in the second round of the Libéma Open in Rosmalen after a straight-sets loss to China's Zhizhen Zhang. The Dutch player, ranked significantly high...
Castricum has a new governing agreement and the executive board is finalized
The municipality of Castricum has reached a draft governing agreement and finalized the members of its new executive board. The board will feature representatives from Lokaal Vitaal, VVD, and D66, inc...
Alderman on massive cost increase for bridge over the IJ: "I also had to swallow hard"
Amsterdam's Alderman for Mobility, Elise Moeskops, expressed shock over reports that the projected cost of the new bridge over the IJ has nearly tripled, potentially reaching 850 million euros. Origin...
Alderman on massive cost increase for IJ bridge: I also had to swallow hard
Amsterdam Alderman Elise Moeskops expressed shock as the estimated cost for the new bridge over the IJ has risen from approximately –340 million to between –650 million and –850 million. During ...
No unanimous support for new team of aldermen in Zandvoort. Wiegmans will not live in Zandvoort
A new board of aldermen has officially started in Zandvoort following their appointment on Wednesday night. The three aldermen did not receive unanimous support from the municipal council, and one app...
Busy World Cup days barely increase hospitality revenue
Dutch catering entrepreneurs expect busy days during the World Cup, as 170 municipalities have permitted pubs and cafes to extend their opening hours. However, business owners anticipate that the incr...
Minister Sjoerdsma called to Parliament again today: what’s going on with the budget deal?
D66 Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma is appearing before the Dutch House of Representatives today to explain a controversial budget deal regarding development aid. The minister faces criticism for orchestrat...