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.
Cees Geel's family opens digital condolence register for work memories
The family of actor Cees Geel, who passed away earlier this week, has opened a digital condolence register. They are inviting the public to share memories of Geel and his professional work on this pla...
Reselling your own solar power could be a solution to the end of net metering, but it's not taking off
Reselling surplus solar energy to others was proposed as a solution to the upcoming expiration of the net metering scheme in the Netherlands. However, the implementation is failing to gain momentum du...
Underwater concert at Marnixbad: "Almost a meditative experience"
Visitors at the Marnixbad in Amsterdam are attending a unique underwater concert created by Pak Yan Lau, Thomas Jaspers, and Herman van den Muijsenberg. Inspired by a 48-year-old performance by Max Ne...
More first-time buyers use starter loans: 'Leads to higher prices'
The number of starter loans for first-time homebuyers in the Netherlands increased by 15 percent compared to the previous year. While these loans help young people enter the housing market, experts wa...
Power grid vulnerable to cyberattack: 'Not a matter of if, but when'
Experts warn that the Dutch power grid is vulnerable to cyberattacks, which could lead to large-scale outages. Both major energy producers and consumer devices are considered potential targets, with o...
Ajax increasingly hopeful of signing Moroccan World Cup star Azzedine Ounahi
Ajax is showing increasing interest in signing Moroccan World Cup standout Azzedine Ounahi from Girona. The midfielder is reportedly keen on a reunion with his former Girona coach, Michel, who is now ...
Man shot in leg at home in Zuidoost, arrest team called out
A man was shot in the leg at a residence on Hofgeest in the Zuidoost district of Amsterdam around 21:45. The victim was transported to the hospital while the police, supported by a specialized interve...
Second Zwarte Cross stuntman breaks ankle, festival cancels human catapult
The Zwarte Cross festival in the Netherlands has discontinued its human catapult act after two stuntmen suffered injuries in separate incidents. Following a concussion on Thursday and a broken ankle o...
300 of 950 jobs cut at Healthcare and Youth Care Inspectorate: 'Tough choices'
The Health and Youth Care Inspectorate (IGJ) in the Netherlands is cutting 300 out of its 950 jobs due to budget reductions. Inspector-General Monique Vogelzang stated that the organization will need ...
Why the fashion calendar is stalling due to longer heatwaves in the Netherlands
Clothing retailers in the Netherlands are struggling to keep up with consumer demand for summer apparel due to longer heatwaves. The misalignment between seasonal stock and current weather patterns is...
An analog film on 70 millimeter: "The most beautiful medium we ever invented"
The Eye Filmmuseum in Amsterdam is currently screening the film 'The Odyssey' in both 35mm and 70mm analog formats to provide viewers with a unique, high-clarity cinematic experience. Film expert Adri...
Ajax pays nearly 20 million for Brazilian striker: ‘We have been charmed by him for a long time’
Ajax has officially signed 23-year-old Brazilian striker Marcos Leonardo from the Saudi club Al-Hilal for nearly 20 million euros. The player has signed a five-year contract with the Amsterdam-based c...
Giant parakeet overlooks Overhoeks: "Ode to all odd birds"
A seven-meter-tall statue of a rose-ringed parakeet, created by artist Teun Castelein, has been installed in the Overhoeks district of Amsterdam to celebrate the city's diverse and migratory nature. T...
Fernando had bullets fired through his door, but they weren't meant for him: "Who is Achie the Somali?"
A Brazilian man and his wife were terrified when their home in Amsterdam was shot at by mistake, as the perpetrator intended to target someone named 'Achie the Somali.' The police confirmed the reside...
Fire on roof terrace of home on Borneo island
A fire broke out on the rooftop terrace of a house on Borneo Island in Amsterdam this afternoon. Firefighters quickly brought the blaze under control, though significant damage was reported and the ca...
Record number of children in Haarlem skip school to go on vacation early
Last year, 145 students in Haarlem missed school because their parents took them on vacation outside of official school holidays. This unauthorized absence resulted in 23 fines being issued by the Edu...
New in Amsterdam: Tamar (25) opens a pink Korean beauty shop
Tamar, a 25-year-old entrepreneur, has opened a new Korean beauty store on Heiligeweg in Amsterdam. The shop features a distinctive pink interior and organizes its beauty products according to specifi...
18-year-old suspect in Southeast shooting arrested in Delft
An 18-year-old man from Deventer has been arrested in Delft in connection with a shooting that left one person injured near the Kraaiennest metro station in Amsterdam Zuidoost on Monday evening. The p...
Defense personnel receive significant 6.5 percent pay raise
Military and civilian personnel at the Dutch Ministry of Defence will receive a 6.5 percent salary increase starting September 1, with an additional 2 percent raise planned for 2028. This measure is i...
Relatives commemorate MH17 disaster at memorial: Many people are still working on this case every day
On the twelfth anniversary of the MH17 tragedy, relatives gathered at the memorial in Vijfhuizen to honor the 298 victims. The commemoration included a reading of the names, a moment of silence, and a...
Mayor closes home after drug discovery
Mayor Jos Wienen of Haarlem has ordered the six-month closure of a residence on Pieter van Musschenbroekstraat following the discovery of large quantities of hard drugs and drug-trafficking materials ...
Holidaymakers pay more at the pump after new price hike
Fuel prices for gasoline and diesel have increased again just before the final major summer holiday travel wave. Travelers using caravans or campers will face higher costs, especially when refueling a...
Two men arrested after threatening people with fake firearm in Vondelpark
Two men, aged 38 and 41, were arrested in Amsterdam's Vondelpark after threatening a person with a realistic-looking fake firearm. Police recovered the weapon from nearby bushes with the help of a pol...
Mortgage rates rise sharply due to developments in Iran and Ukraine
Mortgage interest rates in the Netherlands have increased significantly this week due to ongoing geopolitical tensions in Iran and Ukraine. Nearly all lenders have raised their rates, with several ins...
Failure of soy agreement threatens Amazon area the size of a third of the Netherlands
The collapse of a soy agreement earlier this year could lead to 1.4 million hectares of additional deforestation in the Amazon. The World Wide Fund for Nature warns that this loss, equivalent to one-t...
EU allows industry more emissions but maintains climate goals
Starting in 2031, the European Union will allow the industry more leeway for carbon emissions and lower costs in exchange for commitments to green production. Brussels aims to balance industrial compe...
Viaplay back in the black, but international ambitions are over
Streaming service Viaplay has reported its first profit in over two years as it recovers from a major financial crisis. As part of its strategy to curb international expansion, the company has also so...
Aerospace and defense have a mountain of orders but too few parts
The aviation and defense sectors are experiencing a significant increase in demand for new equipment. However, manufacturers are struggling to meet this record-high order volume due to ongoing shortag...
'Transit country' Belgium wants to charge for its roads, what will the Netherlands do?
The Belgian government has announced a mandatory vignette for road use starting next year. The article questions whether the Netherlands should follow this example, noting that Belgium acts as a trans...
Rapper JoeyAK shows he is out of prison on conditional release with stack of cash
Dutch rapper JoeyAK, also known as Joël H., has been released from prison under strict conditions, including the use of an ankle monitor and a restricted access order for the Amsterdam Zuidoost area....