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.
Podcast | Ratings disasters at RTL and Net5 and who actually wants to go to Eurovision?
The entertainment podcast De Achterklap, hosted by Lara Zevenberg, Michiel Vos, and Roos de Ridder, covers the latest industry news including recent ratings struggles at RTL and Net5. The episode also...
Grocery delivery service Flink hacked, customers receive extortion emails
Grocery delivery service Flink has experienced a data breach where unauthorized parties accessed internal customer information, excluding passwords. Hackers are now using the stolen data to extort bot...
Cabinet eases rules for remains: resomation and sharing a coffin allowed
The Dutch government is seeking to modernize burial laws to allow for resomation, a sustainable liquid-based decomposition process. Additionally, the proposal includes new options for couples to be bu...
Suspicious package at Public Prosecution Service building in Amsterdam, bomb squad on site
A suspicious package was discovered today at the Public Prosecution Service building in Amsterdam, prompting an immediate investigation by the Dutch bomb disposal unit. While the building remains larg...
Tata and government push back deadline for sustainability agreement
Tata Steel and the Dutch government have extended the deadline for their sustainability agreement for the IJmond plant to March 1, 2027. The delay stems from complications surrounding potential facili...
Royal Medal of Honor for 175 years of aid to Haarlem residents
The Vincentiusvereniging Haarlem received the Royal Medal of Honor on September 25, 2026, marking 175 years of charitable service to local residents. Since its founding in 1850, the organization has e...
Presenter Sjoerd van Ramshorst and wife expecting second child
Television presenter Sjoerd van Ramshorst has announced that he and his wife are expecting their second child, a daughter, in December. The couple, who married in 2021, already have a son named Lou bo...
New friendships thanks to dining club: "Thought I was too old for it"
Resto VanHarte, a community dining initiative active throughout the Netherlands, is helping residents in Landsmeer combat loneliness by providing a space for social connection. The club has successful...
Jan Roos and Dennis Schouten prosecuted for misogynistic statements
Presenters Jan Roos and Dennis Schouten are being prosecuted by the Public Prosecution Service for making derogatory and misogynistic comments about women during their October 2024 broadcasts. The duo...
Platform for emerging Rietveld artists: "After graduation you fall into a black hole"
Graduates from Amsterdam's Rietveld Academie are receiving a new platform to showcase their work at an advertising agency in the Houthavens to prevent their art from being forgotten after school. The ...
Third time Van Weel has to retract a firm statement: Offering apologies is becoming a pattern
Justice Minister Van Weel faced a potential motion of no confidence after misleading Parliament regarding crime report statistics. Although he eventually offered apologies that prevented his removal, ...
Will prefab homes solve the housing shortage? 'It is certainly cheaper'
To address the severe housing shortage, the Dutch government plans to increase the production of prefabricated homes by 2030. While experts highlight the cost-effectiveness and speed of these builds, ...
Foundation behind disciplinary law for banks shuts down over dissatisfaction with bank attitude
The foundation overseeing disciplinary law for banks in the Netherlands is dissolving its partnership with the Dutch Banking Association due to ongoing disputes over regulatory standards. The organiza...
Schiphol seeks construction and maintenance partners for renovation
Schiphol Airport has initiated five new tenders to find construction and maintenance partners for its largest infrastructure renovation project to date. The effort, which replaces contracts expiring i...
Drunk man harasses people, falls into water and is arrested
A 44-year-old man from Tilburg was arrested in Haarlem this morning after allegedly harassing people while under the influence of alcohol. After police were alerted to his behavior, the man was rescue...
Amsterdamse Hap: enjoy a rotating daily special for 15 euros at Café Kosmos
Café Kosmos in Amsterdam’s Staatsliedenbuurt offers a rotating daily special for 15 euros, aiming to make dining out accessible to everyone in the community. The cafe, which has operated for three ...
Suspect in shooting of Syrian teenagers still remaining silent
The suspect accused of killing two Syrian teenagers in Amsterdam on New Year's Day continues to exercise his right to remain silent, complicating the ongoing investigation. The court has ordered the 2...
Will PRO choose influence or ideals in Brussels? Merger party must show its colors in Europe
The Dutch political party PRO is deciding whether to join the European Greens or the Party of European Socialists to meet new European regulations. Party leadership prefers the social democrats for th...
MEROL, Roze Filmdagen and documentary F*CK DRUGS win Winq Awards
The Winq Awards ceremony in Amsterdam honored several notable figures and organizations for their contributions to the LGBTQIA+ community, including singer MEROL, the documentary F*CK DRUGS, and the f...
Gas prices hit record high due to Middle East tensions
Gasoline and diesel prices have reached record highs due to supply chain disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States. The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and damage ...
Average recommended petrol price rises to new record
The average recommended price for gasoline in the Netherlands has climbed to a record high of 2.727 euros per liter. This increase is driven by geopolitical instability in the Middle East and concerns...
Hackers shutting down our power? Not far-fetched at all, according to professor: It is relatively simple
Professor Anja Shortland warns that hackers, particularly those operating from countries like Russia, pose a significant threat to the national power grid. She cautions that it is relatively easy for ...
Cabinet wants to mandate winter gas storage for suppliers
The Dutch government intends to shift the responsibility for winter gas storage from public authorities to commercial gas suppliers by 2028. Additionally, the cabinet plans to advocate for the removal...
Always the best at Rummikub? Prove it during the National Championship in Haarlem
The Dutch Rummikub Championship will be held on November 15 at Mooie Boules in Haarlem. Participants aged 14 and older can compete for the national title, with the winner earning a spot to represent t...
Netherlands pays for expensive gas storage, cabinet wants to share costs more fairly
The Dutch government is aiming to reform gas storage cost distribution to ensure that domestic consumers do not disproportionately pay for reserves that benefit other European nations. Officials plan ...
For 12.5 years, you have found a history lesson and a face in city streets: "We are everywhere"
Paul Fennis has spent over 12.5 years installing more than 600 educational panels across Amsterdam that feature portraits and biographies of the historical figures for whom local streets are named. Th...
Tourist spending in the Netherlands rises to nearly 118 billion euros, driven mainly by foreign visitors
Tourist spending in the Netherlands reached nearly 118 billion euros in 2025, reflecting a 3 percent increase after adjusting for inflation. The growth was largely fueled by foreign visitors, who cont...
Tourists spend nearly 6 billion euros more than a year ago
Tourism spending in the Netherlands grew by nearly 6 billion euros in 2025, with the sector's total added value rising to 42.3 billion euros. Although domestic travelers represent the majority of spen...
We can do something to prevent dementia: lifestyle changes can have a major impact
Recent Dutch research suggests that addressing seven lifestyle and social factors, particularly loneliness, could potentially reduce dementia cases in the Netherlands by over thirty percent. Experts a...
Reader survey shows: strong support for farmers and home seekers, little for politics
A survey indicates that approximately two-thirds of the Dutch population lacks confidence in the government's handling of the nitrogen crisis. While politicians face widespread distrust, farmers and h...