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.
State secretary intervenes at Haga Lyceum: Unacceptable for students to receive substandard education
State Secretary Tielen has intervened at the Amsterdam-based Haga Lyceum due to recurring mismanagement and substandard educational quality. The ministry has demanded a formal improvement plan and inc...
MolTalk returns to original timeslot after Wie is de Mol? following one-season absence
After moving to an earlier time slot this year resulted in a significant decline in viewership, the talk show MolTalk will return to its original position immediately following Wie is de Mol? in 2027....
Struggling Eye Filmmuseum appoints new director Emily Ansenk
Emily Ansenk has been named the new director of Amsterdam's Eye Filmmuseum, taking over as the institution works to recover from a leadership crisis and a record 3.2 million euro deficit. Bringing sig...
Rudi Fuchs (84), former director of the Stedelijk Museum, has died
Rudi Fuchs, a highly influential Dutch museum director and art historian, has died at the age of 84. Over his long career, he directed major institutions including the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam an...
Man gropes woman and harasses several others on bus from Haarlem to IJmuiden
A man is wanted by police after harassing several women and touching one victim on a bus traveling between Haarlem and IJmuiden last Monday. The suspect left the bus at the Gedempte Oude Gracht stop, ...
Amsterdam Dance Event matches record with 600,000 visitors
The Amsterdam Dance Event recently attracted 600,000 attendees, matching its record-breaking attendance numbers. Between October 21 and 25, the festival hosted 4,000 artists, featuring successful coll...
Amsterdam's Sinterklaas steamboat needs 3 million euro restoration: 'Otherwise it ends up high and dry'
The 126-year-old Christiaan Brunings steamship, traditionally used as the Sinterklaas boat in Amsterdam, requires a 3 million euro restoration to remain operational. The National Maritime Museum has l...
Have you seen Hercules? This pet is missing in Haarlem
A nine-year-old pigeon named Hercules is missing after last being seen on October 22 in the Floresstraat area of Haarlem. The bird is in poor health, and authorities are asking the public to report an...
Amsterdam Dance Event matches record this year with 600,000 visitors
The Amsterdam Dance Event celebrated its thirtieth anniversary this year by attracting a record-equalling 600,000 visitors. The five-day festival featured 4,000 artists performing at venues across Ams...
A-brands in supermarkets get more expensive while private labels become cheaper
A recent analysis by the Dutch Consumers' Association shows that premium A-brand groceries rose in price by 2 percent over the past year, while budget-friendly house brands became 6 percent cheaper. E...
From leaks to fallen trees on cars: insurers receive over a thousand damage claims after storms
Dutch insurers have received over a thousand damage claims following recent heavy storms that caused widespread property and vehicle damage. Reports include leaking roofs, fallen trees, and debris-blo...
Government and industry invest hundreds of millions in medical technology
The Dutch government and private industry are investing hundreds of millions into medical technology, focusing on AI and robotics to improve treatment for serious illnesses and address healthcare staf...
Composer Cor Bakker awarded Edison Jazz Audience Award: 'Proud'
Composer Cor Bakker has received the Edison Public Prize in the Jazz category for his latest album. The award was presented during a special broadcast of the Dutch television program Podium Klassiek, ...
Sting, Mumford & Sons, RAYE and blink-182 to headline Pinkpop next year
Pinkpop has revealed the headliners for its 2027 edition, featuring major acts like Sting, Mumford & Sons, blink-182, and RAYE. The festival will be held from June 18 to June 20, with tickets going on...
Gas prices continue to rise, Europe enters winter with low gas reserves
Natural gas prices are climbing due to supply chain disruptions caused by ongoing conflict in the Middle East, leading to significantly lower export volumes from major producers like Qatar. Consequent...
Don't always hire an expensive professional: neighbors and family must help with care again, says this professor
DSW's recent announcement of a significant premium increase has prompted Roelof Ettema, the new professor of Network Care, to describe the current healthcare system as unsustainable. Ettema warns that...
Pilots go to work despite fatigue and sometimes take naps during flights
A survey by the European Cockpit Association reveals that many pilots continue to work while exhausted due to fear of repercussions from employers. Three-quarters of the participants reported falling ...
No trains between Amsterdam Centraal and Utrecht after collision near Muiderpoort station
Train travel between Amsterdam Central and Utrecht is currently suspended following a collision at Muiderpoort station early this morning. Rail authorities expect operations to resume by 10:30 a.m. an...
Hotel chain Fletcher acquired by international hotel operator
The Dutch hotel chain Fletcher Hotels has been acquired by international operator Sunday PropTech. The deal includes the purchase of all shares from the previous owner, Egeria, and the company's manag...
Fewer packages from Asia for PostNL, which again advocates for three-day letter delivery in the Netherlands
PostNL reports a 32 percent decline in parcel volumes from Asian retailers due to new European customs fees, despite seeing a slight rise in overall quarterly revenue. The company is simultaneously pr...
Dutch people ordering far fewer packages from abroad via PostNL
PostNL reports a 32 percent decline in parcel deliveries from outside the EU following the implementation of a new import fee. To cope with shrinking mail volumes, the company has shifted to a two-day...
Míchel prepares weak Ajax for battle on three fronts: 'We won't make it with 14 players'
Ajax returned to the title race after a narrow 1-2 win against Sparta, although the team's performance lacked the quality of a true championship contender. Manager Míchel expressed concerns regarding...
Guy flies back to Israel to vote against Netanyahu, like tens of thousands of others
Tens of thousands of Israelis are flying back to their home country to vote in parliamentary elections, as expatriate voting is not permitted. Many, including Amsterdam-based resident Guy Spigelman, a...
Cabinet to cut civil service: 25,000 fewer full-time jobs by 2035
The Dutch cabinet plans to reduce the national civil service by 25,000 full-time positions by 2035. State Secretary Eric van der Burg also announced that funding for various advisory bodies will be si...
Demand for Chinese cars is surging; German and French manufacturers fall behind
Chinese car sales in the Netherlands have more than doubled this year, significantly impacting traditional European manufacturers. Strong demand for affordable, feature-rich electric and hybrid vehicl...
Tsukioka Yoshitoshi pays tribute to traditional Japan, with the moon as a connecting theme, now on display at the Van Gogh Museum
The Van Gogh Museum is presenting a complete exhibition of Tsukioka Yoshitoshi's woodblock print series, which brings traditional Japanese stories to life. Each of the prints in the collection feature...
Sven Kockelmann wins Sonja Barend Award for interview with outgoing Prime Minister Dick Schoof
Journalist Sven Kockelmann has won the Sonja Barend Award for his interview with outgoing Prime Minister Dick Schoof. The prize, awarded by a jury of industry professionals, was presented during a tel...
No trains between Haarlem and Zandvoort aan Zee due to tree on the tracks
A fallen tree on the tracks has forced the suspension of train services between Haarlem and Zandvoort aan Zee until early tomorrow morning. Stormy weather has caused similar incidents across the regio...
Is Amalia receiving preferential treatment at the Ministry of Defence? It depends on who you ask
The rapid military promotions of Princess Amalia have led to public debate about whether she receives preferential treatment within the Dutch Armed Forces. Experts and the Ministry of Defence clarify ...
Ajax escapes with narrow win over Sparta and climbs to second place for now
Ajax claimed a hard-fought 1-2 away victory against Sparta Rotterdam with goals from Abdellah Ouazane and Tolu Arokodare. The result moves Ajax to second place in the Eredivisie standings as they succ...