Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
COVID inquiry with top official: 'De Jonge was simply very ambitious'
The Dutch parliamentary inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic continues this week, focusing on vaccination campaigns and the implementation of COVID access passes. High-ranking health officials testified...
Watch: Corona hearing with former RIVM director on vaccinations
A former RIVM director and a senior official from the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport are testifying this week regarding COVID-19 vaccination campaigns and the use of digital health passes. Thes...
Sales of new owner-occupied homes fall sharply
The sale of new owner-occupied homes in the Netherlands has declined for the third consecutive quarter. During the first three months of this year, only 5,126 new properties were sold.
Royce de Vries 5 years after attack on his father: 'It hurts that he missed so much'
Five years after the assassination attempt on his father, Peter R. de Vries, Royce de Vries shared a message on Instagram reflecting on the significant moments his father has missed. He expressed the ...
Mart Smeets struggled with a question: what feeling should he have when watching the Dutch national team?
Mart Smeets reflects on his complex feelings toward the Dutch national football team following a disappointing performance against Uzbekistan. The article describes the conclusion of the team's activi...
Museum of the Mind opens pop-up location at Grote Markt in Haarlem
Museum van de Geest is opening a pop-up location at the Vleeshal on the Grote Markt in Haarlem. Starting October 2, the venue will host an exhibition titled 'Outsider Art - 150 years of outsider art i...
Number of new-build homes sold drops sharply
New-build home sales in the Netherlands declined by 19 percent in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period the previous year. This data was released by the national statistics office CBS ...
Reboot of KRO-NCRV show Ook dat nog! cancelled after just one season
The Dutch consumer program 'Ook dat nog!', a reboot aired by KRO-NCRV, has been canceled after only one season. Broadcaster KRO-NCRV confirmed the decision following reports that the satirical show wo...
Two explosions at apartments in Geuzenveld, police investigate possible link
Two apartment buildings were targeted by explosions in the Geuzenveld neighborhood of Amsterdam during the night. Police are currently investigating both incidents and considering a potential link bet...
The pear has an image problem: ‘When you think of a poke bowl, you think of mango, why not pear?’
Pears are facing a significant decline in popularity among younger consumers and families, leading to concerns about market consumption. This issue is not limited to the Netherlands but is a broader t...
Haarlemmermeer gives positive advice on new data center in Schiphol-Rijk: 'Height is significant in relation to homes, but acceptable'
The municipality of Haarlemmermeer has issued a positive recommendation for the construction of the AMS13 datacenter in Schiphol-Rijk. Local authorities approved the plan under specific conditions, su...
Final day at popular and controversial playground of Hoeve Duin en Kruidberg: We are going to miss it terribly
The popular but controversial playground at Hoeve Duin en Kruidberg has officially closed after its final day of operation on Sunday. Regular visitors and the operator expressed sadness as they marked...
New walking route through the city center honors pioneers of LGBTQ+ emancipation
A new walking route called the Walk of Pride has been installed in Amsterdam, featuring 52 bronze tiles that honor pioneers of the LGBTQ+ movement. The route serves as a permanent tribute to those who...
Four young RFC Haarlem rugby players move to top French clubs: The level of training and playing is so high
Four young rugby players from RFC Haarlem have signed contracts with top French clubs to further their professional development. The athletes, Caleb Hoogstoevenbeld, Bavo Rooyackers, Thygo Reijnders, ...
Dutch employees need an average of 13.7 days of vacation to recover from work
Recent research indicates that Dutch employees require an average of 13.7 days of vacation to fully recover from work. The study notes that the ease of detaching from work varies by individual and dep...
Netherlands not yet prepared for extreme heat as the new normal
The eleven-day heatwave in June, which caused event cancellations, school closures, and train disruptions, highlighted that the Netherlands is currently ill-prepared for extreme heat events. The artic...
Return of nursing homes falters: cabinet allocates over 400 million
The Dutch government is allocating 420 million euros to accelerate the construction of elderly care housing. This initiative addresses the growing number of seniors who are unable to live at home and ...
Man injured in stabbing in Amsterdam
A 38-year-old man was injured in a stabbing incident on Maria Austriastraat in Amsterdam during the night between Sunday and Monday. Local police reported the event and are currently investigating the...
Peter Faber hospitalized due to breathing difficulties
Dutch actor Peter Faber, 82, has been hospitalized after experiencing shortness of breath during the night from Saturday to Sunday. He shared the update regarding his health status on Facebook.
Max Verstappen's frustrations with Red Bull were already running high before disastrous Silverstone race: Need a few days to reset
Max Verstappen is experiencing increasing tensions with his Red Bull Racing team following a disastrous race weekend at Silverstone. The Dutch driver expressed frustration over not being heard by the ...
Rianne Letschert finds being a minister ‘quite lonely’: ‘A hug would be so nice sometimes’
Minister of Education Rianne Letschert reflects on the challenges of her role in Dutch politics, describing the position as isolating. In an interview, she discusses her personal life, including her d...
'Stinking Rich' exhibition in Spaarnwoude: bodies smelled, but money didn't
The exhibition 'Rijke Stinkerds' opened at the Stompe Toren in Spaarnwoude, near Haarlem, this past Sunday. The display explains the origins of the Dutch expression 'rijke stinkerd' while providing vi...
Male choir and harmonica players with lung disease steal the show at Jutterspad: 'If I'm struggling, I just stop playing'
A male choir named WaZManK and a harmonica group consisting of people with COPD and other lung conditions called Longblues performed together at the Jutterspad event. The collaboration highlighted the...
Sosha Duysker (34) after 'Stars on Stage' win: 'I thought, okay, I'm just going to belt it out now'
Presenter, actress, and program maker Sosha Duysker has won the television competition 'Stars on stage'. Duysker, who is currently working on the show 'Waku waku', expressed that the victory has not y...
Vunzige Deuntjes festival stands on its own again: "We still exist because we didn't give up"
The urban festival Vunzige Deuntjes successfully held its first edition as an independent event in the Amsterdamse Bos after managing to buy itself back from parent company Superstruct. Despite previo...
Vunzige Deuntjes festival stands on its own again: "We still exist because we never gave up"
The urban festival Vunzige Deuntjes successfully held its first independent edition in the Amsterdamse Bos after the organization bought itself back from parent company Superstruct. Despite uncertaint...
Ecologists see rare plants return to Amsterdam Water Supply Dunes after reduced fallow deer grazing: 'Some plants we haven't seen in years were still hidden in the soil'
Researchers from the University of Amsterdam observed that reducing fallow deer grazing in the Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen has allowed rare plant species to reappear. The study highlights that spec...
Writer Marjan Berk dies at 93
Dutch writer Marjan Berk has passed away at the age of 93, as announced by her publisher. Berk was a prolific author of novels and stories, and is best known for creating the groundbreaking television...
Author Marjan Berk passes away at age 93
Author and columnist Marjan Berk has passed away in Amsterdam at the age of 93. Throughout her prolific career, she was known for her work in cabaret, television, and as a writer of numerous books and...
Four dead and two injured in traffic accident in Heibloem
Four people were killed and two others injured in a single-vehicle accident in Heibloem, Limburg. Local police reported that the survivors were transported to a hospital for treatment.