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.
Ryanair denies passenger was sucked out of window
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary has disputed claims that a passenger was sucked out of a plane window during a flight that suffered a suspected bird strike upon departing Greece. While the airline maintai...
Tennis legend Federer in Amsterdam: "Cycling allowed me to really feel the vibe of this city"
Tennis legend Roger Federer visited Amsterdam this week to host a youth tennis clinic for children at the Olympic Stadium. During his stay, the former Grand Slam champion explored the city by bicycle ...
Employers will soon be banned from deducting rent from migrant workers' minimum wage
The Dutch government plans to ban employers from deducting rent from the minimum wage of migrant workers to prevent exploitation. The measure, set to take effect by July 2028, will be implemented alon...
Far-right gains ground in Europe, but Rutte does not believe countries will cave to Russia
NATO head Mark Rutte stated that the rise of far-right parties across Europe will not undermine support for Ukraine or the alliance's rearmament goals. He expressed confidence that member states will ...
Harry Styles continues world tour with opening act Kylie Minogue in LA
Harry Styles has extended his world tour into 2027, announcing multiple concert dates across various international cities with supporting artists like Kylie Minogue and Tinashe. The singer expressed a...
Cabinet will not file complaint over data vault: 'Shutters will come down'
The Dutch cabinet will not file a criminal complaint regarding a newly rediscovered digital vault containing 25 million documents related to the child benefit scandal. While opposition parties demand ...
Why expensive energy is currently barely affecting the economy and when that could change
Although high energy and fuel prices are causing frustration, the Dutch economy has not yet suffered significant negative impacts. Experts are currently analyzing when and how these rising costs might...
Five-year prison sentence for killing ex-girlfriend in West home
A man named Misael L. has been sentenced to five years in prison for the death of his girlfriend at her home in Amsterdam-West in 2024. Although the prosecution sought a longer term, the court ruled t...
Calandlyceum regrets grading errors in final exams: "Should not have happened"
Three students at the Calandlyceum in Amsterdam successfully challenged their failing grades after discovering scoring errors in their mathematics final exams. The school board has apologized for the ...
Bijenkorf customer names and phone numbers stolen by criminals: Be alert for suspicious messages
Bijenkorf customers have had their personal details, including names and phone numbers, stolen following a cyberattack on their logistics partner, Ceva Logistics. While financial data remains safe, th...
Awkwardness and true love: these B&B Vol liefde couples are still together
The B&B Vol liefde reunion highlighted mixed results for participants, with some couples like Timothy and Michaël finding lasting love while others remained friends or parted ways. The season was mar...
Personal data of Bijenkorf customers stolen in cyberattack
A cyberattack on the logistics firm CEVA has resulted in the theft of personal data from Bijenkorf customers, including names, contact information, and payment method details. While no login credentia...
ECB raises key interest rate in eurozone to 2.5 percent
The European Central Bank has increased its key interest rate to 2.5 percent to combat inflation, which recently reached 3.3 percent due to rising energy costs. This policy aims to stabilize prices by...
ECB raises interest rates for the second time this year after three years without adjustments
The European Central Bank has raised interest rates by a quarter percentage point to 2.5 percent to combat inflation, which hit 3.3 percent in August. This second hike of the year reflects ongoing con...
Get your pepernoten ready: this is the day Sinterklaas arrives in Amsterdam
Sinterklaas will arrive in Amsterdam for his 88th annual parade on Sunday, November 15, 2026. The organization is currently seeking volunteers to participate as Pieten in the festivities, with an appl...
Four people received euthanasia for long COVID last year
Four individuals in the Netherlands underwent euthanasia in 2025 citing long COVID as their primary medical reason. This number represents a change from 2024, when no euthanasia cases listed post-COVI...
Cyclist injured in collision with truck on Ookmeerweg
A cyclist was transported to a hospital with unknown injuries after colliding with a truck on the Ookmeerweg in Amsterdam's Nieuw-West district this afternoon. Emergency responders, including a trauma...
Over half a million Dutch people watched the funeral of Norway's King Harald
Over 526,000 people in the Netherlands watched the televised funeral of King Harald of Norway, who passed away on August 28 at age 89. His son, Haakon, has succeeded him as the new king.
Moving from city to village does not automatically mean cheaper living
Recent research from the NVM indicates that houses in villages are often more expensive than in cities, averaging 503,000 euros compared to 487,000 euros. Affordability is largely dependent on a villa...
New The Dinner Club series tells more than the original book
A new Netflix series titled De Eetclub expands upon the original book by delving deeper into the perspectives and backstories of its characters. The series explores the unraveling of a friendship in B...
Very expensive: Apple quietly raises prices of older iPhone models by 100 to 350 euros
Apple has unexpectedly raised the prices of its older iPhone models by 100 to 350 euros following the release of its latest devices. The increases, which affect even budget-friendly options, are attri...
Coffeeshop to be converted into fish restaurant in Haarlem, tolerance permit not yet finalized
A Haarlem coffee shop owner has received court approval to renovate a new site at the Waarderpolder industrial estate to relocate from the city center. While construction can proceed, the final permit...
Hundreds of thousands of euros worth of cocaine and a pistol found at Banneplein
Police in Amsterdam seized over six kilograms of cocaine and a loaded firearm from a residence on Banneplein following a report of a suspicious odor. The property has been ordered to close for three m...
Cabinet wants more green gas, but Parliament is concerned about the costs
The Dutch government is proposing a mandatory green gas blending requirement to reduce CO2 emissions, aiming to double production by 2031. While the industry supports the move, Parliament is concerned...
Families and adult asylum seekers at Heemstede asylum center
Heemstede is planning a new asylum center near the Cruquiusbrug to house 160 individuals, following the cancellation of a previous site proposal. Residents expressed safety concerns during a public me...
Nearly half of women drink alcohol just before pregnancy, one in eight still smoke or vape
Recent data from the Trimbos-instituut reveals that nearly half of women consume alcohol and over 12 percent smoke or vape in the weeks leading up to pregnancy. While traditional cigarette use is decl...
Heritage of the Week | A gondola on the Amstel
During Open Monument Day on September 12 and 13, the public can visit the Amstel Hotel in Amsterdam. The building gained international fame through the influence of masseur Dr. Mezger, who is often ca...
ProRail expects more than 520 malfunctions again this year
ProRail anticipates over 520 rail malfunctions this year, driven by higher train density and increasingly frequent extreme weather events. A projected 3.1 billion euro budget shortfall through 2040 is...
Massive layoff wave at Amsterdam municipality: 2500 full-time jobs at risk, internal document reveals
The Amsterdam municipality plans to cut 2,500 full-time jobs by 2030 as part of a 300 million euro reorganization effort. Internal documents outline significant staffing reductions across numerous dep...
30 percent of Rob Jetten's social media posts are AI-written
An investigation by de Volkskrant found that 30 percent of social media posts from Rob Jetten and the D66 party have been generated by artificial intelligence since June 2025. The use of AI extends to...