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.
Michael Berg wins Hebban Thriller Award with Terugkeer and steps out of anonymity
Author Michael Berg, the pseudonym for Michel van Bergen Henegouwen, has won the Hebban Thriller Prize for his book "Terugkeer." The announcement was made on NOS Radio 1 Journaal, where the author als...
Foreign fans flock to Amsterdam for Harry Styles, Booking searches quadruple
British pop star Harry Styles is attracting thousands of international fans to Amsterdam for his ten-concert series at the Johan Cruijff ArenA, which marks his only tour stop on the European mainland....
Toos & Henk - May 12
Cartoonist Paul Kusters presents his daily comic strip, Toos & Henk, which runs from Monday to Saturday. The strip provides his unique perspective on current events and the latest news.
Trust in politicians and House of Representatives at record low
Trust in Dutch politicians and the House of Representatives dropped to its lowest level since 2012, according to a report by Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Only 20% of survey respondents expressed conf...
Fossil fuel phase-out in Port of Rotterdam at center of new climate case
The non-profit organization Advocates for the Future has initiated a climate lawsuit against the Port of Rotterdam, demanding an immediate phase-out of fossil fuel activities. The legal challenge call...
Amsterdam's Couperus neighborhood to be overhauled despite love for the old: "Terrible"
The Louis Couperus neighborhood in Amsterdam Nieuw-West will undergo a major ten-year renovation and demolition project starting in 18 months. Housing association Stadgenoot plans to increase the area...
Man snaps after argument over stolen savings
A son physically assaulted his mother during a dispute over stolen savings. This case is featured in a weekly series that examines local criminal law matters.
Australia calls repatriation of passengers from the Netherlands complex
Australian Health Minister Mark Butler described the repatriation of six citizens arriving in Eindhoven from the ship m/v Hondius as a complex task due to the distance from the Netherlands. The group ...
You'd almost forget the Netherlands is boycotting Eurovision when you turn on the TV
Despite the official boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest by Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS, television coverage has led some to feel the boycott's impact is being minimized. Sources indicate that AVROT...
Els (81) loses driver's license due to misunderstanding: 'Don't call the police for minor accidents'
81-year-old Els lost her driver's license after a minor traffic incident led to a fitness investigation by the Dutch driving authority (CBR). The article warns that police involvement in even small ac...
Pannekoek Island in Alkmaarder and Uitgeester Lakes closed to visitors
The recreation island Eiland Pannekoek in the Alkmaarder- and Uitgeestermeer has been closed to visitors due to unsafe conditions caused by deteriorating shoring. A mooring ban is currently in effect,...
Lara from Heemskerk finds boy who lost Pokémon collection: ‘He was sick about it for a week’
Lara Gurgy from Heemskerk has successfully located the family of a boy who accidentally left his Pokémon card collection at her stall during King's Day. The boy was reportedly distraught for a week b...
Mayor continues guaranteed subsidy for Christmas market: 'This has already been discussed separately'
Haarlem Mayor Jos Wienen has decided to maintain a guaranteed subsidy for the city's annual Christmas Market, bypassing a city council motion. This decision ensures the event does not have to compete ...
Dutch want less complaining about housing, but own parking spots remain sacred
A majority of Dutch people support shortening legal objection procedures to accelerate housing construction, according to research by ASN Bank. However, many residents remain concerned about preservin...
Manhunt after shooting just across Dutch border in Germany
A man was killed in a shooting in the German town of Wassenberg, near the Dutch border, on Monday evening. German police have launched a manhunt for the perpetrator using helicopters and other resourc...
Carbon tax to make gas and petrol more expensive from 2028: 'Help needed for the poorest'
Starting in 2028, a new European CO2 levy on natural gas and petrol is expected to increase monthly household expenses by tens of euros. The Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL) warns tha...
Cruise ship m/v Hondius in Rotterdam Sunday as scheduled
The cruise ship m/v Hondius is scheduled to arrive in Rotterdam this Sunday following a six-day journey from Tenerife. The vessel's operator, OceanWide Expeditions, confirmed that the ship departed on...
Fundraiser launched to save vandalized Houtplein artwork: ‘Aiming to return the sculpture before summer’
The Stichting Beeldengalerij Haarlem and artist Jackie Sleper have launched a fundraising campaign to repair the vandalized sculpture 'Hirondelle' at Houtplein. The organizers need approximately 2,000...
Plane to England lands at Schiphol after emergency
A Ryanair flight traveling from Warsaw to Leeds made an emergency landing at Schiphol Airport around 8:50 PM. The unscheduled stop was necessitated by a medical emergency occurring on board the aircra...
12 Radboudumc employees in preventive quarantine over hantavirus
Twelve employees of the Radboudumc hospital in Nijmegen have been placed in a six-week preventive quarantine after safety procedures were not correctly followed for a patient with the hantavirus. Alth...
Level 1 alert at Schiphol due to Ryanair plane emergency
A GRIP 1 emergency status was declared at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol on Monday evening following an onboard problem on a Ryanair flight. Multiple emergency services, including ambulances, fire crews, ...
Last Hondius evacuation flight also departs for Eindhoven
The final evacuation flight for passengers of the vessel m/v Hondius has departed from Tenerife and is currently en route to Eindhoven. The aircraft carries citizens from Australia, New Zealand, and t...
LAKS: nearly 95,000 complaints on second day of final exams
The Dutch National Action Committee for Students (LAKS) reported nearly 95,000 complaints by the second day of national high school final exams. This total is notably high compared to the 240,000 comp...
NOS Jeugdjournaal wins Honorary Silver Nipkow Disk
The NOS Jeugdjournaal has been awarded the Ere Zilveren Nipkowschijf in honor of its 45th anniversary. The jury praised the program for its ability to reach young viewers with an appropriate tone, as ...
Four floating ‘Elver Finders’ to catch glass eels at locks: How do they work?
Researchers are using four floating "Elver Finders" near the sluices in IJmuiden to monitor glass eel populations in the North Sea Canal and Amsterdam-Rhine Canal. These devices allow scientists to ca...
8 tips that really help with lower back pain: ‘The advice to rest is long outdated’
Between 60 and 90 percent of people in the Netherlands will experience lower back pain, yet many rely on outdated treatments like rest or surgery. An expert provides eight tips for recovery, including...
Music On organizers to compensate visitors and "other festivals not at risk"
Music On organizers have announced they will compensate all 20,000 ticket holders after the Amsterdam festival was canceled last Saturday due to safety concerns regarding a tent. Although the cancella...
Project choir From Vinyl to Streaming brings together over sixty years of pop music: ‘On stage everyone is the same’
The project choir 'From Vinyl to Streaming' is preparing for a concert weekend on June 13 and 14 at Theater Koningsduyn. Led by conductor Marieke Zondervan, fifty choir members will perform a musical ...
No concrete plans, but anti-asylum center protest in Hillegom. Organizer cannot guarantee peace: 'No idea who will show up'
A preventive demonstration against the potential establishment of an asylum seeker center is scheduled for May 12 in Hillegom, despite no concrete plans being on the local council's agenda. The organi...
These are the supermarket opening hours in Haarlem during Ascension Day 2026
Supermarkets in Haarlem will have specific opening hours during Ascension Day in 2026. This guide provides residents with a list of store operating times to help them plan their shopping during the ho...