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.
Mika Godts alerts top clubs with wonder goal, but how high could the transfer fee rise?
Ajax winger Mika Godts has drawn attention from major European clubs following a spectacular goal against NAC Breda, leading to speculation regarding his potential transfer fee. The article identifies...
Cameras effective after arson and attacks on first responders: "I can sleep again"
Residents in Amsterdam's Buikslotermeer neighborhood report a decrease in nightly disturbances following the installation of surveillance cameras at Breedveld. The measure was implemented after weeks ...
What next for the rediscovered Conrad Shipyard? City officials reluctant to preserve building despite historical value
The municipal executive of Haarlem is hesitant to preserve the historic 1897 Werf Conrad administrative building, despite recent discoveries showing it is better preserved and more valuable than previ...
Number of young people in youth care falls for the first time in years
According to Statistics Netherlands (CBS), the number of young people receiving youth care fell by 2.8% last year to 477,000, marking the first decline since 2015 excluding the 2020 pandemic year. Whi...
CBS: 6,000 first-time asylum applications in the first quarter of 2026
In the first quarter of the year, nearly 6,000 people filed first-time asylum applications in the Netherlands, according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS). This figure marks a one-third increase compare...
Labor market tightness eases slightly but remains high
The tightness in the Dutch labor market decreased slightly in the last quarter but remains at a high level. According to data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS), there are currently 91 vacancies for ev...
NVJ: worrying picture behind top press freedom ranking
The Dutch Association of Journalists (NVJ) reports that despite the high ranking of the Netherlands on the international Press Freedom Index, the national Press Freedom Monitor 2025 reveals a concerni...
Netherlands climbs to second place in bad year for press freedom
The Netherlands has risen to second place on the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Press Freedom Index, trailing only Norway. Despite this improvement for the Netherlands, RSF reports that global press ...
Many employees get less holiday pay, part-timers receive tens of euros extra
Dutch employees will see significant variations in their holiday pay this year, with some receiving less while others, particularly part-time workers, see increases of up to 200 euros. The changes are...
Help, my grapevine isn’t doing well. Farmer Tom: ‘Age can play a role’
Boer Tom addresses a concern from a reader in Bennebroek whose grape plant has been failing for five years despite various interventions. He notes that the plant's age, currently fifteen years, could ...
Number of over-85s in Haarlem to nearly double — are there enough adapted homes?
The number of households in Haarlem with at least one person aged 85 or older is projected to nearly double from 2,500 to 4,700 by the year 2040. While this aging trend is less severe than in similar ...
Ray van den Berg Hair & Hairpieces celebrates 60 years: 'We are more than just a hair salon'
Ray van den Berg Kappers & Haarwerken is celebrating its 60th anniversary on May 5. The family-owned salon, which Ray first helped reopen as a child in 1976, is now managed by him and his wife Laura.
Long queue in Castricum and public urinators caught in Heemskerk. King's Day passed quietly in the region
King's Day 2026 passed peacefully in the region, with significant crowds in Castricum leading to a "one in, one out" policy at Dorpsplein. In Heemskerk, local authorities reported a few instances of p...
Heemskerk adjusts charging plan after many reactions, draft traffic decree now ready
The municipality of Heemskerk has updated its plan for installing additional electric vehicle charging stations after receiving significant public feedback. The draft traffic decision incorporates res...
Park Schoonenberg in Velsen-Zuid to expand after removal of football pitches; housing to be built in the park
The removal of football fields at Waterloo in Driehuis will facilitate the construction of 60 new homes and the expansion of Park Schoonenberg in Velsen-Zuid. This project aims to increase housing ava...
ATM will not return; two suspects in Santpoorterstraat bombing quickly released
Two suspects arrested for the ATM explosion robbery at Santpoorterstraat last Tuesday have been released from custody. The destroyed ATM, which was located in an annex of a real estate office, will no...
Sellers forced to compromise: 12.2 percent of homes reduced in price
A new trend report from housing platform Huispedia reveals that 12.2% of homes have seen price reductions as overbidding becomes less common. Sellers are increasingly forced to lower their asking pric...
Aartsen wants to expand entry-level job pilot for status holders
Minister of Work and Participation Thierry Aartsen is expanding a pilot program that provides "starter jobs" for newcomers with residence permits to more than 80 municipalities. The initiative aims to...
Van Veldhoven after fossil fuel summit: We can start building the ‘house’
Dutch Climate Minister Stientje van Veldhoven announced that an international conference co-organized by the Netherlands and Colombia has reached a significant milestone in phasing out fossil fuels. S...
Very large wildfire on Venneweg in Kessel
A large wildfire broke out near the De Heldense Bossen campsite on Venneweg in Kessel, Limburg. Local safety authorities have classified the incident as a very large nature fire.
Dutch woman on flotilla: trying to reach Greek waters
Jesse van Schaik, a 21-year-old Dutch passenger on the Gaza flotilla, reported that the fleet of over 50 ships is currently attempting to reach Greek territorial waters. It remains unclear if any vess...
Democraten Gorinchem also wins re-elections in Gorinchem
Democraten Gorinchem won the municipal re-elections in Gorinchem, securing 26.3% of the vote and maintaining their seven seats. Stadsbelang followed in second place with four seats, identical to the o...
Strong smoke odor remains in Nunspeet
A large wildfire at a military training ground near 't Harde caused a persistent, strong smell of smoke in the neighboring town of Nunspeet on Wednesday evening. Wind conditions directed the smoke fro...
Mayor of Gorinchem: Turkish community has endured a lot
Mayor Reinie Melissant of Gorinchem stated that the local Turkish Dutch community faced significant hardship following allegations of vote tampering in the previous municipal elections. A re-election ...
Mayors praise efforts at 't Harde wildfire
Mayors from Elburg and Nunspeet have praised the extensive efforts of fire departments from across the country in responding to a wildfire in 't Harde. The officials highlighted the effective organiza...
Will Amsterdam Pride become world heritage? Chances increased significantly today
The Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science has nominated Pride Amsterdam for UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list. This move follows a recommendation from the Council for Culture, high...
Minor injury in stabbing at Lijnden emergency shelter
One person sustained minor injuries following a stabbing incident at an emergency shelter in Lijnden on Monday evening. Police and the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee responded to the scene at the COA ...
Girl on fatbike hospitalized after collision at Haarlem roundabout
A girl was taken to the hospital on Wednesday evening following a collision between her fatbike and a car in Haarlem. The accident occurred at a roundabout at the intersection of Zuiderzeelaan and Eur...
Weekend guide: things to do in Amsterdam from May 1 to 3
The article highlights various activities taking place in Amsterdam from May 1 to May 3, such as visiting markets and exhibitions. It provides suggestions for entertainment during the weekend between ...
Nostalgic candy shop Ieteke in Santpoort closes its doors after five years: ‘It’s not yet a final goodbye’
Annemarie and Fedor Haaker have closed their nostalgic candy store, Ieteke, in Santpoort-Noord after five years of operation. The owners decided to shut down because the business's turnover no longer ...