Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
More than 76,000 rental homes have already disappeared from the market – landlords complain about affordable rent legislation
Since the introduction of the Affordable Rent Act in 2024, over 76,000 rental homes have been sold off by landlords across the Netherlands, tightening housing supply. Rental prices are simultaneously ...
Televizier-Ring nominees show even the awards show cannot escape polarization
The nominations for the Televizier-Ring reflect the increasing social polarization within the Netherlands. The contenders for the prestigious award include Woeste grond, Kassa, and De bondgenoten, eac...
One in ten houses sold in Amsterdam is a former rental property, landlords complain: 'The damage is enormous'
Approximately 9.1 percent of homes sold in Amsterdam were formerly rental properties as landlords exit the market following the introduction of new rental legislation and higher taxes. Across the Neth...
Skin cancer will soon be the most common type of cancer
Skin cancer is projected to become the most prevalent form of cancer in the Netherlands by 2045, driven by both an aging population and concerning social media trends like intentional unprotected sun ...
Alderman: Amsterdam city center entrepreneurs too dependent on tourism
Amsterdam alderman Melanie van der Horst has stated that businesses in the city center are overly reliant on tourism, making the local economy vulnerable to shifts in visitor spending. To address this...
Who gets priority in a crisis situation? Amsterdam practices with emergency support centers
Amsterdam has held emergency response exercises at two local centers to improve preparedness for long-term power outages. The drills highlighted the practical challenges of distributing limited aid an...
VVD wants smoke- and vape-free zones around schools
The Amsterdam VVD has proposed a ban on smoking and vaping within 50 meters of schools to combat rising youth nicotine addiction. The plan also includes stricter enforcement against illegal flavored v...
Scrapping staff perks goes down badly: 'This feels like taking away income'
Employees at major companies like Sligro and Jumbo are strongly protesting plans to eliminate staff discounts. Workers feel that removing this benefit is equivalent to a reduction in their take-home p...
Something is happening between PRO and VVD in the Senate that seems taboo in the House of Representatives
The Dutch government, led by D66, VVD, and CDA, faces challenging budget negotiations in the Senate. Despite the difficulties, there are signs of unexpected political cooperation emerging between the ...
Street Alliance Director on client freeze: Something is wrong if we can no longer handle requests for help
The Straatalliantie homeless office in Amsterdam has suspended new admissions until at least November 2 due to severe staffing shortages and an overwhelming rise in demand for support. City officials ...
Cinekid has grown into the world's largest children's film festival in forty years: 'Try watching something other than a Sinterklaas movie for once'
Over the past forty years, Cinekid has transformed from a local Amsterdam event into the world's largest children's film festival. Director Joanne Oldenbeuving plans to further develop the festival by...
Daylight saving time begins Sunday, October 25, 2026: do we set the clock forward or back?
On October 25, 2026, clocks in the Netherlands will be set back one hour to signal the start of winter time. This annual ritual continues despite ongoing debates regarding its necessity and potential ...
One dead, several hospitalizations and a liver transplant: poisonous death cap mushroom alarms doctors
Medical professionals in the Netherlands are raising urgent alarms regarding the prevalence of the deadly green death cap mushroom. The fungus, which resembles a common wild mushroom, has already caus...
Amsterdam city center relies more heavily on tourists than other cities, Van der Horst warns of economic risk
Amsterdam's retail and hospitality sectors rely heavily on tourism, leading to concerns from Deputy Mayor Van der Horst about economic vulnerability. The official warns that this focus on visitors ris...
Cabinet's financial plans may fail if nothing changes in the Senate
The Dutch cabinet is struggling to pass its crucial tax plan in the Senate due to lack of support from key political parties. Both right-wing and left-wing factions are demanding policy concessions, i...
Peter Gillis' holiday parks sold permanently for over 27 million euros
Three holiday parks belonging to Peter Gillis have been sold at auction for 27.3 million euros to cover a substantial debt owed to creditor Marc van Rooi. Despite this sale, Gillis still faces signifi...
Parliament votes for more green gas despite concerns over manure and energy bills
The Dutch House of Representatives has approved a new law mandating the use of green gas to lower CO2 emissions. The legislation faces criticism over potential increases in household energy costs and ...
Rijksmuseum makes space in Gallery of Honour for two Willem de Kooning paintings
The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam has added two paintings by Willem de Kooning to its Gallery of Honour alongside a new retrospective exhibition of his work. The showcase features over 120 pieces and highl...
Win tickets for Bryan Adams at the Ziggo Dome
Fans have the chance to win tickets to see Bryan Adams perform his new music and classic hits at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam. Interested participants must submit their details and sign up for a newsle...
New box 3 system sparks a barrage of reader questions: read all the answers here
The Dutch government is revising its proposed box 3 tax system following parliamentary pushback regarding the impact on small savers and investors. With no final regulations in place, ongoing debates ...
Significant victory for FrieslandCampina: Chocomel yellow trademarked
FrieslandCampina has successfully obtained an exclusive trademark for the signature yellow color of its Chocomel packaging after a dispute with Spanish competitor Grupo Cacaolat. The Benelux Office fo...
Spaarne Gasthuis chooses Haarlem and invests in a new hospital
Spaarne Gasthuis has decided to maintain a full-service hospital with 24-hour emergency care in Haarlem, while converting its Hoofddorp facility into a planned-care day hospital. This reorganization a...
ChatGPT to invisibly watermark texts to identify them as AI-generated
OpenAI is introducing an invisible AI watermark called textGrain to comply with European regulations requiring AI-generated text to be identifiable. The watermark embeds a specific word-choice pattern...
Spaarne Gasthuis to build entirely new hospital in Haarlem
Spaarne Gasthuis plans to build a new hospital in Haarlem-Zuid by 2033 to consolidate clinical and emergency care services. Consequently, the Hoofddorp branch will be repurposed into a day hospital fo...
Cleaners to strike again at stations, Schiphol and universities
Cleaners at train stations, Schiphol, and universities in the Netherlands are staging a new round of strikes to protest a collective labor agreement they feel is inadequate. The FNV union is coordinat...
NOS Sport saved over a million euros with World Cup choices
NOS Sport saved over one million euros during the World Cup by selling sublicensing rights to Talpa and reducing travel costs by utilizing studio-based commentary. The organization is shifting its str...
Czech Republic to skip Eurovision 2027 due to budget cuts
The Czech Republic will not participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest due to budget adjustments, though the broadcaster remains open to future returns. The decision follows a history of varying ...
Booking.com faces lawsuit over mandatory office days for staff
Booking.com has initiated legal action against its own works council after the body refused to approve a new policy requiring staff at its Amsterdam headquarters to work from the office three days a w...
Minister Van Weel: Statements by Angelo Delsen (SP) do not violate police code of conduct
Minister David van Weel has ruled that SP councilor and police officer Angelo Delsen did not breach the police code of conduct with his political statements against the far-right. The minister confirm...
Why more expats are choosing to build their lives, not just careers, in Amsterdam
Expatriates are increasingly moving to the Netherlands for long-term stability rather than just career opportunities. Experts advise that newcomers should proactively manage their finances and plan fo...