Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Keti Koti in Heemskerk and Beverwijk: commemorating, celebrating and connecting around slavery history
On July 1, the Netherlands celebrates Keti Koti to commemorate the abolition of slavery in Suriname and the Dutch Antilles in 1863. The day serves as both a remembrance of ancestral suffering and a ce...
Major search in IJmuiden for two drowning victims, one rescued: 'Considering all scenarios'
A large search operation for a missing swimmer took place in IJmuiden aan Zee on Wednesday evening. While one person was rescued after entering the water during the operation, the original individual ...
Travel advice for seven countries in the Middle East updated
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has updated travel advice for seven Middle Eastern countries following a preliminary peace agreement between the United States and Iran. While travel is now large...
Mylou and Simone look back on five years of Theater de Liefde: 'There is even a waiting list of nearly fifty volunteers'
Theater de Liefde in Haarlem is celebrating its fifth anniversary after establishing itself as a popular venue for cabaret, music, and performing arts. Founders Mylou Frencken and Simone Lensink refle...
Defense and unions want 6.5 percent pay raise from September 1
The Dutch Ministry of Defense and labor unions have reached an agreement to increase the salaries of defense personnel by 6.5 percent starting September 1. The deal also includes an additional 2 perce...
PRO refuses to choose between preservation and disappearance of Moerdijk
Progressive Netherlands (PRO) MP Ani Zalinyan declined to take a definitive stance on the future of Moerdijk during a parliamentary debate, calling the choice between preservation or removal too simpl...
End to unwanted calls: companies may only call with permission
Starting July 1st, companies will only be permitted to call consumers and small businesses if they have given prior consent. This regulation, enforced by the Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets ...
Gelderland sticks to 500-meter nitrogen zones
The Gelderland provincial government is maintaining 500-meter nitrogen reduction zones around the Veluwe and other vulnerable nature areas. Within these zones, new livestock farms are banned and exist...
Flattering Trump reaches a new level: Rutte pulls another trick out of his hat
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met with Donald Trump at the White House, employing a strategy of flattery combined with diplomatic firmness. The encounter highlighted Rutte's efforts to maintain a ...
Queen Máxima opens anniversary North Sea Jazz Festival
Queen Máxima will officially open the 50th anniversary edition of the NN North Sea Jazz Festival at Rotterdam Ahoy on Friday, July 10. The event commemorates half a century since the festival's first...
One month until WorldPride Amsterdam: what you shouldn't miss
Amsterdam will host WorldPride for the first time this summer, featuring two weeks of international LGBTQ+ celebrations. The extensive event program includes a massive boat parade, outdoor cinema, con...
Lisa Ostermann, Sarah Janneh and Ruud Smulders in the running for Poelifinario
Lisa Ostermann, Ruud Smulders, and Sarah Janneh have been nominated for the VSCD Cabaret Awards, specifically the Poelifinario. These performers are among the top contenders for the prestigious Dutch ...
Telstar's first friendly cancelled due to heat; team will still train
Telstar's scheduled friendly match against Helmond Sport this Saturday has been cancelled due to extreme heat. Despite the cancellation, head coach Henk Brugge confirmed that the team will still condu...
EU signs final agreement for trade deal with US
European Union member states have signed the final agreement for the first phase of a trade deal established with the United States last summer. This agreement ensures that the EU will not impose impo...
Future opera in Amsterdam church reveals residents' dreams
The opera 'Sibilles van de Staatsliedenbuurt' is being performed at the Nassaukerk in Amsterdam to celebrate the church's 100th anniversary. Director Miranda Lakerveld created the piece by incorporati...
Significant damage in collision between two buses at Schiphol
Two buses collided on Thursday morning on the Koetsierstraat at Schiphol Airport, resulting in significant damage to both vehicles. It is currently unknown whether anyone was injured in the incident.
Door-to-door energy sellers: should you accept their offer?
The article discusses the common occurrence of door-to-door energy salespeople who use high-pressure tactics to offer supposedly exclusive, limited-time deals. It evaluates whether consumers should ac...
Netherlands helps Kyiv restore energy infrastructure faster
The Netherlands has signed an agreement with Ukraine to assist in the rapid restoration of the country's energy infrastructure. Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma finalized the deal with Ukrainian Energy Minis...
Many farm animals still unprotected in the sun: fines loom
Farm animals including cows, chickens, and pigs are struggling during the current extreme heatwave, raising concerns about whether they are receiving adequate protection from the sun. Farmers who fail...
Prosecution appeals acquittal in mistaken identity murder of mental health director
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service is appealing the acquittal of 59-year-old René F. in the 2014 mistake murder of mental health director Rob Zweekhorst. A court in Rotterdam recently cleared the s...
Don't want sales calls? Saying 'no' now is the best investment for later
As of July 1st, stricter telemarketing regulations will take effect in the Netherlands, prompting companies to call consumers now to secure permission for future sales calls. Consumers are advised tha...
Karin Hoekstra wanted to remain alderman, but voters decided otherwise: ‘I wasn’t finished making Hillegom more beautiful and fun’
Karin Hoekstra will step down as an alderman in Hillegom after the CDA party secured only one seat in the municipal elections. Hoekstra expressed disappointment at the result, stating she had hoped fo...
Netherlands asks EU to delay introduction of border system
The Netherlands and other EU member states have requested a delay for the implementation of a new border control system. A spokesperson for Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink stated that the system is...
The unlikely story of Deveron Fonville: 'He was a food delivery driver and would show up to training with pasta legs'
Deveron Fonville, a 23-year-old defender for NEC and Cura''ao, has transitioned from working as a meal delivery driver to playing in the World Cup. After competing against Germany on the international...
No refund for non-objectors to unlawful Box 3 tax, Supreme Court rules
The Dutch Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that taxpayers who did not file timely objections against the illegal box 3 wealth tax are not entitled to a refund. This decision confirms that compensation ...
People who did not object to Box 3 tax will not get their money back
The Dutch Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that taxpayers who failed to object on time to the unlawful box 3 tax levy will not receive refunds. This decision confirms that the government is not legally...
Ajax to face Greek, German and English opponents, pre-season concludes against Volendam
Ajax has announced its pre-season friendly schedule, which includes matches against Greek clubs Panathinaikos and Olympiakos as well as Cyprus's AEK Larnaca. The team will also face second-tier oppone...
Fewer STI visits to public health centers, Soa Aids Netherlands concerned
Last year, the number of people visiting sexual health centers for STI consultations in the Netherlands decreased despite a rise in diagnoses for gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV. Soa Aids Nederland expre...
Philips in court as investors demand investigation into apnea scandal: top executives present
Philips appeared before the Enterprise Chamber in Amsterdam on Thursday as shareholders and claim organizations demanded a formal investigation into the sleep apnea machine recall scandal. The legal a...
Late-night knockout match looms: scenarios for the Dutch national team at the 2026 World Cup
The Dutch national team is preparing for its final 2026 World Cup group stage match against Tunisia, scheduled for Friday at 1:00 AM Dutch time. Although Tunisia is already eliminated, the result will...