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.
Stabbing on Contactweg, victim taken to hospital
A stabbing incident occurred this afternoon at a business park on Contactweg in Amsterdam, resulting in one person being hospitalized. The Royal Netherlands Marechaussee is investigating the circumsta...
Rhine officially at record low, drought worsens, no national measures yet
The Rhine river has reached its lowest recorded water level at the Lobith measuring point as drought conditions continue to worsen across the Netherlands. Despite the situation, the government has dec...
Leaked Odido customer data already misused dozens of times in phishing campaigns
Customer data stolen from telecommunications provider Odido in a February data breach has been repeatedly exploited in at least thirty phishing and spam campaigns. Researchers have identified that the...
Haarlem wants to hear your take on the new euro bills: are you team bird or team human?
Residents of Haarlem are being invited to share their preferences for the designs of upcoming new banknotes. The public can provide input on which themes, such as nature or historical figures, they wo...
Haarlem children's camp Stuif-Stuif has been an alternative holiday for low-income families in Haarlem for 65 years
The Haarlem-based children's event 'Stuif-Stuif' is celebrating its 65th anniversary, providing holiday activities for children from low-income families since 1962. Supported by a dedicated team of lo...
Shell refineries running overtime as shareholders benefit from billions in profit
Shell reported a second-quarter profit of 10 billion dollars, nearly tripling its earnings compared to the same period last year due to high oil prices. A significant portion of these record profits w...
Fans continue to speculate about extra Madonna Pride performance, organizers deny
Madonna is scheduled to perform at the World Pride Music Festival in Amsterdam this Saturday. Despite rumors circulating online about additional appearances, local organizations have denied that the s...
At least 96 fines issued to trucks and coaches on Merwede Bridge
Authorities have issued at least 96 fines of 500 euros each to trucks and buses that traveled across the Merwedebrug. The enforcement action was confirmed by the Centraal Justitieel Incassobureau as o...
Shared car collides with tram and crashes into a pole on Europaboulevard
A shared car collided with a tram on the Europaboulevard in Amsterdam on Tuesday afternoon before hitting a pole. No injuries were reported, and authorities are currently investigating the cause of th...
When can you change your surname in the Netherlands? 5 questions answered
Changing a surname in the Netherlands is a complex legal process that people may seek for personal reasons, such as distancing themselves from a parent. Specialist Françoise van Gerwen answers key qu...
From pigeons to Medusa: De Parade is back in town, "Most beautiful place on earth"
The theater festival De Parade has returned to the Martin Luther Kingpark in Amsterdam, featuring performances by newcomer Geert Swaab and veteran Ellen ten Damme. The festival runs until August 9th b...
From pigeons to Medusa: De Parade is back in town, "Most beautiful place on earth"
The theater festival De Parade has returned to Amsterdam's Martin Luther Kingpark, featuring performances by newcomer Geert Swaab and veteran Ellen ten Damme. The festival, which offers a variety of s...
Major festival shrinks site without notice while claiming to be ‘sold out’: how is that possible?
Attendees of the Milkshake Festival in Amsterdam's Westerpark noticed that the festival grounds were smaller than in previous years. Despite the event being sold out on Saturday, the reduction in size...
Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam from July 31 to August 2
Amsterdam is hosting a variety of events from July 31 to August 2, headlined by the WorldPride celebrations including the Canal Parade and various street parties. Additionally, visitors can enjoy summ...
ING grows on recovering housing market despite global unrest
ING reported a significant increase in profit during the second quarter, driven by a growing customer base despite global instability. The bank's performance improved due to the recovering housing mar...
Sera performs Pride anthem Girls who like girls this weekend: 'I Googled whether we could walk down the street holding hands'
Singer Sera will perform her new single, 'Girls who like girls,' as the official anthem at the Pride Amsterdam main stage on the Dam this weekend. She highlighted the ongoing importance of the event b...
Hardball: union accuses Kruidvat of intimidation
The trade union FNV has accused the drugstore chain Kruidvat of fostering an unsafe working environment and using intimidation tactics. While the union describes the situation as alarming, academic ex...
Over 11,000 Enexis customers are waiting for a new or upgraded connection
Grid operator Enexis reported that its waiting list for new or upgraded electricity connections grew by 734 requests in the first half of the year. Despite doubling its newly constructed grid capacity...
Shell profits from high oil prices due to Middle East war
Shell reported a significant increase in second-quarter profits, reaching 9.8 billion dollars compared to 6.9 billion dollars in the first quarter. This growth was driven by rising oil prices resultin...
Shocking or not? This is what a student room in Haarlem costs per month
As the new academic year approaches, many students are looking for housing in Haarlem. The article examines the monthly costs associated with renting a student room in the city.
Dutch economy grows primarily due to higher household consumption
The Dutch economy grew by 0.4 percent in the second quarter of 2026, according to Statistics Netherlands. This growth is driven primarily by increased household consumption, representing a slight rise...
Dutch economy grows faster in second quarter, driven by higher consumption
The Dutch economy grew by 0.4 percent in the second quarter compared to the previous quarter, according to Statistics Netherlands. This growth, which was primarily driven by higher consumption, repres...
KLM profit rises on higher ticket prices despite Iran conflict and high fuel costs
KLM reported increased profits for the last quarter despite the impact of the Iran conflict and rising jet fuel costs. The airline successfully offset these expenses by increasing ticket prices for pa...
Building permit fees vary significantly by municipality
A yearly study by the Vereniging Eigen Huis shows that building permit costs vary significantly between municipalities in the Netherlands. In some cases, residents may pay tens of thousands of euros m...
Amsterdam designer Joost Grootens in the running to design new euro banknote
Amsterdam-based designer Joost Grootens has been selected as one of ten finalists to design the new series of euro banknotes. His proposed designs, which focus on humanizing European icons, are compet...
Labor market remains tight despite fewer job vacancies
The labor market in the Netherlands tightened slightly in the second quarter, with 95 vacancies for every 100 unemployed individuals. Meanwhile, the number of self-employed workers has declined for th...
LIVE Conference League | Ajax hosts Vojvodina: comfortable margin for Amsterdammers after big win in Serbia
Ajax prepares to face FK Vojvodina in the second leg of the Conference League third qualifying round at the Johan Cruijff Arena. Having secured a 4-1 victory in the first leg in Serbia, the Amsterdam-...
To spray with salt water or not to spray? Potato farmers struggle with drought
Potato farmers in the southern part of North Holland are struggling with drought and rising salt levels in irrigation water, forcing them to choose between using harmful water or letting crops wither....
Sellers with asking prices that are too high forced to lower them: average price drop of 41,551 euros
In the past quarter, one in eight home sellers in the Netherlands were forced to lower their asking prices, marking the highest rate in two and a half years. On average, these sellers reduced their pr...
Drought crisis looms: national meeting today on low water levels and precipitation deficit
The Netherlands is facing a drought crisis that has led to water usage restrictions and limited navigation on waterways. Officials are scheduled to hold a national meeting in The Hague on Thursday to ...