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.
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 ...
State Secretary blocks takeover of company behind DigiD
Dutch Secretary of State Willemijn Aerdts has banned the acquisition of Solvinity, the company responsible for the DigiD system, by the American firm Kyndryl. The decision was made following advice fr...
Parliamentary inquiry begins: How are these loud voices from the COVID protests doing now?
The Dutch parliamentary inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic is set to begin public hearings this week to examine the government's handling of the crisis. In light of the investigation, the article prov...
Wendy sells Heemskerk donkey beach towels: 'Curious which countries they will end up in'
Wendy Dijkstra's shop in Heemskerk is seeing high demand for donkey-themed beach towels, which are expected to be popular on local beaches this summer. The colorful accessories have become a hit with ...
Station house in Hillegom is no longer a municipal monument. House scores too few points to ignore owners’ request
The owners of a former railway service house near Hillegom station have successfully petitioned to remove their home from the municipal monument list. The municipal council is expected to finalize the...
Accident on A9 causes delays towards Alkmaar
A multi-vehicle accident on the A9 highway caused significant traffic delays on Tuesday morning. The road is closed between Uitgeest and Kooimeerplein, with traffic heading toward Alkmaar being divert...
Report: Undermining erodes the foundations of society
A new report warns that organized crime is undermining the foundations of society, posing significant threats to political and economic stability. The findings highlight growing risks that are expecte...
Efteling introduces new attraction where visitors can fly themselves
The Efteling theme park has announced a new attraction called Ravenring, which is designed in the style of Raveleijn. Set to open next winter, the ride will allow visitors to control their own flight ...
Scouting Group De Vliegende Pijl (100) sheds its dusty image: 'Parents want their children to play outside again instead of behind a screen all day'
The Haarlem-based scouting group De Vliegende Pijl is celebrating its 100th anniversary while experiencing a surge in membership. Organizers attribute this growth to parents' increasing desire for the...
RIVM warns of high ozone concentrations
The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) has issued a warning regarding high ozone concentrations and smog across parts of the Netherlands. Sensitive individuals, such...
Rijkswaterstaat activates heat protocol
Rijkswaterstaat activated a heat protocol across most of the Netherlands on Tuesday as temperatures are forecast to reach 33 degrees Celsius. The protocol ensures that motorists who break down on high...
Military exercises in Gelderland suspended due to wildfire risk
The Royal Netherlands Army has suspended all military exercises involving explosives, open fire, and pyrotechnics in the province of Gelderland. This decision follows the escalation of the regional wi...
Ruud Gullit, Cody Gakpo and Jeremie Frimpong fight 'pure hate' against professional footballers: 'If you cross that line, it becomes bitter and vicious'
A new campaign featuring Ruud Gullit, Cody Gakpo, and Jeremie Frimpong has been launched to combat online hate directed at professional footballers ahead of the World Cup. The initiative aims to disti...
KLM strike threat over: pilots to get 3.25% pay rise
KLM pilots have reached a preliminary agreement on a new collective labor agreement, ending the threat of industrial action after more than a year of negotiations. The deal includes a 3.25 percent sal...
2025 a new record year with 25,000 truckloads of electronic waste
In 2025, the Netherlands achieved a new record for collecting electronic waste, including appliances, lamps, and batteries. According to Stichting OPEN, this marks the fifth consecutive year of record...
Person stabbed to death in Tilburg home, two arrested
One person died following a stabbing incident in a residence on Trouwlaan in Tilburg on Monday night. Police have arrested two other residents of the house in connection with the fatal event.
Two cars and truck collide on A4 near Burgerveen
Two cars and a truck collided on the A4 motorway near Burgerveen on Tuesday morning during an overtaking maneuver. The accident occurred when one vehicle struck both another car and a truck. Fortunate...
Slept poorly due to the heat? Tips for surviving the next sticky night
As temperatures reach 32 degrees Celsius, experts are providing advice on how to sleep through the upcoming warm nights. Sleep expert Talja Lambert suggests avoiding cold showers before bed to help th...
Households rush to request extra power: fear new cooktops, heat pumps, or electric cars won't be possible after July 1
Dutch households are rushing to request additional power grid connections before new rationing measures take effect on July 1. This surge is driven by concerns that future installations of equipment l...
Municipalities and provinces: more funding needed for infrastructure
Dutch municipalities and provinces are urging the national government to increase funding for the maintenance and replacement of infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and locks. A report by consultan...
Ilse DeLange announces new tour for April 2027
Dutch singer Ilse DeLange has announced a new concert tour scheduled for next spring. She will perform at venues in Tilburg, Groningen, and Amsterdam starting in April.
Young people can increasingly apply for jobs via text or Instagram: ‘Otherwise they lose interest’
Companies are increasingly allowing young job seekers to apply via WhatsApp or social media to prevent them from losing interest due to traditional application methods. This shift toward concise, info...
A warm hidden gem in Schalkwijk: ‘Everyone from the neighborhood steps inside’
The Open Koffie Huis in Haarlem's Schalkwijk neighborhood serves as a welcoming community hub where local residents can gather and connect. Located on Frieslandstraat next to a thrift store, the venue...
Coffee has become much more expensive in recent years, big differences between brands
Research by the Consumentenbond indicates that supermarket coffee prices have risen significantly over the past five years. The study highlights a substantial price gap between premium A-brands and pr...
Walk along Amsterdam's secret ring road
This article explores a six-kilometer historical ring road in Amsterdam through a collection of archival photographs. It invites readers to experience the route themselves by walking or cycling along ...
North Holland Traffic: Delays on A7 and A9 in Monday morning rush hour, May 26
On Monday, May 26, morning rush hour traffic in Noord-Holland experienced delays on the A7 near Hoorn and the A9 near Alkmaar. The congestion was primarily caused by heavy traffic volume at these spec...
Strong smell of smoke in IJmuiden, fire department searching for source
On Monday night, the fire department conducted an extensive search for a potential wildfire in the dunes of IJmuiden following reports of a strong smell of smoke. Despite searching the Heerenduinweg a...
Number of mega-farms increasing according to Wakker Dier
The number of mega-stables in the Netherlands is increasing despite an overall decrease in the total number of farms. According to Wakker Dier, this trend is caused by scaling as small farmers quit an...