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.
Son or daughter wants a fatbike, but parents don't: ‘Simply banning it doesn’t work’
The article explores the conflict between teenagers wanting fatbikes or electric scooters for independence and parents' concerns over safety and speed. Experts suggest that simply forbidding these veh...
An evening of 'pumping hard, no complaining, and just doing it'. Trainer Carline teaches fellow villagers how to act during cardiac arrest.
Carline de Boer from Bloed-Serieus is organizing CPR training sessions for residents of Wijk aan Zee at the Dorpshuis de Moriaan community center. The initiative aims to ensure more locals are prepare...
Emma and Wessel of bistro bar Nieuw Vreeburg in Bloemendaal call it quits: 'My oldest child said Dad was always working. That hit home'
Young entrepreneurs Wessel and Emma Aldenkamp are stepping down as owners of bistrobar Nieuw Vreeburg in Bloemendaal to spend more time with their family. The couple plans to move abroad after realizi...
NS strike on June 24 to last 4 hours, says FNV
The FNV union has announced that NS train personnel will conduct a four-hour strike on Wednesday, June 24, from 04:00 to 08:00. No NS trains will operate during this period, as the union has slightly ...
15,000 homes, parking policy and new aldermen. Follow the debate on the Haarlem coalition agreement live here
The Haarlem city council is debating a new coalition agreement proposed by PRO Haarlem, D66, and CDA. The plan focuses on building 15,000 homes, updating parking policies, and appointing new aldermen.
Court of Audit sounds alarm: 10,000 serious crimes not investigated by police
The Dutch Court of Audit reports that 10,000 serious criminal cases, including violence and sexual offenses, are currently not being investigated by the police. At least 3,000 of these cases remain un...
UN warns of new ‘catastrophic’ offensive in Sudan
UN human rights chief Volker Türk has warned that an imminent offensive by the Rapid Support Forces on the Sudanese city of el-Obeid could have catastrophic consequences for civilians. Dozens of nati...
The oak processionary caterpillar is back. A new threat to healthcare, wonders Maaike van der Plas?
The Dutch healthcare system is facing an unusual disruption as oak processionary caterpillars have infested a hospital's ambulance bay, forcing emergency vehicles to call ahead before entering. This e...
Flower confetti marks start of construction on new residential care complex at Duin en Bosch in Castricum
Construction has officially begun on a new residential care complex at the Duin en Bosch estate in Castricum. Residents of Phila Boschpark marked the occasion by scattering flower seeds as a ceremonia...
Animal shelter ready for heat: Dog popsicles, cooling mats and early walks
The DOA Animal Shelter in Amsterdam has activated its heat plan to protect pets from rising temperatures, including starting dog walks as early as 7:00 AM to avoid peak heat. Staff are utilizing cooli...
Struggling with mental health? In Hoofddorp you can just walk in and work on your recovery for free
De Nieuwe Silo in Hoofddorp offers a welcoming, beach-themed environment where individuals struggling with mental health can walk in and work on their recovery for free. Located in the Graan voor Visc...
Property values in Haarlem see sharpest rise since 2023
The average WOZ property value in Haarlem has risen sharply to 548,000 euros, marking the largest increase since 2023. According to data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS), the jump follows two years o...
ICL shuts down plant for three weeks to address odor nuisance
The ICL fertilizer plant in Amsterdam will shut down for three weeks in August to install equipment aimed at reducing persistent odor and high hydrochloric acid emissions. The move follows years of co...
Haarlem Canal Run shortened due to expected heat
The organizers of the Haarlem Grachtenloop have shortened the 10-kilometer race to five kilometers due to expected extreme heat. Participants will now complete only one lap of the course instead of th...
Heemskerk weekly market to go ahead despite predicted heat: 'If it’s unbearable, we’ll pack up early'
The weekly market in Heemskerk will proceed as scheduled despite predicted high temperatures, according to market master Eric de Vrij. Organizers will monitor the weather and may close the market earl...
Record number of people participate in Night of the Refugee
A record 10,000 people are set to participate in the Night of the Refugee this weekend, representing a 25 percent increase from last year. Participants will walk routes ranging from 10 to 50 kilometer...
Floor Roduner (PRO) officially departs as Haarlem alderman: 'We will surely see him back in The Hague'
Floor Roduner has officially stepped down as an alderman in Haarlem after eight and a half years of service. During his farewell to the city council on Wednesday evening, Roduner reflected on his work...
Haarlem man sells illegal Viagra at stall in Beverwijk Bazaar: ‘Sometimes I don’t know what’s allowed anymore’
A man from Haarlem appeared in court on Thursday for selling medication, including illegal Viagra, without a license at the Bazaar in Beverwijk. The suspect claimed he was unaware of the illegality be...
Reliability of mail delivery again below legal standard according to ACM
The reliability of mail delivery in the Netherlands fell significantly below legal standards in 2025, according to a report by the ACM. Additionally, PostNL removed nearly 800 mailboxes across the cou...
Fines for companies that abuse animals up 40 percent
The Dutch government is increasing fines for companies found guilty of animal abuse by 40 percent starting next year. Secretary of State Silvio Erkens announced that penalties for slaughterhouse viola...
Open day and plant market at De Regenboog Silence Garden in Ramplaankwartier
Silence Garden De Regenboog in Haarlem will host an open day and plant market on Saturday, June 20. Visitors are encouraged to leave their phones behind and experience the tranquility of this green sp...
Events advise visitors on heat precautions
Outdoor event organizers in the Netherlands are advising visitors to take precautions against high temperatures this weekend. Since Thursday, the National Heat Plan and a code yellow weather warning h...
Messi and Ronaldo are still in peak shape, how do they do it? Sports psychologist explains how
Sports psychologist Afke van de Wouw explains how veteran football stars like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo maintain peak physical and mental fitness at an older age. The article discusses the le...
Minimum age for social media in the Netherlands possible, but implementation proves difficult
The Netherlands is considering implementing a minimum age of fifteen for social media usage, which is legally possible. However, the practical implementation faces significant challenges, particularly...
South Holland: No nuclear plants in Rotterdam would be wise
The province of Zuid-Holland anticipates that Rotterdam's Maasvlakte has been ruled out as a potential site for two new nuclear power plants. Grid operator TenneT reportedly identified Eemshaven in Gr...
Dangerous summary proceedings loom for Tata Steel: ‘They are driving into a concrete wall at 100 km/h’
Local residents are taking the Dutch state to court in a summary judgment to challenge a billion-euro subsidy planned for the polluting steel company Tata Steel. The legal action aims to block the fin...
It was the night of Benzema, Danielle Kliwon’s grandmother and the almost exaggerated Swiss Akanji
The Netherlands is often considered a victim of penalty shootouts at major football tournaments, having only won two in its history. However, the Swiss national team, featuring player Manuel Akanji, i...
Work underway in summer heat for grand finale of Beverwijk's 750-year market rights anniversary
Preparations are underway at the Stationsplein in Beverwijk for a large celebration marking 750 years of market rights, despite the implementation of the National Heat Plan. The event, which takes pla...
Yeşilgöz: Security not yet compromised by US troop cuts
Dutch Defense Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz stated that the reduction of US reinforcements for European defense does not immediately decrease regional safety. Speaking after meetings with NATO counterpart...
Haarlem's giant wooden tower reaches highest point. Oostpoort celebrates milestone with mobile fries stand
The construction of Haarlem's tallest wooden residential building, Oostpoort, has reached its peak height of 33 meters. The milestone for the ten-story structure was celebrated on-site with a mobile c...