Netherlands News in English

Orange underwear, sea bass fillet and a pen that doesn't work: the first day of the Jetten cabinet

The Jetten cabinet officially began its term on Monday following the departure of the Schoof cabinet. The first day was marked by several unusual incidents, including nervousness from the King and a d...

Sint Maarten Prime Minister congratulates counterpart Jetten's cabinet

Prime Minister Luc Mercelina of Sint Maarten has congratulated Rob Jetten on the formation of a new government in the Netherlands. Mercelina expressed his commitment to working with the Jetten adminis...

Arjan Linker composes for the Netherlands Student Orchestra: ‘In India you play by ear’

NOS pleased with Winter Olympics viewing figures

The Dutch public broadcaster NOS reported high viewership numbers for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. The sports event attracted a significant audience in the Netherlands over the past few ...

Boxing, karate, hapkido, kickboxing and kung fu: First Martial Arts Event in Spaarnehal attracts seventy children to learn five combat sports

Around seventy children participated in the first Martial Arts Event at the Spaarnehal in Haarlem to explore five different combat sports, including boxing and karate. The event, organized by Sportsup...

Haarlem politicians reject 'democracy-undermining' AI voting guide: 'Voters, do not use it!'

Political parties in Haarlem are warning citizens against using Keus.nl, an AI-generated voting guide, due to inaccuracies and fabricated party positions. Local politicians claim the tool undermines d...

Martijn Krabbé finds voice-over work more fun than presenting: 'It's easier'

Dutch presenter Martijn Krabbé has shared that he prefers voice-over work over presenting, noting that it is easier for him. Krabbé, who is stepping back from on-camera duties due to his diagnosis w...

Why doctors are now less likely to remove tonsils, and when they truly need to come out

Doctors in the Netherlands are becoming increasingly cautious about performing tonsillectomies compared to previous medical practices. ENT specialist Susanne Balter explains the biological function of...

Dutch Consumer Association warns of headphones with harmful substances

The Dutch Consumer Association is warning consumers about headphones found to contain excessive levels of harmful substances, such as Bisphenol A. These chemicals can enter the body and potentially we...

Former lawyer Weski again requests further investigation into detention

Former lawyer Inez Weski and her legal team requested further investigation into her detention conditions during a court hearing on Monday. Weski is suspected of participating in the criminal organiza...

Driver charged with attempted manslaughter of police and military police during wild chase: ‘A miracle no one was killed’

A 54-year-old man is accused of attempted manslaughter against eight law enforcement officers during a dangerous car chase in Halfweg and Alkmaar on November 18. Prosecutors stated that it was a mirac...

Young, highly educated and strikingly white: this is what the Jetten cabinet looks like

The new Jetten cabinet is characterized as being young, predominantly male, and highly educated with limited ethnic diversity. An analysis of the eighteen ministers reveals specific demographic trends...

Hackathon in Beverwijk seeks sustainable solutions for millions of pallets: 'Use them for coffins'

A hackathon in Beverwijk is exploring sustainable solutions to prevent the single-use of transport pallets. Participants at the event, hosted by Collectief Circulair, are investigating ways to dismant...

Mona Keijzer leaves BBB after breach of trust, continues as independent MP

Former Deputy Prime Minister Mona Keijzer has resigned from the BBB party after being passed over for the leadership role. She intends to remain in the House of Representatives as an independent membe...

Alternative Velsen voting guide is unverifiable. ‘Fishing is cultural heritage’

Voters in the municipality of Velsen are facing uncertainty ahead of the upcoming municipal elections in three weeks. Concerns have been raised regarding the alternative voting aid Keus.nl, which crit...

Prime Minister Dick has left the group

The article speculates on whether Prime Minister Dick Schoof's cabinet utilized a private group chat for informal communication and logistical coordination. It questions whether the group has been dis...

Suspicious package found at home in Hoofddorp

A suspicious package was discovered at a residential property in Hoofddorp, leading to a police cordon and an investigation by the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service (EOD). Emergency services are on ...

Streets need to be dug up much less often thanks to new method (but it won't be rolled out further)

Telstar open training attracts many fans: I always watch the matches at home, so it's great to see the players in person

Dutch football club Telstar held an open training session on Monday afternoon, attracting a large crowd of fans following their recent match against Feyenoord. Many supporters took advantage of their ...

Prosecutors may prosecute Rico the Chilean for plotting assassinations

The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has been granted permission to prosecute Richard R., known as Rico the Chilean, for the preparation of liquidations. This follows a legal procedure in his native c...

Heemstede Art Fair closes for good. 'Tried everything to breathe new life into the event'

The Heemsteedse Kunstbeurs art fair is permanently shutting down after efforts to revitalize the event were unsuccessful. The multi-day cultural festival had been a regular fixture in Heemstede betwee...

Be careful with your headphones and earbuds: they contain toxic substances

A report from the EU-sponsored project ToxFREE LIFE for All warns that prolonged use of headphones and earphones can lead to the absorption of toxic substances through the skin. Dutch toxicology profe...

RTL announces second season of game show Pandora

RTL has announced that the game show Pandora will return for a second season. A specific release date for the new season has not yet been determined.

Do you often drive through the IJ tunnel? Fill in this questionnaire

Starting in the summer of 2027, the IJ-tunnel in Amsterdam will be closed to all traffic for at least one year. Authorities are asking regular users to complete a questionnaire to help them prepare fo...

North Holland coastal municipalities also want mandatory insurance for small sea vessels: ‘No one is currently responsible’

Coastal municipalities in North Holland are calling for mandatory insurance for small sea vessels following an incident where a fishing cutter remained stranded off Zandvoort for a month. The municipa...

Council approves Kooiplein building plans: residents head to Supreme Court. 'We’ve been fooled'

The Castricum municipal council has approved the TAM environment plan for construction projects at Kooiplein. Disappointed local residents have responded by announcing they will challenge the decision...

Pensions for 260,000 people in metal technology up by 8.3 percent

The Dutch pension fund PMT is increasing pensions by 8.3 percent for over 260,000 retirees in the metal technology industry. This increase was made possible following the transition to a new pension s...

Annual toad migration begins, volunteers still needed

The annual toad migration has officially begun across the Netherlands, as reported by RAVON. Amphibians are currently moving toward water bodies to breed, and volunteers are still needed to assist in ...

His father dropped a new window on 4-year-old Noud’s head, who didn’t make a sound: ‘Sometimes silence is a warning sign’

A four-year-old boy named Noud was brought to a doctor after a window accidentally fell on his head, causing a severe bleeding injury. Dr. Rutger expressed concern because the child remained silent, n...

Newly sworn-in Jetten cabinet holds first cabinet meeting

The newly sworn-in Jetten cabinet held its first council of ministers meeting on Monday afternoon to finalize the distribution of tasks within the various ministries. This meeting follows preliminary ...