Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Car ends up on its side after collision at bridge between Zwanenburg and Halfweg
Two vehicles collided on Monday afternoon near the Weerenbrug on the Haarlemmerstraatweg in Halfweg. One of the cars overturned in the accident and came to a rest on its side just before the bridge.
Amsterdam set to continue with current coalition parties
Amsterdam is expected to continue its current governing coalition after the PRO party (GroenLinks-PvdA) expressed a preference for a renewed partnership with D66. Explorer Hendrik-Jan Biemond recommen...
Amsterdam set to continue with current coalition parties
The Amsterdam political alliance PRO, formed by GroenLinks and PvdA, has expressed a preference for continuing its current coalition with D66 following recent elections. Explorer Hendrik-Jan Biemond r...
Rushing to the snack wall
A train station is crowded with people dressed in running gear and athletic apparel as they board trains bound for Zandvoort. The large volume of passengers suggests a major sporting event is occurrin...
Breda comes to COA's aid with temporary emergency shelter for 500 people
The city of Breda is opening a temporary emergency shelter for up to 500 asylum seekers at the Breepark event venue. This initiative is intended to assist the asylum seeker reception agency (COA) with...
Field hockey coaches Noortje and Eva complement each other well on the pitch: ‘If I see them playing too close together, I shout “Bomb!”’
Young hockey coaches Noortje (15) and Eva (12) from the KHC Strawberries club recently celebrated a major victory against the Alkmaar-based club AMHC. The two friends work together effectively on the ...
Disappeared: Football club Halfweg kept its head above water
This article explores the history of the football club Halfweg, which operated for over eighty years before ultimately merging with another organization. It is the 27th installment in a series dedicat...
Uitgeest formateurs aim to finalize cooperation agreement by April 16 at the latest
Formateurs Jan Schouten, René Oud, and Judie Kloosterman have begun drafting a cooperation agreement for the 2026-2030 governing period in Uitgeest. The team started their work last week and aims to ...
Record Store Day 2026: these artists are performing for free among the record bins in Haarlem
Record Store Day will take place on April 18, 2026, featuring live music performances and exclusive releases in record stores throughout Haarlem. Highlights of the event include a free single giveaway...
Kamil E. challenges risk status in court for family contact
Kamil E., a 40-year-old Polish national, has initiated a summary proceeding against the Dutch State to challenge his high-risk prisoner classification. He is seeking to remove this status to regain co...
Two minors and 18-year-old detained after fatal violence in Hoorn
Three suspects, including two minors and an 18-year-old, have been detained following a violent incident in Hoorn that killed a 29-year-old man. The suspects are being held in restricted custody and a...
New radar tower under construction at Schiphol Airport
Air Traffic Control Netherlands (LVNL) has begun construction on a new radar tower at Schiphol Airport. The facility is expected to be completed within a year and will replace the airport's current ou...
Maxime Meiland reaches settlement with man she accused of rape
Dutch reality TV star Maxime Meiland has reached a legal settlement with a man she previously accused of rape. While lawyers from both parties confirmed the resolution in a joint statement, the specif...
From respectable Haarlem citizen to creator of cruel Biblical scenes: how Cornelis Cornelisz captured his city and era on canvas
Cornelis Cornelisz was a prominent painter and member of the elite in 17th-century Haarlem, having married into a wealthy family with significant political and commercial influence. The article explor...
Fines for exploitation of Indonesian nurses
The Dutch Labor Inspectorate has fined a university and two healthcare institutions a total of 700,000 euros for exploiting Indonesian nurses. The organizations allegedly recruited dozens of individua...
The Tile Taxi is running again
Spaarnelanden's 'Tegeltaxi' service will provide free collection of removed garden tiles in Haarlem from March to October 2026. This initiative aims to increase urban greenery to improve biodiversity ...
Art Pop-Up exhibition featuring works by Iris Planting and Donna Corban in Zandvoort
A special art pop-up exhibition featuring works by artists Iris Planting and Donna Corban will soon be held at the Old Town Hall in Zandvoort. The event offers visitors a chance to view unique art pie...
18-year-old from Heemstede who shot man in shoulder after King’s Day won’t return to juvenile detention
An 18-year-old from Heemstede has been sentenced to 100 hours of community service for shooting a person in the shoulder in Haarlem following King's Day celebrations. The court decided he does not nee...
Dutch cabinet reverses UNRWA funding cuts this year
The Dutch cabinet has restored the 19 million euro subsidy for the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) effective this year. Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma announced the reversal of previously planne...
Sensational aerial photos of Amsterdam
This article presents a collection of sensational aerial photographs showcasing the city of Amsterdam from a high-altitude perspective. The images offer a unique and breathtaking look at the city's la...
Fewer new mini-cars in the city after city-wide parking permit scrapped
The number of new mini-cars in Amsterdam has significantly decreased following the removal of city-wide parking permits for these vehicles in September. Data shows monthly registrations dropped from o...
IJmuiden Bunker Museum opens anniversary year Sunday. Renovated main bunker Badweg
The Bunkermuseum in IJmuiden is celebrating its 25th anniversary with the reopening of its renovated main bunker this Sunday. Located on the Badweg, the museum marks this milestone as it officially be...
Netherlands also asks Israel not to expand death penalty
The Netherlands has joined Germany, France, Italy, and the United Kingdom in calling on Israel not to expand the use of the death penalty. Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen announced the country's suppor...
Seven years in prison for Helmond father after baby's death
A 35-year-old man from Helmond has been sentenced to seven years in prison for the death of his six-week-old son in 2021. The court in Den Bosch ruled that the infant died from severe brain injuries c...
Closures and diversions: Roadworks on Geesterweg-Prinses Beatrixlaan ahead of roundabout construction
Work to convert the intersection of Geesterweg and Prinses Beatrixlaan into a roundabout will begin in early April to improve traffic safety. The project will involve preparatory construction, resulti...
Elected district council member not allowed to take seat on behalf of Leefbaar
Patricia Reichman, an elected district council member for Leefbaar Rotterdam in the Blijdorp-Bergpolder-Liskwartier area, will not be allowed to represent the party in her seat. The party spokesperson...
Final day of Ali B trial continues after witness hearings
The witness testimony phase in the appeal hearing of the sexual offense case against Ali B has concluded. The court session is temporarily suspended and is scheduled to resume at 1:30 PM today.
Eight suspects arrested for large-scale crypto and bank helpdesk fraud: over 1.7 million euros in losses
Dutch police have arrested eight suspects following a major investigation into large-scale crypto and bank helpdesk fraud. The fraudulent activities resulted in more than 1.7 million euros in damages ...
Man (48) dies in workplace accident at Zaandam construction site
A 48-year-old man died on Monday morning following an industrial accident at a construction site on Thorbeckeweg in Zaandam. The victim was working on a temporary bridge when he became trapped under a...
23-year-old from IJsselstein caught red-handed in bank helpdesk fraud: gang stole 1.7 million euros
A 23-year-old man from IJsselstein was caught red-handed for his involvement in a bank helpdesk and cryptocurrency fraud scheme. He is believed to be part of a criminal group that stole more than 1.7 ...