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.
Delivery of new Damen frigates delayed by years
The delivery of the first Anti Submarine Warfare (ASW) frigate by shipbuilder Damen has been delayed by several years due to stability issues in the initial design. These specialized vessels are being...
Jesper de Jong one win away from Roland Garros main draw
Dutch tennis player Jesper de Jong has reached the final qualifying round of Roland Garros after a comeback victory against Canadian Liam Draxl. The top-seeded qualifier won the match 4-6, 6-1, 6-3 an...
Oversized crane damages gas station roof in Vijfhuizen
A crane that was too high struck the canopy of an Esso gas station in Vijfhuizen, causing parts of the roof construction to come loose. The driver of the crane did not stop and fled the scene after th...
Writer and psychologist Keyvan Shahbazi wins Pim Fortuyn Prize
Iranian-Dutch writer and psychologist Keyvan Shahbazi has been awarded the Pim Fortuyn Prize. The jury honored him for being a sharp and courageous opinion maker.
Philippine court will not block execution of ICC arrest warrant
The Philippine Supreme Court has rejected a request by Senator Ronald Dela Rosa to temporarily block an arrest warrant issued against him by the International Criminal Court (ICC). Dela Rosa had sough...
Dutch civil servants agree to pay rise and one-time payment
Dutch civil servants have agreed to a new collective labor agreement featuring a 2.7 percent wage increase and a one-time payment. Employees in lower income scales will receive 1,400 euros, while thos...
Abuse website Motherless back online after Public Prosecution Service intervention
The pornography website Motherless has returned online after being shut down by Dutch authorities in early May. The site, which is hosted by a company in the Netherlands, is currently under investigat...
New housing plans for De Kuil and the Huttenweek site presented. 'I want to continue living in Uitgeest'
The municipality of Uitgeest, developer De Realisatie, and ViVa! Zorggroep presented redevelopment plans for the De Kuil and Huttenweekterrein area. The project includes the construction of 57 new hom...
Filmmakers follow Red Light District underworld for 42 years: "A nail in my coffin"
Filmmakers Arnold-Jan Scheer and Roy Dames are releasing their documentary "Het Hart van Amsterdam" after 42 years of filming the city's criminal underworld. The film documents the evolution of the Re...
4 in 10 rioters arrested at asylum protests from outside the municipality
An analysis by NOS of police data from the past 18 months reveals that approximately 40% of individuals arrested during asylum protests come from outside the municipality where the demonstrations took...
Banks fully commit to European cryptocurrency: Rabobank and ABN Amro also join
Rabobank and ABN Amro have joined a group of European banks to launch a euro-denominated stablecoin. This initiative aims to provide a European alternative to the stablecoin market currently dominated...
Westerwolde deeply concerned over new access policy at Ter Apel asylum center
The municipality of Westerwolde is raising concerns over new access policies at the Ter Apel asylum registration center, where severe overcrowding has led to entry being restricted to vulnerable indiv...
Queer organizations challenge Meta's account removals
Dutch queer organizations and civil rights group Bits of Freedom are taking legal action against Meta over the removal of dozens of Instagram accounts. The organizations argue that Meta is acting ille...
Flotilla passengers taken to Ashdod
Passengers from the Global Sumud Flotilla arrested by Israel are being transported to the port city of Ashdod. A spokesperson for the Dutch delegation confirmed the reports based on information from i...
23-year-old man from Diemen arrested for fatal shooting at gas station in Muiden
Police arrested a 23-year-old man from Diemen suspected of involvement in a fatal shooting that occurred at a gas station near Muiden in March. The arrest follows a police search that included a publi...
KNMI can issue earlier and more targeted warnings for dangerous weather
Starting Wednesday, the KNMI can provide earlier and more specific warnings for dangerous weather due to an updated legal framework. This change aims to help citizens, safety regions, and water boards...
Is there a limit to Action's growth? 'Many people just get happy from a garden gnome'
Dutch discount retailer Action is experiencing rapid international success and is currently planning an expansion into the United States. The company maintains that pausing its growth is not an option...
Haarlem designer Hans van Paridon sues The Hague shoe store over Panara brand name
Haarlem-based designer Hans van Paridon has taken a shoe store in The Hague to court over the unauthorized use of his brand name, Panara. Van Paridon, who designed shoe collections under the name for ...
Van den Brink calls Ter Apel reception situation ‘disappointing’
Dutch Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink expressed disappointment that the reception center in Ter Apel cannot accommodate all asylum seekers, potentially forcing some to sleep outside. He stated that...
Construction of flexible housing falling short, says Court of Audit
The Netherlands Court of Audit has criticized the national government's progress on flexible housing, labeling the current policy as moderate. Despite targets to build 15,000 temporary homes annually,...
Court of Audit concerned over growing asylum application backlog
The Dutch Court of Audit reports that waiting times for asylum applications have significantly increased, reaching an average of 67 weeks for certain applicants. These delays, which may worsen under t...
Man who took service weapon at National Protest to remain in custody for two more weeks
A man who attempted to seize a police officer's service weapon during the National Protest will remain in custody for two more weeks. A judge made the decision on Tuesday following the incident that t...
Court of Audit: Taxpayers (again) not getting value for money
The Netherlands Court of Audit's annual accountability report concludes that the cabinet consistently promises more than it can deliver, resulting in missed short-term and long-term goals. The auditor...
Heinen wants talks between Defense and Court of Audit on procurement
Dutch Finance Minister Eelco Heinen has called for the Ministry of Defense and the Court of Audit to resolve ongoing issues regarding procurement procedures. He intends to facilitate a meeting between...
Court of Audit: safety plans exist mainly on paper
The Dutch Court of Audit has warned that while the government allocates significant funding for security, the effectiveness of these investments remains uncertain. The audit highlights that the Nation...
'The last taboo' lifted by new pay transparency law. Pay gap also tackled. 'Which employer says no to that?'
A new pay transparency law will take effect next year, allowing employees to request information about their colleagues' salaries. The legislation aims to break the social taboo surrounding financial ...
Commissioner: 'Politicians must be honest about asylum seeker reception'
Arthur van Dijk, the King's Commissioner for North Holland, has called for politicians to be more transparent regarding the housing of asylum seekers in local municipalities. He stated that indirect o...
Tram collides with bus on Amstelveenseweg, passenger slightly injured
A tram and an R-net bus collided on the Amstelveenseweg in Amsterdam on Friday morning, resulting in a minor injury to a passenger and the hospitalization of the tram driver for observation. The rear-...
Will a temporary asylum center spoil Santpoort-Zuid's protected landscape? Province to rule on exemption in June
The North Holland provincial committee will deliberate on June 8 regarding a request to house 200 asylum seekers at Sportpark De Elta in Santpoort-Zuid. The municipality of Velsen is seeking a plannin...
Police search at Beverwijk gym after anonymous tip yields nothing
Police searched a gym on Parallelweg in Beverwijk on Wednesday morning following an anonymous tip regarding illegal goods. Masked officers entered the building but did not find any prohibited items.