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.
Leontine Ruiters open to new love: 'Very welcome'
Presenter Leontine Ruiters shared in Ruud de Wild's podcast '30 Minuten Rauw' that she is open to finding a new relationship. The ex-wife of singer Marco Borsato expressed that a new love would be ver...
Major search operation near water in Haarlem, nearby school evacuated
Police are conducting an extensive search operation at the Zuider Emmakade in Haarlem for a person who may have fallen into the water. Consequently, the nearby Eerste Christelijke Lyceum school was pa...
Hoofddorp art collector auctions decades-old Ans Wortel collection: All proceeds go to charity
Boudewijn Hiltermann is auctioning a large portion of his extensive Ans Wortel art collection, which he has been building since the 1970s. The proceeds from the auction will be donated to Médecins Sa...
Enthusiasm building among Driehuizen residents for ‘Woonhof Waterloo’ communal living concept for new sports park housing
The municipality of Velsen is exploring a collective living concept for the 'Woonhof Waterloo' housing project, which is planned for former football fields in Driehuis. A group of local residents has ...
Popular Swatch watches pulled from Dutch stores following sales chaos
Swatch has removed its new Royal Pop watches from three stores in the Netherlands due to safety concerns for staff and customers following chaotic sales. Sales of the collection will resume once the c...
More passengers via Schiphol despite Middle East war
Schiphol Airport recorded an increase in passenger numbers in April compared to the previous year, despite a decrease in travel to and from the Middle East. The decline in regional traffic was caused ...
17-year-old Rivaldo shot dead after chain robbery, prosecution demands two years in juvenile detention
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a two-year juvenile detention sentence for a teenager accused of fatally shooting 17-year-old Rivaldo in Amsterdam Zuidoost last August. The incident ...
Large swarm of bees causes commotion in Heemstede shopping street
A swarm of approximately 7,000 to 8,000 bees caused unrest on the Binnenweg shopping street in Heemstede on Tuesday afternoon. Beekeeper Pim Lemmers arrived at the scene to assess and manage the large...
Prosecutors demand 24 years in prison for mistaken identity murder of Rob Zweekhorst
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a 24-year prison sentence for 58-year-old René F. for his involvement in the 2014 mistaken identity murder of mental health director Rob Zweekhorst. ...
Youth care will not improve quickly even after Stadskanaal tragedy
A young girl in Stadskanaal was placed in a coma following severe abuse, highlighting ongoing failures within the youth care system to protect vulnerable children despite prior warnings. The incident ...
Millionth inhabitant expected in 2035, East growing fastest
Amsterdam is projected to reach one million inhabitants by late 2035, with the city's population currently standing at 940,000. Growth is primarily driven by international migration, with the fastest ...
IKEA introduces lingonberry-flavored Swedish meatball lollipop
IKEA is releasing a limited-edition Swedish meatball-flavored lollipop with lingonberry after a positive response to what began as an April Fool's joke. The unique candy will be distributed as a one-t...
Another car fire in Hoofddorp, police investigating
A car caught fire on Tuesday afternoon at Baron de Coubertinlaan in Hoofddorp. Police are currently investigating the incident and have not ruled out the possibility of arson.
Cerisa (24) sails to Gaza: 'Ten ships left, forty intercepted on Monday'
Cerisa van Kesteren from Hoofddorp is traveling with a humanitarian flotilla to deliver food and supplies to Gaza. The fleet has decreased to approximately ten sailboats following the reported interce...
Milieudefensie hopes Supreme Court forces Shell to reduce CO2 emissions
Milieudefensie and Shell are appearing before the Dutch Supreme Court this Friday for the final judgment in their landmark climate case. The environmental organization hopes the court will legally man...
How to know if your cholesterol is too high (and what to do about it)
Dave Krajenbrink from the Heart Foundation provides answers to common questions regarding high cholesterol and how to maintain healthy levels. While often symptomless, high cholesterol is a major risk...
Drugs found with fruit at Lidl stores in Brabant and Limburg
Narcotics were discovered hidden among batches of fruit at several Lidl supermarket locations in the Dutch provinces of Brabant and Limburg on Monday. All the affected boxes originated from the same d...
Duinwijck goes for third star: National champion strengthens as experienced core remains intact
Reigning national champion Duinwijck has strengthened its squad with two new signings ahead of the badminton Eredivisie season starting in September. The Haarlem-based club remains confident as its ex...
Judge commutes Singh's US sentence to life
A court in Amsterdam has converted the 56-year American prison sentence of 81-year-old Jaitsen Singh to a life sentence to be served in the Netherlands. Singh was originally convicted in the United St...
HEMA sees revenue and profit rise thanks to renovated stores
HEMA reported increased turnover and profit in 2025, attributing the growth to successful store renovations and enhanced product sustainability. CEO Saskia Egas Reparaz highlighted that the updated st...
100-year-old Hema reports profit for fifth consecutive year: ‘We want to be the number 1 gift shop’
Hema has reported increased turnover and profit for the fifth consecutive year as it celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2025. CEO Saskia Egas Reparaz attributes the growth to successful store renovat...
Thailand ends 60-day visa-free travel for tourists
The Thai government has decided to end its 60-day visa-free travel policy, a measure originally introduced to boost tourism. This change affects travelers from 93 countries, including visitors from th...
Smotrich: International Criminal Court wants to arrest me
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich claims he has been informed that the International Criminal Court (ICC) is seeking his arrest. The request reportedly involves alleged crimes against humanity...
Wienen sees tougher asylum policy: ‘Drawing attention to child deportations has become even more complicated’
Haarlem Mayor Jos Wienen informed the city council that he will continue to oppose the deportation of well-integrated refugee children living in the municipality. Wienen noted that advocating against ...
Tielen: not all special education schools should close
State Secretary Judith Tielen has clarified that special education schools will remain open, addressing concerns from a teacher survey showing widespread opposition to merging school types. Tielen sug...
Netherlands produces less recycled plastic, climate goals under pressure
The production of recycled plastic in the Netherlands is declining as high energy prices prevent manufacturers from making essential investments. This slowdown threatens the country's transition to a ...
Woman assaulted by man on street in Heemskerk
A woman was inappropriately touched by a man on Monday evening at Steenhouwerskwartier in Heemskerk. Local police are currently searching for the suspect involved in the incident.
Saïd R.'s lawyers angry after conversations in high-security prison overheard
Lawyers for Sa'id R. expressed frustration during a Marengo trial hearing, alleging that confidential conversations with their client in the Extra High Security Prison (EBI) were audible to others. Th...
Shanna Slaap and Samir Hassan to star in 101 Dalmatians musical this autumn
Shanna Slaap and Samir Hassan will star as the lead characters Daniëlle and Tom in the upcoming musical production of 101 Dalmatians. Based on the classic animated film, the show is scheduled to prem...
One man's trash is another man's treasure
During the Week Without Waste, residents and organizations are showcasing creative ways to reuse and repair items that would otherwise be thrown away. The initiative encourages giving products like fu...