Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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 ...
Multiple stations evacuated due to suspicious objects: No train traffic to and from Haarlem
Several train stations in the Netherlands were partially evacuated on Tuesday morning due to reports of suspicious objects. Specifically, station Haarlem was closed and train services were halted whil...
Markerwaarddijk may be closed to heavy traffic for years
Heavy trucks will be prohibited from using the Markerwaarddijk starting October 21 due to significant wear and structural damage to the bridges at the Houtribsluizen. Rijkswaterstaat expects the restr...
Only one Dutchman refused to surrender New Amsterdam to the English (but he lost)
In 1664, four English warships arrived at the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam to demand its surrender. Although at least one individual advocated for resistance, the Dutch authorities ultimately yielded...
Smart, vulnerable and leading a double life: meet Pepijn (24), the arrested whizzkid of 'ShinyHunters'
Pepijn van der S., a 24-year-old hacker from Almere known by the alias Umbreon, has been arrested for his alleged involvement in the international hacking collective ShinyHunters. Authorities suspect ...
Johan Derksen on Estavana Polman's departure from VI: 'She is the victim'
Johan Derksen has commented on the departure of Estavana Polman from the television program Vandaag Inside, expressing regret over how the situation was handled. While Polman struggled to contribute t...
Red Cross sounds alarm as people skip meals due to lack of money
The Dutch Red Cross has issued an urgent warning as rising living costs force thousands to skip meals to afford fixed expenses. The organization is providing grocery cards to support those in need, th...
Netherlands and five other countries want deep cuts to EU budget
The Netherlands and five other EU nations are calling for a significant reduction in the European Union's seven-year budget proposal. These countries want to reallocate funds away from agriculture and...
Dutch people less likely to disapprove of violence against women: ‘Shocking’
Recent data from the World Values Survey 2026 shows that opposition to domestic violence against women is declining among the Dutch population, particularly among younger people. Researchers attribute...
Even street-art optimist Frankey lost hope in New York with Trump
Dutch street artist Frankey, known for his witty urban installations, is the subject of a new documentary that highlights his creative process and recent projects in New York. While his attempts to br...
Engineering firm Arcadis to cut approximately 1,000 jobs
Engineering firm Arcadis is planning to eliminate around 1,000 jobs as part of a major restructuring effort. The company also announced it will divest most of its architecture business and exit the Ch...
Record number of homes made sustainable with subsidies, insulation especially popular
Over 850,000 homes in the Netherlands were upgraded using government subsidies between 2021 and 2025, with insulation being the most popular choice. While record numbers were reached in 2025, data sho...
Companies can often pivot: high import levels do not necessarily create dependency
New research from the CPB suggests that Dutch companies are generally less dependent on single-country imports than feared, as alternatives are available for most products. While switching suppliers d...
Young suspect in attempted attack on Heemstede synagogue appears in court
An 18-year-old Amsterdam resident has appeared in court for his alleged involvement in a planned attack on a synagogue in Heemstede. The suspect is accused of providing explosives and materials to two...
Municipalities spend 185 million a year on tech giant Microsoft: 'Amount shows the extent of dependency'
Dutch municipalities spent roughly 185 million euros on Microsoft products in 2025, highlighting a deep dependency on American tech companies. Experts and officials are concerned that this reliance co...
From paracetamol to 'reindeer droppings': discount chain Die Grenze opens first store in Rotterdam
Twente entrepreneur Bert Hesselink is opening the eightieth branch of his discount retail chain Die Grenze in Rotterdam this Thursday. The retailer, known for selling a wide variety of discounted prod...
The photos of Ed van der Elsken remain timeless and magnificent: 'Don't look so grumpy, honey!'
Ed van der Elsken was a renowned Dutch photographer and filmmaker known for his intimate and candid portraits of life in Amsterdam. Although his intrusive shooting style might be controversial today, ...
Ceiling of Prinsengracht shop collapses, no injuries
A section of the ceiling in a shop located on the Prinsengracht in Amsterdam collapsed this evening. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and residents from the floors above were temporarily evacua...
Elle van Rijn (59) writes novel about Jewish art dealer Jacques Goudstikker, whose paintings were looted during the war
Author Elle van Rijn has released a novel titled Gestolen geluk, documenting the life of Jewish art dealer Jacques Goudstikker and the theft of his paintings during World War II. The story is told fro...
24-year-old Amsterdam man arrested in investigation into hacker group ShinyHunters
A 24-year-old Amsterdam man has been arrested for suspected involvement with the hacking group ShinyHunters. The collective is linked to major Dutch data breaches, including incidents involving educat...
This is what the cabinet has in store, but it makes no one truly happy yet
The Dutch cabinet is implementing significant changes to its budget proposals to secure approval from the Tweede Kamer ahead of Prince's Day. These revisions have elicited a polarized response, with l...
Amsterdam man (24) arrested in ShinyHunters hacking case, previously made crypto fortune through extortion
A 24-year-old Amsterdam man has been arrested for suspected ties to the hacking group ShinyHunters, which is responsible for major global data breaches. The suspect had only recently been released fro...
Backlog in bridge and lock renovation causes 20 billion euros in damages
The Economic Institute for Construction warns that a massive maintenance backlog for Dutch bridges and locks will cause 20 billion euros in economic damage by 2030. Budget shortages have forced author...
Former De Librije chef passes away suddenly: ‘Hopefully you’ll be cooking up a storm with Jonnie in heaven’
Former De Librije head chef Maik Kuijpers has died at age 40 after suffering a heart attack following the Dam tot Damloop race in Amsterdam. Widely respected in the culinary world, Kuijpers was a form...
Greeks full of bravado ahead of meeting with Oranje: "I'm putting my money on us"
The Dutch national football team is preparing to face Greece in a highly anticipated Nations League match. Greek football fans gathering at a local café in Amsterdam are optimistic about their team's...
Haarlem Dolle Mina has been fighting for abortion rights for fifty years
Activists from the Haarlem branch of Dolle Mina gathered in The Hague on International Day of Safe Abortion to support a new legislative proposal aimed at removing abortion from the criminal code. Vet...
Jetten apologizes for outburst at D66 congress: I will try to avoid such a slip of the tongue
Prime Minister Rob Jetten has apologized for using aggressive language during a D66 conference where he suggested punching those who commit violence against minorities. Although Jetten clarified that ...
Four out of ten new homes in Haarlem were affordable for middle incomes in recent years
Between 2021 and 2024, only 41 percent of new homes built in Haarlem were affordable for low and middle-income residents, missing the upcoming national target of two-thirds. However, future developmen...
SHEIN revenue in Europe falls due to new EU tax on packages
SHEIN's European revenue fell by 13.9 percent last quarter, largely due to new EU import duties on small packages from outside the bloc. The company also increased prices and reduced advertising, lead...