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.
Gaming Authority issues record fine to illegal gambling company
The Netherlands Gaming Authority has issued a record fine to EOD Code SRL for operating twelve unlicensed gambling websites that accepted Dutch players. The penalty was increased due to serious securi...
After deadline debacle came emergency signings, purchases and one survivor left up front at Ajax
Ajax has utilized eleven different players at the left-wing position since missing out on Kamaldeen Sulemana two years ago. This instability reflects broader issues with the club's recruitment strateg...
44 percent of board members are women, but company leadership remains primarily in male hands
While 44 percent of supervisory board members in Dutch listed companies are now women, executive boards remain heavily male-dominated with 55 out of 81 firms lacking any female leadership. Although th...
She bought oxy, but received deadly counterfeit pills: ‘That’s what makes it so harsh and sad’
An Amsterdam woman died after consuming a counterfeit oxycodone pill purchased from the illegal webshop Slaapillen.net. Her family launched an independent investigation after police considered closing...
Natural trumpet proves to be a nuisance during performance of Brandenburg Concertos at the Concertgebouw
Masato Suzuki led the Bach Collegium Japan in a performance of four Brandenburg Concertos at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. While the ensemble demonstrated its signature warm and precise musicality, ...
British bank Barclays to cut thousands of jobs due to AI
Barclays plans to cut thousands of jobs to reduce costs and increase efficiency through the use of artificial intelligence. The announcement follows disappointing third-quarter financial results, part...
Viaplay narrows losses and completes sale of Dutch division
Viaplay reported a sharp decrease in quarterly losses and has finalized the sale of its Dutch operations to DPG Media for 142 million euros. The acquisition, which includes key sports broadcasting rig...
Focus on late ADHD diagnosis in women during lecture in Haarlem
Psychologie Magazine and the Museum van de Geest will host a lecture on late ADHD diagnoses in women on November 26 in Haarlem. Psychiatrist and researcher Dr. Dora Wynchank will share her expertise o...
Canadian publisher breaks ties with Thélyson Orélien following evidence of AI use
A Canadian publisher has ended its partnership with author Thélyson Orélien after an investigation found evidence of AI-generated text in his work. Although the book was removed from a French litera...
Ben Cramer recovering after third heart surgery: 'I have a future again'
Dutch singer Ben Cramer is recovering from a successful third heart operation that has left him feeling physically and emotionally drained. He expects to be discharged from the hospital this coming we...
Meike (33) is editor-in-chief of ADE: ‘I could cry with pride now that I see our campaign in the city’
Meike Jentjens is the editor-in-chief of the Amsterdam Dance Event, where she oversees editorial strategy and manages coverage for the festival's 1,300 events. Having transitioned from a music journal...
'Meisjes van de goede herder' is a poignant documentary, full of enlightening and beautifully crafted slow TV
The documentary Meisjes van de Goede Herder explores the systemic abuse and forced labor suffered by over 20,000 Dutch girls in convents between 1860 and 1978. Survivors are now seeking legal accounta...
Emergency asylum shelter on cruise ship MS Galaxy in Western Port Area extended following minister's request
Amsterdam has extended the emergency asylum shelter contract for the MS Galaxy cruise ship following a request from the Minister of Asylum and Migration. The decision was made to alleviate pressure ca...
Former GroenLinks councilor Jorrit Nuijens (46) has died
Former GreenLeft city council member and Diemen alderman Jorrit Nuijens has died at the age of 46. Nuijens, known for his passionate political style and advocacy for the vulnerable, ended his own life...
Former GroenLinks councilor Jorrit Nuijens (46) has died
Former GreenLeft city councilor and Diemen alderman Jorrit Nuijens has died at the age of 46. Known for his flamboyant style and commitment to vulnerable populations, Nuijens served in Amsterdam's mun...
House prices dip slightly again, but buying remains expensive
Existing home prices in the Netherlands fell by 0.4 percent in September compared to August, though they remain 2.9 percent higher than the previous year. While the rate of price growth has slowed, ho...
LIVE Conference League | Can Ajax bounce back against Atalanta after a false start?
Ajax is looking to bounce back in the Conference League tonight against Atalanta after losing their opening match 2-1 to Hajduk Split. The game is scheduled to begin at 21:00.
Construction sector needs 73,000 new workers by 2030 and competes with defense for personnel
The Dutch construction sector requires 73,000 new workers by 2030 to handle major infrastructure and housing projects. The industry faces significant challenges, including stiff competition from the d...
Insured patients could get treated much faster, but often don't realize it yet
Patients are failing to utilize new proactive waiting list mediation services that could help them receive medical care faster. Despite significant wait times in specialties like neurology and urology...
Years of illegal use of Schiphol: environmental groups and local residents take legal action over cabinet plans
A coalition of environmental groups and residents has challenged new government regulations for Schiphol Airport at the Council of State. The plaintiffs claim the rules legitimize years of illegal ope...
Radio maker Iwan Bottse (1950-2026) was 'principled, stubborn and afraid of nothing'
Radio producer Iwan Bottse has passed away at the age of 76 after a nearly fifty-year career in broadcasting. He was well known for providing news and stories to the Surinamese and Antillean communiti...
Jorrit Nuijens (1980-2026) was a flamboyant GreenLeft politician who remained a lifelong seeker
Former GroenLinks councilor and alderman Jorrit Nuijens has died at age 46 after a life marked by a notable political career and internal personal struggles. Despite his professional success in local ...
How dozens of websites went offline this afternoon: 'The ball started rolling proactively in the Netherlands'
Dozens of Dutch organizations preemptively took their websites offline on Wednesday to address two critical security vulnerabilities. While the threat was global, the Netherlands exhibited a significa...
What we know so far about the murder of Hajar (29) and suspect Abdi A.
Twenty-nine-year-old Hajar was found murdered in a suitcase in Amsterdam after being reported missing in early October. The suspect, 23-year-old Abdi A., was arrested on October 20 following an assaul...
What we know so far about the murder of Hajar
Hajar, a 29-year-old woman reported missing in early October, was found dead in a suitcase in Amsterdam shortly after. Police identified 23-year-old suspect Abdi A., who was apprehended following an u...
What does a violent incident do to our sense of safety on the streets? Our fear of becoming a victim is increasing
The tragic death of Hajar in Amsterdam has triggered a heightened sense of fear and insecurity among the public. Expert Marieke Liem explains that while these reactions are understandable, they can ne...
We weren't even checked on the train, the woman said worriedly to her silent husband, that shouldn't happen
An elderly couple traveling from Haarlem to Amsterdam via public transport expressed frustration over a lack of ticket inspections on their train. The woman voiced her concerns loudly to her unrespons...
Will Amsterdam ban to-go coffee cups? Municipality considers a ban on single-use packaging
Amsterdam is exploring a potential ban on single-use takeaway packaging to address the city's significant litter problem. Councilor Lian Heinhuis is consulting with local businesses to implement a mor...
Amsterdam municipality investigates ban on single-use packaging
The municipality of Amsterdam is investigating a potential city-wide ban on single-use packaging, such as to-go cups and containers, to combat persistent street litter. Legal research indicates that a...
Municipality investigates ban on single-use packaging: "Cleaning up is not enough"
The Amsterdam municipality is exploring a potential ban on single-use takeaway packaging to combat rising levels of street litter. Following a positive legal review, officials are now investigating im...