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.
Planned heart treatments postponed due to medical device shortage
The Dutch Heart Foundation and the Netherlands Society of Cardiology have warned that planned heart procedures may be delayed due to a shortage of a specific medical device. While elective treatments ...
Brekelmans slams PVV ‘political games’ over asylum laws
VVD leader Ruben Brekelmans has criticized the PVV and Geert Wilders for engaging in "political games" that jeopardize the passage of strict asylum laws. Brekelmans accused the PVV of creating chaos a...
Woman found dead in Indische Buurt home, area cordoned off
Police discovered the body of an unidentified woman in a residence on Madurastraat in Amsterdam's Indische Buurt on Monday evening. Forensic investigators are currently on-site to determine the cause ...
Cabinet wants subsidy for switch to electric cars
The Dutch cabinet plans to allocate 50 million euros for a subsidy to help low and middle-income earners purchase electric vehicles. To qualify for the financial assistance, individuals would be requi...
Permit application for Ye concert in Arnhem still pending
The permit application for a Kanye West concert in Arnhem is still being processed by the local municipality. Officials stated that recent concert cancellations in three other countries will not influ...
Scooter rider injured after collision with car in Osdorp
A scooter rider was hospitalized with head injuries following a collision with a car on the Ookmeerweg in Osdorp, Amsterdam. Police are investigating the incident, including unconfirmed reports that a...
History of Haarlemmermeer and blood diseases best research projects of 2026. ‘I looked at blood and wanted to investigate further’
High school students from Herbert Vissers College and Daaf Geluk were awarded regional prizes for their research projects on topics including the history of Haarlemmermeer and blood diseases. The cere...
Pub owners happy they can broadcast all World Cup matches at night
Pub owners in Amsterdam are celebrating a decision by the municipality to allow bars to stay open late into the night to broadcast World Cup matches. Because the tournament is hosted in North America,...
Children on fatbike taken to hospital after collision with car in Velsen-Noord
Two 14-year-old youths were injured and taken to the hospital following a collision between their fatbike and a car in Velsen-Noord on Friday evening. The accident occurred on Gildenlaan, and the vict...
Man sentenced to 8 months for stealing designer bags from home in Nieuw-West
A 20-year-old man has been sentenced to eight months in prison for a burglary in Amsterdam's Nieuw-West district, where he stole luxury designer bags and jewelry. Forensic evidence, including DNA and ...
Henk Spaan says Oranje should be humble after seeing so many French stars shine: ‘Because we’re taking Weghorst’
Columnist Henk Spaan highlights the impressive performances of French football stars like Antoine Griezmann and Michael Olise in contrast to the Dutch national team's roster. He suggests that the Neth...
Ice cream parlor Tante Saar sold. Owner Pieter Reijnders on nearly 20 years of business on the Spaarne: 'I was emotional when the space was cleared out'
Pieter Reijnders has sold his ice cream parlor, Tante Saar, located on the Spaarne in Haarlem after nearly 20 years of business. The entrepreneur, who opened the shop in 2009, expressed emotional refl...
From carpenter to union chairman: Niels Mans (49) fights for trust at Tata Steel. ‘What we want is pride’
Niels Mans has transitioned from a career as a carpenter to becoming the new FNV union chairman at Tata Steel. Based in Velsen-Noord, he is focused on restoring trust and pride among workers at the in...
Annette has been cooking for neighbor Sandra, who has a spinal cord injury, for over two years: ‘When I see Annette, I start laughing’
Annette has been cooking weekly meals for her neighbor Sandra, who has a spinal cord injury and is unable to cook for herself, for over two years. This consistent support has led to the development of...
FVD wants to join Velsen coalition, but most parties refuse; formation sluggish, scout’s report shows
The formation of a local government coalition in Velsen is stalling as most political parties refuse to collaborate with the election winner, Forum voor Democratie (FVD). An advisory report by explore...
National parking app for disabled drivers available in Haarlem from June 1: 'We want an accessible city'
Starting June 1, the ParkerenPlus app will be available in Haarlem, allowing holders of the European Disabled Parking Card to park more easily in paid spaces. Alderman Berkhout confirmed the implement...
Jetten: pace of preparations for Hormuz mission must increase
Prime Minister Rob Jetten stated during a press conference that preparations for the mission in the Strait of Hormuz must be accelerated. This would allow the coalition of nearly fifty countries to be...
Metal and chemical companies find it harder to pass on energy costs
Companies in the chemical and metal sectors are struggling to pass on increased energy costs resulting from the conflict in the Middle East to their customers. This situation is leading to financial d...
Circus Amalia parades through the city again: crowding for photos on the Zeedijk
Princess Amalia continued her introductory tour of Amsterdam with visits to the Red Light District, Zeedijk, and Warmoesstraat. Accompanied by Mayor Femke Halsema, the princess visited local businesse...
Minister Karremans sets date for Lelystad Airport opening, now only needs a permit
Minister Vincent Karremans has set October 2027 as the target date for opening Lelystad Airport to holiday flights. The opening remains contingent on obtaining a nature permit, which is currently unfe...
Haarlem band Cocobolo pays tribute to surf music with special EP: 'None of the three of us can sing'
The Haarlem-based band Cocobolo is releasing a new EP titled 'Shooting From The Hip' as a tribute to 1960s surf music. The record features previously unreleased tracks and is being launched specifical...
Beekeeper hopes for help with bee count: 'Sit for half an hour, coffee, enjoy'
The 9th National Bee Count is taking place across the Netherlands this weekend, encouraging citizens to spend thirty minutes recording insect sightings to help researchers monitor declining population...
Koen’s meatball shop on Kinkerstraat is popular on TikTok: ‘People are coming to Amsterdam specifically’
Meat The Balls, a sandwich shop located on Kinkerstraat in Amsterdam's Oud-West, has become a viral sensation on TikTok for its international take on the traditional Dutch meatball. The popularity of ...
Beverwijk raid book to be translated into German
The historical book 'Oorlog voorbij het Graf,' which details the WWII-era raid in Beverwijk, is being translated into German for publication. The announcement was made by the chairperson of the Zösch...
Amsterdammers to be involved in new coalition negotiations
Amsterdam's forming coalition parties are involving residents in negotiations by selecting 75 randomly chosen citizens to participate in the formation process. Formateur Hendrik-Jan Biemond has also a...
Amsterdam residents to be involved in new coalition negotiations
The political parties PRO and D66 plan to involve Amsterdam residents in the formation of a new coalition agreement by inviting 75 randomly selected citizens to participate in discussions. Alongside t...
Going out with Amalia is wilder than with a minister
The Dutch cabinet is preparing measures to mitigate the economic impact of the conflict in Iran while facing internal political challenges in The Hague. The PVV is reportedly threatening to block its ...
Cyclist found seriously injured on Noorderweg near Spaarndam, investigation underway
A cyclist was found seriously injured on the Noorderweg near Spaarndam on Friday afternoon. Emergency services, including a trauma helicopter and two ambulances, responded to the scene, and an investi...
Guterres at Peace Palace: international law under pressure
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that international law is under pressure during an event celebrating the 80th anniversary of the International Court of Justice in The Hague. The ceremony...
Premier Jetten: Missed opportunity if Senate rejects asylum laws
Premier Rob Jetten is urging the Senate to approve new asylum laws during a vote scheduled for next week. He stated that it would be a missed opportunity if the legislation were to be rejected by the ...