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.
Is higher interest on student debt fair? 'Unlucky generation experiences injustice'
Students who studied between 2015 and 2023 are facing higher interest rates on their student loans due to automatic adjustments linked to government bond yields. This generation, which missed out on b...
Judge rejects request for investigation into Philips in sleep apnea affair
The Dutch Enterprise Chamber has dismissed a request for an inquiry into Philips concerning the company's communication about a major sleep apnea device recall in 2021. The court ruled that there were...
OG3NE singer Shelley is getting married: 'Easiest answer ever'
OGENE singer Shelley Vol has announced her engagement to her partner, describing the moment as an intimate and easy decision. The artist gained fame alongside her sisters after winning The Voice of Ho...
Possible discrimination at UWV is no incident: 'I was afraid of this'
Recent reports suggest that the Dutch employee insurance agency, UWV, may be unfairly targeting individuals with non-Dutch backgrounds for stricter fraud penalties. While the agency has launched an ex...
No trains between Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Hoofddorp due to power failure
A power failure has disrupted train traffic between Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Hoofddorp, affecting intercity and sprinter services traveling via Schiphol Airport. ProRail is currently investigating the...
Multiple casualties in A2 accident near Breukelen, road towards Amsterdam closed until this evening
A serious accident on the A2 near Breukelen has resulted in multiple casualties and a major closure of the highway toward Amsterdam. Authorities are investigating reports of a potential wrong-way driv...
Around two hundred men join 'Men's March' through Amsterdam city center: 'I want other men to hold me accountable for my mistakes'
Approximately two hundred men marched through Amsterdam on Saturday to protest against sexism and violence against women. While the organizer intended to encourage men to take responsibility for cultu...
Curaçaoan writer Frank Martinus Arion, who kept reminding the Netherlands of its colonial past, immortalized with a writer's stone in De Nieuwe Kerk
Curaçaoan writer Frank Martinus Arion has been honored with a dedicated stone at De Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam. The memorial recognizes his significant role in keeping the Netherlands focused on its co...
Video | Criticism following De Bondgenoten win: 'But it is incredibly popular online'
The television show De Bondgenoten recently won the Gouden Televizier-Ring, triggering significant public debate. Experts argue the victory was expected due to the program's immense popularity and eng...
Petrol price hits new record and is now as expensive as diesel
Gasoline prices in the Netherlands hit a record high of 2.732 euros per liter on Saturday, matching the cost of diesel. This increase is driven by supply chain disruptions resulting from the conflict ...
Several hospitals less accessible due to nationwide KPN outage
A national KPN network outage caused by a cooling system failure has disrupted telephone services at several hospitals across the Netherlands, including UMC Utrecht and Maastricht UMC+. Affected hospi...
Housing, industry and nature: who gets the space along the North Sea Canal?
The Noordzeekanaal area is experiencing increasing pressure as industrial needs, new housing projects, and nature conservation compete for limited space. A new television series commemorates the canal...
Screen time | The Tax Authority can’t make it more fun, but they can make it more sovereign
The Dutch Tax and Customs Administration has decided to keep its office environment under its own management rather than migrating to Microsoft 365. State Secretary Eelco Eerenberg confirmed the shift...
More plumbing companies, yet a shortage of skilled workers persists
Although the number of plumbing businesses in the Netherlands has surged by nearly 60 percent since 2016, the sector continues to face a significant shortage of skilled workers. Rising demand for sust...
Broken foot for Esra de Ruiter after fall at Televizier-Ring Gala
Esra de Ruiter sustained a broken foot after falling during the Televizier-Ring Gala. She later appeared on the talk show Renze with her foot in a cast to explain that the accident was caused by a coo...
Yesilgöz wants to be VVD leader again in next elections
VVD leader Dilan Yesilgöz has confirmed she intends to remain the party's lead candidate for the next general elections. The announcement came during a meeting in Veghel where she addressed internal ...
Willem de Kooning was less abstract than previously thought: the draftsman emerges at the Rijksmuseum
The Rijksmuseum in the Netherlands is hosting an exhibition titled Willem de Kooning at Work, which explores the creative process of the renowned postwar artist. Featuring 120 works, the collection re...
'The worst part? That the whole street watched as they followed me and called me names': this is what everyday violence against queer people in Amsterdam looks like
Five queer residents of Amsterdam have shared personal testimonies describing a rising climate of hate, intimidation, and violence against the LGBTQ+ community. These individuals report that anti-quee...
The Bear has nothing on this: inside the kitchen of the award-winning Cradam
Café-Restaurant Amsterdam is celebrating its anniversary while managing a high-volume service that sees around six hundred reservations on weekend days. The kitchen staff maintains a fast-paced envir...
The year of young internet pioneers, bagels and coffee to go: was 1996 the year Amsterdam became a metropolis?
The year 1996 is highlighted as a transformative period for Amsterdam, marked by significant infrastructure projects like the Amsterdam Arena and the initial planning for the Noord/Zuidlijn. This era ...
A hidden suitcase in the attic revealed this Amsterdam woman's secret NSB past
The 1995 discovery of a hidden suitcase in an Amsterdam attic revealed the secret NSB past of local resident Willy Breurken. Researcher Merel Ligtelijn discovered that Breurken, who grew up in poverty...
Devanshu (34) from Mumbai left Amsterdam twice but kept coming back: 'I was welcomed here with open arms'
Devanshu Dalmia, a 34-year-old from Mumbai, has moved to Amsterdam twice for work and chose to return both times because he felt welcomed. He is now focused on raising awareness about the high levels ...
Alanis Morissette to release her first Christmas album in November
Alanis Morissette is set to release her first Christmas album, titled Good Weather for Immaculate Conception, in November. The album features a variety of traditional carols, previous covers, and new ...
City of Amsterdam permanently ends subsidies for Weekend Academy Foundation
The City of Amsterdam has permanently cut ties and subsidies to the Weekend Academie following a fraud investigation into its founder, Oguz Dulkadir. The municipality took this action after the founda...
Review: The Ghost Footballer, about an amateur pretending to be a pro, is full of surprises
The documentary De Spookvoetballer chronicles the life of Bernio Verhagen, a fraudster who convinced professional football clubs to sign him by pretending to be a talented player. Currently imprisoned...
It may seem like a play on words, but the issue surrounding Yeşilgöz's Russia rhetoric means more
Defense Minister Dilan Yesilgöz has formally designated Russia as an enemy, a move that carries significant political implications. The situation is being analyzed in three distinct parts to understa...
1 in 5 fatbike riders fined during police check in city center
Police in Amsterdam recently conducted a traffic enforcement operation where they inspected 52 fatbikes and issued 41 citations for various violations. Notable offenses included 10 instances of illega...
Netherlands returns diamond from Rijksmuseum and other objects to Indonesia
The Netherlands is returning various historical artifacts, including the diamond of Banjarmasin, to Indonesia following evidence that they were acquired through involuntary loss during the colonial er...
Amsterdam man (45) throws brick at woman's head after water dispute, prosecution seeks 9-year prison sentence for aggravated assault
Prosecutors are seeking a nine-year prison sentence for a 45-year-old man who allegedly threw a brick at a woman's head near the RAI in Amsterdam. The victim survived the life-threatening attack, whic...
Three new arrests in Belgium in investigation into violence in Overasselt
Belgian authorities have arrested three men linked to a violent drug-related conflict that occurred in Overasselt last September. The suspects, residing near Ghent, are expected to be extradited to th...