Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Trial for crack addiction drug suddenly halted after 12 years of preparation: ‘Extremely bitter’
A twelve-year study testing dexamfetamine as a treatment for crack addiction has been abruptly cancelled by health authorities. Amsterdam's mayor and a city alderman are now calling on the government ...
Newcomers and undocumented people get swimming lessons here: 'Once that doubt is gone, it's wonderful'
The initiative Swimpact offers swimming lessons to newcomers and undocumented individuals at the Marnixbad in Amsterdam. These sessions focus on teaching essential water safety and swimming techniques...
CDA and D66: No first step for Schiphol growth this parliamentary term
Political parties CDA and D66 have committed to preventing any expansion of Schiphol Airport during the current cabinet term. The parties are advocating for stricter noise reduction requirements that ...
D66 wants to reward homeless drug addicts in Amsterdam for good behavior: motion receives majority support in council
The Amsterdam city council is expected to pass a motion allowing for financial rewards to be given to drug-addicted homeless individuals who maintain good behavior or undergo treatment. The initiative...
Cabinet makes ‘offer’ to opposition: small savers and crypto investors hit, workers better off
The Dutch government is revising its budget by scrapping planned social security cuts and shifting tax burdens toward small savers and investors. While these changes seek to appease opposition parties...
This UvA program now bans screens during lectures: 'The entire learning environment is improving'
The Interdisciplinary Social Science program at the University of Amsterdam has banned screens during lectures to reduce student distractions and improve focus. While some students have expressed mixe...
Gianluca van E. (22) stabbed two cousins in Amsterdam city center: prosecutors seek 2.5 years and compulsory psychiatric treatment
Gianluca van E. (22) is facing a demand of 2.5 years in prison and compulsory psychiatric treatment after stabbing two cousins in Amsterdam in June 2025. While one of the incidents was classified as s...
In the fifties and sixties 'overstressed' women were sent to nursing homes: 'I was shocked when I discovered that'
Author Suzanna Jansen investigates the historical practice of sending women labeled as 'overstressed' to specialized rest homes during the 1950s and 1960s. Her essay, titled Project rust, reveals that...
Fierce kitchen fire in Haarlem home
An elderly woman safely escaped a kitchen fire that occurred at her home on Jan Palachstraat in Haarlem this afternoon. Firefighters quickly contained the blaze, and the resident required no hospital ...
'Smart glasses' under fire: Parliament wants stricter ban and lawsuits threaten
The Dutch House of Representatives is seeking stricter regulations on smart glasses that record audio and video, citing significant privacy concerns. Simultaneously, consumer rights organizations have...
Videoland to offer podcasts starting in October
Starting October 8, the Dutch streaming service Videoland will introduce a new selection of podcasts, including both existing popular shows and original content. The platform aims to broaden its enter...
Keep your hands off our texts: writers demonstrate at Meta's Dutch office against unlawful copying and distribution of texts
Journalists, writers, and translators protested at the Dutch headquarters of Meta on Tuesday to oppose the use of their copyrighted texts for training AI models. The participants demanded an end to un...
Strikes called off: unions want to talk with cabinet
Dutch labor unions FNV, CNV, and VCP have decided to suspend planned strikes concerning social security. The organizations are now seeking a dialogue with the cabinet to resolve the ongoing dispute.
Bans appear to be working, but seven in ten adults still have too much PFAS in their blood
Recent RIVM research indicates that while PFAS levels in the blood of Dutch adults are lower than in previous years, seventy percent still exceed recommended health safety limits. The institute sugges...
Read yourself, be read to, or just look at pictures? 7 Haarlem bookstores with children's books
The Kinderboekenweek 2026 will run from September 30 to October 11 with the theme of performance and self-expression. Seven bookstores across Haarlem are participating by offering diverse reading coll...
PFAS hardly breaks down, so how can the amount in your blood decrease?
Recent research indicates that seven out of ten adults have blood PFAS levels exceeding recommended health limits. While these figures are lower than those recorded in previous studies, the persistenc...
Video | First footage of historical film Spinoza in 17th-century Amsterdam
The first footage of the historical film Spinoza has been released, showcasing 17th-century Amsterdam. The movie, which is the final work of the late director Rudolf van den Berg, is scheduled to prem...
Sales of controversial Meta glasses under pressure: clubs demand ban in the Netherlands and threaten lawsuit
Advocacy groups are demanding that Meta stop selling its smart glasses in the Netherlands due to privacy violations and unauthorized filming. They have threatened a lawsuit in Amsterdam if the company...
Households may receive higher compensation from Energy Emergency Fund
The Dutch government is delaying the opening of the Energy Emergency Fund to January 2024 to incorporate higher energy tariffs into the compensation calculations. This adjustment ensures that low-inco...
Households can apply for help with high energy bills after New Year's
Low-income households in the Netherlands can apply for financial aid from the National Energy Emergency Fund starting January 4 to manage high energy bills. The government has pledged 194 million euro...
Sander Lantinga to audition as new voice of Bert in Sesame Street
Radio DJ Sander Lantinga has been invited to audition for the role of Bert in Sesame Street following the retirement of long-time voice actor Paul Haenen. The production team is seeking actors who can...
Meatballs and steak hard to resist: 95 percent of the Dutch still eat meat
Recent data from the 2026 National Meat Survey shows that 95 percent of people in the Netherlands still consume meat, primarily because they enjoy the taste. Despite growing concerns over rising price...
Haarlem invests in a complete city
The Haarlem municipal executive has presented its 2027-2031 program budget, focusing on area-specific development and continued investment in local infrastructure. The plan aims to balance urban growt...
Judge allows three Peter Gillis holiday parks to be auctioned
A judge has authorized the forced auction of three holiday parks owned by Peter Gillis due to his failure to repay a loan of over 20 million euros. The court rejected arguments from the reality star t...
Amsterdam wants to phase out US big tech software, but how do you approach that?
The Amsterdam municipal government is launching a plan to gradually replace software from major American tech firms due to concerns over digital dependency and security. With Dutch municipalities curr...
Halsema wrote letter to rapper Ye: 'Please leave Amsterdam'
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema sent a letter to rapper Ye during his stay in the city, asking him to leave following his controversial performances in Arnhem. Although authorities and the courts allowe...
Haarlem station reopened after suitcases found, three people arrested
Haarlem Station was evacuated for over two hours this morning after two unattended suitcases were discovered, halting all train traffic. Authorities confirmed the luggage was harmless and arrested thr...
Direct ICE train from Amsterdam to Hamburg for 33 euros: possible starting Friday
NS International is launching direct ICE train connections from Amsterdam to Hamburg starting this Friday, with one-way tickets starting at 33 euros. The service is part of an effort to provide sustai...
TikTok queue at Fabel Friet affects house prices: average loss of 41,000 euros
A study by TU Delft researcher Rosa van der Drift indicates that homes within 500 meters of the popular Amsterdam snack bar Fabel Friet have lost an average of 41,000 euros in value since 2022. Local ...
Province closes N202 near Spaarndam for three nights for roadworks
The province of North Holland will close the N202 near Spaarndam for three nights starting September 30 for asphalt maintenance. During these closures, traffic will be diverted via major highways and ...