Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Everyone hopes their rival fails: it’s up to the coach to maintain the atmosphere, says Kim Lammers
Former international Kim Lammers discusses the internal competition and atmosphere within the Dutch national team as the World Cup in North America approaches. She emphasizes that while players compet...
'We aren't taking anything away, just adding something new.' Haarlem Pearls take over hospitality industry with staff padel tournament
De Oesterzwammerij has established a new base at Haarlem's Kweektuin, where its founders aim to influence food choices through taste and mushroom cultivation. Meanwhile, the Haarlemse Parels group is ...
Weeks without Wi-Fi due to broken cable: 'We're getting a bit fed up'
Several families in the hamlet of Hinderdam have been without internet access for weeks due to a broken cable. Residents are expressing frustration as they wait for service providers to resolve the is...
From Marlboro to marijuana: tobacco giant enters legal Dutch cannabis
Tobacco giant Altria, formerly Philip Morris, has entered the Dutch legal cannabis experiment by acquiring a partial stake in the country's largest participating grower. Experts have raised concerns t...
Horses forced to leave Engelandpark after 39 years: ‘I don’t think the way this was handled is fair’
The municipality of Haarlem is relocating the 'Plukweide' picking meadow to a site in Engelandpark to create space for parking and a volleyball court. This decision forces the Lems family to remove th...
Natuurbelang Foundation fights dune forest felling at Cremermeer: 'Major interventions are not standard maintenance'
Stichting Natuurbelang Nederland is opposing the planned clearing of fourteen hectares of dune forest near Cremermeer by Natuurmonumenten. The foundation argues that such an extensive operation cannot...
At what cost does Beverwijk want to build? Compensation for city center construction could exceed €200,000
The city of Beverwijk is planning to build a 31-unit apartment complex on Koningstraat, though the project may incur high costs. Potential damage compensation for neighboring residents is estimated to...
Mayors caught in bind as new coalitions demand ‘zero asylum seekers’ despite dispersal law
Dutch mayors are facing conflict between the national asylum seeker distribution law and new local coalition agreements that refuse to host refugees. Sharon Dijksma, chair of the Association of Nether...
Human Rights Institute: Quarter of people with disabilities feel inferior
A study by the Netherlands Institute for Human Rights involving over 1,800 people found that one in four individuals with disabilities feels excluded from society. The report also highlights significa...
D66: parental consent not required for abuse investigations
The Dutch political party D66 proposes removing the requirement for parental consent when initiating investigations into suspected child abuse. The party emphasizes that child safety and the child's o...
Major fire at company in Zwaanshoek under control
A large fire at an industrial site in Zwaanshoek, Haarlemmermeer, was brought under control late Wednesday night after affecting several businesses and scattering solar panel debris. Smoke warnings fo...
Koeman on being far from sick wife Bartina during World Cup: 'It is difficult'
Dutch national coach Ronald Koeman spoke at a press conference about the challenge of being far from his wife, Bartina, while she undergoes cancer treatment. Due to her illness, she is unable to trave...
A2 speeder clocked at 240 km/h, car and license seized
Police confiscated the vehicle and driver's license of a motorist caught traveling at nearly 240 km/h on the A2 motorway on Sunday morning. The driver was recorded by a laser device significantly exce...
Construction company Tebbens goes up in flames. 'I have to start all over again'
A fire has destroyed the warehouse of construction company Tebbens, causing significant damage and leaving the owner devastated. Firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze as the owner stated he woul...
Who loses all pieces fastest at the Anti-Chess World Championship: "I'm a terrible chess player, but a good anti-chess player"
The World Anti-Chess Championship is taking place this weekend in Amsterdam, featuring about twenty international competitors from countries like India and Germany. In this variant, players aim to los...
HBC loses to Hollandia and returns to fourth division: 'We weren't good enough'
HBC failed to secure promotion to the third division after losing both matches of their play-off series against Hollandia. Following a 0-1 home defeat and a 2-0 loss in Hoorn, the team will compete in...
Nationally known poets perform in natural amphitheater in Spaarndam: ‘A beautiful mix of amateur artists and professionals’
The biennial art event Kunst in Spaarndam returns this weekend with the addition of a new poetry program featuring well-known writers at the Fort-Zuid amphitheater. The event highlights a mix of local...
Food truck fire in Duivendrecht, smoke visible across the city
A fire broke out in a food truck on Ellermanstraat in Duivendrecht on Friday evening, creating a large smoke plume visible across Amsterdam. Emergency services escalated the incident to a medium fire ...
Animal Farm's big wish: a new enclosure for axolotls and giant snails. 'We want to mimic the natural habitat'
Animal Farm, a micro-zoo in Beverwijk, has launched a fundraising campaign to build new enclosures for its axolotls and giant African snails. The project aims to recreate the animals' natural habitats...
Hotels fear difficult summer after VAT increase: 'Concerns are growing'
Dutch hotels are facing a difficult summer as guests book later and stay for shorter periods due to rising costs. Entrepreneurs report that the recent VAT increase on hotel stays is negatively impacti...
Rutte suffered from it, now Jetten too: the 'where is the prime minister' question is being asked
Opposition parties in the Netherlands are questioning the leadership of Rob Jetten as they await negotiations for a budget agreement. Jetten is reportedly keeping the parties waiting intentionally, a ...
DSS returns to the third division after one season: 'Everyone always gave their all'
Haarlem-based football club DSS has secured promotion back to the third class after just one season in the fourth class. The team clinched their return with a decisive 0-3 victory over RKEDO in a matc...
Plan for snack bar-free neighborhood goes ahead despite legal threats: 'We want a healthy food environment'
Haarlem council members are proceeding with plans to ban fast-food vendors in the new Hart voor Oostpoort neighborhood to promote a healthy food environment. Despite legal threats from the snack bar a...
Man stuck in dumpster in city center: "There was shouting and banging"
Police in Amsterdam responded to reports of a man trapped inside a trash container after witnesses heard shouting and banging coming from the bin. The man successfully freed himself before officers ar...
Prospective alderman Moeskops works last day at restaurant: "It's also a bit sad"
D66 council member Elise Moeskops worked her final shift at her Amsterdam restaurant before her expected appointment as the city's new alderman for traffic this Wednesday. She will succeed Melanie van...
Designated alderman Moeskops works last day in restaurant: "It's also a bit sad"
Elise Moeskops is transitioning from her role as a restaurant owner and D66 council member to become an alderperson in Amsterdam, where she will take over the traffic portfolio. She recently marked he...
De Schuur tackles elderly loneliness with film mornings
De Schuur is launching a new film program aimed at older audiences starting next Monday. The initiative is designed to foster social connections and combat loneliness among the elderly.
Discovery tour of 150 years of IJmuiden by bike along five locations: 'It’s like bringing back memories'
The 'Fiets door de tijd' event in IJmuiden celebrated the town's 150th anniversary on Saturday with a historical cycling tour across five locations. Visitors explored the town's heritage through photo...
Armed robbery at gas station in Castricum, search for young suspects
Two young suspects on a fatbike robbed a gas station on Soomerwegh in Castricum on Sunday afternoon. Police are currently searching for the duo, who remain at large.
Fire at company on Hillegommerdijk in Zwaanshoek
A large fire broke out on Sunday afternoon at the Global Garden garden center on the Hillegommerdijk in Zwaanshoek. Emergency services responded to the scene to manage the significant blaze.