Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Climate goals remain out of reach: 'Momentum lost in the transition to sustainable energy'
The Netherlands is currently off track to meet its 2030 climate goals, with the PBL projecting a significant shortfall in greenhouse gas reduction. Experts warn that without an aggressive new policy p...
PBL climate advisor: burning Malaysian rainforest unnecessary for climate goals
The Netherlands' climate agency, PBL, has stated that burning wood pellets from rainforests is unnecessary for reaching climate neutrality. Meanwhile, the country is struggling to meet its ambitious e...
Swimmers brave the cold at Dutch Open Water Championships: "Nice temperature for me"
Around 600 athletes participated in the Dutch Open Water Championships held at Amsterdam's Gaasperplas this past weekend. Bram Loots and Jade van der Schrier claimed victories in both the 10-kilometer...
Paikar is Dutch entry for Best International Feature Film Oscar
The documentary Paikar has been chosen as the Netherlands' official entry for the Best International Feature Film Oscar. The film follows a Dutch-Afghan man's attempts to reconnect with his father and...
Petrol in Germany is more expensive than ever
Fuel prices in Germany have hit record highs following a recent spike in crude oil costs caused by supply chain disruptions in Saudi Arabia. Despite these increases, fuel remains significantly more ex...
Former council member Tara Singh-Varma (78) has passed away
Tara Singh-Varma, the first woman with a migration background to serve in the Dutch House of Representatives, has died at age 78. She was a prominent politician in Amsterdam who participated in the Bi...
FNV demands 5.5 percent wage increase and warns cabinet again about WIA and unemployment benefits
Dutch trade unions FNV and CNV are demanding wage increases of up to 5.5 percent, citing inflation and corporate profitability as key drivers. Additionally, the FNV is pressuring the cabinet to scrap ...
FNV wants 5.5 percent wage increase plus 80 euros next year
The FNV trade union is demanding a 5.5 percent wage increase plus an additional 80 euros per month for the upcoming collective labor agreement period in the Netherlands. The union also plans to push f...
Schiphol shrinkage a step closer, but protection for local residents needs to be clearer
The Dutch government has proposed capping annual flight movements at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol at 478,000 to reduce noise pollution for local residents by 2029. While the Council of State supports th...
NPO gets more time to decide on participation in 2027 Eurovision Song Contest
The NPO has been granted an extension by the European Broadcasting Union to determine the Netherlands' participation in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest. This follows broadcaster AVROTROS relinquishin...
New strike announced: week-long walkout by cleaners at Schiphol, stations and other locations
Cleaners represented by the FNV union are launching a five-day strike across the Netherlands, impacting Schiphol Airport, train stations, and various educational institutions. The action follows the r...
Cleaners to strike for a week at locations including Schiphol and train stations
Cleaning staff represented by the FNV union have launched a week-long strike across the Netherlands to demand a better collective labor agreement. The workers are protesting at key locations including...
Dyantha (15) delivers speech from the throne during Youth Prinsjesdag: "We are finally being heard"
Young representatives from the Unicef youth panel presented a speech to the Dutch House of Representatives during Youth Prinsjesdag to demand that policymakers listen to the concerns of the younger ge...
Bente to release third album DWARS in November
Singer Bente will release her third album, DWARS, in November featuring fourteen tracks including the new single Parachute. The artist, who gained wider recognition through the show Beste Zangers, wil...
Inez (80) is oldest woman to run Dam tot Damloop: "Overtaking people is the best part"
Eighty-year-old Inez de Rooij is preparing to participate in the Dam tot Damloop, aiming to set a new personal record for her age group. An avid athlete who trains four times a week, she expresses gre...
Online bank Revolut misled by cybercriminals posing as government officials
Online bank Revolut has admitted to mistakenly providing sensitive customer data to cybercriminals who posed as government officials. The breach, which affected customers in various countries includin...
What it’s like to be a designated survivor minister: I watched the Speech from the Throne on TV, with some nuts
Every year, the Dutch Council of Ministers designates one minister to stay away from the King's Speech to ensure government continuity in the event of an emergency. It has been revealed that for years...
Editor-in-chief Freek Staps steps down at ANP: 'Space for new leadership'
Freek Staps is stepping down as editor-in-chief of the Dutch news agency ANP after seven and a half years of leadership. Director Martha Riemsma praised his contributions to the organization's journal...
Koninklijke HFC signs Paul Fosu-Mensah
Koninklijke HFC has signed midfielder and defender Paul Fosu-Mensah on a free transfer. The player joins the club following his time with the Norwegian team Brattvåg and previous experience at severa...
Keja Klaasje Kwestro wint Theo d'Or voor rol in F*CK LOLITA
Keja Klaasje Kwestro has won the Theo d'Or award for her role in the play F*CK LOLITA, which reimagines the story of the protagonist from Vladimir Nabokov's famous novel. Other theater professionals w...
Loes Haverkort undergoes surgery for brain tumor: 'The world turned upside down'
Actress Loes Haverkort has successfully undergone awake surgery to remove a low-grade, slow-growing brain tumor. She is currently recovering well and has already returned to work, with upcoming projec...
Energy bills to rise significantly due to power grid expansion: 140 euros extra per year
Dutch households will face an average annual energy bill increase of 140 euros next year due to rising grid tariffs. The surge is primarily driven by the need for extensive investments in power infras...
New climate lawsuit against the State: Malaysian rainforest disappears into Dutch power plants
Comité Schone Lucht has launched a lawsuit against the Dutch government, claiming that wood from Malaysian rainforests is being incorrectly certified as sustainable biomass for energy plants. Despite...
Yade Lauren announces second studio album Ms Lauren
Dutch artist Yade Lauren is set to release her second studio album, Ms Lauren, following a period of creative development after the long-standing success of her debut. The singer describes the new rec...
Motorist flees after hitting child in Haarlem
A child was seriously injured after being hit by a car while cycling in Haarlem on the Plataanstraat. The driver of the involved black Audi A3 fled the scene and is currently being sought by the polic...
Cuban tobacco industry smoked out: rationed even in the Netherlands
The Cuban cigar industry is suffering from a major crisis caused by global shortages and skyrocketing prices. Retailers in the Netherlands are now rationing these luxury items to manage limited supply...
Shop theft damages increase today from 181 to 242 euros
The fixed compensation fee for shoplifting in the Netherlands has risen from 181 to 242 euros starting today. The increase, implemented by the Service Organization for Direct Liability (Soda), aims to...
Mission Impossible for the cabinet? Here is why Budget Day can still be a success
The Dutch cabinet faces a challenging lead-up to Prinsjesdag due to political infighting and a lack of support from opposition parties in the Tweede Kamer. Despite these difficulties, there are severa...
34 shots, zero goals: Heerenveen and Telstar play to a goalless draw
SC Heerenveen and Telstar played to a 0-0 draw at the Abe Lenstra Stadion, marking the first goalless match of the Eredivisie season. Despite a combined 34 shots, both sides were held scoreless due to...
Small restaurants struggling with no-shows: "Can be the difference between profit and loss"
Small restaurants in Amsterdam are increasingly struggling with guests who fail to honor reservations without notifying the staff. This issue creates significant financial strain and operational chall...