Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Race for people who have faced adversity and have a passion for cycling
The Streetwise Cycle Team of De Regenboog Groep held its fifth annual cycling race for vulnerable individuals at Sportpark Sloten in Amsterdam. Initiated by Peter Turk, who used cycling to overcome ho...
Red clay looks better, but what does it matter? Eva Vedder regained her form on the other color
Dutch tennis player Eva Vedder is currently competing in a tournament in Slovenia following a six-week stint playing in the United States. She noted that this week feels like her first genuine experie...
RTL won't change MAFS protocols, but continues evaluation after UK misconduct
RTL has decided not to change its protocols for the Dutch version of 'Married At First Sight' following sexual abuse allegations involving the British edition. Broadcaster RTL and producer ITV Studios...
Van Essen postpones new manure policy plan by six months
Agriculture Minister Jaimi van Essen has postponed the implementation of a new manure policy intended to reduce water pollution from January 1 to July 1, 2027. The delay aims to align the manure regul...
Motorcyclist injured in single-vehicle accident in Vijfhuizen
A motorcyclist was injured in a single-vehicle accident in Vijfhuizen on Friday afternoon. The incident caused temporary traffic disruptions in the area.
Arrested BNNVARA journalist and cameraman from De Marker back in the Netherlands
BNNVARA journalist Gijs Sanders and his cameraman have returned to the Netherlands after being detained by Israel in international waters. The pair were reporting on the Global Sumud Flotilla at the t...
Cabinet approves trade ban on settlement goods
The Dutch cabinet has approved a measure to ban the trade of goods produced in illegal Israeli settlements within occupied Palestinian territories and the Syrian Golan Heights. Ministers are also curr...
EU suspends fertilizer import duties to support farmers
European Union member states have agreed to suspend import duties on specific fertilizers for one year to support farmers. This measure is designed to alleviate the impact of a trade agreement between...
Green gas to cost households about 15 euros extra per year
A new legislative proposal in the Netherlands mandates the blending of green gas into the energy supply, which is estimated to increase household energy bills by approximately 15 euros per year. Clima...
Police see massive spike in ATM bombings
The number of ATM bombings in the Netherlands has increased significantly, with fifteen incidents reported by May 14, 2026, compared to only four during the same period in 2025. This rise follows prev...
Sahera (23) and Betelihem (24) on their friendship: We are the Afghan and Eritrean versions of each other
Sahera Fatah and Betelihem Alazar, two young women living in Haarlem, share the story of their deep friendship for a local feature. Despite their different backgrounds from Afghanistan and Eritrea, th...
US forces Microsoft to share Dutch officials' data, but cabinet won't intervene yet
The United States government has compelled Microsoft to hand over data belonging to Dutch civil servants, a development the Dutch cabinet has long feared. While the government has expressed concern an...
16-year-old suspect turns self in for stabbing at Stuyvesantstraat home
A 16-year-old boy surrendered to police on Wednesday in connection with a stabbing that occurred last Saturday in Amsterdam's De Baarsjes neighborhood. The incident followed an argument in a residence...
Boulangerie Oscar expands beyond Kennemerland: Eighth branch to open at Amsterdam Sloterdijk
Boulangerie Oscar is expanding its presence beyond the Kennemerland region with the opening of its eighth branch near Sloterdijk in Amsterdam. The bakery chain, owned by Stach Schaberg, currently oper...
Ajax-FC Utrecht moved to 12:15 PM, fans of both clubs welcome in Volendam
The KNVB has moved the Conference League play-off final between Ajax and FC Utrecht to 12:15 PM on Sunday, with fans from both clubs permitted to attend the match in Volendam. Similarly, the Eredivisi...
De Koepel transforms into Ukrainian art laboratory during Promin culture festival this weekend
The Ukrainian culture festival Promin is taking place this weekend at De Koepel in Haarlem. Following its debut in Lisbon, Haarlem is the second city to host the event.
Minister not speaking to all municipalities with insufficient shelter capacity
Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink stated he does not expect to speak with every municipality that fails to provide sufficient reception spaces for asylum seekers under the Distribution Act. This foll...
Drinking coffee on a Haarlem terrace takes priority over loading and unloading
A Dutch publication is seeking reader opinions on whether terrace activities in Haarlem should be prioritized over vehicle loading and unloading. This topic serves as the outlet's weekly proposition t...
Two men arrested for servers behind Russian cyberattacks
The Dutch FIOD arrested two men for allegedly facilitating Russian cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns by bypassing European sanctions. Authorities seized more than 800 servers during searches o...
In addition to orgasm, wage, and pension gaps, there is also an autism gap, according to author Mirjam Groen
Author and journalist Mirjam Groen has released her debut book, "De autismekloof," which explores the differences in how autism is diagnosed and experienced in women compared to men. The work combines...
Youth will suffer if Supreme Court doesn't force Shell to take climate action, Milieudefensie argues
Milieudefensie argued before the Dutch Supreme Court that Shell must be legally compelled to reduce its carbon emissions to prevent future generations from facing an unsolvable climate crisis. The env...
Jaap and Amanda built a house with a stunning view of the lake: ‘Everything you see is self-made’
Jaap Veenboer and Amanda van Nieuwenhoven have built a custom home in the village of Noorden, overlooking the Nieuwkoopse Plassen. The couple returned to Jaap's birthplace to construct the house thems...
Outrage over Israel's treatment of journalists
Israel has released all foreign passengers from the aid flotilla bound for Gaza that was intercepted earlier. Among those released were six Dutch nationals who are now traveling to Turkey, according t...
Red Cross: Heat for waiting asylum seekers in Ter Apel concerning
The Red Cross has expressed concern for the welfare of asylum seekers waiting outside the registration center in Ter Apel as temperatures are expected to rise above 25 degrees Celsius. The organizatio...
Cheaper train travel in summer months to start June 21
The Dutch government plans to introduce a discounted train subscription for 49 euros per month for unlimited off-peak travel during the summer. The initiative is scheduled to run from June 21 to Septe...
ABN Amro customers unable to transfer money due to outage
A technical malfunction at ABN Amro prevented thousands of customers from transferring money on Friday morning. Although transfers were unavailable, customers were still able to make payments using th...
New law to narrow pay gap: employees can soon request colleagues' salaries
A new law will allow employees to request salary information for colleagues in similar roles to increase pay transparency. This initiative is designed to help reduce the gender wage gap by making earn...
COA: No solution yet if Ter Apel is full again tonight
The Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) has not yet found a solution for potential overcrowding at the Ter Apel application center tonight. A spokesperson stated that decisions on...
Berendsen wants to be calm and resolute amid US ‘unpredictability’
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen has urged Europe to remain calm and decisive despite the unpredictability of U.S. foreign policy under President Donald Trump. Speaking before a NATO meeting, he e...
Aerdts addressed US ambassador over leaked names of officials
Dutch State Secretary Willemijn Aerdts has addressed U.S. Ambassador Joe Popolo regarding the public disclosure of the names of Dutch civil servants. Aerdts formally stated that the release of these n...