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.
Amsterdammers on the run in new season of Het Jachtseizoen: Most Wanted
The new season of the reality series 'Het Jachtseizoen: Most Wanted' features celebrities attempting to evade capture across the Netherlands. This season's participants include residents from Amsterda...
Toddler pools to reopen
Toddler pools in Amsterdam are reopening for the warm weather, offering a place for children to play in the water. These public pools provide an alternative for families who do not have gardens or pri...
17-year-old from Amsterdam arrested for bank scam targeting elderly
A 17-year-old from Amsterdam has been arrested for defrauding at least six elderly people using a sophisticated bank impersonation scam across several Dutch cities. The suspect allegedly stole bank ca...
Firefighters focus on hotspots at 't Harde wildfire
Firefighters are focusing on underground "hotspots" at a wildfire on the military training ground in 't Harde to prevent wind-driven reignition. Personnel are currently deployed to monitor and cool th...
Buses replace trains between Uitgeest and Beverwijk due to engineering works
ProRail will conduct track maintenance near Beverwijk and Heemskerk from May 7 to May 12, suspending train services between Uitgeest and Beverwijk. NS will provide replacement buses to accommodate tra...
Greenpeace activists storm world's largest meat company meeting
Greenpeace activists disrupted the annual shareholders' meeting of JBS, the world's largest meat processor, near Schiphol on Thursday. The protest caused attendees to flee the meeting room as activist...
Three Velsen churches collect hundreds of boxes of aid for Ukraine: ‘Incredible that you here in the Netherlands want to help us so much’
Three churches in the Velsen area, including congregations in IJmuiden and Driehuis, collaborated to collect hundreds of boxes of relief supplies for Ukraine last weekend. The joint effort aimed to pr...
Ban on extracting water from ditches in parts of Brabant due to drought
The Brabantse Delta water board has banned water extraction from streams and ditches in parts of Central and West Brabant due to ongoing drought. This ban, which took effect on Thursday morning across...
Lennert Böhmer wants to be the humanist idealist of CDA Haarlem. 'We must not be an inward-looking club'
Lennert Böhmer, the new group chairman of CDA Haarlem, aims to revitalize the party by making it more outward-looking and dynamic. He is currently involved in negotiations with PRO and D66 to form a ...
Why birds fly into windows and how to prevent it: ‘It is almost always fatal’
Timo Roeke from Vogelbescherming Nederland explains why birds frequently collide with glass windows and provides advice on how to prevent these often-fatal accidents. The guidance aims to help homeown...
Government abandons wage freeze in new pay offer to civil servants
The Dutch government has issued a new collective labor agreement offer to civil servants, abandoning a controversial wage freeze that led to months of strikes. This updated proposal aims to address un...
More and more children unable to cycle: ‘Taking road safety test unsafe for some’
Traffic organizations in the Netherlands are warning about a significant decline in cycling proficiency among children. Experts state that some children's skills have become so poor that it is no long...
TV puppet Karbonkel free of larvae after treatment: 'End of pests'
Karbonkel, the iconic puppet from the Dutch television series Ik Mik Loreland, has undergone professional pest treatment to remove larvae from its stuffing. The infestation had begun damaging the pupp...
Holiday pay is coming: one group of workers to receive hundreds of euros extra
Dutch employees will receive their annual holiday pay at the end of May, with part-time and minimum wage workers set to see a significant increase. According to calculations by HR service provider ADP...
Annemarie van Haeringen: "It was certain I would become an illustrator"
Renowned children's book artist and author Annemarie van Haeringen has been featured as an icon of North Holland, highlighting her prolific and award-winning career. Born in Haarlem, she is known for ...
Paul Reinders from Driehuis gives WWII tours in the dunes: I was amazed by the scale of all those bunkers
Paul Reinders, a volunteer ranger and museum worker from Driehuis, leads guided tours in the coastal dunes to highlight the history of World War II bunkers. Inspired by his parents' stories, Reinders ...
Heritage of the Week | Wartime history in the soil of Zeeburgereiland
Archaeologists have discovered the remains of an early 20th-century military shooting range on Zeeburgereiland. The investigation into these findings provides insight into the area's historical milita...
Shorts or umbrella? This is the Haarlem weather forecast for May
Meteorologist Berend van Straaten from weeronline.nl provides the weather outlook for Haarlem for the month of May. The forecast helps residents determine whether to expect warm sunshine or rainy cond...
Firefighters battle 't Harde fire from distance due to ammunition
Firefighters are battling an uncontrolled fire at a military training ground in 't Harde while restricted to paths due to the risk of exploding ammunition. Only armored military vehicles are permitted...
Economic growth disappoints due to uncertainty: 'Just short of stagnation'
The Dutch economy grew by only 0.1 percent in the first quarter of the year, narrowly avoiding stagnation according to figures from CBS. This lower-than-expected growth rate is attributed to ongoing e...
Fire in Beverwijk apartment building
A fire broke out in an apartment building on Fokkerlaan in Beverwijk on Thursday morning. The incident was reported to emergency services shortly after 8:00 AM.
Karremans: Water will continue to flow for every household
Minister Vincent Karremans assured that drinking water will remain available for all households, even during potential freshwater shortages caused by drought. His statement follows a report from the C...
Mayor of Peel en Maas asks people to stay away from fire
Mayor Bob Vostermans of Peel en Maas has urged residents to stay away from the Heldense Bossen area due to a large ongoing wildfire between Kessel and Helden. He emphasized that the area is currently ...
Red Bull management realizes they must improve quickly to convince Verstappen: car put on major diet
Red Bull Racing leadership acknowledges the urgent need for performance improvements to ensure Max Verstappen remains with the team. A critical development phase begins this weekend at the Miami Grand...
Air France-KLM fears $2.4 billion in extra fuel costs: The biggest blow is yet to come
Air France-KLM expects to spend an additional $2.4 billion on fuel this year due to the conflict in the Middle East. While the aviation group reported improved results for the first quarter, it warns ...
Queen Beatrix and Amsterdam reconciled after riots and conflict
The relationship between Queen Beatrix and the city of Amsterdam was historically characterized by tension and riots. However, a symbolic moment involving a kiss in the Jordaan neighborhood eventually...
Papa Koenders’ fight against the legacy of colonialism: May 4 and 5 portraits
The exhibition 'Op zoek naar Papa Koenders' at the OBA in Amsterdam honors Julius Gustaaf Arnout Koenders, a key figure in the struggle for Surinamese cultural identity and language recognition. Koend...
Jennifer Hoffman (45) changed doctors due to judgment over her pregnancy
Dutch actress Jennifer Hoffman, 45, switched doctors during her second pregnancy after encountering judgmental comments about her age from her previous physician. Hoffman noted that she has faced vari...
Daily life slightly more expensive again: Middle East war hits our wallets
Inflation in the Netherlands rose slightly to 2.8 percent in April, up from 2.7 percent in March, according to preliminary data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS). The increase affects the cost of dail...
Two arrested after robbery report at Cruquius industrial estate
Two individuals were arrested following a report of a robbery at a business on the Crommelinbaan in Cruquius during the night from Wednesday to Thursday. The police detained the suspects at the indust...