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.
Staffing firm Randstad sees market recover and posts higher revenue
Employment agency Randstad reported increased revenue in the second quarter, driven by growth in North American and European markets. CEO Sander van 't Noordende noted that the Dutch market remains st...
Jurran and Hima open Catalan vermouth bar: ‘Going out in Catalonia is a true experience’
Longtime friends Jurran and Ibrahim have opened a new Catalan-style vermouth bar called Bar Selona in Haarlem. The establishment aims to bring the atmosphere and culinary inspiration they gathered fro...
Women's football club Hera dreamed of Champions League but was relegated: "It will take longer now"
After being relegated from the Eredivisie last season, the women's professional football club Hera United has begun preparations for a new season in the Eerste Divisie. Despite losing 17 players and s...
April Darby taking a break from theater: 'I don't want to overwork my body'
Singer and actress April Darby has announced a temporary break from theater work following the premature closure of the Moulin Rouge production due to water damage. She decided to step back after a de...
Rise in home prices slows, but houses remain expensive
The price increase for owner-occupied homes in the Netherlands slowed down in June compared to previous months, although prices remain high. Meanwhile, an increase in home sales suggests growing activ...
Black Saturday or not: we just want to go
Travelers in the Netherlands are still opting for Saturday departures despite potential traffic congestion, even though modern accommodation bookings offer more flexibility. Many vacationers feel that...
Blockade of Strait of Hormuz could lead to global recession
The global economy risks a recession if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed due to ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States. This situation threatens to increase costs for consumers in the ...
Public Prosecution Service demands up to five years in prison for men suspected of bank helpdesk fraud
The Public Prosecution Service has demanded prison sentences of up to five years against two 31-year-old men from Amsterdam suspected of committing bank helpdesk fraud. The suspects allegedly targeted...
Chip stocks recover on stock market after weeks of heavy losses
Chip companies Besi, ASMI, and ASML saw a strong recovery on the stock market on Tuesday following several weeks of significant losses. This upward trend in technology stocks was also observed across ...
Trio suspected of kidnapping and extorting four men
Three men appeared in court on suspicion of kidnapping and extorting four victims by forcing them to withdraw cash at ATM machines. While one suspect will await his trial outside of prison, two brothe...
Number of people on unemployment benefits in Haarlem rises for third consecutive year
For the third consecutive year, the number of unemployment benefits in Haarlem has increased, according to new data from the UWV. By the end of June, the city recorded its highest number of unemployme...
Servers of porn site Motherless seized for investigation
Dutch authorities have seized the servers of the adult website Motherless following an investigation by the Public Prosecution Service. The servers were confiscated during raids on the company hosting...
Why customers are reacting so fiercely to a changed cheese roll at Albert Heijn: ‘It creates a feeling of loss of autonomy’
Supermarket chain Albert Heijn is reformulating its cheese pastry recipe following significant customer complaints about the change in taste. A consumer psychologist notes that such reactions often st...
Moulin Rouge cast watched theater flood: 'Beyond saving'
The cast of the musical Moulin Rouge faces the cancellation of their final two weeks of performances due to severe water damage at the Beatrix Theater. Actress April Darby witnessed the incident, whic...
Netherlands bans products from illegal Israeli settlements
Starting September 22, the Netherlands will implement a ban on trade involving products originating from illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank. This measure follows a May announcement made afte...
Number of malfunction reports for bicycle conveyor belt at Central Station continues to rise
The number of malfunctions for the bicycle conveyor belt at Amsterdam Central Station has risen to 745 since January 2023, averaging nearly six per week. The municipality is currently negotiating a ne...
New season of B&B Vol liefde starts with half a million fewer viewers than usual
The sixth season of the Dutch television program B&B Vol liefde premiered with 908,000 viewers on Monday evening. This figure represents a significant decline, drawing nearly half a million fewer view...
Tour of Haarlem by historic museum bus
The NZH Transport Museum in Haarlem is organizing a tour using a historic museum bus on Saturday, July 25. The bus will depart from the museum located at A. Hofmanweg 35 at 2:00 PM.
Gas station owners must either close or expand their shops: ‘And not by choice’
Local gas station owners in the Netherlands are facing financial pressure, with industry organization Bovag advising them to either significantly expand their shops or convert to unmanned stations to ...
Foundation demands millions from ACM over Flexenergie bankruptcy
A foundation is suing the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) for at least 15.7 million euros on behalf of former Flexenergie customers. The claim alleges that the regulator failed t...
Over half of Dutch entrepreneurs feeling impact of Middle East conflict
More than half of Dutch entrepreneurs are experiencing negative impacts from the conflict in the Middle East. Rising costs for energy, transport, and procurement, combined with increased economic unce...
Former hotel on Sarphatistraat gives people the creeps with dolls: "Bet it's haunted"
A former hotel located on the Sarphatistraat in Amsterdam has become a local curiosity due to dolls displayed in its windows, which passersby describe as spooky or mysterious. The 28-room property, cu...
Towering flames from construction waste container fire in Haarlem
A fire broke out in a construction waste container on the Jan Gijzenkade in Haarlem shortly after 1:00 a.m. Firefighters successfully extinguished the blaze and protected a nearby vehicle from potenti...
Schalkwijk center is being built up, but will there still be room for the community center?
Club Schalkwijk, a community center in the center of Schalkwijk, provides a vital meeting place for local residents as the area undergoes large-scale redevelopment. While the center has proven popular...
Circuit Zandvoort closed off, gates to remain shut to curious onlookers in coming weeks
Circuit Zandvoort has been closed to the public to allow for preparations for the upcoming Formula 1 race scheduled for August 23. Only authorized suppliers and event staff are permitted to enter the ...
Diesel price rises faster than gasoline due to shortages and oil supply unrest
Diesel prices in the Netherlands have risen significantly faster than gasoline prices over the past two weeks due to tight market conditions and instability in oil supply. This increase is expected to...
Fewer Dutch apples on shelves this year, but more pears
Dutch fruit growers anticipate a significant decrease in this year's apple harvest compared to last year. Conversely, the pear harvest is expected to be more abundant than in the previous season.
Truck ban on Merwede Bridge costs transport sector 1.5 million euros daily
A truck ban on the Merwede bridge near Gorinchem forces approximately 18,000 trucks to take detours daily, causing significant delays. The transport sector estimates these diversions cost 1.5 million ...
Ajax signs young striker from Juventus on loan
Ajax has signed 20-year-old Italian striker Diego Pugno on a one-year loan deal from Juventus. The agreement includes an option for the Amsterdam club to purchase the forward for one million euros, wi...
WorldPride Amsterdam 2026: what you need to know about public transport and traffic
Amsterdam will host WorldPride from July 25 to August 8, 2026, featuring a Canal Parade on August 1. Residents and visitors are advised to plan their travel carefully as the event will lead to signifi...