Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
How mounted police operate during high-risk Ajax matches: "Things can escalate massively"
Amsterdam's mounted police deployed 24 horses to maintain public order during a high-risk football match between Ajax and Olympiakos. Units were positioned in the city center and near the Johan Cruijf...
The tax authorities as the worm in the apple
Reforming the tax system has emerged as one of the most significant challenges for the Dutch government, despite being overshadowed by high-profile issues like nitrogen and migration. This complex fis...
Beverwijk sacrifices green space for Heemskerk housing development: 299 new homes near station area
The Beverwijk city council has approved a plan to construct 299 new homes at Euratomplein near the Heemskerk station area. The project involves building on a small portion of land belonging to Beverwi...
Toos & Henk - February 21
Cartoonist Paul Kusters provides a unique perspective on current events through his "Toos & Henk" comic strip. Published from Monday to Saturday, the February 21 entry continues his regular series of ...
'If this ban is implemented, it won't solve the PFAS problem': Jasper Roubos from Haarlemmermeer fears for the future of Dutch arable farming
Dutch farmer Jasper Roubos warns that a potential ban on pesticides containing PFAS could destroy the country's arable farming sector without effectively solving the chemical pollution problem. The Ne...
Netherlands considers ban on PFAS pesticides
The Netherlands is considering a ban on various pesticides containing PFAS to protect the country's groundwater. While drinking water companies support the potential measure, farmers have expressed si...
LIVE Eredivisie | Ajax host season revelation NEC in direct battle for third place
Ajax is set to host NEC at the Johan Cruijff Arena tonight in a significant Eredivisie matchup between two teams currently tied at 42 points. The 21:00 kick-off serves as a direct battle for third pla...
Life can be lonely as a Palestinian in Amsterdam: ‘We long for a safe space to share our pain’
The newly formed Palestinian Network Amsterdam (PNA) has launched a series of gatherings to provide a safe, supportive space for Palestinians in the city to connect and heal from collective trauma. Su...
Comedian Eric van Sauers ashamed he doesn’t want to perform in Limburg and Groningen: ‘That arrogance. As if I'm too big for that’
Dutch comedian Eric van Sauers expressed regret for excluding distant Dutch provinces from his theater tour to avoid long travel times, labeling the decision as arrogant. He reflected on his 42-year r...
Centuries-old testimonies of violent men: ‘She fears for her life’
Historical records from 18th-century Amsterdam notarial archives, recently featured in a study by the Meertens and Huygens Institutes, reveal how domestic violence was documented and addressed in the ...
Marco Oskam (59) started as a glass collector, now owner of the Casablanca for 25 years
Marco Oskam is celebrating 25 years as the owner of Café Casablanca, a landmark jazz and karaoke bar in Amsterdam’s Zeedijk district that dates back to 1946. Having started at the establishment as ...
Amsterdam-Noord’s frayed edges under pressure: ‘Without these places, you become a kind of Almere. That is a choice’
Rapid population growth in Amsterdam-Noord is threatening the survival of unique creative and community-led "fringes" as temporary leases expire to make room for housing and sports facilities. Residen...
These Americans traded the US for Amsterdam because of Trump
A growing number of Americans are emigrating to the Netherlands, particularly Amsterdam, driven by political dissatisfaction and safety concerns in the United States. Statistics from the Dutch Immigra...
Why the assassination of underworld kingpin Stanley Hillis still raises questions 15 years later
Stanley Hillis, a prominent leader in the Amsterdam underworld, was assassinated on February 21, 2011, while attending a meeting in the Watergraafsmeer district. Despite undercover police officers mon...
The best restaurants for dining out in Amsterdam
Food critic Mara Grimm has compiled an interactive map featuring her Amsterdam restaurant reviews since early 2022, which allows users to filter selections by price, rating, and location. The guide hi...
Are scandal documentaries about Ferry Doedens and Lil Kleine compelling or simply unethical?
The documentary 'Ferry Lost' has sparked an ethical debate in the Netherlands regarding the potential exploitation of vulnerable celebrities like actor Ferry Doedens for television ratings. While crit...
Extensive cloud cover, little sun in Haarlem in the afternoon
Haarlem will experience overcast skies today with an increasing chance of rain, followed by a rainy night. Temperatures are expected to reach a high of 10°C this afternoon with moderate winds and wil...
Schoof reflects on premiership: 'When they asked me I thought it was a joke that got out of hand'
In a farewell interview, Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof rated his performance between a six and a seven after leading a coalition of PVV, VVD, NSC, and BBB for eighteen months. Schoof, a non-partisa...
Police praise critical eye of Big Brother Awards
The Dutch National Police have adjusted their operational methods based on critical feedback provided by the digital rights organization Bits of Freedom. During the 2025 Big Brother Awards, Deputy Pol...
Shooting in Amsterdam West, man seriously injured
A man was seriously injured during a shooting at the corner of Marco Polostraat and Davisstraat in Amsterdam-West around 10:20 PM. The victim was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening ...
Dutch men's short track relay team wins eighth Olympic gold
The Dutch men's short track team, featuring Jens van ’t Wout, Melle van ’t Wout, Teun Boer, and Friso Emons, won the gold medal in the relay at the Milan-Cortina Olympic Games. This victory marks ...
Dutch Tax Authority continues to use algorithms, promises improvement
The Dutch Tax Authority has committed to using algorithms more responsibly following criticism and receiving a Big Brother Award for privacy violations. However, a spokesperson stated that the organiz...
Jelka van Houten: My body is one big scar
Dutch actress Jelka van Houten shared candid reflections on her body and lifestyle habits in a recent interview with Mezza magazine. She admitted to frequently forgetting to eat and neglecting her exe...
Sale of Diemerbos forest scrapped: ‘We said: we won’t let that happen’
The sale of the Diemerbos recreation area between Diemen and Amsterdam has been averted for the next two years after local and provincial governments reached a joint financial agreement. The funding a...
Future of vacant national monument Bloemoord still unknown
The housing association Brederode Wonen is considering various future scenarios for the vacant historic monument Bloemoord on Bloemendaalseweg. A new purpose is being sought for the building following...
György Kurtág’s 100th birthday at the Muziekgebouw is a celebration without the deep seriousness of his work
Amsterdam’s Muziekgebouw hosted a tribute concert to celebrate the 100th birthday of Hungarian composer György Kurtág, featuring musicians with long-standing ties to his work. The program included...
Mayor Halsema: homeless foreign crack addicts may be repatriated more often
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has proposed scaling up the voluntary repatriation of homeless foreign drug users, particularly Eastern European migrants, to address the city's growing crack cocaine pro...
Public art not representative: Amsterdam is a male stronghold when looking at statues
The city of Amsterdam is developing a new policy framework to ensure its 1,750 public artworks and monuments are more representative of its diverse population. Research indicates that women, people wi...
Firefighter Steven van de Looij (55) extinguished the fire in the Vondelkerk
Steven van de Looij, acting fire commander of Amsterdam-Amstelland, led the response to a significant fire at the historic Vondelkerk church during his first hours on the job on New Year's Eve. To pre...
Traffic jams expected in Amsterdam-East from Monday due to Linnaeusstraat closure
Starting Monday, major construction will begin on the Linnaeusstraat and part of the Middenweg in Amsterdam-East, causing significant traffic disruptions for drivers and cyclists. The project, which i...