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.
Dean Saunders gets tattoo of late brother Ben's name on his throat: 'Close to my voice'
Singer Dean Saunders has tattooed the name of his late brother, Ben, on his throat to keep him close while he performs. Ben Saunders, who gained fame as the first winner of The Voice of Holland, passe...
Traffic jam on A1 at Hilversum-Noord due to accident
A three-vehicle accident on the A1 near Hilversum-Noord has caused significant lane closures and traffic delays of about 45 minutes. Authorities expect the roadway to be fully cleared and reopened aro...
Inland vessel stranded by low water on the Rhine is sailing again
The cargo ship Terra 2 has resumed its journey on the Rhine after being stranded for several days on a sandbank caused by record-low water levels. After partially offloading its cargo of Mercedes-Benz...
43-year-old Amsterdam man dies in Hoofddorp crime, suspect arrested
A 43-year-old man from Amsterdam was discovered dead in a forest in Hoofddorp on Friday morning, with police confirming his death resulted from a crime. Authorities have arrested a 28-year-old suspect...
34-year-old man shot dead at hospitality venue, police hunt for tattooed shooter
A 34-year-old man was killed in a shooting near a hospitality venue on the Amstelveenseweg in Amsterdam early Saturday morning. Police are currently searching for a male suspect with a tattoo on his r...
Review: The Ziggo Dome erupts during the Princess Mononoke percussion solo at the Concertgebouw Orchestra and Joe Hisaishi concert
Composer Joe Hisaishi performed alongside the Concertgebouworkest at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam. The concert attracted 13,000 fans who were captivated by the performance, particularly during the perc...
FNV and cleaning industry on collision course, new strikes imminent
FNV members have rejected a new collective labor agreement in the cleaning sector, leading to a standoff with employers who refuse to renegotiate. The union is now preparing for escalated strikes acro...
American singer Jesse McCartney announces arrival of second child
American singer Jesse McCartney and his wife, Katie Peterson, have announced that they are expecting their second child together. The couple, who are already parents to a one-year-old son named Archer...
Het Familiediner to end after more than 25 years with final season
The Dutch television series Het Familiediner is ending its run after over 25 years. Host Bert van Leeuwen confirmed that a final season is currently in production to conclude the program's long-standi...
Historic North Sea Canal celebrates 150th anniversary with special TV series
The North Sea Canal is marking its 150th anniversary with a commemorative three-part television series. Constructed in the 19th century to improve access for larger ships to Amsterdam, the canal trans...
Josje Huisman temporarily returns to K3 for Studio 100 singalong
Josje Huisman is returning to K3 temporarily to replace Hanne Verbruggen, who is going on maternity leave during the Studio 100 SingAlong in Symphony tour. The performances will take place in the Neth...
Screen Time | Trump fans the AI flames further as regulations remain absent
President Donald Trump and tech executives have agreed to a set of voluntary safety standards for artificial intelligence, though critics argue that self-regulation is insufficient compared to formal ...
Netherlands no longer on Eurovision Song Contest board following boycott
The Netherlands has lost its seat on the Eurovision Song Contest's Reference Group after the Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS withdrew from the competition. While the governing body is currently undergoing ...
At the Eye restaurant, even the wine tastes like juice and sawdust
Mara Grimm visited the restaurant at the Eye Filmmuseum for a monthly review. She noted that while the food is visually appealing, the actual taste and quality of the dishes are disappointing.
Wallis (33) from Scotland thinks we shouldn't complain so much about Amsterdam: 'This city is amazing in every phase of life'
Scottish native Wallis Grant, who moved to Amsterdam for her studies, now resides in the city's Oost district with her family. She rejects common complaints about the city, arguing that Amsterdam is a...
Were the Dutch ever truly tolerant of gay people? Researcher Linda Duits doesn't think so: 'But now the aversion is open'
Social scientist Linda Duits argues that historical claims of Dutch tolerance regarding homosexuality and women's rights are being challenged by current social trends. She notes that support for these...
Amsterdam firefighters climb Mount Kilimanjaro to process traumatic incidents
A team of Amsterdam firefighters is traveling to Tanzania to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in an effort to process traumatic incidents and build mental resilience. Led by experienced personnel like Peter We...
Ramez Ramzy (33) had to sell half of his hospitality empire: 'Of course I look in the mirror to see what went wrong. But I'm not dwelling on it'
Entrepreneur Ramez Ramzy has sold nearly half of his hospitality businesses following a period of over-expansion after the pandemic. He is now focused on improving the value of his remaining venues ra...
Karin Sitalsing reconstructs the journey of a Groningen baker's son who served as a cook on the Titanic and died in the freezing waves
Author Karin Sitalsing reconstructs the life and final journey of Hendrik Bolhuis, a chef from Groningen who died during the sinking of the Titanic in 1912. The account draws on historical research an...
Truly Naked wins six out of seven Golden Calf nominations
The film Truly Naked achieved major success at the Gouden Kalveren, winning six awards including best film, directing, and screenplay. Other winners included BASTA for best drama series, as well as se...
Six Golden Calves for ‘Truly Naked’, Daan Buringa named best actor
Muriel d’Ansembourg’s Truly Naked dominated the 46th Netherlands Film Festival, securing six Golden Calf awards including Best Feature Film. Other notable winners included actor Daan Buringa, the ...
Car flips onto roof at A10-West exit, driver taken to hospital
A female driver was hospitalized following a single-vehicle accident on Friday evening near the A10-West exit in Amsterdam. The car overturned and struck a traffic light, though the exact cause of the...
Car lands on its roof near A10 West, two injured
Two people were taken to the hospital after their car flipped over on the Henk Sneevlietweg near the A10 West exit in Amsterdam. The accident resulted in the closure of the ramp to the A4 and A10 Sout...
Vibrations forbidden in new VU building: "We measure down to the billionth of a second"
The Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam has opened a new research building designed with advanced concrete foundations to block vibrations from nearby traffic and public transport. These specialized measu...
Tesla on track to avoid new sales decline after strong quarter
Tesla is seeing a rebound in global sales due to the release of cheaper Model 3 and Model Y variants, aiming to reach a record 1.8 million vehicles this year. In the Netherlands, the brand is also per...
Consumers pay more for other products due to high energy prices
Surging energy prices caused by the Iran-US conflict are driving inflation in the Netherlands, leading to higher costs for fuel, food, and various consumer goods. Economists predict that while the imp...
Open House Day in Haarlem: 324 homes between 275,000 and 3,100,000 euros available for viewing
On October 3, the NVM Open Huizen Dag allows prospective buyers to visit 324 homes in Haarlem without an appointment. Prices for these properties range from 275,000 to 3.1 million euros, though expert...
Turn in fireworks without penalty in East: "There are some really dangerous items among them"
Residents in Amsterdam handed over nearly 350 kilograms of fireworks, including illegal items, during a one-day government-organized amnesty event at Sportpark Voorland. The initiative aims to help ci...
KLM names first Airbus A350 The Night Watch, but business class seats cannot be used yet
KLM has officially received its first Airbus A350, which has been named De Nachtwacht, following its flight from the factory in Toulouse to Schiphol Airport. Although the aircraft has arrived, the air...
Soundos still suffering from jet ski accident: 'Lost my love for water'
Comedian Soundos El Ahmadi recently revealed that she still struggles with the psychological trauma caused by a past jet ski accident. During an appearance with presenter Beau van Erven Dorens, she ac...