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.
Tree falls on moving car on Anne Frankstraat, driver presumably trapped
A tree fell onto a moving car on the Anne Frankstraat in Amsterdam on Friday afternoon, leaving the driver trapped inside. The incident occurred during Storm Austin, which has caused widespread wind-r...
Tree falls on moving car in Amsterdam city center, driver unhurt
A driver escaped uninjured after a tree fell on their moving car in the Anne Frankstraat in central Amsterdam yesterday. Emergency crews and a trauma helicopter responded to the scene, but the occupan...
Opinion: Experiment with cyclists on Amstelveenseweg is a dangerous signal: just remove the parking lane
The experimental speed limit for cyclists on Amsterdam's Amstelveenseweg is criticized as a misdirected effort that fails to address the underlying infrastructure problems. Critics advocate for removi...
Photographer Kadir van Lohuizen shows our energy future in the North Sea – and how inadequate it is
Photographer Kadir van Lohuizen explores the future of energy production in the North Sea in his exhibition Document Nederland: Nieuwe Energie. The work aims to visualize the complex and abstract chal...
Pepper spray at the end of ADE party in Houthaven, at least one visitor robbed
A performance by DJ Paul Kalkbrenner at Theater Amsterdam was disrupted by pepper spray on Thursday night, resulting in at least one reported robbery. Organizers believe criminal gangs use this tactic...
Climate activists hang illegal art in Rijksmuseum: 'They need to be careful with greenwashing by ING'
Climate activists staged a protest at the Rijksmuseum on Friday by hanging unauthorized artwork to criticize sponsor ING for its environmental policies. The group aims to combat what they describe as ...
Police launch criminal investigation into cyberattack on Albert Heijn parent company
Dutch police have launched a criminal investigation into a cyberattack against Ahold Delhaize that disrupted operations at stores like Albert Heijn. While the incident caused significant logistical pr...
Disappointment over Airbnb 'dishwashing ban': 'Not much of the romance left'
Airbnb is ending the practice of allowing hosts to impose specific cleaning tasks, such as washing dishes or stripping beds, on their guests before checkout. Experts suggest this move aims to make the...
23-year-old murder suspect in Hajar case held for two more weeks, family releases statement
A 23-year-old suspect remains in custody for the murder of 29-year-old Hajar, whose body was found in a suitcase along the Amsteldijk in Amsterdam. Hajar had been missing since October 4, with police ...
Dancing to 80s hits and home early: new afternoon party in Amsterdam
A new afternoon dance party called Matin80s is coming to Club Baggerbeest in Amsterdam on November 15. The event features music from the 1980s and concludes at 19:00, allowing attendees to enjoy the f...
Politics on the Amstel: City hall reorganization falters and striking ban on the way
Journalists discussed current policy challenges in Amsterdam, including the effectiveness of the 30 km/h speed limit and a potential ban on single-use packaging. The panel also reviewed Mayor Halsema'...
Heineken warns British pubs and bars over use of weight-loss drugs
Heineken has warned British pubs that the rising use of GLP-1 weight-loss medications is changing alcohol consumption patterns. The brewer suggests that venues should adjust their strategies by promot...
Explosion at business premises in Badhoevedorp
An explosion damaged a commercial building on the Arendstraat in Badhoevedorp early this morning, though no injuries were reported. Police are currently investigating the incident and are seeking witn...
Jan Smit on Gerard Joling's departure from De Toppers: 'A real shame'
Jan Smit has officially commented on Gerard Joling's departure from the Dutch music group De Toppers after 21 years, describing the loss as regrettable. The group plans to announce a new composition s...
Atalanta fan arrested for ACAB shirt: "We will never accept that"
An Atalanta football fan was arrested in Amsterdam yesterday for wearing a shirt with the slogan ACAB, which refers to anti-police sentiments. The supporter was detained for several hours, causing him...
Anna Knaup was at the cradle of ADE: ‘No, of course it’s not as much fun now as it was in the nineties’
Booking agent and manager Anna Knaup reflects on her essential role in the inception of the Amsterdam Dance Event. She contrasts the underground atmosphere of the nineties with the massive, multi-bill...
Laughs! See this Haarlem comedian in the new show Wat speelt er
Haarlem native Anniek Pheifer will appear in the new unscripted comedy show Wat speelt er, hosted by Patrick Lodiers. The program, which debuts on NPO1 on October 29, features performers improvising s...
Most Albert Heijn customers still unable to order online delivery due to ongoing app issues
Albert Heijn has resumed home grocery deliveries at reduced capacity following a cyberattack on parent company Ahold Delhaize that halted services for nearly two weeks. Despite the restart, customers ...
DJ Don Diablo in a relationship with his manager: 'Nicest girl in the world'
Dutch DJ Don Diablo has revealed that he is in a romantic relationship with his manager, Roos, whom he describes as the cornerstone of his professional and personal life. Additionally, the artist anno...
Supermarkets make mistakes with price tags and receipts again
A study by the Dutch Consumers Association reveals that many supermarkets frequently display incorrect prices on paper promotional tags, leading to discrepancies at the checkout. Following the investi...
Hungover? These sandwiches and snacks under 10 euros are your lifesaver in Amsterdam
This article highlights various affordable snacks and sandwiches in Amsterdam priced under ten euros that serve as effective comfort food for a hangover. These accessible options offer greasy, flavorf...
Frank van Etten in cardiac care after falling ill: 'It's because of my divorce'
Dutch singer Frank van Etten was briefly hospitalized for heart monitoring after a sudden health collapse he attributes to stress from his divorce. The artist has postponed his upcoming performances f...
An emergency neighborhood supermarket that always has toilet paper, rice and crispbread in stock: it’s happening in Denmark
Denmark is preparing to launch 51 emergency supermarkets equipped to function during power outages and cyberattacks, providing essential supplies even without grid connectivity. The Netherlands is cur...
Two Amsterdam residents arrested after car crash involving explosives in Osdorp
Two men from Amsterdam were arrested after a vehicle containing explosives crashed in the Osdorp district, an incident linked to an ATM bombing in Germany. Authorities evacuated surrounding homes and ...
Sea lions finally leave Artis after more than 100 years
After more than a century, Artis Zoo in Amsterdam has permanently closed its sea lion exhibit following concerns regarding the size of the enclosure. The three remaining sea lions have been relocated ...
Stormy autumn day on Friday, changeable ADE weekend ahead
The Netherlands is bracing for an unstable weekend as Storm Austen brings heavy rain and strong wind gusts across the country. While stormy conditions will peak between Friday night and Saturday, the ...
After 2.5 years of investigation, the bodies washed ashore on Texel finally identified
The remains of two Afghan refugees found on the beach of Texel have been identified after a long forensic investigation into a fatal boat sinking in the English Channel. Investigations have revealed t...
Unox jingle to ring from church towers in four cities on Saturday to herald winter time
To celebrate the start of winter time and the rookworst season, Unox will play its commercial jingle from carillons in four Dutch cities this Saturday. Carillonneur Boudewijn Zwart supported the campa...
Is the petrol car saved? European automakers are falling even further behind
Germany and France are proposing to soften strict EU climate rules that would have banned new combustion engines by 2035, aiming to support the European automotive industry. Critics and industry exper...
Feeling Free review: Henny Vonk made beautiful music and is a valuable addition to the Dutch jazz canon
The Nederlands Jazz Archief has released Feeling Free, a collection of previously unheard recordings by the late Dutch jazz musician and poet Henny Vonk. This release serves as a significant tribute t...