Netherlands News in English
Netherlands news in English — Dutch national headlines covering politics, housing, immigration, the economy, transport and daily life, translated and updated throughout the day for the international community.
Sunny news: this will be the weather during the Canal Parade in Amsterdam
The weather forecast for the Canal Parade in Amsterdam on Saturday, August 1st, predicts sunny conditions with temperatures around 25 degrees Celsius. According to the KNMI, there is a low chance of r...
Where will you be standing? This is the route of the Amsterdam Canal Parade 2026
The Canal Parade is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 1, 2026, traveling through the historic center of Amsterdam. The annual event, which is part of the Canal Pride celebrations, attracts h...
Judge corrects minister: decision on Lelystad Airport permit by 2027
A judge has ordered Agriculture Minister Jaimi van Essen to make a decision regarding the nature permit for Lelystad Airport by the end of this year. This ruling overturns the minister's previous plan...
Persistent heat puts pressure on Rhine freight transport
Persistent heat in Europe is causing water levels on the Rhine to drop to historic lows, severely impacting the transport of goods like coal and fuel. This situation is creating significant logistics ...
More expensive sportswear and jackets: EU imposes import tariffs on Chinese nylon
The European Union has introduced import duties ranging from 60 to 67.5 percent on Chinese nylon. This measure aims to counter the dumping of low-priced nylon on the European market, which is expected...
Major police operation in Osdorp: crashed BMW linked to explosives found at German ATM bombing
A major police operation is underway in Amsterdam-Osdorp after a car suspected of being involved in a recent ATM bombing in Germany crashed following a police chase. Authorities have evacuated nearby ...
Police operation in Amsterdam Nieuw-West: masked officers and helicopter circling
A large-scale police operation involving masked special intervention units and a helicopter is underway in the Osdorp neighborhood of Amsterdam. Emergency services have escalated the situation to a GR...
Public Prosecution Service to prosecute Taghi’s former lawyer Shukrula: ‘Case delayed by legal proceedings’
The Public Prosecution Service intends to prosecute Vito Shukrula, the former lawyer of Ridouan Taghi, for allegedly leaking confidential messages. The criminal case against him faces significant dela...
Weesp station to be renovated due to growing number of passengers
ProRail is set to renovate station Weesp starting in August to accommodate an expected increase in daily passenger numbers from 20,000 to 30,000. The project includes reconfiguring platforms and repla...
After violence in Berlin, one message rings out in Zandvoort: 'Love conquers hate'
Approximately 500 people attended the tenth edition of 'Pride at the Beach' in Zandvoort, where participants celebrated while reflecting on recent violence during a Pride event in Berlin. Despite the ...
NS to run extra trains between Amsterdam Centraal and Zandvoort during Formula 1
The Dutch national railway, NS, is operating extra trains between Amsterdam Centraal and Zandvoort from August 21 to 23 to accommodate an expected 50,000 Formula 1 fans. Additionally, the national tra...
Get on the dance floor at the WorldPride street and square parties (and celebrate love)
Amsterdam will host vibrant street and square parties on July 31 and August 1 to celebrate WorldPride. The festivities will transform the city center into a large celebration of love.
Radio 538 presenter Hannelore Zwitserlood underwent gastric bypass surgery: I am now Miss Piggy light
Radio 538 presenter Hannelore Zwitserlood has opened up about her weight loss journey after undergoing gastric bypass surgery three years ago. Following a 55-kilogram weight loss, she has released a b...
Fuel slightly cheaper again due to falling oil prices
Fuel prices at Dutch gas stations decreased on Tuesday following a significant drop in oil prices. This market shift occurred after the United States and Iran ceased mutual attacks, leading to lower c...
Philips to receive 186 million euros back in US import duties
Philips has received a 186 million euro refund following the overturning of import tariffs previously imposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump. The Dutch health technology company is among the fi...
ING expects record number of home sales this year, buyers have higher incomes
ING predicts a record-breaking 245,000 residential property sales in the Netherlands this year. This growth is driven by an increase in housing supply and rising household incomes.
Waiting for the train? 7 coffee and food spots at and near Haarlem Station
This article highlights seven recommended coffee shops and eateries located at or near Haarlem Station. It provides options for travelers looking to enjoy a meal, have a coffee, or work on their lapto...
More Dutch people are going on holiday by electric car
More Dutch citizens are choosing to travel by electric vehicle for their holidays, according to data from fast-charging company Fastned. The firm reported that charging sessions by Dutch drivers at it...
Grandstand for ten thousand people rises on the Prinsengracht: "But I have the best spot"
Construction has begun on a large grandstand along the Prinsengracht in Amsterdam, designed to accommodate 10,000 spectators for the upcoming WorldPride Canal Parade. While the construction work has c...
Gastric bypass surgery can be lifesaving but is no quick fix: the impact is enormous
Every year, between 10,000 and 12,000 gastric bypass surgeries are performed in the Netherlands. While weight-loss medication has stabilized these numbers, the procedure remains a life-saving interven...
1 in 20 households owns a caravan: Dutch people remain loyal to the camper lifestyle
The demand for caravans in the Netherlands has grown by 10 percent in the first half of the year, defying a previous trend toward campers. The Netherlands remains one of the few European countries whe...
Pride Zandvoort visitor assaulted and verbally abused, minor arrested
A visitor at a Pride event in Zandvoort was assaulted and verbally abused on Monday afternoon. Police have arrested a minor suspect and are investigating the incident as a potential hate crime related...
Suspected explosive found in second-floor apartment on Henri Dunantstraat in Staalmanbuurt
A fire broke out at an apartment building on Henri Dunantstraat in Amsterdam's Nieuw-West district this evening, with police suspecting the incident was caused by an explosive. No injuries were report...
Cabinet wants time to address asylum issue, but situation spiraling out of control locally
Recent protests against asylum seeker centers, including acts of vandalism, have intensified in the Netherlands as local authorities struggle to manage the unrest. Officials warn that these demonstrat...
Police swarm Jan van Galenstraat after shooting report but find no victims
Police in Amsterdam were deployed in large numbers to the Jan van Galenstraat following reports of a shooting on Tuesday evening. Upon arrival, authorities found no victims or evidence of a crime and ...
Top scorer in Belgium and persona non grata at Wolves: who is Tolu Arokodare, Ajax's targeted new striker?
Ajax is reportedly close to signing Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare from Wolverhampton Wanderers to strengthen their attacking line. The arrival of Arokodare is intended to create competition with fel...
Singer Tyla to perform concert at AFAS Live in October
Singer Tyla will perform a concert at AFAS Live in Amsterdam on October 13. The show is part of a world tour supporting her second studio album, A*POP, which was recently released.
Queen concert film featuring Freddie Mercury in cinemas from October
Sony Music Netherlands announced that the Queen concert film 'Queen Budapest' will be released in cinemas on October 7. The film features the band's final live performance filmed with lead singer Fred...
Lisette Wellens leaves WNL after nine years: 'Insufficient room for ambitions'
Presenter Lisette Wellens is leaving the Dutch broadcaster WNL after nine years. She stated on Instagram that she chose to depart because there is insufficient room for her professional ambitions at t...
China begins production of advanced chip machines
China has started production of its own advanced chip manufacturing equipment. This development challenges the long-standing market dominance of the Dutch company ASML in the chip production sector.