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.
Maja (25) and Rianne (24) on their friendship: 'Discussing the same situation a thousand times over. Yes, that’s what we live for'
Maja van Waard and Rianne van der Hulst share insights into their close friendship as part of a series highlighting the social lives of young people in the region. The two friends, from Hillegom and L...
Anniko van Santen to host AVROTROS game show Triviant
Broadcaster AVROTROS has announced that Anniko van Santen will host the revamped game show Triviant. Van Santen, who won the original version of the program in 1998, will lead the show's updated forma...
This is why you’ll want to follow indebuurt Haarlem on social media this summer
Local news outlet indebuurt Haarlem is encouraging residents to follow their social media channels for tips on summer activities and events. The platform will provide recommendations for terraces, ice...
Watch the COVID hearing of Schoof, senior official at the time
Former top official Dick Schoof appeared before the parliamentary inquiry committee today to discuss decision-making during the COVID-19 pandemic. Former Prime Minister Mark Rutte is also scheduled to...
How a leaked meeting between Max Verstappen and Red Bull leadership is setting tongues wagging again
Max Verstappen's leaked meeting with Red Bull's top management has sparked renewed speculation about his future during the Formula 1 "Silly Season." The incident highlights the intense public and medi...
Van den Brink expects significantly fewer family reunifications due to migration pact
Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink expects a significant decrease in family reunification migrants coming to the Netherlands following the implementation of the new European migration pact. He emphasi...
Car crashes into tree in Santpoort-Noord, driver under the influence of drugs
An 18-year-old driver from Velsen was arrested on Thursday evening after crashing their car into a tree in Santpoort-Noord. Police took the driver into custody for operating a vehicle while under the ...
Inglorious end of TV flop RTL Tonight: 'Media usage has changed'
The Dutch talk show RTL Tonight has concluded its run, highlighting broader challenges facing the genre in the Netherlands. Media experts suggest that while the demand for news and analysis remains st...
Housing association shocked by explosion in Amsterdam Osdorp
An explosion at an apartment building in Amsterdam Osdorp led to the evacuation of at least 400 residents. The housing corporation Stadgenoot expressed deep concern for those affected and has set up a...
Mayor Halsema visits site of explosion in Nieuw-West
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema visited the site of a significant explosion in the Nieuw-West district on Friday morning. During her visit to the Remijden location, she met with firefighters and emergen...
Sea shanty choir De Raddraaiers in distress with only seven members: 'We are looking for men who enjoy singing'
The sea shanty choir De Raddraaiers is facing a membership crisis with only seven members remaining and is urgently seeking new male singers. Their performances feature a diverse mix of cheerful and m...
The luxury of a whaler on Texel: People still sleep in the box beds of the Whaler’s Cottage
't Walvisvaarders Huisje in Den Hoorn on Texel is a small, volunteer-run museum featured as a unique historical gem with limited opening hours. The site offers visitors a glimpse into the past, where ...
Broad coalition collapses early: Zelfstandig Bloemendaal quits negotiations. 'Informateur's recommendations brushed aside'
The formation of a broad coalition in Bloemendaal has collapsed following the withdrawal of the Zelfstandig Bloemendaal party from negotiations. The party alleged that its potential partners, VVD, D66...
Maaike van der Plas looks at her phone and sees a cryptic note: ‘Last seen at 13B bottom left’
Maaike van der Plas records cryptic notes like "13B low left" on her phone to keep track of where she parks her bicycle at the station. These reminders help her quickly find her bike among the thousan...
Marijke Smit-van der Weide of D66 Heemstede: Achieving something in four years is naive, you need staying power
Marijke Smit-van der Weide of the D66 party is one of several new members joining the Heemstede municipal council. In an interview, she discusses the realities of local governance, emphasizing that ac...
Rutte appears for COVID inquiry, what awaits him? ‘He has one weak point: his memory’
Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is scheduled to testify on Friday before a parliamentary inquiry commission regarding the Netherlands' handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. The hearing focuses on ...
Amsterdam arranges hotel rooms for explosion victims
The municipality of Amsterdam is arranging hotel accommodations for approximately 100 residents displaced by a large explosion and fire at a building on Remijden. A total of 400 people were evacuated ...
Explosion at house in Hillegom, police investigating
An explosive went off at a residence in Hillegom during the night between Thursday and Friday, resulting in a small fire. Police are currently investigating the incident.
Number of welfare recipients rises again, especially among young people
The number of welfare recipients in the Netherlands rose to 411,000 in the first quarter of 2026, an increase of 1,000 people compared to the previous three months. Preliminary data from Statistics Ne...
Gym owner where explosion occurred has security footage
The owner of Fitness Studio Onna in Amsterdam Nieuw-West has security footage of a large explosion that occurred at the gym on Thursday night. According to the owner, the video shows the blast origina...
Red Cross: asylum pact can lead to stress, mental health issues
The Red Cross warns that new European asylum rules taking effect this Friday could lead to increased stress and mental health issues due to potentially longer wait times for asylum seekers. The organi...
Laughter and tears: Bo (26) organizes Parkinson's meetings
Inspired by his father's diagnosis, 26-year-old Bo organizes support meetings for Parkinson's patients and their families at the Museum van de Geest in Haarlem. These themed sessions provide a space f...
Fire in Amsterdam Nieuw-West extinguished, search operation started
A large fire at an apartment building on Osdorper Ban in Amsterdam Nieuw-West has been extinguished. While the fire is out and a search operation has begun, the fire department has not yet officially ...
Addicted Haarlem burglar to enter clinic soon; children frightened after he smashed school window
A 25-year-old man from Haarlem has been sentenced to eight months in prison, with two months suspended, for committing multiple crimes while under the influence of alcohol in February. The court also ...
Coolblue brings a smile with a free iPad charger
Dutch retailer Coolblue is offering free iPad plugs to help customers whose devices have stopped charging. The initiative aims to help users determine if their tablet is actually broken or if the char...
More funding for Stadsschouwburg Velsen after all? Revised construction plan finally ready, permits still pending
The renovation and expansion plan for Stadsschouwburg Velsen has been finalized after several delays. The updated project will be presented to local residents on Tuesday, June 23rd, though official pe...
Seven injured in explosion and fire in Amsterdam Nieuw-West
Seven people were injured, one seriously, following an explosion and fire at an apartment building in Amsterdam Nieuw-West on Thursday night. Local authorities reported that the incident occurred on O...
Live blog: explosion and fire on Osdorper Ban
Emergency services have been deployed to the Osdorper Ban in Amsterdam following an explosion that caused a partial building collapse and a large fire. Authorities are currently on-site managing the s...
🔴LIVE: Crane demolishing building hit by explosion in Amsterdam-Osdorp
A powerful explosion and subsequent fire destroyed a fitness studio in Amsterdam-Osdorp on Wednesday, resulting in at least seven injuries and the evacuation of 400 nearby residents. Emergency service...
Major fire after explosion on Osdorper Ban, multiple casualties feared
A massive fire broke out on the Osdorper Ban in Amsterdam following a powerful explosion that was heard across the city. The fire department reported multiple expected victims and evacuated a nearby a...