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.
Sanne Vogel to marry after nine-year engagement
Actress and director Sanne Vogel has announced she is planning her wedding with partner Melchior Schimmel after a nine-year engagement. The 42-year-old artist shared the update during an interview wit...
Trauma helicopter dispatched for injured fat biker in Beverwijk
A fatbike rider was injured in a suspected single-vehicle accident on Tuesday afternoon in Beverwijk. Emergency services, including a trauma helicopter, were dispatched to the scene on the Westerhoutw...
Unions: cabinet proposals seem insufficient
Dutch trade unions FNV, CNV, and VCP have rejected the government's latest social security reform proposals, calling them insufficient and unclear. Although the unions have agreed to a clarifying meet...
Drama for Tallon Griekspoor: Dutchman struggles with heat and suffers early Roland Garros exit
Dutch tennis player Tallon Griekspoor was eliminated in the first round of Roland Garros after losing to Italy's Matteo Arnaldi in four sets. Griekspoor struggled with the heat during the match, joini...
Pentecost heat causes disturbances on packed Zandvoort beach
The sunny Pentecost weekend led to packed beaches in Zandvoort aan Zee, resulting in several reported disturbances. While the majority of visitors enjoyed the weather without issue, authorities noted ...
Netherlands summons Russian ambassador over attacks on Kyiv
The Netherlands has summoned the Russian ambassador to protest recent attacks on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv. Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen announced the decision following a meeting with European Un...
Belly sliding and plenty of music: diverse program for three-day Velsen-Noord village festival
Velsen-Noord will host its traditional three-day village festival from June 19 to June 21. The event features a diverse program including belly sliding, a children's square, activities for seniors, an...
Verstegen mild paprika powder 'tops the list' for banned pesticides; toxins also found in rice and tea bags
A Foodwatch report reveals that consumers are frequently exposed to banned pesticides found in common products like rice, tea, and spices. Verstegen's mild paprika powder was highlighted as containing...
Cabinet pauses unemployment and disability reforms but sticks to €6.5 billion in cuts
The Dutch cabinet has paused planned changes to unemployment and disability benefits while seeking alternative ways to achieve 6.5 billion euros in social security cuts. Although the proposal to incre...
Iranian hack of payment provider puts central bank president on alert: 'Gamechanger'
An Iranian cyberattack on payment provider Verifone in March has put De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) on high alert regarding the security of the national payment system. Bank officials warned that AI-driv...
Prices continue to rise, but not to 2022 record levels
Inflation in the Netherlands is rising due to the conflict in the Middle East, though it is not expected to reach the record levels seen in 2022. Olaf Sleijpen, President of De Nederlandsche Bank, sta...
Greening of Meerwijk progresses: neighborhood around Jan Ligthartstraat completed
The municipality of Haarlem has completed the greening and redesign of the Jan Ligthartstraat neighborhood in Meerwijk. This project is part of a broader effort to improve the local environment, as an...
SBMG makes comeback with one-off show at Ziggo Dome
Rappers Chivv and Henkie T are reuniting as the musical duo SBMG for a one-time comeback concert at Amsterdam's Ziggo Dome on December 5. This event marks their first performance together in seven yea...
José and daughter Zehra share passion for performing arts: 'I used to take her to dance classes in a baby carrier'
José Vermeij and her daughter Zehra Togrul share a lifelong passion for dance and theater, which began when José founded her own performing arts center in 2009. Zehra was introduced to the studio en...
Subsidy for restoration of historic facades in Zandvoort
Entrepreneurs and property owners in Zandvoort can apply for subsidies to restore historical facades. The scheme offers financial support of up to 10,000 euros for mid-terraced buildings and 12,500 eu...
Great barbecue weather: how to do it safely and why you should never use methylated spirits
Following serious barbecue accidents in Purmerend and Breda, the fire department and the Dutch Burn Foundation are providing safety advice for outdoor cooking. Experts emphasize the danger of using me...
Dutch Senate votes for stricter asylum rules in EU migration pact
The Dutch Senate has approved the implementation of the EU migration pact, which introduces stricter asylum regulations starting June 12. Under the new rules, the maximum duration of temporary residen...
Atlas is back: the giant on the Dam breathes again
The 7-meter-tall statue of Atlas has been returned to the rear facade of the Royal Palace on Amsterdam's Dam Square following a major restoration. The Titan once again carries the celestial sphere as ...
Weeronline: Warmest May 26 since records began
Tuesday, May 26th, marked the warmest May 26th since weather records began in 1901. A temperature of 29.2 degrees Celsius was recorded at 1:20 PM in De Bilt, setting a new national record for the date...
Oud-burgemeester Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht: kinderporno mij toegestuurd
Former mayor of Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht, Herman J., appeared in a Rotterdam court on Tuesday facing charges of possessing child pornography and sexual abuse. The 77-year-old suspect claims the illicit fil...
Red Cross sets up extra tents in Ter Apel for shade
The Red Cross is setting up additional open tents at the registration center in Ter Apel to provide shade for people waiting outside. These tents are intended for cooling rather than sleeping, followi...
Saenredamstraat residents sacrifice parking spaces for meeting spots: 'Experiment for livability'
Residents of Saenredamstraat in Haarlem-Noord are voluntarily removing seven parking spaces to make room for trees, bicycle racks, and picnic tables. This community-led initiative serves as an experim...
Pinkpop pays tribute to Limburg pop culture at this year's festival
The Pinkpop festival will present a theatrical and musical tribute to Limburg's pop culture this year titled "Hoogmis van het Zuiden." This anniversary production features performances from various ar...
Burnt-out transport escort vehicle in Velsen-Noord belongs to entrepreneur Hidde: 'We are in the dark about the cause'
A transport escort vehicle belonging to IJmond Exceptioneel Transport Begeleiding was completely destroyed by fire in Velsen-Noord on Monday night. Owner Hidde Mossinkoff stated that the cause of the ...
Rock band Nothing But Thieves to perform twice at Ziggo Dome next year
British rock band Nothing But Thieves will perform two concerts at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam next year. The shows are scheduled for Friday, January 15, and Saturday, January 16.
State: Corné H.'s placement in TBS clinic depends on Vught case
Corné H., convicted for a hostage situation in Ede, remains on a waiting list for a TBS clinic placement despite being at the top of the queue. Although he has been waiting for nearly 1.5 years, his ...
Minister Vijlbrief reconfirms: faster increase in state pension age off the table
Dutch Minister of Social Affairs Hans Vijlbrief has confirmed that the cabinet is withdrawing plans to accelerate the increase of the state pension age. The decision aims to secure a broader social ag...
Fire department raises wildfire risk due to extreme heat
Authorities have raised the wildfire risk to the highest level across Noord-Holland and several other Dutch provinces due to extreme heat and dry conditions. Fire departments and nature managers are o...
State Secretary blocks US takeover of company behind DigiD
State Secretary Aerdts has blocked the acquisition of Solvinity, the IT company responsible for the DigiD identity system, by the American firm Kyndryl. The Dutch government cited national security co...
Boy band B-Brave to perform reunion concert at AFAS Live on May 8 after ten years
The Dutch boyband B-Brave is reuniting for a concert at AFAS Live in Amsterdam on May 8th, marking ten years since their last performance together. The announcement was made by concert organizer MOJO ...