Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Qatari gas supply under pressure for years due to damage from Iranian attacks
Recent attacks from Iran have caused permanent damage to Qatar's LNG installations, which QatarEnergy warns could take years to repair. This disruption is expected to have long-term consequences for t...
Project Hail Mary review roundup: 'Gosling right actor to save Earth'
The science-fiction comedy Project Hail Mary, starring Ryan Gosling as a man tasked with saving humanity from an extinguishing sun, has received positive international reception. Dutch critics general...
New rules to bring peace to Rotterdam airport residents
The Dutch government is implementing new regulations to significantly reduce noise pollution near Rotterdam The Hague Airport. The airport will close almost entirely at night, and the frequency of fli...
Counting Haarlem votes again: who gets the preferential vote?
The municipality of Haarlem conducted a comprehensive recount of election votes on Thursday at the Kennemer Sportcenter. Dozens of counters were utilized to determine the exact number of preference vo...
BVNL Haarlemmermeer will not return to the council: 'A pity for the residents'
BVNL is set to lose its seat in the Haarlemmermeer municipal council after receiving less than two percent of the votes. The party expressed regret that its message did not resonate sufficiently with ...
The resurrection of Forum seems complete with gains in almost all municipalities. ‘Normalization of the far-right’
Forum voor Democratie emerged as a significant winner in the Dutch municipal elections, making gains in previously held municipalities and ranking as the highest new entrant in others. Experts warn th...
Wilders texted Richard de Mos: Amigo, fantastic! Your big head was even on my doormat
Richard de Mos of Hart voor Den Haag celebrated winning 16 seats in the local elections in The Hague with champagne and cake. He received congratulatory messages from Geert Wilders and Rob Jetten foll...
Contract extension is unlikely, but one can dream: He possesses a rare composure that Ajax so desperately needs
Takehiro Tomiyasu, a 27-year-old footballer, is noted for his exceptional composure and experience on the field. Although a contract extension is considered unlikely, his calm playing style is identif...
Almost all parties claim victory after local elections
Almost all political parties are claiming victory following the recent municipal elections, citing gains in individual seats or total votes. Celebrations took place on Thursday as parties highlighted ...
KLM suspends flights to Dubai, Riyadh and Dammam until May 17
KLM has suspended all flights to Dubai, Riyadh, and Dammam until May 17 due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. This decision impacts routes from the airline's hub in the Netherlands to both t...
Largest party despite drunk driving accident: Limburg lead candidate overjoyed with election victory
Levin de Koster and his party, Vernieuwingsgroep, secured a significant victory in the Beekdaelen municipal elections, garnering over 30% of the vote. This success occurred despite De Koster's prior c...
The nose eats too: how aromas and food perfumes are increasingly being used in the kitchen
Joeri Hottentot, the founder of perfume brand Van De Zotte, creates specialized scent concepts and food perfumes designed to enhance the culinary experience. Working from Alkmaar, he develops complex ...
Sebastiaan wears two buttons: one with the party logo, the other with the face of his late father Alex van Luijn
Sebastiaan van Luijn attended an election night in Beverwijk wearing buttons to honor both the Samen Lokaal party and his late father, Alex van Luijn. His father was a co-founder of the party, and Seb...
'I thought: is everything lost now?' Danny van Leeuwen (Actiepartij) had a nerve-wracking evening but keeps his seat
Danny van Leeuwen, the leader of the Actiepartij, successfully secured a seat in the Haarlem municipal elections following a tense night of counting. He described the nerve-wracking experience as a "f...
Eurozone interest rate remains unchanged amid Iran unrest
The European Central Bank has kept the eurozone's key interest rate unchanged at 2 percent for the sixth consecutive time. This decision, made amid unrest in Iran, also saw the bank lower its economic...
Netherlands and allies 'ready' to assist in Strait of Hormuz
The Netherlands and five major allies, including the United Kingdom and Germany, have announced their readiness to support efforts in protecting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. This joint state...
Everyone on holiday! Donate your old tent for De Buurtcamping in Haarlem
Residents in Haarlem are encouraged to donate their old tents to support the De Buurtcamping initiative, organized by ANWB and Stichting De Buurt. The project aims to provide holiday opportunities for...
Hillegom seems to have reached a deal: BBH, D66 and Bloeiend Hillegom to form coalition
The political parties BBH, D66, and Bloeiend Hillegom are expected to form a new governing coalition in Hillegom following the municipal elections. Leaders from all three parties have expressed agreem...
GL-PvdA had the wind in its sails, then came the blow: the election's biggest loser
Despite recent polls positioning GroenLinks-PvdA as the largest party in the Netherlands, the coalition suffered a significant blow in the municipal elections. Party members had entered the campaign w...
What happens to your vote after the municipal elections?
Following the municipal elections held on March 18 in the Netherlands, this article explains the process of how votes are translated into seats within a new city council. It aims to clarify who repres...
Ouwehand: Do not stay silent about the rise of far-right parties
Esther Ouwehand, leader of the Party for the Animals, has stated that her party will not remain silent regarding the rise of far-right and radical-right parties following the Dutch municipal elections...
Parties must remove campaign signs within a week
Political parties in several Dutch municipalities, including Rotterdam, Tilburg, and Utrecht, are required to remove their own campaign boards within one week. This requirement was confirmed following...
Prosecutors demand prison and community service for man for incitement and threatening journalists
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a ten-month prison sentence, including seven months suspended, and 120 hours of community service against a man for threatening journalists Chris Klom...
Van Gogh thief Octave Durham threatened two men with death online, prosecution seeks prison: ‘I went much too far’
LIVE 2026 Municipal Elections | Extinction Rebellion responds to Hart voor Den Haag threats, losses for GroenLinks-PvdA, SP and CU
Hart voor Den Haag has threatened a harsh crackdown on Extinction Rebellion protesters using riot police and water cannons following the 2026 municipal elections. The climate activist group stated the...
XR to continue protesting despite De Mos ‘threats’
Extinction Rebellion has stated it will continue to protest in The Hague even if Richard de Mos joins the city government. The activist group maintains that threats from local political parties will n...
14-year-old sentenced for attempted attack on Pizzabakkers branch
An Amsterdam court has sentenced a 14-year-old boy for attempting to detonate a homemade explosive at a De Pizzabakkers restaurant on September 3. The youth was caught in the act by police surveillanc...
Corendon is the new operator of the luxury W Hotel in Amsterdam
Community officer, baby advocate and right-wing hardliner lose seats in Haarlem: Seven councilors forced out
Following the municipal elections in Haarlem, seven council members have lost their seats because they were ranked too low on their party lists to secure re-election. The departing politicians include...
