Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Hundreds of Odido customers switch after massive data breach: ‘What happened there is no small matter’
Hundreds of Odido internet customers have switched to competitors following a major data leak at the telecommunications company. According to the comparison platform Internetten.nl, the number of cust...
Elite athlete and pregnant: how does that work? ‘View childbirth as an injury’
Gynecologist Floor Sijbrandij explains that pregnant women are now encouraged to stay active rather than resting, as was previously advised. She provides guidance on how to safely maintain a fitness r...
She must keep Jetten out of trouble: she is modest and unimpressed by politicians
Dorien Blommers is set to become a highly influential figure in the upcoming Dutch cabinet as the political assistant to Prime Minister Rob Jetten. In her role, she will act as a gatekeeper for access...
D66 member Nathalie van Berkel not to become state secretary due to CV inaccuracies
D66 Member of Parliament Nathalie van Berkel has withdrawn as the nominee for State Secretary of Finance due to inaccuracies regarding her educational background. She stepped down after it was reveale...
800 temporary student housing units in Zuidas extended by one year
800 temporary student housing units on Antonio Vivaldistraat in Amsterdam's Zuidas district will remain available for an additional academic year. This extension ensures that the accommodations stay a...
David Hielkema: Disappointed D66 voters seem to be returning to GroenLinks and PvdA
Recent polling by Het Parool and AT5 shows a tight three-way race between Amsterdam's current coalition parties ahead of the March 18 municipal elections. D66 is no longer projected to be the largest ...
Far fewer babies in ICU with RSV thanks to vaccination
The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) reported on Monday that far fewer babies were admitted to intensive care with the RS virus this autumn and winter. This signif...
'Shaved heads, beatings, and a bullet to the head': politicians face massive threats again in 2025
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has identified 365 individuals for criminal prosecution following a significant surge in threats against politicians in 2025. Today, four suspects appeared in cour...
Sick again? This works best for coughs and sniffles
An official flu epidemic has been declared, leading to widespread symptoms such as persistent coughing, nasal congestion, and fatigue. General practitioner and professor Dirk Devroey provides guidance...
Climate activist Trees frustrated by delay in trial against PVV member who hit her
The trial of PVV politician Ronald van Tiggelen for hitting climate activist Trees Lammers with his car during a March 2023 protest in Haarlem has been postponed. The court moved the case to a three-j...
A coffee with Daniël van Duijn (LEF): We want a rave island near Pampus
Daniël van Duijn, leader of the LEF party, is campaigning for the Amsterdam municipal elections with a platform focused on youth interests and unconventional urban projects. His key proposals include...
Honoring Haarlem's top athletes
On February 16, 2026, the city of Haarlem honored its top athletes at a sports gala where rower Roos de Jong and karateka Sebastiaan van Teeffelen were named sportswoman and sportsman of the year. The...
Speeding on IJmuiderstraatweg, cut-through traffic on Velserduinplein, confusing intersection at Orionweg: road safety in Velsen has a long way to go
A recent serious car accident in Velserbroek has drawn attention to broader traffic safety concerns throughout the municipality of Velsen. Residents and local reports highlight several hazardous locat...
First test for Jetten: the CV of his own candidate Nathalie van Berkel
Nathalie van Berkel, the nominee for State Secretary for Finance in the Netherlands, is facing scrutiny after it was revealed she misrepresented her educational background by suggesting she completed ...
Mr. Naafs visited the pond liner party and now fears an STI: Doctor Rutger is baffled
Mr. Naafs sought medical advice from Doctor Rutger after attending a "pond liner party," fearing he had contracted a sexually transmitted infection. However, the doctor found that the patient's primar...
Housing market, waste and safety play major role for municipal election panel members
A survey of over 2,100 Amsterdam residents reveals that the housing shortage, waste management, and public safety are the primary concerns for voters ahead of the upcoming municipal elections. While 9...
Welding robot becomes new colleague at regional shipyards: ‘Skilled workers for difficult jobs’
Neptune Marine in Hardinxveld-Giessendam is introducing advanced welding robots to address a critical shortage of skilled labor in the Dutch shipbuilding industry. These smart machines are designed to...
This macabre Haarlem masterpiece hung in Jeffrey Epstein's home: "He didn't understand the message"
Recently released documents reveal that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein commissioned a large-scale replica of Cornelis van Haarlem’s 1591 masterpiece, "Massacre of the Innocents," to hang abo...
Boekhandel De Duif in North also offers meetups for knitting enthusiasts
Bibi Scholten van Aschat opened De Duif, a community-focused bookstore in Amsterdam-Noord, which has become a local hub since its launch in December. Funded partly through crowdfunding, the shop offer...
He received a 10 from Mara Grimm, but where does Choux chef Merijn van Berlo like to eat?
Merijn van Berlo, the acclaimed chef of Amsterdam restaurant Choux, has shared his personal list of favorite dining spots and specific dishes across the city. His recommendations range from casual sta...
Danh Vo is a collector, scavenger and tinkerer – the Stedelijk now displays his montages of historical fragments
The Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam is hosting an exhibition by Vietnamese-Danish artist Danh Vo, titled πνεῦμα (Ἔλισσα), which features assemblages of historical and personal artifacts. T...
A coffee with Patrick van Bronswijk (The Voice of Amsterdam): I'm really not doing it for fun
Patrick van Bronswijk, the lead candidate for the new party "De Stem van Amsterdam," is running in the city's municipal elections to address urgent concerns regarding safety, waste management, and exc...
Search for creator of thrift store paintings: "Incredibly beautiful"
Art enthusiast Erwin Kanik is seeking the identity of a mysterious painter signed "De Boer" after discovering thirty colorful artworks at a thrift store in Heemstede. He has appealed to the public via...
Pauline was back on the street after three weeks: 'I supposedly didn't pass onboarding'
Pauline, a 56-year-old employee, was dismissed from her new job after only three weeks despite initially passing the application process and assignments with high marks. Her employer claimed she faile...
Did you see those VVD billboards along the highway? That’s exactly where this cabinet’s Achilles’ heel lies
The VVD is prioritizing a distinct party identity through high-profile billboard campaigns to avoid the pitfalls of the previous Rutte IV administration. This focus on individual party recognition pos...
‘Hi!’ At the Munich Security Conference, NATO chief Rutte is now an absolute heavyweight on his birthday
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has established himself as a political heavyweight at the Munich Security Conference, where he maintains his characteristic friendly and calm demeanor despite high ge...
'Sinatra' returns to Concertgebouw after nearly 50 years: "You can't tell the difference"
Frank Sinatra impersonator "Frank in Person" will perform with nearly 100 student musicians at Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw on February 28, marking nearly 50 years since the original artist appeared at...
Coffee with Kok Chan (NLPlan): "I see no Asian council members to represent the community"
Kok Chan, leader of the NLPlan party, is campaigning for the Amsterdam city council to address a lack of representation for the Chinese and Asian communities. His primary platform is a "youth master p...
Zandvoort once again the setting for Ticking Clock challenge: registration opens today
Circuit Zandvoort will host the "Tikkende Klok-challenge" on September 6, a fundraising event where participants run or walk laps to support research into the hereditary heart muscle disease PLN. Regi...
Car drives off bridge into water, driver hospitalized
A driver was hospitalized after crashing through a bridge railing on the N200 near Halfweg and landing in the water around 4:00 AM. The driver managed to escape the vehicle and swim to shore, where a ...