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.
Haarlem family business installs massive heat pump as Dick (70) loves ‘the thrill of the challenge’
A local family business, Gascontrol, has installed the largest heat pump in the North Holland province on top of an office building in Haarlem. The project was led by 70-year-old Dick Pieters, marking...
KLM cancels flights to Uganda after Ebola measures
KLM has temporarily suspended its flight services to and from Entebbe, Uganda, following the implementation of international travel restrictions due to an ebola outbreak in Central Africa. Although En...
EO program Adieu God? to return with Rachel Rosier as host
The EO television program "Adieu God?" is being renamed to "Adieu! Volgende kaart" for its upcoming season. Rachel Rosier will take over as the host, succeeding long-time presenter Tijs van den Brink.
Area off the coast of North and South Holland to become protected nature zone for birds
Minister Jaimi van Essen has announced plans to create a new Natura 2000 area off the coast of North and South Holland to protect bird species. This designation will complete the nature protection zon...
Thermal energy storage falters, but Haarlem continues gas phase-out: No link between technology and policy
The city of Haarlem remains committed to its gas-free transition despite recent technical failures in a thermal energy storage system at the Schalkstad apartment complex. Residents suffered through fr...
BNNVARA to cut 79 jobs starting next year due to budget cuts
Dutch public broadcaster BNNVARA announced it will cut 79 jobs starting in 2027 due to budget reductions in the public broadcasting sector. The reorganization involves the elimination of 46 existing p...
North Holland Province raises flag for Keti Koti
The provinces of North Holland and Utrecht will now annually fly flags on June 30 and July 1 to commemorate the history of slavery and its abolition. On June 30, flags will be flown at half-mast to ho...
Prosecutors demand 15 years for suspects in attempted assassination in Zuidoost
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded 15-year prison sentences for two men accused of an attempted liquidation in Amsterdam last September. The victim was shot in the leg after the attacke...
New cultural and community center in East
Amsterdam is allocating 15.2 million euros to develop the Drenthhal in the East district into a new cultural and community center. The project aims to provide a dedicated space for cultural activities...
Velsen Municipality: Violence at Little Beach an incident, not a structural problem
The Velsen municipal council has characterized recent violence at the Kleine Strand in IJmuiden as an isolated incident rather than a structural issue. This determination was shared in response to off...
City pass also available for undocumented children next year
Starting next year, undocumented children in Amsterdam will be eligible for the Stadspas, which provides access to sports, cultural activities, and school supplies. A pilot program involving 100 child...
Harbor concert in Heemstede with three orchestras
The fifth annual Harbor Concert will take place on June 7 at the Heemstede harbor. Three orchestras are scheduled to perform for the public on platforms along the Heemsteedse Dreef from 14:00 to 15:30...
Parliament: no deals with parties justifying violence
A majority of the Dutch House of Representatives has passed a motion calling on the minority cabinet to stop making political agreements with parties that justify violence against refugees or promote ...
Vissenloop stunned by brazen theft of entire KWF checkpoint: ‘What would someone do with a tent covered in KWF logos in their garden?’
Organizers of the annual Vissenloop charity walk were shocked by the theft of an entire KWF stamping station in IJmuiden just before the event began. The stolen equipment included a tent branded with ...
Six arrested for laundering 38 million euros, including accountant
Amsterdam police arrested six men, including an accountant, on suspicion of laundering at least 38 million euros linked to fraud and drug trafficking. The suspects allegedly used shell companies and f...
Beth Ditto and Billy Porter at opening of Pride Village on Museumplein
Artists Beth Ditto and Billy Porter will headline the opening of Pride Village at Amsterdam's Museumplein on August 4th as part of the World Pride celebrations. The location will serve as the event's ...
Netherlands buys found medieval gold ring for over 83,000 euros
The Dutch state has purchased a medieval gold ring dating from the 9th or 10th century for 83,150 euros. The piece of jewelry will be added to the National Collection and loaned to a museum for exhibi...
Two arrests after fatal stabbing in Heerhugowaard
Two men from Zaandam and Velsen were arrested Tuesday following a fatal stabbing at a business premises in Heerhugowaard. Both suspects were injured during the incident and are currently in police cus...
Deadlock over Sandevoerde campsite continues: ‘Waiting for owner to provide all information’
The stalemate regarding the nature permit for camping Sandevoerde in Zandvoort continues as the environmental service awaits additional data from the entrepreneur. A final decision on the permit can o...
Star chef Nick Bril speaks about accident in documentary: 'Worthless years'
In the documentary Rauw, star chef Nick Bril speaks publicly for the first time about the 2024 accident he caused that left his sous-chef, Joe Claridge, with life-altering injuries. Bril reflects on t...
Kanye cannot be kept away, but cabinet will monitor concert closely for antisemitism
The Dutch government announced it has no legal means to deny rapper Kanye West entry to the country for his scheduled concerts on June 6 and 8. State Secretary Claudia van Bruggen stated that authorit...
Football coach sentenced to 5 years for filming in locker rooms
A court in Middelburg has sentenced a 40-year-old football coach from Vlissingen to five years in prison for secretly filming more than 500 young boys in locker rooms over several years. The defendant...
Fundraisers wanted for Harbor Area Stray Cat Foundation
The Stichting Zwerfkatten Havengebied IJmuiden is seeking volunteers for its donation collection drive taking place between June 7 and 13 in the municipality of Velsen. The foundation, which cares for...
Discover the story behind Haarlem's ‘Woman in the Resistance’ artwork on TV tonight
The TV program 'Kunst in het wild' will explore the history and public reception of the 'Vrouw in het Verzet' artwork in Haarlem. The episode investigates the creative intent behind the monument and w...
Mayor closes building due to illegal gambling
Mayor Jos Wienen ordered the six-month closure of a business premises on Hendrik Figeeweg in Haarlem on June 2, 2026, after a police raid uncovered illegal high-stakes poker games and drugs. The inspe...
Onder de Pannen: rent out a room and help a Haarlem resident
The 'Onder de Pannen' initiative in Haarlem encourages residents to rent out spare rooms to individuals facing economic homelessness due to issues like job loss or divorce. Participants receive monthl...
Shop closed after assault and illegal vapes
Mayor Jos Wienen closed a shop on Generaal Cronjéstraat in Haarlem for three months following an inspection in late May. Authorities discovered over 500 illegal vapes, hard liquor, and an undocumente...
Driver hits house in Heemskerk, three vehicles damaged
A female driver crashed into a house on the Vroegeling in Heemskerk on Tuesday afternoon, resulting in damage to three vehicles. Paramedics treated the driver at the scene following the collision.
Prosecution seeks four life sentences in Marengo murder trial appeal
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded life sentences for four suspects during the appeal of the high-profile Marengo trial. The case involves six underworld murders and various other crimi...
Vrij!, PRO, VVD and D66 choose symbolic location for presentation of coalition agreement ‘Beverwijk in Balance’
The political parties Vrij!, PRO, VVD, and D66 will present their 2026-2030 coalition agreement, titled 'Beverwijk in Balans,' this Friday. The event is scheduled for 5:00 PM at the Sportfondsenbad in...