Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
320 million in subsidies still available for home sustainability, mostly going to highest incomes
Subsidies for making homes more sustainable in the Netherlands are predominantly being used by high-income households earning over 100,000 euros per year. Approximately 320 million euros remain availa...
Person injured in North accident, driver arrested for driving under the influence
A collision between two cars on the Verlengde Stellingweg in Amsterdam Noord resulted in one person being hospitalized this afternoon. The driver of the other vehicle was arrested on suspicion of driv...
Quirk of nature: No official opening for Pieter Vermeulen Museum after wind blows away unveiling sheet
After a long search for a suitable location, the Pieter Vermeulen Museum opened its new building on Doorneberglaan in IJmuiden on Wednesday. Although strong winds blew away the unveiling cloth before ...
Forecast: Over 32,000 charging stations needed in Haarlem for fully electric driving by 2050
Haarlem will require more than 32,000 charging points by 2050 to support a complete transition to electric driving and meet European CO2 standards. The total energy needed for these stations is estima...
No forced layoffs at ASML next year after union agreement
ASML and labor unions have reached an agreement to prevent forced layoffs due to reorganization until May 1, 2027. The deal follows the Veldhoven-based tech company's previous announcement that it pla...
New entrepreneur should have known about Pavilion Het Witte Huis exit: 'Building must be empty by August 31,' alderman repeats
The Haarlem city council has reiterated that the operator of Pavilion Het Witte Huis must vacate the building by August 31st. Officials stated the entrepreneur should have been aware of the deadline a...
'We all feel lost sometimes': Philip Kniese (22) distributes thousands of cards to connect people
Twenty-two-year-old Philip Kniese has secretly distributed thousands of credit-card-sized cards across the Netherlands over the past two years to support people feeling isolated. The cards feature the...
Critical questions during debate on Amsterdam coalition agreement
The Amsterdam City Council is debating a new coalition agreement formed between the PRO Amsterdam and D66 parties. Negotiator Zita Pels characterized the deal as a 'nice left-wing' agreement and prais...
Wanted: unique book clubs
A Dutch publication is seeking unique book clubs to feature in a summer series for its 'AlleTijd' supplement. Interested groups are invited to share their stories for a chance to be visited and profil...
More issues than expected at Brabant meat processor: NVWA intervenes
The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) has expanded its intervention at a meat processing plant in Nuenen after discovering extensive and structural deficiencies. Customers are no...
KPN not yet giving up on Delta fiber acquisition
KPN is contesting a decision by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) to block its acquisition of Delta Fiber. The regulator halted the deal over concerns that KPN would become too...
Police continue search for missing person at Molenplas, no new leads yet: 'No blueprint for these types of situations'
Police continued their search on Wednesday for a 30-year-old man who went missing near the Molenplas on Tuesday. Authorities reported that there are currently no new clues and many questions remain su...
More month than money: 9 free activities in Amsterdam
The article highlights nine free activities in Amsterdam to help people save money while living in or visiting the most expensive city in the Netherlands. These zero-cost options provide residents and...
Tallon Griekspoor defeats Van de Zandschulp in Rosmalen
Tallon Griekspoor defeated fellow Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp in the first round of the Rosmalen grass tournament with a score of 6-2, 6-7 (2), 6-4. The match concluded on Wednesday after being s...
US and allies condemn Iranian Guard plots
The United States and allies, including the Netherlands, have issued a joint statement condemning alleged lethal conspiracies by the Iranian Quds Force. The statement claims that this elite foreign br...
Koolmees felt uneasy about the introduction of the curfew
Former Dutch Minister Wouter Koolmees revealed he experienced physical distress regarding the implementation of the COVID-19 curfew in January 2021. He expressed concerns that the measure would lead t...
Koolmees: cabinet tensions during second corona wave
Former Minister Wouter Koolmees told a parliamentary inquiry committee that tensions rose within the Dutch cabinet during the second COVID-19 wave in late 2020. Despite internal disagreements and hars...
Damage in rear-end collision in Limmen
Two cars were involved in a rear-end collision on the Rijksweg in Limmen on Wednesday morning. No injuries were reported, though both vehicles sustained enough damage to require towing.
Introducing Amsterdam's new city executive
On Wednesday, June 10, the Amsterdam City Council officially appointed and swore in nine new aldermen. This formation establishes the city's new board of Mayor and Aldermen.
Most trains running again after lightning strike
Train services in the Netherlands have largely resumed after a lightning strike near Utrecht Centraal caused major disruptions on Wednesday morning. The incident halted travel for several hours on rou...
Boil water advisory for Schoorlstraat and Werengouw in North due to fecal bacteria
A boil water advisory has been issued for specific addresses on Schoorlstraat and Werengouw in Amsterdam Noord after enterococci bacteria were detected in the drinking water. Waternet is currently inv...
Pepper spray remains banned: minister finds it too dangerous for women themselves
Dutch Justice Minister David van Weel has decided that pepperspray will remain a prohibited weapon, despite earlier considerations to legalize it for self-defense against sexual violence. The minister...
Police fire bean bag rounds to arrest disturbed man on restaurant roof near Central Station
Police in Amsterdam used beanbag rounds to apprehend a confused man who had climbed onto a restaurant roof at Stationsplein near Central Station early Thursday morning. An arrest team safely removed t...
Kleverpark residents read rat report very differently than Alderman Berkhout: '79 urgent sewer measures needed, judge for yourself'
Residents of the Kleverpark neighborhood in Haarlem are disputing Alderman Robbert Berkhout's claim that the local sewer system is not causing the area's rat infestation. Citing a recent research repo...
Three minors arrested for incidents in Hoofddorp
Three minors were arrested on Tuesday in connection with several incidents in Hoofddorp, including two car fires and an explosion at a residence. The suspects are currently in custody as part of an on...
Director of Lisse flower seed company suspected of sexual assault, prosecution demands community service. 'The suspect only thought of his own desires'
The Public Prosecution Service has demanded a 60-hour community service sentence for the director of a flower seed company in Lisse accused of sexually assaulting an employee. The suspect faces charge...
Jetten: leading with Germany for a stronger Europe
During a state visit by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Prime Minister Rob Jetten emphasized that the Netherlands and Germany will work together to lead the way toward a stronger and more de...
Gerard Joling makes World Cup song: 'Success depends on the men in the US'
Dutch singer Gerard Joling has released a new anthem for the upcoming World Cup, following the tradition of iconic Dutch football songs. In an interview with NU.nl, Joling discussed his contribution t...
Live blog: City council debates coalition agreement
The Amsterdam city council is debating a new coalition agreement that includes cutting 2,500 civil servant positions and significantly increasing tourist taxes. Other key measures involve canceling th...
Rijkswaterstaat: road maintenance postponed due to funding shortage
Rijkswaterstaat has postponed maintenance on several roads in the provinces of Groningen, Friesland, Drenthe, and Utrecht due to a lack of funding from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Managem...