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.
New cars and washing machines made entirely from scrap? Tata Steel, Volvo and Electrolux conduct groundbreaking research
Tata Steel Nederland, Volvo, and Electrolux Professional are conducting research in IJmuiden to produce high-quality steel for cars and appliances entirely from scrap metal using electric arc furnaces...
New Dutch citizens finding work faster and more often: "I can now contribute"
Data from the CBS shows that refugees with residence permits in the Netherlands are finding employment significantly faster than a decade ago, with 13% working within three months. Local initiatives a...
Heavy police presence in Ter Apel during asylum center protests
A heavy police presence, including mounted officers and mobile units, was deployed in Ter Apel on Saturday to monitor announced demonstrations at the local asylum seekers center. Only a small group of...
The Netherlands flooded by Chinese car brands: here is the reason
The Netherlands is experiencing a rapid influx of Chinese car brands, with over twenty manufacturers already present in the market and new ones arriving almost monthly. Auto expert Niek Schenk explain...
Patricia Paay makes TV comeback with her own reality show
Patricia Paay and her daughter Christina Curry will return to television with a new reality series on the RTL network. The broadcaster confirmed the project following reports from the Dutch newspaper ...
Ten-year battle over caravan storage facility nears end, settlement with Rijsenhout sisters remains secret
The municipality of Haarlemmermeer has reached a settlement ending a ten-year legal dispute with the owners of a caravan storage facility in Rijsenhout. The conflict concerned a building constructed t...
Woman rescues man from water at Stenen Hoofd, police hail heroic act
A 55-year-old woman is being hailed as a hero after jumping into the IJ river at Stenen Hoofd in Amsterdam to rescue a man from the water. She kept the man afloat until emergency services arrived, aft...
Renowned flower family Van ’t Veld started with a book cart 50 years ago: 'I only knew about oil,' says founder Henk
The Van ’t Veld family is celebrating fifty years of selling flowers at their well-known location on Planetenweg in IJmuiden. Founder Henk van ’t Veld reflects on how the business began with a sim...
Sold-out house festival organizer sues Amsterdam over cancellation
The organizers of the sold-out Music On Festival have filed a lawsuit against the municipality of Amsterdam in a final attempt to prevent the event's cancellation. A spokesperson stated that this lega...
Castricum municipality also warned by ministry over lack of asylum housing
The municipality of Castricum has been placed under supervision by the Dutch Minister of Asylum and Migration for failing to provide required housing for asylum seekers. This decision was communicated...
Dutch tourist (21) hospitalized with measles in Panama
A 21-year-old Dutch backpacker has been hospitalized in Panama City after contracting measles. The Panamanian Ministry of Health confirmed the case involving the tourist who was traveling in the count...
Tenerife prepares to receive Hondius
Authorities in Tenerife are preparing for the arrival of the Dutch cruise ship m/v Hondius on Sunday following a hantavirus outbreak on board. Temporary facilities, including army tents and mobile toi...
Marleen (52) is at the office by 7:15 AM to secure a spot: ‘Need for my own desk’
52-year-old Marleen reports experiencing significant stress due to a workspace shortage in her company's new office, forcing her to arrive at 7:15 AM to secure a desk. She shared her struggle with car...
Metal detector gives Melchior relaxation: 'Greatest find was a gold coin from 800 AD'
Melchior Ladee finds relaxation and historical treasures by using a metal detector to search fields and beaches. His most significant discovery to date is a gold coin dating back to 800 AD.
Title, promotion or relegation? Which Haarlem region clubs still have something to play for?
As the football season nears its end, many clubs in the Haarlem region are still competing for league titles, promotion, or to avoid relegation. This article provides an overview of the status and goa...
Rare first edition of Het Achterhuis with dust jacket and other masterpieces to go under the hammer in Haarlem
A rare first edition of Anne Frank's 'The Diary of a Young Girl,' complete with its original dust jacket, will be auctioned later this month at Bubb Kuyper Veilingen in Haarlem. The auction also featu...
Annebel ran 270 kilometers through the Sahara Desert during Marathon des Sables: ‘From an idea to training and then you’re there in Morocco’
Annebel Veldhuis from Heemskerk successfully completed the Marathon des Sables, a grueling 270-kilometer footrace through the Sahara Desert. She finished the final stage of the eight-day ultramarathon...
No sign of hanta panic in IJmuiden and Amsterdam cruise ports: 'Learned a lot during the pandemic'
Despite a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, port authorities in Amsterdam and IJmuiden report no signs of panic. Officials state that preparedness protocols developed during the COVID-19 pandemic ...
This is the winner of The Voice of Holland 2026
Ruben Hillen, representing Team Suzan & Freek, was crowned the winner of The Voice of Holland 2026. The finale was broadcast live on Friday night during the RTL Tonight television program.
Talpa and Yvonne Coldeweijer agree on new format for KIJK
Juice vlogger Yvonne Coldeweijer and Talpa Network have agreed on a new video format titled Colder Cast for the KIJK streaming platform. This collaboration establishes a new direction for Coldeweijer'...
Companies not yet increasing travel allowances on a large scale
A survey by ANP indicates that most companies in the Netherlands are not yet planning to increase the travel allowance for employees to 25 cents per kilometer. Many employers have either decided again...
Restore Werf Conrad just like the Droste building
Readers of the Haarlems Dagblad have expressed strong support for preserving and restoring the former Werf Conrad administrative office located along the Spaarne. The iconic building is viewed by the ...
Ruud Gullit's AI clone can speak languages but can't play football
Tech reporter Rutger Otto's weekly column examines an AI clone of Dutch football icon Ruud Gullit. The digital double is designed to speak multiple languages, though it cannot replicate Gullit's physi...
Fatbike ban in Beverwijk? Mayor advocates for option, council hesitant. 'Executive on legal quicksand'
Beverwijk Mayor Martijn Smit is advocating for a potential area ban on fatbikes following numerous complaints from residents about the vehicles. The municipal council, however, has expressed skepticis...
De Veer windmill needed during flooding, but not yet at full capacity
The De Veer windmill in Haarlem is currently unable to pump water at full capacity due to a rusted screw that requires replacement. Volunteers are fundraising for repairs to ensure the mill remains a ...
Ajax player Mokio chooses DR Congo national team over Belgium
Eighteen-year-old Ajax midfielder Jorthy Mokio has announced his decision to represent the Democratic Republic of the Congo at the international level instead of Belgium. The young player shared the n...
15-year-old boy brutally robbed of fatbike after Bevrijdingspop. Aron rushed to help: 'I even bought him a drink'
A 15-year-old boy was violently robbed of his fatbike by a group of youths on the Kruisweg in Haarlem following the Bevrijdingspop festival. Despite attempts by bystanders to intervene, the attackers ...
Jan-Kees Emmer gives the Netherlands zero points
Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS has announced a boycott of the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. The decision serves as a protest against Israel's participation in the event due to the ongoing c...
Old 100-guilder life insurance policy turns out to be worth almost nothing in 2026
Following the death of her 103-year-old mother, Ineke Barnhoorn discovered a life insurance policy taken out nearly a century ago for one hundred guilders. Now valued at less than fifty euros, the cas...
Philips management faces heavy criticism at shareholder meeting
Philips executives faced significant pressure from shareholders during the company's annual meeting. The initially relaxed atmosphere turned tense as shareholders posed a series of critical questions ...