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.
Man threatens special needs school in Kampen
A man has issued online threats against the Prisma special education school in Kampen, as well as several other individuals. While police maintain a visible and invisible presence at the school, autho...
Shed fire at home in Beverwijk
A fire broke out in a residential shed on Cnossenhof in Beverwijk on Friday morning. Firefighters arrived quickly to extinguish the blaze and manage the situation.
Another fine for Tata Steel over excessive emissions
Tata Steel faces potential fines of up to 1 million euros after the North Sea Canal Area Environmental Service issued a penalty for exceeding nitrogen oxide emission limits. The company has until Apri...
Inspectorate blindsided by decision to close nursing homes
The Health and Youth Care Inspectorate (IGJ) was caught off guard by the Dutch cabinet's decision to ban visitors from nursing homes during the first COVID-19 wave. Former chief inspector Marina Ecken...
Frenkie de Jong warns rivals: 'Netherlands are in a sense unpredictable'
Midfielder Frenkie de Jong addressed the criticism directed at key players following the Dutch national team's 2-2 draw against Japan at the 2026 World Cup. He warned competitors that the team remains...
Albert Einstein’s handwriting on Damstraat wall opposite Pieter Teyler’s House: ‘The day I spent with you in Haarlem is one of the most beautiful of my life’
A quote by Albert Einstein from a letter to physicist Hendrik Antoon Lorentz is set to be displayed in Einstein's original handwriting on a wall in Haarlem's Damstraat. The display will be located opp...
Fewer entry-level jobs due to AI? Employers blame entirely different problems
A study by the Dutch employer association AWVN indicates that the rise of AI is not the primary cause for a decrease in entry-level job hiring. Companies reducing junior positions cite other organizat...
Ruben Tijmens enjoys his unique heirlooms and tableware collection in Schermerhorn
Ruben Tijmens, 62, has transformed his home in Schermerhorn into a unique living space filled with special heirlooms and an extensive tableware collection. Seeking light and open horizons, Tijmens com...
Jelka van Houten and Donny Ronny in Dutch version of comedy show Taskmaster
Comedians Jelka van Houten and Donny Ronny will participate in the Dutch version of the comedy show Taskmaster. The program, which was announced by RTL on Friday, will be hosted by Arjen Lubach.
Berendsen: definitive peace agreement between US and Iran needed soon
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen has called for a final peace agreement between the United States and Iran to ensure regional stability. While acknowledging the current preliminary agreement as a ...
No asylum seekers in emergency night shelter for the first time in a month
For the first time since May 20, no asylum seekers spent the night in the emergency night shelter facility in Westerbork. The Red Cross reported the vacancy at the site, which is scheduled to remain o...
Jetten: EU cannot continue with 1990s budget
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten called for a modernized EU multi-annual budget for 2028-2034, emphasizing a shift in focus toward competitiveness and security. Jetten argued that the current budgetary...
Bosbeek School from Santpoort-Noord is national school football champion for second year in a row: 'We were on the Jeugdjournaal'
The girls' team from De Bosbeekschool in Santpoort-Noord has won the Dutch national school football championship for the second consecutive year. The team, consisting of students from groups 7 and 8, ...
Find peace in the big city at these 5 gardens
Amsterdam features several hidden green spaces and historic courtyards that provide a peaceful escape from the city's busy streets and crowded squares. These five gardens offer a tranquil environment ...
Gall & Gall employees strike again: dozens of stores could close
Employees of liquor store chain Gall & Gall are striking this Saturday and Sunday to demand a better collective labor agreement from parent company Ahold Delhaize. The industrial action is expected to...
Much cheaper and doesn't sting: the sunscreen you need this summer
The Dutch consumer association Consumentenbond tested over sixty different sunscreens to determine which products offer the best protection. The organization identified the top-performing SPF 30 sunsc...
Watch live: COVID inquiry with healthcare inspector and professor of elderly care
The tenth day of the Dutch parliamentary inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic focuses on the state of elderly care during the crisis. Former health inspector-general Marina Eckenhausen and professor Bia...
Fugitive child abuse suspect caught in Berkel-Enschot
A 42-year-old fugitive was arrested in Berkel-Enschot on Wednesday for abusing and mistreating his former partner's children. The Congolese-Dutch man had been sentenced to 13 years in the United Kingd...
A44 closed for two weeks from today to replace viaduct: three more times by 2030
The A44 highway towards Amsterdam is closed for two weeks starting today to facilitate the replacement of the Lisserwegviaduct, the first of four viaducts being replaced through 2030. Traffic between ...
Peacocks will not return to Bloemendaal Deer Park: They are too far to follow their instinct home
Three peacocks that escaped from Hertenkamp Bloemendaal are currently roaming free in Haarlem. Manager Olga van der Mark considers the birds lost because they have strayed too far to follow their inst...
Home battery sellers claim energy label improvements, but is it true? Here’s the deal
Home battery sellers are marketing the devices as a way to improve a property's energy label and value following recent regulatory changes. However, energy advisors and Milieu Centraal warn that these...
Pump prices slightly lower Friday, but refueling ‘still more expensive for months’ than before Middle East war
Fuel prices at the pump are expected to remain higher than they were before the conflict in the Middle East, despite a slight decrease on Friday. Experts predict that refueling will stay more expensiv...
Golden Retriever Guus recovering from major surgery to fix recurring hip dislocation
Guus, a Golden Retriever, is recovering from a major surgical procedure to fix a hip that frequently dislocated. While his owners are at work, Guus is being cared for by family members who use a dog s...
Large fire department response for 'hazardous substance' in Western Port Area
Emergency services responded to a hazardous substance leak at an oil company in Amsterdam's Westelijk Havengebied on Tuesday morning. Residents in the area were advised to close their windows and door...
Video stems from this ancient technique. ‘The magic lantern is the basis of everything’
The Toverlantaarn Museum in Heiloo is highlighted as a hidden gem that explores the history of the magic lantern, which is considered the foundation of modern video technology. This volunteer-run muse...
Spuiten en Slikken gets Belgian version focusing on sex, relationships and intimacy
The Dutch television format Spuiten en Slikken is being adapted into a Belgian version titled Spuiten & Slikken: de sekseditie, focusing on sex, relationships, and intimacy. Filming has already begun ...
Noord-Holland and Zandvoort want quick clarity on circuit authority
The municipality of Zandvoort and the province of Noord-Holland are seeking clarity on which government body is responsible for enforcement requests at the Zandvoort circuit. The confusion follows a r...
Buying drinks for Oranje or Father's Day? Dozens of Gall & Gall stores closed this weekend
Dozens of Gall & Gall liquor stores across the Netherlands will remain closed this weekend as employees go on strike. The industrial action, announced by the FNV union, takes place during Father's Day...
Seven unique gardens to be admired during Groei & Bloei Zuid-Kennemerland Open Garden Day
Seven garden owners in the Zuid-Kennemerland region will open their private gardens to the public on Sunday, June 21. The event is organized by the local chapter of Groei & Bloei, allowing visitors to...
More renewable energy from solar, wind and biomass consumed in 2025
The consumption of renewable energy from sources such as wind, solar power, and biomass increased by 11 percent in 2025 compared to the previous year. This growth highlights a significant rise in the ...