Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Jan Kol has been enjoying his holiday bunker in Zandvoort for years
Jan Kol and his wife have been spending their vacations in a converted World War II bunker located in the dunes of Zandvoort. The couple prefers their unique seaside retreat to international travel.
Shift in Haarlem labor market: most jobs now in business services
The labor market in Haarlem has undergone a significant shift, with the business services sector now providing the most jobs. This represents a change from a decade ago, when the healthcare sector was...
Schiphol security guard gets behind the wheel under the influence shortly after work
A security guard working at Schiphol Airport was caught driving under the influence shortly after finishing her shift. Despite the incident, her employer is legally restricted from immediately termina...
Digital euro one step closer after European Parliament support
The European Parliament has voted in favor of plans for a digital euro, moving the initiative a step closer to implementation. This support allows final negotiations between European Union member stat...
N205 partially closed between Haarlem and Vijfhuizen
The province of Noord-Holland is conducting road work on the N205 between Haarlem and the A9 exit at Vijfhuizen. The road will be partially closed from Thursday, September 10, until Monday, October 26...
Neighborhood organization De Groene Hub receives 300,000 euro subsidy from municipality
The Amsterdam municipality has granted a one-time subsidy of 300,000 euros to the neighborhood organization De Groene Hub to prevent it from ceasing operations. The organization, which focuses on sust...
Ajax talent Sean Steur (18) joins Newcastle United for a massive fee
18-year-old Ajax midfielder Sean Steur is transferring to Newcastle United in a deal worth approximately 27 million euros including bonuses. The English Premier League club reached an agreement with A...
Man who stole car from folk singer Sander Kwarten with children inside avoids jail time
A 36-year-old man who stole a car containing the children of singer Sander Kwarten last year will not return to prison. The court ruled that the sentence imposed for the theft has already been served ...
Trade with Russia and a gambler with tons of cash: how ABN Amro went (again) expensively wrong
ABN Amro has been fined 8.5 million euros by De Nederlandsche Bank for recurring anti-money laundering failures. The regulator cited the bank's over-reliance on client statements and its failure to pr...
Parcel delivery service ordered to halt operations by Labor Inspectorate
A package delivery service in North Holland has been ordered by the Labor Inspectorate to halt operations for one week. The inspection found that the company was employing individuals from outside Eur...
Inheritance tax is the most hated tax, people find it inherently unfair
While the Netherlands Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis reports public support for higher inheritance taxes, 50Plus senator Martin van Rooijen argues that the tax should be abolished entirely. He de...
Energy consumption has dropped significantly over the past quarter-century, but the decline has stagnated in recent years
Energy consumption in the Netherlands has decreased significantly over the past 25 years despite population growth. However, this downward trend has stagnated in recent years, with little change in co...
Good business from Moroccan World Cup fever: rush on shirts and cakes
Local businesses in the Bos en Lommer neighborhood of Amsterdam are experiencing a significant surge in sales for cakes and shirts ahead of the World Cup quarter-final between Morocco and France. Resi...
Defiant, exuberant, unifying and dazzling: WorldPride in Amsterdam
WorldPride is taking place in Amsterdam from July 25 to August 8. The event features a diverse program centered around the theme of unity.
Public Prosecution Service confirms: knife found by AD reporter is the weapon used to murder Karin (59)
The Public Prosecution Service has confirmed that a knife discovered by an AD reporter is the weapon used in the murder of a 59-year-old woman in Haarlem last March. Police had previously overlooked t...
Pump prices rise again due to escalating violence between Iran and US, fueling significantly higher costs in Belgium
Fuel prices in the Netherlands increased on Thursday following a sharp rise in global oil prices. This surge was triggered by escalating tensions between Iran and the United States in the Middle East.
Major police search operation in Haarlem-Schalkwijk
Police conducted a large-scale search operation in the Schalkwijk neighborhood of Haarlem last night, involving specialized units, canine teams, and a drone. Authorities have not yet disclosed the mot...
Police investigate shooting in Slotermeer
Police are investigating a shooting that took place around midnight on the Slauerhoffstraat in Amsterdam's Nieuw-West district. No injuries were reported, and the national police unit has taken over t...
Government cushioned small businesses from major financial problems during the coronavirus pandemic
During the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Dutch government provided the primary financial support for small businesses, rather than banks. The internal financing provided by business owne...
Average house price rises to 506,000 euros despite record supply
In the second quarter of 2026, the Netherlands saw a record number of houses put on the market, resulting in increased sales. Despite this high supply, the average price of an existing home rose by 3....
Sellers can no longer ask top price for homes: ‘Expectations must be adjusted’
Home sellers in the Netherlands are finding it harder to achieve high asking prices as market conditions shift. Properties with lower energy efficiency or poor maintenance are remaining on the market ...
How the mother of the French Sun King ended up in Amsterdam
A portrait of Queen Anne of Austria is currently held in the art collection of Amsterdam. The article explores the historical journey of how this painting eventually became part of the city's collecti...
Fewer cars but more mopeds stolen in the past six months
During the first half of 2026, the number of car thefts in the Netherlands decreased compared to the same period last year, resulting in lower insurance claims. However, there was a recorded increase ...
ABN AMRO fined 8.5 million euros for inadequate anti-money laundering controls
The Dutch central bank has fined ABN AMRO 8.5 million euros due to significant shortcomings in its anti-money laundering controls. The regulator specifically cited failures in monitoring clients categ...
Multimillion-euro fine for ABN Amro over flawed anti-money laundering controls
The Dutch Central Bank (DNB) has imposed an 8.5 million euro fine on ABN Amro for structural shortcomings in its anti-money laundering controls regarding high-risk clients. The bank failed to properly...
Plus-size people face faster job rejection or worse: ‘Slimmer women get higher salaries’
Research by the knowledge institute Movisie indicates that employees with a larger body size frequently face discrimination, bullying, or wage disparities in the workplace. Researchers express concern...
New comic book celebrates pop music with Bowie, Prince and Billie Eilish
Artist Ben Westervoorde and writer Jan-Willem de Vries have released a new comic book titled Off The Record, which explores themes of music, friendship, and generational change through the characters ...
New twist in case of stabbed ABN Amro employee Karin (59): suspect previously arrested
A 36-year-old suspect is set to face trial for the murder of Karin, an ABN Amro employee who was stabbed to death near a train station in Nieuw-Vennep on March 30. DNA evidence found on the suspect's ...
Voice of fake employee points to Dutch involvement in Odido hack
Dutch police have identified strong evidence of local criminal involvement in a significant data breach at the telecommunications provider Odido. The security incident, which exposed the personal info...
Keijzer critical of 'group of men' that determined corona policy, yet she did not resign herself
Former State Secretary Mona Keijzer has criticized the Dutch cabinet's decision-making process during the COVID-19 pandemic, claiming a small group of men ignored broader societal perspectives. Despit...