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.
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 ...
High number of sick leave reports in healthcare sector costs at least 5.8 billion euros annually
The healthcare sector in the Netherlands faces annual costs of at least 5.8 billion euros due to high employee absenteeism. With an average absence rate of 7.5 percent, healthcare workers have the hig...
Rinsing your bum crack after a haircut? This surgeon says it's not a bad idea
Surgeons Robert Smeenk and Boudewijn Toorenvliet have developed a less invasive treatment for a recurring and often embarrassing inflammatory condition caused by stray hairs. Their research offers a n...
'Medical miracle' Julian (22) passes away: 'Money for the oncologist rather than flowers'
Julian de Kievit, a 22-year-old from Hoofddorp, has passed away after battling brainstem cancer for twelve years, far exceeding his initial two-year prognosis. Known for his fundraising efforts for ch...
Beer market slumps, but enthusiasts remain thirsty for unique and foreign brews
While the overall Dutch beer market is currently facing a downturn, some entrepreneurs are finding success by focusing on niche online sales of unique and alcohol-free specialty beers. Businesses like...
This is how the car with explosives traveled from Germany to Nieuw-West
Following a cross-border pursuit, a vehicle involved in a German ATM robbery crashed in Amsterdam Nieuw-West yesterday containing explosives. The suspects fled the scene, prompting a police investigat...
Pride events at Homomonument can go ahead as residents lose court case
A judge has ruled that WorldPride events near the Homomonument in Amsterdam can proceed as scheduled, rejecting a plea from local residents to cancel them due to noise concerns. The court determined t...
Train tickets and subscriptions are generating profit for NS again
NS reported a modest profit in the first half of 2026, supported by an average 6.5 percent increase in ticket prices. Despite the higher costs, the Dutch national railway operator saw a slight rise in...
Madonna confirms performance at World Pride Music Festival Saturday night
Madonna has confirmed she will perform at the World Pride Music Festival at Afas Live in Amsterdam this Saturday. She will be joined by DJ Honey Dijon for her 'Club Confessions' show, a performance sh...
Fitz-Jim moves to Torino, Ajax receives around 3 million euros for the midfielder
Ajax midfielder Kian Fitz-Jim is set to join Italian club Torino after undergoing a medical examination today. The 23-year-old will sign a three-year contract, with an option for an additional season,...
Millions of Europeans have voted on new banknote designs
Six million Europeans have participated in a vote regarding the designs for new euro banknotes, according to the European Central Bank. The bank recently unveiled ten potential designs for the public ...
Tax authorities save nearly 2 million euros on letters and blue envelopes
The Dutch Tax and Customs Administration is saving nearly 2 million euros in printing and mailing costs as fewer blue envelopes are being sent. This decrease is due to nearly four million citizens opt...
Revolution in Dutch festival scene: hunting for dirt-cheap tickets becomes harder
TicketSwap has introduced a new feature allowing festival organizers to set minimum price limits on secondary ticket sales. This change aims to end the practice of dumping tickets at extremely low pri...
Regulator demands 42,000 euros back from ON! following funding of Blommestijn case
The Dutch Media Authority (CvdM) has ordered the broadcaster Ongehoord Nederland (ON!) to repay over 42,000 euros in improperly funded legal costs for a case involving Raisa Blommestijn. The broadcast...
Parents commemorate drowned son Raymi (14), two years after his death
The parents of 14-year-old Raymi held a memorial in Durgerdam, Amsterdam, two years after he drowned in the Buiten-IJ while on vacation. Following investigations into communication issues that hampere...
Suspect in murder of wife on Madurastraat called police himself
Antonio L. confessed to killing his wife, Ilenia Panzolini, at their home in Amsterdam's Indische Buurt in April after calling the police himself. During a preliminary hearing, prosecutors questioned ...
Trial of female urinals during Pride
During the Pride canal parade, a trial will be conducted using special urinals designed for women. These facilities allow women to urinate while in a slightly squatting position.
Ajax signs striker Tolu Arokodare on loan with an option to buy
Ajax has reached an agreement with Wolverhampton Wanderers to sign striker Tolu Arokodare on a one-season loan. The deal includes an option for the Amsterdam club to purchase the 25-year-old player pe...
Is Madonna coming to WorldPride Amsterdam? Here are all the clues so far
Fans are speculating that Madonna may perform at WorldPride in Amsterdam after noticing several potential clues. While nothing has been officially confirmed by organizers, the rumors have been circula...
Large police and EOD investigation in water near Haarlem
Police and the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service (EOD) are conducting a large-scale search operation in the water near the Meerwijkpad in Haarlem. While divers and drones are being used in the inves...
These men were persecuted because they were attracted to the same sex
During the eighteenth century, hundreds of homosexual men were persecuted and sentenced to death across the Netherlands. These historical legal actions against gay men also took place within the city ...
Weeks of ‘no reliable figures’ on asylum inflow, and 4 other findings on the EU migration pact
The implementation of the EU asylum and migration pact has led to weeks of uncertainty regarding reliable data on asylum seeker arrivals in the Netherlands. This issue is one of several early findings...
Concrete blocks placed at Javaplein for this afternoon's Pride party
The municipality of Amsterdam has placed concrete barriers at Javaplein ahead of the Pride Oost festivities taking place today. Although officials declined to confirm a link to specific security conce...
Creative bird crafting at the Haarlem Bird Hospital
The Vogelhospitaal in Haarlem is hosting an afternoon event for children focused on birds and nature. The program is scheduled to take place on Sunday, August 2nd, from 14:00 to 16:00 at Vergierdeweg ...
AD editor-in-chief Rennie Rijpma becomes media director of KRO-NCRV
Rennie Rijpma will step down as editor-in-chief of the AD newspaper to become the new media director of KRO-NCRV. She is scheduled to begin her new role at the broadcaster on October 1st.
KLM maintenance division under enhanced supervision since May
Since May, KLM's maintenance division has been under enhanced supervision by the Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT). An airline spokesperson confirmed this regulatory development on We...
Hurry up with foundation repairs, experts say: Entire neighborhoods at risk of collapsing
Experts warn that nearly 780,000 homes in the Netherlands could face foundation failure within the next 25 years. They urge immediate action to address this nationwide problem, noting that it affects ...
17-year-old boy shot in Slotermeer, taken to hospital with severe leg injury
A 17-year-old boy was shot and sustained severe leg injuries in the Slotermeer neighborhood of Amsterdam during the night. Police are currently investigating the incident and seeking witnesses, as no ...
More than half of cars sold will be electric next year
Economists at ING expect that more than half of all new cars sold in the Netherlands next year will be fully electric. This forecast highlights a significant shift in the automotive market towards ele...
Working as a reservist during office hours: it's possible at more and more companies
The Dutch Ministry of Defence has signed covenants with 57 organizations, up from 12 two years ago, to encourage employees to serve as military reservists during working hours. These companies are com...