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.
Awesome! This Haarlem local features in the second season of Strijders
Veerle, a 26-year-old flight attendant from Haarlem, is testing her physical and mental endurance as a contestant on the second season of the military-style competition show Strijders. Filmed in Bulga...
WATCH LIVE | Rutte defends Covid goal to prevent healthcare overload: ‘I would do it again’
Former Prime Minister Mark Rutte defended his cabinet's Covid-19 pandemic response before a parliamentary inquiry, insisting that strict measures were essential to prevent healthcare systems from beco...
ABN AMRO employees to also walk off the job on Tuesday
About 150 ABN AMRO staff members are planning a one-day strike on Tuesday to protest proposed government cuts to social benefits like unemployment and disability insurance. The union-led action highli...
Traffic jams on narrowed Weesperstraat: "Everything is much slower, you're stuck more often"
Motorists on Amsterdam's Weesperstraat are facing increased traffic delays due to early road narrowing measures ahead of a permanent redesign. While some commuters express frustration over the congest...
Younger generations generally wealthier than predecessors despite difficult housing market
Recent data from Statistics Netherlands indicates that younger generations generally enjoy higher purchasing power and wealth than their predecessors, despite difficulties in the housing market. Altho...
Rutte takes the stand in final corona hearings: on the Rutte method during the pandemic
Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is set to appear before a parliamentary committee for his second and final hearing regarding the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The investigatio...
Dutch makeup artist Arjen Tuiten wins Emmy for The Pitt
Dutch makeup artist Arjen Tuiten has won an Emmy Award for his prosthetic makeup work on the television series The Pitt. The recognition follows his contribution to creating a realistic body replica f...
Government wastes large amounts of money on gas storage filling targets
The Dutch government is subsidizing the filling of gas storage facilities to prevent winter shortages, with costs expected to be passed on to consumers. Experts caution that these state-led interventi...
Snapchat sued in the Netherlands: platform accused of being addictive and unsafe for children
Stichting Massaschade & Consument has filed a class-action lawsuit against Snapchat in the Netherlands, alleging the platform's features are designed to be addictive for minors. The foundation is seek...
Car ends up in water in Westelijk Havengebied, driver arrested
Three people were involved in a vehicle accident that resulted in their car entering the water in Amsterdam's Westelijk Havengebied district. While the occupants escaped without serious injury, the dr...
Police on jet ski rescue injured man from Oosterdok
Police rescued an injured man from the water at Amsterdam's Oosterdok on Tuesday evening following a physical altercation with a group of tourists. The man was transported to the hospital for treatmen...
ProRail to replace all elevators at Haarlem station
ProRail is replacing all elevators at Haarlem station due to the equipment reaching the end of its service life, with work scheduled from September 18 through June. Passengers requiring elevator acces...
Niels runs two marathons (!) during Ticking Clock Challenge at Zandvoort circuit
The second annual Tikkende Klok Challenge at the Zandvoort circuit brought together one thousand runners to raise funds for Stichting PLN. Participant Niels Grote Beverborg stood out by completing two...
Aaron Bouwman out for a month with lung and sternum injury following Ruben van Bommel tackle
Ajax defender Aaron Bouwman is expected to miss a month of play after sustaining lung and sternum injuries in a collision with PSV's Ruben van Bommel during a match at the Johan Cruijff Arena. The inc...
Man opens fire on passerby in Nieuw-Vennep
A young man fired a weapon at another individual in Nieuw-Vennep this morning but failed to hit his target before fleeing the scene. Police are currently searching for the suspect, who is described as...
Student debt grows due to high cost of living and may limit future mortgage options
The cost of living for students in the Netherlands has risen significantly, resulting in higher debt levels as students struggle to cover daily expenses. This accumulated student debt is now posing a ...
Tap water in and around Elzenhagensingel possibly contaminated, Waternet issues boil water advisory
Waternet has issued a boil water advisory for residents in Amsterdam-Noord near Elzenhagensingel due to potential water contamination. Residents are instructed to boil all tap water for three minutes ...
1992 book 'The Rainbow Fish' awarded Platinum Book status
Marcus Pfister's 1992 children's book The Rainbow Fish has achieved Platinum Book status in the Netherlands, currently reaching its fortieth printing. The author accepted the award in his hometown of ...
Bystanders overpower suspect after smash-and-grab at Haarlem jeweler
A 52-year-old man was apprehended by bystanders after stealing jewelry from a shop on the Lepelstraat in Haarlem. Authorities are now searching for a potential second suspect who was seen fleeing the ...
Person injured in stabbing in city center, two arrests
One person was injured and two individuals were arrested following a stabbing incident in the center of Amsterdam early this morning. Police are currently investigating the roles of five people involv...
Great deal! 3 surprisingly large homes in Amsterdam for 400,000 euros or less
Three spacious apartments have been identified in Amsterdam priced at 400,000 euros or less, located in the Zuidoost, Noord, and Nieuw-West areas. These properties offer significant square footage and...
Charity run: Zandvoort circuit swaps Formula 1 cars for running shoes
Around one thousand participants are racing and walking around the Zandvoort circuit to raise funds for the PLN Foundation, an organization dedicated to researching a specific hereditary heart conditi...
Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show wins seven Creative Arts Emmys
Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance won seven Creative Arts Emmy Awards for its production and artistic direction. The ceremony also honored the American version of the Dutch reality show The ...
Man injured in shooting at party in Amsterdam Sloterdijk
A man was injured in a shooting at a party on Rhôneweg in Amsterdam Sloterdijk early in the morning. Emergency services transported the conscious victim to the hospital, but no suspects have been arr...
Restoration of monumental Haarlem farmhouse finally begins after 21 years
Restoration work has finally begun on the historic Stolpboerderij Noord-Akendam in Haarlem, 21 years after the farmhouse received monument status. Supported by three million euros in municipal funding...
Haarlem's Friso (17) is the fittest teenager in the world
Seventeen-year-old Haarlem native Friso van Saase has been crowned the fittest teenager in the world after winning the CrossFit Games in America. Balancing rigorous training with his physiotherapy stu...
Are these flags for a 'naughty' massage parlor too 'juicy' for the municipality?
An erotic massage parlor in Amsterdam faced demands from city officials to remove advertising flags from the sidewalk, despite similar flags being used by other businesses on the same street. The muni...
One in three mothers of premature babies develops PTSD, study finds
A national study reveals that one in three mothers and one in six fathers of premature babies develop PTSD following their child's intensive care unit stay. Researchers suggest that the high-stress en...
We are building new houses for yesterday's climate
New housing in the Netherlands is frequently built using outdated climate data, causing homes to become dangerously hot during increasingly common heatwaves. Experts warn that current construction reg...
Mixed feelings for Ajax debutant Amrabat: "Great to play at the Arena, but never happy after a loss"
Ajax lost their recent match against PSV with a score of 1-3 at the Johan Cruijff Arena. The debut of new midfielder Sofyan Amrabat was overshadowed by the defeat and an injury to teammate Aaron Bouwm...