Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Hotel in 'Kinkerbuurt hole' approved after years-long battle, but neighborhood continues fight
Despite a favorable ruling from the Council of State for a long-stay hotel in Amsterdam's Kinkerbuurt, local residents are continuing their decade-long protest against the development. Opponents hope ...
Join Noord aan Zet
The Haarlem municipality is seeking community project proposals for Haarlem Noord to enhance the neighborhood's social and green spaces. The initiative includes a new specific budget for youth project...
Why rising national debt is now making your mortgage and loans more expensive
Rising national debt levels and persistent inflation are driving up interest rates as investors demand higher risk premiums on bonds. This trend, exacerbated by heavy investment in artificial intellig...
Peter Pannekoek and Jan Smit to host Gouden Televizier-Ring Gala again
Peter Pannekoek and Jan Smit will return to host the 61st Gouden Televizier-Ring Gala on October 8. The ceremony will be held at Koninklijk Theater Carré in Amsterdam and broadcast live on NPO 1.
Resident comes face to face with burglar and chases him out of his house
A resident in Amsterdam-West successfully chased an intruder out of his home late Monday evening after discovering the burglar inside. Police searched the immediate area but failed to locate the suspe...
Police to release suspect's statement on Odido hack tonight
Dutch police are set to release an audio recording of a suspect who gained access to Odido's internal systems by impersonating an IT worker. Authorities have confirmed the voice is authentic and hope ...
Claudia de Breij, Caro and Rob Kamphues in new season of De slimste mens
The 28th season of the Dutch quiz show De slimste mens will premiere on September 21, hosted by Herman van der Zandt with Paulien Cornelisse as the new jury member. The upcoming series features a vari...
Theater maker Jon van Eerd to shut down production company but is not retiring
Theater maker Jon van Eerd is closing his production company, Pretpakhuis, after the final run of Boeing Boeing in 2027. Despite the closure, the 66-year-old artist intends to continue his career by f...
Woman stabbed on street in Noord, police searching for suspect
A woman was stabbed on a street in the Amsterdam-Noord district this morning. Police later found the 44-year-old male suspect nearby with severe, self-inflicted injuries, and are now investigating the...
N205 between Haarlem and Vijfhuizen to close in sections for new asphalt
The province of North Holland will close sections of the N205 between Haarlem and Vijfhuizen from September 10 to October 26 for asphalt replacement and road marking updates. Travelers should expect d...
Talking about suicide can save a life
During the week of September 7, a national campaign is being held in the Netherlands to raise awareness about suicide prevention. The initiative includes various events, activities, and organized morn...
NPO requests minister to revoke Ongehoord Nederland license after all
The Dutch public broadcaster NPO has requested the revocation of Ongehoord Nederland's license due to repeated violations of journalistic codes and poor cooperation. This move follows public controver...
Production of Dutch flying car can begin: set to take flight in 2028
Dutch company PAL-V has received production certification from EASA for its flying car, the PAL-V Liberty. The vehicle is expected to receive full type certification within eighteen months, with plans...
Awesome! This Haarlem local features in the second season of Strijders
Veerle, a 26-year-old flight attendant from Haarlem, is testing her physical and mental endurance as a contestant on the second season of the military-style competition show Strijders. Filmed in Bulga...
WATCH LIVE | Rutte defends Covid goal to prevent healthcare overload: ‘I would do it again’
Former Prime Minister Mark Rutte defended his cabinet's Covid-19 pandemic response before a parliamentary inquiry, insisting that strict measures were essential to prevent healthcare systems from beco...
ABN AMRO employees to also walk off the job on Tuesday
About 150 ABN AMRO staff members are planning a one-day strike on Tuesday to protest proposed government cuts to social benefits like unemployment and disability insurance. The union-led action highli...
Traffic jams on narrowed Weesperstraat: "Everything is much slower, you're stuck more often"
Motorists on Amsterdam's Weesperstraat are facing increased traffic delays due to early road narrowing measures ahead of a permanent redesign. While some commuters express frustration over the congest...
Younger generations generally wealthier than predecessors despite difficult housing market
Recent data from Statistics Netherlands indicates that younger generations generally enjoy higher purchasing power and wealth than their predecessors, despite difficulties in the housing market. Altho...
Rutte takes the stand in final corona hearings: on the Rutte method during the pandemic
Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is set to appear before a parliamentary committee for his second and final hearing regarding the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The investigatio...
Dutch makeup artist Arjen Tuiten wins Emmy for The Pitt
Dutch makeup artist Arjen Tuiten has won an Emmy Award for his prosthetic makeup work on the television series The Pitt. The recognition follows his contribution to creating a realistic body replica f...
Government wastes large amounts of money on gas storage filling targets
The Dutch government is subsidizing the filling of gas storage facilities to prevent winter shortages, with costs expected to be passed on to consumers. Experts caution that these state-led interventi...
Snapchat sued in the Netherlands: platform accused of being addictive and unsafe for children
Stichting Massaschade & Consument has filed a class-action lawsuit against Snapchat in the Netherlands, alleging the platform's features are designed to be addictive for minors. The foundation is seek...
Car ends up in water in Westelijk Havengebied, driver arrested
Three people were involved in a vehicle accident that resulted in their car entering the water in Amsterdam's Westelijk Havengebied district. While the occupants escaped without serious injury, the dr...
Police on jet ski rescue injured man from Oosterdok
Police rescued an injured man from the water at Amsterdam's Oosterdok on Tuesday evening following a physical altercation with a group of tourists. The man was transported to the hospital for treatmen...
ProRail to replace all elevators at Haarlem station
ProRail is replacing all elevators at Haarlem station due to the equipment reaching the end of its service life, with work scheduled from September 18 through June. Passengers requiring elevator acces...
Niels runs two marathons (!) during Ticking Clock Challenge at Zandvoort circuit
The second annual Tikkende Klok Challenge at the Zandvoort circuit brought together one thousand runners to raise funds for Stichting PLN. Participant Niels Grote Beverborg stood out by completing two...
Aaron Bouwman out for a month with lung and sternum injury following Ruben van Bommel tackle
Ajax defender Aaron Bouwman is expected to miss a month of play after sustaining lung and sternum injuries in a collision with PSV's Ruben van Bommel during a match at the Johan Cruijff Arena. The inc...
Man opens fire on passerby in Nieuw-Vennep
A young man fired a weapon at another individual in Nieuw-Vennep this morning but failed to hit his target before fleeing the scene. Police are currently searching for the suspect, who is described as...
Student debt grows due to high cost of living and may limit future mortgage options
The cost of living for students in the Netherlands has risen significantly, resulting in higher debt levels as students struggle to cover daily expenses. This accumulated student debt is now posing a ...
Tap water in and around Elzenhagensingel possibly contaminated, Waternet issues boil water advisory
Waternet has issued a boil water advisory for residents in Amsterdam-Noord near Elzenhagensingel due to potential water contamination. Residents are instructed to boil all tap water for three minutes ...