Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Defense wants to be on TikTok, but its own ban is holding the armed forces back
The Dutch Ministry of Defence wants to use TikTok for recruitment and to combat misinformation, but remains restricted by a 2023 government ban over espionage concerns. Officials are currently evaluat...
Electric cars are driving further into Europe, but watch out for hidden costs in France
Dutch electric vehicle drivers are increasingly traveling further across Europe, but the ANWB warns that hidden costs like blocking fees remain a problem in countries such as France. Drivers are advis...
Russia threatens with nuclear weapons and there is a reason for it, says this Lithuanian minister
Lithuanian minister Kęstutis Budrys argues that Baltic nations effectively manage Russian threats through a combination of deterrence and resilience. He suggests that Russia only retreats when forced...
Frits (74) and Floor (28): 'Amsterdam was much scarier in the eighties than it is now'
Frits, aged 74, and Floor, aged 28, discuss the evolving atmosphere of growing up and raising children in Amsterdam across different generations. The pair reflects on how the city has changed since th...
Nature quality in poor state, yet WWF remains hopeful: ‘Over 450 otters in the Netherlands’
A new WWF report reveals a 73 percent decline in average global wildlife populations since 1970, though some species like tigers are showing significant recovery. Locally in the Netherlands, conservat...
Kasper Dolberg's departure is a sporting and especially financial blow
Ajax forward Kasper Dolberg has suffered a torn cruciate ligament, ending his second period with the club. This injury represents a major financial and sporting setback for the Amsterdam team, which h...
Jewish community commemorates October 7 terror attacks: ‘What kind of world do we want to live in?’
Three years after the October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorist attacks, the Jewish community in the Netherlands continues to experience significant insecurity. During a commemorative service at Amsterdam's Am...
Pro-Palestinian demonstration at Amsterdam City Hall disbanded
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through Amsterdam on Wednesday to protest against Israel on the third anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks. The march was eventually disbanded by authoritie...
Woman (86) dies after swim in North Sea between IJmuiden and Overveen
An 86-year-old woman has died after going for a swim in the North Sea between IJmuiden and Overveen. Despite an immediate rescue effort by emergency services, she could not be revived, and police have...
Police draw batons to hold back pro-Palestinian protesters
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through central Amsterdam on Tuesday evening, leading to a tense standoff with police at Waterlooplein. Officers drew their batons to prevent the group from proce...
Pro-Palestinian protests in Amsterdam
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered on Dam Square in Amsterdam to mark the third anniversary of the October 7 attack on Israel. The event, which saw roughly 150 participants march toward the Stoper...
Amsterdam removes 'unsafe' trampolines from playground: "Nothing ever happened, what are we talking about?"
The municipality of Amsterdam has removed trampolines from a Rivierenbuurt playground due to safety and liability concerns, despite protests from local residents who managed the equipment. Although of...
Vinted packages arrive late or at different locations when delivery system is full
Vinted is experiencing capacity issues within its VintedGo locker network, leading to shipment delays and the rerouting of packages to alternative pickup locations. To address the problem, the company...
Concerns in Haarlemmermeer as emergency care moves to Haarlem
The Spaarne Gasthuis will move its emergency and inpatient services from Hoofddorp to a new location in Haarlem by 2033 to better manage staffing shortages. Local officials in Haarlemmermeer are criti...
Ajax striker Kasper Dolberg out for the season with torn cruciate ligament
Ajax striker Kasper Dolberg will miss the rest of the season due to a torn cruciate ligament sustained during national team training. The 29-year-old will relocate to Amsterdam to undergo his rehabili...
Blow for Kasper Dolberg: Ajax striker out for the season with torn cruciate ligament
Ajax striker Kasper Dolberg has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to a torn cruciate ligament sustained during training with the Danish national team. The forward successfully underwent su...
NAM pays out large sums to Shell and ExxonMobil shareholders despite agreements
The NAM has distributed 1.43 billion euros to shareholders Shell and ExxonMobil, causing its solvency to fall below the 25 percent threshold agreed upon with the government. This financial buffer is e...
Alcohol-monitoring anklet to be introduced for alcohol-fueled violence and DUI offenders
The Dutch parliament is moving to introduce mandatory alcohol-monitoring ankle bracelets for offenders convicted of alcohol-fueled violence or severe traffic offenses. The device will monitor alcohol ...
DENK MP Ergin files complaint against Johan Derksen over 'throat-slitting' remark
Denk MP Doğukan Ergin has filed a police report against Johan Derksen after the television presenter suggested on-air that Ergin should have his throat slit. The comment followed Ergin's parliamentar...
Adult children living at home? This happens less often in Haarlem than elsewhere in the country
Young adults in Haarlem are increasingly living with their parents for longer, with the median age rising to nearly 23 years old. This trend is largely driven by a challenging housing market that make...
Demand for affordable and sustainable funerals grows: 'Just put me in a cardboard box'
The funeral industry in the Netherlands is preparing for a shift in consumer demand toward more affordable and environmentally friendly burial options. As part of this transition, the sector is explor...
Municipality blunders with parking revenue: earmarked funds possibly misspent
The city of Amsterdam mistakenly failed to revoke a 2020 ordinance that mandates parking revenue be spent exclusively on traffic and infrastructure. Because the formal repeal was never processed, conc...
Municipality blunders with parking revenue: earmarked funds possibly misspent
The Amsterdam municipal government failed to officially repeal a 2020 ordinance that legally earmarks parking revenue for specific traffic and transport purposes. This administrative error means that ...
Shell profits from nearly doubled oil refining margins
Shell is experiencing record profit margins as the price gap between crude oil and refined fuels has reached unprecedented levels due to global supply shortages. While high shipping costs and logistic...
Private rental market out of reach for average earners due to high income requirements: 'Hopeless'
Many Dutch households are currently priced out of the private rental market due to high average rents and strict income requirements imposed by landlords. With rental costs often exceeding 1,900 euros...
Fake police officer scams elderly woman out of 30,000 euros using stolen bank card
An elderly woman was defrauded of 30,000 euros after being manipulated by scammers posing as police officers. The perpetrators convinced the victim to hand over her valuables and PIN code, which were ...
Jewish Boaz and Muslim Oumaima want to keep the dialogue going: "We must hold onto each other"
Jewish resident Boaz Cahn and Muslim resident Oumaima al Abdellaoui founded the Deel de Duif initiative to facilitate constructive dialogue about the Israel-Palestine conflict. By conducting workshops...
Brussels introduces temporary toll discounts for clean buses and trucks
The European Union has introduced a plan to provide temporary toll discounts of up to 100 percent for low- and zero-emission buses and trucks to promote greener transport. This measure aims to ease th...
In the kitchens of top chef Maik Kuijpers (1985-2026), the bar was always set high, but he never lost sight of the human touch
Maik Kuijpers, a renowned chef who served as a key figure at De Librije, passed away in late September due to a heart attack. Known for his commitment to excellence, he was highly regarded for balanci...
Is Rob Jetten counting his chickens before they hatch? The polder agreement could still fail
The Dutch government is engaging in negotiations with unions, but significant risks remain regarding the potential failure of these discussions. Concerns have emerged that the proposed plans could ina...