Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Dutch emissions fall due to 'fuel tourism' and lower coal use
Greenhouse gas emissions in the Netherlands decreased by 5 percent in the first quarter of this year compared to the same period last year. The decline was primarily driven by energy companies reducin...
VVD youth propose bold plan: abolish state pension and overhaul mortgage interest deduction
The JOVD, the youth wing of the Dutch VVD party, has proposed a new political program that includes the gradual abolition of the state pension (AOW). The group also calls for ending the mortgage inter...
Tobacco industry dives into legal cannabis. What can we expect? ‘They will focus on health benefits’
The parent company of Marlboro has joined the Dutch legal cannabis experiment by purchasing a large greenhouse in Hellevoetsluis. Experts anticipate that the tobacco industry will utilize its lobbying...
Trump with 'Make Holland win again' slogan on Café Scheiwijck facade: 'Every goal sparks a run on the tap'
Café Scheiwijck in Beverwijk has decorated its facade with an image of Donald Trump and the slogan 'Make Holland win again' for the upcoming Dutch national football team matches. Owner Taylor van Mar...
Uncertainty over: Castricum coastal bus to keep running after extra council support
The free coastal bus service in Castricum will continue to operate this summer after receiving additional support from the local council. The bus will run daily between the Castricum railway station a...
'Why does it always have to be here?' Concerns and calls for protest over proposed asylum center de Tiltenberg in Vogelenzang
Residents of Vogelenzang have launched a petition with over 600 signatures to protest the planned opening of an asylum seeker reception center at the Tiltenberg estate. The local village council expre...
Aid organization: twelve people sleeping outdoors at Ter Apel
Twelve asylum seekers spent the night sleeping outdoors at the registration center in Ter Apel on Tuesday night, according to the relief organization MiGreat. The situation highlights ongoing capacity...
Netherlands women to play World Cup qualifying play-offs despite 3-1 win over Poland
The Dutch women's national football team secured a 3-1 home victory against Poland in their World Cup qualifying match. Despite the win, the team failed to qualify directly and must now compete in the...
Media entrepreneur Reinout Oerlemans to receive 2026 Media Lifetime Achievement Award
Media entrepreneur Reinout Oerlemans has been awarded the Media Oeuvre Award 2026 for his transformation from a television personality into an international media builder. The announcement was made on...
Anxious savers miss out on billions: how to easily switch to a bank with much higher interest rates
Dutch savers are missing out on billions of euros in interest by keeping their money in large banks instead of switching to smaller institutions with significantly higher rates. Despite the potential ...
AZ starts new season at home, away matches for Ajax and Telstar
The KNVB has released the draft schedule for the 2026/27 season, with AZ opening at home against ADO Den Haag while Ajax and Telstar start with away games. Ajax's new manager Míchel will make his deb...
New location for users' bus sparks neighborhood anger: "Damages trust"
Residents and business owners in Amsterdam East are protesting the unannounced relocation of a drug user facility to Linnaeusstraat, scheduled for June 29. Opponents cite significant safety concerns a...
Velsen-Noord village festival a celebration of ‘connection’, ends each night with local anthem
The village of Velsen-Noord is preparing for the 20th edition of its traditional village festival, which will take place from June 19 to 21 at the Stratingplantsoen. Organizers aim to foster community...
Timber 'heartbroken' after missing World Cup due to groin injury
Former Ajax defender Jurriën Timber expressed his deep sadness on Instagram after being forced to withdraw from the World Cup due to a groin injury. The Arsenal player and Dutch international was rul...
Hoofddorp allotment association fears downsizing as municipality seeks space for traveler site expansion: ‘Why specifically here?’
The Toolenburg Allotment Association in Hoofddorp faces potential shrinkage as the local municipality considers repurposing part of its land to expand a nearby caravan site. This proposal aims to addr...
What we can learn from ‘our boys’ at the World Cup: ‘Taking rest in time is at least as important as training’
Sports psychologist Afke van de Wouw discusses how the Dutch national football team’s preparation for the World Cup demonstrates that timely rest is as vital as physical training. She highlights tha...
Bipolar disorder finally brought Henk Mathijssen (66) where he wanted to be, and earned him a royal honor: 'I didn't want to be a dime, but a quarter'
Henk Mathijssen, a 66-year-old from Beverwijk, was recently appointed Knight in the Order of Orange-Nassau for his achievements and journey living with bipolar disorder. Originally from a working-clas...
Why consumers always foot the bill for supermarket price increases
Rising grocery prices in the Netherlands, driven by high energy costs and government levies, have prompted consumers to call for cabinet intervention. The situation has sparked a debate over whether s...
American billionaire's $70 million superyacht anchored in the IJ
American billionaire Robert Sands has docked his 70-meter superyacht, valued at 70 million dollars, at the Bimhuis quay in Amsterdam. The luxury vessel, which features a gym and beauty salon, has draw...
Does World Cup referee Danny Makkelie inspire youth to pick up the whistle? ‘You’re not a wimp, but the boss on the field’
Author Arjan van den Haak has released two youth novels intended to inspire young football fans to pursue careers as referees, modeled after Dutch World Cup official Danny Makkelie. The stories aim to...
Saving for five years for World Cup dream: John and Erica follow Oranje across America
John and Erica van den Berg from Abbenes have traveled to the United States to support the Netherlands national football team during the World Cup after five years of saving. The couple will attend gr...
Large search for missing person in water at Molenplas Haarlem
Emergency services launched a large-scale search operation at the Molenplas in Haarlem on Tuesday late afternoon following reports of a missing person. The fire department escalated the incident to a ...
Air raid sirens to remain, Defence to help fund new network
The Dutch government has decided to maintain the air raid siren system by developing a new network in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence. Justice Minister David van Weel announced that the def...
Bloemendaal may introduce a commuter tax following developments at Vogelenzang campsite
The municipality of Bloemendaal is investigating the potential introduction of a commuter tax after a proposal from the Zelfstandig Bloemendaal party received support. This initiative is partly motiva...
Judge overturns fines for tobacco manufacturer Philip Morris
The Trade and Industry Appeals Tribunal (CBb) has overturned fines totaling 160,000 euros imposed on tobacco manufacturer Philip Morris. The court ruled that the producer of Marlboro cigarettes did no...
New air raid alarm to also sound for drone threats
The Dutch government has decided to modernize the national air raid siren system instead of phasing it out as previously planned. The updated system will maintain its public warning function while add...
From Benghazi to Amsterdam: Gaddafi’s stolen euros surface at Dutch Central Bank
Millions of euros stolen from the Libyan Central Bank during the era of dictator Muammar Gaddafi have appeared at De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) in Amsterdam. These funds entered the European black marke...
Mark Damman’s first children’s book Save the Lanterfant! encourages kids to think for themselves: ‘As a child, you can contribute to a better world’
Mark Damman has released his first children's book, 'Red de lanterfant!', which aims to inspire curiosity and independent thinking in children. Illustrated by Eva Toorenent, the book emphasizes that e...
Apple at odds with EU over 'stricter legislation' for Siri AI
Apple has announced a delay in the release of its new Siri AI features in Europe, blaming the region's strict regulatory framework. The European Union has countered this claim, stating that the compan...
Judge: Amsterdam housing association must offer resident new home after explosion
An Amsterdam court has ordered housing association Eigen Haard to provide alternative housing within four weeks to a resident whose home was destroyed in a March explosion on Herculesstraat. The assoc...