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.
Albert Heijn customers who missed out on personal discounts will receive automatic refunds
Albert Heijn is automatically compensating customers for missed personal discounts and rewards following a recent cyberattack that disrupted its systems. The supermarket chain will issue credits to ac...
Public Prosecution Service demands community service and prison sentence for Samer A. (37) for hitting spectators with a plank at UvA pro-Palestine protest
Prosecutors are seeking a prison sentence and community service for Samer A. after he assaulted two onlookers with a wooden plank during a pro-Palestinian protest at the University of Amsterdam. The d...
Appeal over fatal fall of boy (11) at Amsterdam Central climbing wall delayed by owner's death
The appeal regarding the 2023 fatal fall of an 11-year-old boy at a climbing gym in Amsterdam has been delayed following the death of co-owner Peter Kok. While legal action against Kok will be termina...
Robbie Williams to perform concert in Groningen's Stadspark in July
British singer Robbie Williams will perform a concert at Stadspark in Groningen this July as part of his Live 2027 tour. The setlist will feature his classic hits and new material, with tickets becomi...
NS raises train ticket prices again: fares to increase by nearly 5 percent
NS is raising train ticket prices by nearly 5 percent to cover increased operating expenses and investments in new trains. To support passengers affected by the price hike, the company is offering dis...
Monumental villa in Amsterdam goes from energy label G to A++ thanks to canal water
A monumental office villa in Amsterdam is improving its energy efficiency from label G to A++ by utilizing an innovative aquathermy system powered by nearby canal water. This sustainable project also ...
Train travel to become more expensive again: ticket prices rise by nearly 5 percent
NS train tickets will increase in price by 4.7 percent starting January 1 due to inflation and rising operational costs. To support passengers, the company is maintaining current pricing for children'...
Videoland cleared to acquire Viaplay, gaining F1 and Premier League rights; no changes for subscribers yet
Videoland parent company DPG Media has received approval to acquire Viaplay Netherlands for 142 million euros, bringing sports content like Formula 1 and Premier League football under its umbrella. Th...
Solve the Haarlem Murdoku with a Halloween twist: who committed murder in the church?
To celebrate Halloween, a fictional murder mystery puzzle called a Murdoku has been set in the St. Bavo Church in Haarlem. Players must use logical clues to place various horror film characters on a g...
Ben Cramer undergoes heart surgery for the third time: 'Doesn't happen every day'
Singer Ben Cramer is undergoing his third heart valve surgery following persistent health issues that surfaced after a motorcycle accident last year. The veteran performer, known for his 1971 hit De C...
Photographer Roos Aldershoff captures the layers of the abandoned Walenweeshuis on the Vijzelgracht
Photographer Roos Aldershoff has captured the architectural history and current state of the former Walenweeshuis in Amsterdam through a series of twenty photographs. The historic building, which tran...
Videoland receives ACM approval to acquire Viaplay
The Dutch competition authority (ACM) has approved Videoland's acquisition of Viaplay Netherlands, concluding the deal will not harm consumers or market competition. Videoland will now control various...
Samuel Welten releases debut album Prins on January 8: 'My son'
Singer Samuel Welten will release his debut album, Prins, on January 8. The title is inspired by a sarcastic nickname from his early career, reflecting his significant rise to fame following his diamo...
Amsterdam is having a birthday: come celebrate!
Amsterdam will celebrate its 751st anniversary on Sunday, October 25, with various activities held at the Stadsarchief. Most of these celebratory events are open to the public free of charge.
Minister now understands why Halsema did not intervene against Hamas banners: "No other option"
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema and Justice Minister David van Weel have reconciled after the Minister acknowledged that current laws prevented the Mayor from stopping pro-Hamas banners at an October 7 ...
Minister now understands why Halsema did not intervene against Hamas banners: "No other option"
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema and Justice Minister David van Weel have reconciled after a disagreement regarding the city's decision not to intervene during a protest displaying pro-Hamas banners. The...
Johan Derksen: Of course Rob Jetten can relax and bathe the baby, there are no pressing issues in this country anyway
Rob Jetten and his partner have announced they are expecting a child through a surrogate mother, sparking media discussions on parenting and political responsibilities. The announcement has also highl...
Most Dutch people dislike it when others wear video glasses: 'People are scared by them'
A large majority of Dutch people feel uncomfortable when others wear smart glasses with cameras due to privacy concerns and the fear of secret recordings. Despite Meta's insistence on the technology's...
Companies are investing mainly in machinery, defense equipment and computers
Business investments in the Netherlands rose by 1.8 percent in August, driven primarily by expenditures on machinery, defense equipment, and computers. Despite this growth, Statistics Netherlands warn...
Amsterdammer Coos Huijsen (87), first openly gay MP, dies
Coos Huijsen, the first openly gay member of the Dutch parliament, has died at the age of 87. He is remembered for his advocacy work regarding Article 1 of the Constitution and his lifelong commitment...
Thuisbezorgd and Uber Eats to provide clear information on mandatory extra fees
Thuisbezorgd and Uber Eats have agreed to display all mandatory service fees upfront following pressure from the Dutch Consumers Association regarding hidden costs and misleading discounts. To compens...
Cold weather claims 140 lives in Haarlem annually, where the risk is highest
Cold weather causes approximately 140 deaths annually in Haarlem, contributing to over 10,000 cold-related fatalities across the Netherlands each year. Research by the RIVM highlights that vulnerable ...
PostNL seeks 80 million euros in additional compensation for mail delivery
PostNL is seeking 80 million euros in government compensation for 2025 due to the high costs of fulfilling legal mail delivery obligations. The company contends that current regulations are outdated a...
Albert Heijn parent company had to make a decision 'within 15 minutes': 'No time to consult CEO'
Ahold Delhaize proactively took the websites and apps for Albert Heijn and Etos offline after detecting suspicious server activity, acting in under fifteen minutes. Although the move caused temporary ...
Kasper van Kooten splits from girlfriend after just over a year
Dutch comedian Kasper van Kooten has confirmed his separation from his girlfriend after a relationship lasting slightly over a year. The 54-year-old expressed sadness over the split but declined to pr...
Victims of the benefits scandal assisted by ‘listening writers’: ‘I want them to see the human behind the ID number’
The foundation Gelijkwaardig Herstel is assisting victims of the Dutch childcare benefits scandal by helping them apply for additional compensation. Volunteers known as listening writers collaborate w...
Cunning criminals insert chip into gadget to plunder bank accounts: Coolblue and Bol take action
Dutch retailers such as Coolblue and Bol.com have suspended the sale of Ledger cryptowallets after criminals tampered with the devices by installing hidden chips to steal cryptocurrency. Although manu...
Jumbo recalls pulled chicken due to possible raw chicken content
Jumbo is recalling its pulled chicken product because it may contain raw poultry, which carries a risk of salmonella or campylobacter infection. Customers can return the product to any Jumbo store for...
Fatherhood is the next milestone for Prime Minister Jetten, he pays no mind to hostility
Prime Minister Rob Jetten has announced that he will become the first Dutch head of government to father a child while in office. The prime minister, who is the first openly gay leader of the country,...
Man rushed to hospital after stabbing near Sloterdijk
A man was rushed to the hospital after being stabbed during a fight outside a hotel near Sloterdijk station in Amsterdam. Police have arrested one suspect and are now calling for witnesses to come for...