Netherlands News in English
Netherlands news in English — Dutch national headlines covering politics, housing, immigration, the economy, transport and daily life, translated and updated throughout the day for the international community.
The Butcher’s Daughter and VIZ open joint pop-up shop: ‘If your product has no story, you might as well go to the supermarket’
Guusje Broekhof and Maarten Post have opened a collaborative pop-up shop on Grote Houtstraat called De Slagersdochter and VIZ. The venue blends a specialty grocery store with a dining area, aiming for...
Prosecutors believe abuse suspect Joannes B. has more victims
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service expects that suspect Joannes B. may have more victims than the six currently identified, including an attempted rape at an Amsterdam daycare. B. will undergo evalu...
Walibi commercial received most complaints in 2025
In 2025, the Stichting Reclame Code received 889 complaints regarding a commercial for Walibi's annual Fright Nights, making it the most complained-about advertisement of the year. In total, the Dutch...
Sex crime suspect Jan B. sent to Pieter Baan Center
Jan B., a suspect in a sexual abuse case involving at least four children, will be admitted to the Pieter Baan Centrum for psychiatric evaluation. The decision was announced on Tuesday during a court ...
Comedian Paulien Cornelisse returns to theater after cancer diagnosis
Comedian Paulien Cornelisse will return to the theater this autumn with her show "Waar was ik gebleven" after taking a hiatus for medical reasons. She had previously canceled her summer 2024 tour foll...
Arrest at gunpoint in Akersloot; suspects released shortly after
Police arrested two individuals at a home in Akersloot on Sunday afternoon following reports of a firearm sighting. The high-risk operation involved multiple officers with drawn service weapons, thoug...
Agreement on tackling EU medicine shortages
The European Parliament and EU member states have reached an agreement to facilitate the use of government funding for the production of essential medicines. This initiative is designed to address dru...
Artist De Rooij donates three large works to Verwey Museum Haarlem
Renowned Haarlem-based artist Jacobien de Rooij has donated three large drawings to the Verwey Museum Haarlem. The donation adds significant works by the local artist to the museum's collection.
WODC: Legal practice benefits from clear definition of femicide
The Research and Documentation Centre (WODC) recommends establishing a clear legal definition for femicide in the Netherlands to improve the consistency of judicial rulings. Based on a study by Maastr...
Dutch buy fewer household appliances but want convenience and luxury
Dutch consumers are purchasing fewer household appliances overall but are increasingly opting for luxury and convenience-focused items. According to a trade association, sales of robot vacuum cleaners...
ACM fines PostNL nearly 7 million euros for slow mail delivery in 2023
The Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has imposed a fine of nearly 6.9 million euros on PostNL for failing to meet mail delivery standards in 2023. The penalty follows the postal service...
Truck in flames in Hillegom, dental practice damaged
A truck caught fire on Wilsonweg in Hillegom during the night between Monday and Tuesday. The fire department was unable to prevent the flames from spreading to and damaging a nearby dental practice.
'Attention to greenery in Haarlem construction plans still leaves much to be desired': Platform Groen critical in review
Platform Groen has expressed dissatisfaction with the Haarlem city council's handling of greenery in urban development projects over the past six years. In its recent annual report, the advisory group...
Ticket holders of cancelled Music On festival can get a refund
Organizers of the Music On festival, which was canceled last weekend, have announced that ticket holders are eligible for a full refund. Alternatively, attendees can choose to save their tickets for u...
Heavy smoke at shed fire in Haarlem
A fire broke out in a shed on Laan van Osnabruck in Haarlem during the night of Monday to Tuesday. Although the blaze produced a significant amount of smoke, no injuries were reported.
Just when Ajax needs unity, coach Oscar Garcia sows doubt with clumsy remarks
Ajax coach Oscar Garcia has sparked controversy by stating "This was not my group" after a defeat to FC Utrecht weakened the team's chances for Champions League qualification. The statement is being c...
End of traditional auction for first herring barrel: Wholesaler finds new way to start season
The traditional auction of the first barrel of herring in Scheveningen is coming to an end after 39 years. Wholesalers are now planning a different approach to mark the start of the new herring season...
Michael Berg wins Hebban Thriller Award with Terugkeer and steps out of anonymity
Author Michael Berg, the pseudonym for Michel van Bergen Henegouwen, has won the Hebban Thriller Prize for his book "Terugkeer." The announcement was made on NOS Radio 1 Journaal, where the author als...
Foreign fans flock to Amsterdam for Harry Styles, Booking searches quadruple
British pop star Harry Styles is attracting thousands of international fans to Amsterdam for his ten-concert series at the Johan Cruijff ArenA, which marks his only tour stop on the European mainland....
Toos & Henk - May 12
Cartoonist Paul Kusters presents his daily comic strip, Toos & Henk, which runs from Monday to Saturday. The strip provides his unique perspective on current events and the latest news.
Trust in politicians and House of Representatives at record low
Trust in Dutch politicians and the House of Representatives dropped to its lowest level since 2012, according to a report by Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Only 20% of survey respondents expressed conf...
Fossil fuel phase-out in Port of Rotterdam at center of new climate case
The non-profit organization Advocates for the Future has initiated a climate lawsuit against the Port of Rotterdam, demanding an immediate phase-out of fossil fuel activities. The legal challenge call...
Amsterdam's Couperus neighborhood to be overhauled despite love for the old: "Terrible"
The Louis Couperus neighborhood in Amsterdam Nieuw-West will undergo a major ten-year renovation and demolition project starting in 18 months. Housing association Stadgenoot plans to increase the area...
Man snaps after argument over stolen savings
A son physically assaulted his mother during a dispute over stolen savings. This case is featured in a weekly series that examines local criminal law matters.
Australia calls repatriation of passengers from the Netherlands complex
Australian Health Minister Mark Butler described the repatriation of six citizens arriving in Eindhoven from the ship m/v Hondius as a complex task due to the distance from the Netherlands. The group ...
You'd almost forget the Netherlands is boycotting Eurovision when you turn on the TV
Despite the official boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest by Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS, television coverage has led some to feel the boycott's impact is being minimized. Sources indicate that AVROT...
Els (81) loses driver's license due to misunderstanding: 'Don't call the police for minor accidents'
81-year-old Els lost her driver's license after a minor traffic incident led to a fitness investigation by the Dutch driving authority (CBR). The article warns that police involvement in even small ac...
Pannekoek Island in Alkmaarder and Uitgeester Lakes closed to visitors
The recreation island Eiland Pannekoek in the Alkmaarder- and Uitgeestermeer has been closed to visitors due to unsafe conditions caused by deteriorating shoring. A mooring ban is currently in effect,...
Lara from Heemskerk finds boy who lost Pokémon collection: ‘He was sick about it for a week’
Lara Gurgy from Heemskerk has successfully located the family of a boy who accidentally left his Pokémon card collection at her stall during King's Day. The boy was reportedly distraught for a week b...
Mayor continues guaranteed subsidy for Christmas market: 'This has already been discussed separately'
Haarlem Mayor Jos Wienen has decided to maintain a guaranteed subsidy for the city's annual Christmas Market, bypassing a city council motion. This decision ensures the event does not have to compete ...