Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Raid on home of lead investigator of leaked report into municipal misconduct
Police have raided the home and vacation property of Bernadette Verheggen, a former lead investigator for the Amsterdam ombudsman. The investigation concerns the alleged leaking of a critical draft re...
European gas stocks heading for lowest levels in years after summer period
European gas storage facilities are being refilled too slowly according to current market data. Experts warn that EU countries risk entering the upcoming winter with the lowest gas reserves seen in 13...
Unusual turn for Pirates: abandoned match to resume at 0-0
After a successful protest regarding a disputed hidden-ball trick, a baseball game between Amsterdam Pirates and Oosterhout Twins will be resumed from the seventh inning at a 0-0 score. The initial 1-...
With a dune garden, you have a piece of National Park in your own backyard
Ranger Joeri Uilenreef encourages residents to transform their backyards into dune gardens to support local biodiversity and insects. Inspired by the Nationaal Park Zuid-Kennemerland, residents like J...
Screen time | Meta has caved and must now truly protect teenagers
Tech reporter Rutger Otto discusses how Meta was forced to implement stricter protections for teenagers on Instagram and Facebook. This regulatory pressure marks a significant shift in how the social ...
The incubator period is over, but the trauma remains: parents struggling for years
While medical care for premature babies in the Netherlands is excellent, new research indicates that many parents continue to struggle with severe, long-term stress. The findings highlight that the em...
Dutch search dog team to search for film producer Leysner in Suriname
A Dutch search dog team is traveling to Suriname next week to search for missing film producer, DJ, and entrepreneur Rodney Leysner. The 52-year-old has been reported as missing, prompting the involve...
Still running out of space at home? This foundation helps you declutter
The organization Stichting Ontspulknul is helping elderly residents in Vijfhuizen clear their homes of excess belongings by picking up unwanted items for donation or disposal. This initiative, support...
"A wing and a prayer": why are there no traffic lights on the Elandsgracht?
The intersection of Elandsgracht and Marnixstraat in Amsterdam is a high-risk area for cyclists, recording thirty accidents in five years. Despite the danger, the local government has decided against ...
Hans and Ruud cherish their 1938 armored car replica: ‘Driving it must have been hell’
Brothers Hans and Ruud Bosman have spent over a decade recreating a 1938 armored vehicle. The pair plans to move their project to the War Museum in Overloon for public display after years of dedicated...
Private label strawberry jam now costs only 69 cents, A-brand 3.39: the fierce battle behind the prices
Supermarket chains in the Netherlands are engaging in an intense pricing battle between private label products and premium A-brands. Industry experts explain that the significant price differences are...
New students warned about fillers and botox during orientation week
The Dutch Healthcare and Youth Inspectorate (IGJ) is warning students about the risks associated with Botox and filler treatments during their introduction week in Amsterdam. Officials have launched a...
Real estate agents agree: the bidding process needs to be clearer
Real estate associations NVM and Vastgoed Nederland are calling for new legal regulations to improve transparency in the home bidding process. They are joining the Vereniging Eigen Huis in advocating ...
Jetten struggles with the issue that was always simmering: there are three blood types in his cabinet
The Dutch cabinet is struggling to secure opposition support for the upcoming budget, and coalition parties D66, VVD, and CDA have also failed to reach an internal agreement. This discord suggests tha...
Election of bishop in Old Catholic Church of Haarlem: "Truly exciting"
The Old Catholic Church in Haarlem is holding a public election to select a new bishop, marking the retirement of the current leader, Dirk Jan Schoon. Unlike previous elections, the outcome remains hi...
Moving? Homeowners over 65 in Haarlem move less than you would expect
Recent data from the Land Registry shows that homeowners aged 65 and older in Haarlem are selling their properties less frequently than their representation in the housing market would suggest. While ...
Notable Flowerbikeman has been detained for nearly a month: "Significant chance of deportation"
Warren Gregory, known as the 'Flowerbikeman' in Amsterdam, has been held in a detention center for nearly a month due to issues with his residency status. His lawyer stated there is a significant chan...
New rules for onshore wind turbines introduced after much debate
The Dutch government has established new national regulations for the construction of onshore wind turbines following years of political debate. These rules mandate that the distance between wind turb...
200-meter wind turbines must be 400 meters from homes, new government standard announced
The Dutch cabinet has proposed a new national distance standard for onshore wind turbines. Under this regulation, the distance between a wind turbine and residential homes must be at least twice the t...
How Jetten is cobbling his budget together with spit and duct tape
As Dutch politicians prepare for Prinsjesdag, Mona Keijzer is reportedly launching a new political party. Keijzer, a long-time figure in The Hague since 2012, is once again attempting to gain politica...
D-Block Europe and French Montana to play AFAS Live in Amsterdam
British hip-hop group D-Block Europe and rapper French Montana are set to perform together at AFAS Live in Amsterdam on October 30. The concert is part of the duo's Worldwide Wave Tour stop in the Net...
Swapfiets tracks down more stolen bikes but remains unprofitable
Bicycle subscription company Swapfiets is seeing its annual losses decrease after eleven years in operation, driven partly by the popularity of its e-bike subscriptions. Despite this positive trend, t...
Fontaines D.C. to perform at Ziggo Dome on November 10
Irish band Fontaines D.C. will perform at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on November 10 as part of their world tour. The concert is organized by Friendly Fire and focuses on the promotion of their fifth ...
Ajax to face Atalanta and Getafe among others in Conference League
Ajax has been drawn into the Conference League group stage, where they will face opponents including Atalanta, Getafe, and FC Thun. The competition begins on October 15 following the club's successful...
Secret services get more powers for 'national security': 'Our knife is becoming sharper'
The Dutch government is introducing new legislation to grant intelligence agencies AIVD and MIVD increased powers to combat national security threats, including foreign espionage and terrorism. While ...
NS could have explained rules for cheap subscription better
NS CEO Wouter Koolmees acknowledged that the communication regarding the temporary Dal Vrij subscription last summer could have been handled more effectively. Despite describing the rollout as a hasty...
Reporter Tobias on budget tensions: ‘You do think: if they can’t even reach an agreement among themselves...’
The coalition parties in the Netherlands are struggling to finalize the Prinsjesdag budget, with internal disagreements and a lack of support from the opposition. With the deadline approaching this Mo...
Saving points at MediaMarkt takes five times longer due to new terms
MediaMarkt has updated its loyalty program terms, effective from the end of September. Customers will now need to collect five times as many points as before to earn rewards.
Dutch royals saddened by death of Norway's King Harald: 'Takk for alt'
The Dutch royal family has expressed their sadness following the death of King Harald V of Norway, who passed away on Friday at the age of 89. The monarch was widely recognized for maintaining warm re...
Remaining gas grid users may face four times higher transport costs
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets warns that gas network transport costs could quadruple for remaining users over the next 25 years. This increase is expected as fewer households and...