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.
Jeroen is ambassador for the Special Olympics 2026 in Haarlem: 'A huge honor'
Jeroen, a 40-year-old from Haarlem, has been named an ambassador for the Special Olympics 2026 for people with intellectual disabilities. He accepted the role after being invited by the director of th...
US warns Dutch World Cup fans: allow extra travel time
The US Embassy in the Netherlands has advised Dutch football fans traveling to the World Cup in the United States to prepare for significant airport congestion and customs delays. Travelers are encour...
Esmah Lahlah, number two of GroenLinks-PvdA, leaves Parliament to become Amsterdam alderman
Esmah Lahlah, the second-ranked member of the GroenLinks-PvdA party in the Dutch Parliament, is resigning from national politics to become an alderwoman in Amsterdam. She accepted the role following a...
Chantal van den Berg from Vijfhuizen will not become CDA MP after all, but alderman in Alphen aan den Rijn: 'If they call me, I will clearly say no'
Chantal van den Berg, a CDA politician from Vijfhuizen, has been officially installed as an alderman in Alphen aan den Rijn instead of joining the Dutch House of Representatives. She expressed her ent...
Ajax reaches agreement with new manager: Michel signs until summer 2028
Ajax has reached an agreement with 50-year-old Miguel Ángel Sánchez Muñoz, known as Michel, to become the club's new head coach. The deal follows Ajax's qualification for the Conference League prel...
No cavity wall insulation if traces of bats are found
The Dutch government has implemented the eDNA method to detect the presence of protected bats before cavity wall insulation can be installed. This requirement ensures that homeowners comply with wildl...
Controversial documentary about young drug users released: 'Starting a real conversation'
The controversial documentary series "Nachtkinderen" has been released on Videoland following criticism and a delayed premiere. The production follows young people between the ages of 15 and 25 to exp...
Artist Eric Claus, creator of the horse and rider sculpture on Laan der Nederlanden, dies
Artist Eric Claus, known for creating the horse and rider sculpture located at the Laan der Nederlanden in Haarlem, has passed away. His work was inspired by the history of the site, which sits atop t...
Direct sleeper trains to Italy starting at the end of this year
Starting December 14, the Dutch-Belgian railway company European Sleeper will launch a direct night train service from Breda to Milan. The new route will operate three times per week, offering travele...
Amsterdam helps residents keep their homes cool
The city of Amsterdam is allocating €50,000 to help residents implement energy-saving heat mitigation measures. The funds are intended for items such as shade cloths and fans to help keep homes cool...
New Pieter Vermeulen Museum opens doors in IJmuiden and focuses on nature of Kennemerland
The Pieter Vermeulen Museum is set to open in IJmuiden on June 10th, focusing on the nature and environment of the Kennemerland region. The museum features a permanent exhibition exploring the relatio...
Albert Heijn Zandvoort evacuated after fire alarm
An Albert Heijn supermarket in Zandvoort was evacuated on Tuesday morning after a fire alarm was triggered. No injuries were reported during the incident.
Rijkswaterstaat warns of dangerous situations and traffic jams
Rijkswaterstaat has warned motorists of potentially dangerous road conditions and long traffic jams during Tuesday's evening rush hour due to expected bad weather. The KNMI has issued a code yellow we...
Great Zaan history quiz in Zaandam
The 11th edition of the Great Zaan History Quiz will take place at the Zaantheater in Zaandam on October 7. Organized by the Municipal Archive Zaanstad and Zaans Erfgoed, the event features teams comp...
Drug dosages can often be much lower, Radboudumc study shows: could save a lot of money
Research from Radboudumc indicates that patients with severe psoriasis can often safely and significantly reduce their medication dosage without compromising treatment. The study suggests that many pa...
Stefanie, Susanne and their children have a party at Westbroekplas. 'It feels like a holiday close to home'
Stefanie, Susanne, and their families enjoyed a summer day at the Westbroekplas in Velserbroek, engaging in activities like swimming and paddleboarding. The local beach provided a relaxing environment...
7,300 households waiting for power connection, list is growing
Grid operator Liander reports that approximately 7,300 households and small businesses are currently waiting for an electricity connection. Due to increasing pressure on the power grid, wait times hav...
Car burnt out in Wijk aan Zee, police investigating
A car burned out on Monday evening on Julianaweg in Wijk aan Zee. Police are currently investigating the incident and have not ruled out arson as a possible cause.
New law forces companies to pay back wages
The Dutch cabinet is introducing a new law to ensure employees who have been underpaid receive the wages they are owed. This measure specifically aims to protect labor migrants from exploitation and h...
NOC*NSF silent on Van den Hoogenband departure over sports funding concerns
The Dutch sports organization NOC*NSF expressed concerns about a lack of funding for sports during a press briefing on Monday at Papendal. Despite the financial discussion, officials refused to commen...
Car ends up on its side in Haarlem, driver taken to hospital
A car overturned in a single-vehicle accident on the Langebrug in Haarlem on Monday evening. The driver was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries.
Less pressure, more fun: racing at Zandvoort is a relaxing break for Thijs Boogaard (17)
Seventeen-year-old tennis talent Thijs Boogaard has rejoined TC Zandvoort for the first three matches of the season. After this brief stint, he will leave the team to compete in Rosmalen, following an...
Haarlem to get international train service to Antwerp, Ghent, and Paris as GoVolta adds stop
Starting December 14, train operator GoVolta will launch a daily international service connecting Haarlem to Paris, with intermediate stops in Antwerp and Ghent. The company specifically chose Haarlem...
How Pride grew from a small gay party to a mega-event: "It’s always been a struggle"
Journalists Michiel Klaassen and Menno Sedee have released a book exploring the 30-year history of Amsterdam Pride and its evolution from a promotional party into a major activist event. The authors h...
Record proceeds for KWF after successful Vissenloop and VissenRun
The Vissenloop and VissenRun events raised a record-breaking 150,000 euros for the Dutch Cancer Society (KWF) this past weekend. A total of 2,734 participants took part in the walking and running edit...
Inflation soars to 3.5 percent in May, Iran war makes everything more expensive
Inflation in the Netherlands rose to 3.5% in May, significantly exceeding analysts' expectations according to the Central Bureau of Statistics. The increase is primarily driven by rising fuel and ener...
More municipalities have local heat plans, majority still do not
The number of Dutch municipalities with or developing a local heat plan has increased from 90 to 128 over the past year, according to the Red Cross and the Climate Alliance. While this is seen as a po...
Man who stalked his ex: I wasn't myself. This was a different E. in a manic episode
A man appeared in court for stalking his ex-girlfriend in Leiden throughout several months in 2025, including placing GPS trackers on her car and sending threatening messages to her family and friends...
Aalsmeer reaps the rewards of handball player Donny Vink's return: He's enjoying it again
Handballer Donny Vink has returned to Aalsmeer after a brief retirement, helping the team reach the national championship finals. The 27-year-old recently signed a one-year contract extension, citing ...
Documentary reveals just how filthy the North Sea floor is
The documentary 'De Noordzee BV' highlights the 'Fishing for Litter' project, which has removed more than 8.5 million kilograms of trash from the North Sea over the last 25 years. It explores the moun...