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.
Clubs in court in June over new KNVB weekend competition
Amateur football clubs are taking the KNVB to court on June 23rd to block the implementation of a new weekend competition format scheduled for after the summer. The proposed structure would merge exis...
Both of Tata Steel’s polluting coke and gas plants must close; company’s survival depends on speed of transition
Tata Steel in IJmuiden is facing the mandatory closure of its two polluting coke and gas plants after environmental regulators threatened to revoke their permits. While the company acknowledges the cl...
Mass claim against US company for allegedly reselling data of 8.5 million Dutch people
A Dutch organization has launched a mass claim against an American company for allegedly selling the personal data of 8.5 million Dutch citizens. The data was reportedly collected through popular apps...
Asylum minister: municipalities cannot be forced to provide emergency shelter
Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink stated that he lacks the legal authority to force municipalities to provide emergency shelter for asylum seekers. This announcement follows reports that the Ter Apel...
Digital 'mask' used by criminals taken down
International law enforcement, including Dutch authorities, have dismantled a communication service used by criminals to mask their identities. The operation, which began in 2023, involved the questio...
No agreement yet on EU return rules for rejected asylum seekers
The European Parliament, EU member states, and the European Commission failed to reach an agreement on the return policy for rejected asylum seekers on Thursday. Negotiations, stalled by a disagreemen...
Why grid operators want to adjust electricity prices several times a day and who will feel the impact
Dutch grid operators are proposing to adjust electricity prices multiple times a day based on grid demand to manage congestion. Under this plan, power would become more expensive during peak hours and...
Military resumes explosives training in nature reserves
The Dutch Ministry of Defense has resumed training with explosives in nature areas after a temporary suspension following wildfires caused by earlier drills. New regulations mandate that such exercise...
Heritage of the Week | 60 years of a brutalist church on the Zuidas
The Thomaskerk on Amsterdam's Zuidas district is celebrating its 60th anniversary since opening. The church is highlighted as a significant example of brutalist architecture that conveys warmth and sp...
Art mystery solved after years: Man in Simon de Heer portrait identified as well-known Amsterdam entrepreneur
After a long investigation, researcher Teun Schermerhorn has identified the subject of a 1942 portrait by artist Simon de Heer. The man in the painting, which was previously a mystery, has been reveal...
Council of State approves construction of ten houses on Kaag Island: ‘Ferry can handle five extra cars at peak hour’
The Dutch Council of State has approved the construction of ten new houses on Kaageiland at Julianalaan 68-70. This decision follows years of legal objections, with the court ruling that the local fer...
Major projects coming to Schipholweg Haarlem, info market at Olympia
The municipality of Haarlem is hosting an information market on Thursday, May 28, to discuss upcoming construction projects near the Schipholweg. Residents can visit Sportvereniging Olympia between 4:...
Eleven world premieres at multifaceted Holland Festival: Empathy as the driving force
The 79th Holland Festival kicks off on June 3, featuring eleven world premieres including a haute-couture drama and an all-female Kurdish opera. This year's diverse program focuses on empathy and incl...
Flotilla organization: Dutch fly to Istanbul
Six Dutch citizens arrested by Israel during a Gaza flotilla operation are scheduled to leave the country for Istanbul on Thursday. The Turkish government has chartered flights to transport the partic...
Drinks and boat-watching: 9 waterfront terraces in Haarlem
The article highlights nine waterfront terraces in Haarlem where visitors can enjoy drinks and watch boats. These locations are recommended as ideal spots for social gatherings during sunny weather.
Red Cross starts fundraising to expand Ebola response
The Red Cross has launched a fundraising campaign via giro number 7244 to support efforts against the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighboring countries. The organization urg...
Mime artist Rob van Houten became the country's most famous snack bar owner
Dutch actor and mime Rob van Houten, born in Amsterdam, has been recognized as a regional icon for his extensive career in theater and television. He achieved national fame for his comedic portrayal o...
Whether or not to swim in the Haarlem region: this is the advice
Residents in the Haarlem region are seeking advice on outdoor swimming as temperatures rise. The report addresses concerns about local water quality and potential health risks like skin irritation for...
Want to (finally) find out how much your colleague earns? Starting next year, you can
Starting in 2027, a new legislative proposal from Dutch Social Affairs Minister Hans Vijlbrief will require employers to allow employees to see their colleagues' salary information. The bill aims to i...
These are the sober figures in an overheated asylum debate
The article provides factual data on asylum seeker reception in the Netherlands to counter emotional debates surrounding the overcapacity at the Ter Apel registration center. It examines whether the i...
Red Cross remains on standby at Ter Apel registration center
The Red Cross expects to continue providing aid at the overcrowded asylum seeker registration center in Ter Apel for the foreseeable future. A spokesperson confirmed that no immediate solution for the...
IJmuiden provides 500 glass fish for KWF Vissenloop charity walk
The municipality of Velsen is offering 500 decorative glass fish for sale during the Vissenloop and VissenRun events in IJmuiden. All proceeds from the initiative will be donated to the KWF Cancer Res...
Dozens of endangered meadow birds hatch at Artis: A hopeful sight
Artis zoo in Amsterdam is hatching dozens of endangered meadow bird eggs, such as redshanks and avocets, to help bolster populations that have seen a significant decline in the Netherlands. The zoo ut...
Pile-up on A9 near Wijkertunnel causes significant delays
A multi-car collision involving ten vehicles occurred on the A9 highway near the Wijkertunnel on Thursday morning. The accident, which took place in the direction of Amstelveen, has resulted in signif...
Bouwend Nederland warns of collapsing bridges: ‘Heading for a Genoa scenario’
Bouwend Nederland warns that the Netherlands risks major infrastructure failures similar to the Genoa bridge collapse if maintenance for bridges and tunnels is not urgently addressed. The association ...
IJmuiden fishing company loses court case: Harbor fishing ban could not be lifted before 2025
The Dutch Council of State ruled against a fishing company from IJmuiden that challenged the duration of a fishing ban on eel and mitten crab in harbors. The court found that the Ministry correctly de...
Hila Noorzai gives birth to a son: 'And then there were three'
Dutch presenter Hila Noorzai announced the birth of her first child, a son named Joah Malek, who was born on May 12. She shared the news on Instagram on Thursday, expressing that her family now consis...
Investing households benefit most from oil companies like Shell
Dutch households experienced a significant increase in the value of their investments in oil companies, such as Shell and Exxon Mobil, over the past quarter. Data from De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) indi...
Group of asylum seekers back at registration center after night in emergency shelter
Dozens of asylum seekers returned to the Ter Apel registration center on Thursday morning after staying overnight in an emergency shelter in Stadskanaal. The group had been moved the previous night be...
Consumer groups demand Brussels action against fake ads
The Dutch Consumer Association (Consumentenbond) and 28 international partner organizations are urging the European Commission to take action against fake online advertisements. They claim that major ...