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.
Frisian artists take center stage at King's Day concert in Dokkum
The annual King's Day concert will take place on April 22 at Theater Sense in Dokkum, featuring Frisian artists. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima will attend the event alongside organizers of t...
Forty North Holland and Flevoland council groups demand end to expat tax breaks: 'Excessive pressure on housing market'
Forty local council factions from North Holland and Flevoland, led by Haarlem's PvdA, are calling on the Dutch Parliament to end the 30% tax break for expats. The group argues that the incentive place...
The most expensive petrol is in Wieringermeer, the cheapest in Amsterdam. These are the most affordable gas stations in North Holland
As fuel prices rise significantly, a report by Noordhollands Dagblad identifies Amsterdam as having the cheapest petrol in the province of North Holland. The study highlights the most affordable gas s...
No unaccompanied minor males at Tolweg asylum center: Heemskerk and Uitgeest reach firm agreement after tough talks with COA
The municipalities of Heemskerk and Uitgeest have reached an agreement with the COA regarding the asylum seeker center on the Tolweg border. Under the new terms, the facility will not house unaccompan...
Velsen municipality shares digital security concerns but will not yet take action on US tech dependence
The municipality of Velsen has acknowledged concerns regarding digital security and its dependency on American technology but will not take immediate action to reduce this reliance. The announcement f...
Faster green transition makes the Netherlands more resilient to war
A group of 23 experts in energy and security argues that the Netherlands must accelerate its transition to sustainable energy to enhance national security and independence. They warn that in a world o...
Toos & Henk - March 12
Cartoonist Paul Kusters shares his unique perspective on current events through his daily comic strip, Toos & Henk. The illustrations are released every Monday through Saturday.
Fuel tax cut would solve nothing structurally: ‘Inefficient blunt instrument’
In response to rising fuel prices caused by the conflict in Iran, Dutch politicians are increasingly calling for a reduction in gasoline excise duties. However, TNO researcher Peter Mulder warns that ...
Increasing share of Amsterdam region residents' income spent on housing costs
Homeless Timmy (47) got a home through HVO-Querido: ‘I said: is the roof terrace included? Give me that contract!’
These are the hospitality pop-ups in March you need to know about
Netherlands once again doing too little to improve nature
A new report released on Thursday indicates that the Dutch government is failing to take sufficient action to improve nature quality in the Netherlands. Although some progress has been made, it remain...
Two-star restaurant Spectrum in Waldorf Astoria hotel to close at the end of May
Kesbeke supports pregnant women in conflict zones with pickles for Doctors Without Borders
Zita Pels (GroenLinks): You don't have to take this from your landlord
Amsterdam Alderman Zita Pels has launched a new hotline to help residents identify and contest unfairly high rents, modeled after a successful initiative in Rotterdam. The project targets negligent la...
The 5 of… Former Sheer frontman, songwriter and singer Bart van Liemt: ‘New songs for musical photo album’
Former Sheer frontman Bart van Liemt is returning to the stage this spring after a hiatus from the spotlight since 2015. The Haarlem-based musician, known for his 2000s Britpop hits and work with the ...
Taxi ends up on its side in water after collision
A taxi landed on its side in a ditch in Hoofddorp following a collision with another passenger vehicle on Monday evening. One person was transported to the hospital by ambulance, while two other occup...
Taxi ends up on its side in ditch after collision with car in Hoofddorp
A taxi landed on its side in a ditch following a collision with another vehicle in Hoofddorp on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred at the intersection of Circular Avenue and the Crossing.
Circus acrobats teach the gods of Handel's opera a lesson in The Opera Circus
Peak Everything is an energetic rom-com about the climate: ‘We filmed as sustainably as possible’
Tofik Dibi (BIJ1) wants more fireworks in the council: It’s okay for things to get heated
Tofik Dibi, the leader of the BIJ1 party, is campaigning for the Amsterdam city council elections with a focus on police reform and tackling high living costs. He advocates for mandatory drug testing ...
Fugitive with 1,078 days left to serve tracked down and arrested
A 63-year-old fugitive was arrested by the Special Interventions Service (DSI) in Amsterdam after failing to return to prison to serve the remaining 1,078 days of his sentence. The man, previously con...
Heemstede local Berk Efe is 15 and already a council candidate: 'I see children around me addicted to vapes with ketamine. Truly terrible'
15-year-old Berk Efe has become the youngest candidate for the municipal council in Heemstede, representing the Heemsteeds Burger Belang (HBB) party. He aims to give young people a voice and encourage...
Damage after collision between car and delivery bike in Beverwijk
A car and a delivery bicycle collided at the intersection of Grote Houtweg and Raamveld in Beverwijk on Wednesday evening. Both vehicles sustained damage in the accident, though no injuries were repor...
Anti-money laundering checks cost banks 1.6 billion in 2024, but results are unclear
An investigation by the Netherlands Court of Audit reveals that anti-money laundering checks cost banks 1.6 billion euros in 2024, though their effectiveness remains unclear. The report highlights tha...
IJmuiden Fisherman’s Monument contains at least 14 name errors and 20 missing names: ‘It feels as if he never existed,’ says relative
Researcher Jan van Welie has discovered at least fourteen errors and twenty missing names on the IJmuiden Fishermen's Monument. Relatives of the deceased have expressed frustration, noting that these ...
Podcast 'Dangerous Books' complements Teylers Museum exhibition on recurring censorship
Teylers Museum in Haarlem has launched a new podcast titled 'Gevaarlijke boeken' (Dangerous Books) to complement an exhibition on recurring censorship. Created with podcast maker Dide Vonk, the series...
From Tel Aviv to Ajax: Jordi Cruyff likes working with his own people
Jordi Cruijff has brought a team of trusted Spanish colleagues to assist him in his role at Ajax in Amsterdam. These associates, who previously worked with him in Israel, China, and Ecuador, help form...
Fewer reception places needed: Haarlem and Velsen region see slight drop in asylum requirement due to multi-year forecast
The Dutch government has reduced the national requirement for asylum seeker reception spaces over the next two years. Consequently, municipalities in the Haarlem and Velsen regions will need to provid...
Broad majority of Parliament supports deployment of naval ship Evertsen
A large majority of the Dutch House of Representatives supports the cabinet's decision to deploy the navy ship Zr. Ms. Evertsen to the eastern Mediterranean. The vessel will be sent on a defensive mis...