Netherlands News in English
Dutch national news translated to English. Politics, economy, housing, immigration, and more for expats and internationals.
Bad news for homebuyers: Middle East war leads to more expensive mortgages
Rising oil and gas prices triggered by the conflict in the Middle East are causing interest rates to rise. This shift reverses previous expectations of lower rates and is expected to make mortgages mo...
Stabbing on Buiksloterweg: two injured and three arrests
Man uses deepfakes to open 46 accounts at ABN AMRO
A Dutch man used deepfake technology to forge identity documents and open 46 bank accounts at ABN AMRO last year. These accounts were subsequently used to commit fraud by placing orders under other pe...
Haarlem sailing clubs sound alarm over broken Buitenhuizer Bridge: No money for repair or replacement
Sailing clubs in Haarlem are sounding the alarm after Rijkswaterstaat announced there is no funding to repair or replace the broken Buitenhuizer Bridge. The bridge is expected to remain closed for sev...
Kelly Steen of Hera United: KNVB's plan to downsize Women's Eredivisie shows a lack of vision
Household costs rise by tens of euros due to record prices at the pump
Record-high gasoline and diesel prices are increasing monthly household expenses by several tens of euros. While frequent drivers and low-income families are the most affected, the direct financial im...
They hardly hear anything from Amsterdam: how Ajax leaves loaned-out players to their fate
Several football players on loan from Ajax, including Ahmetcan Kaplan and Tristan Gooijer, have expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of communication from their parent club. The article highlights ...
Youth center in Akersloot turns into polling station for one day: De Storey Club opens doors for elections
The Storey Club youth center in Akersloot has been converted into a polling station for one day during the elections. Residents of the municipality of Castricum can cast their votes at the venue where...
Hardenberg imposes penalty on COA to force closure of asylum center
The municipality of Hardenberg has imposed a penalty payment on the Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) for failing to close two reception centers according to their agreement. Th...
Person injured in stabbing in North, trauma helicopter landed
One person was injured in a stabbing incident on the Buiksloterweg in Amsterdam Noord on Tuesday afternoon. Emergency services, including a trauma helicopter, attended the scene where police have cord...
A lesson in perseverance and sacrifice for the team
A parent recently informed a hockey team's group chat that their daughter would be quitting the sport due to a lack of motivation. The article uses this situation to reflect on the importance of teach...
Appeal against man who stabbed Scott from Driehuis to death; alleged accomplice also to appear in court
The Amsterdam Court of Appeal has scheduled the appeal of F.D., who was convicted for the manslaughter of 24-year-old Scott from Driehuis, for October 26 and 29. The dates were set during a preliminar...
Transavia also introduces fuel surcharge due to rising fuel prices
Budget airline Transavia has introduced a fuel surcharge of five euros on several flights starting this week in response to rising kerosene prices. The company confirmed the decision on Tuesday, follo...
Rob Kemps replaces Frank Lammers as the face of Jumbo commercials
Rob Kemps, also known as the artist Snollebollekes, has been named the new face of Jumbo supermarket commercials. He replaces actor Frank Lammers, who previously held the role in the brand's advertisi...
Explosive found in Nieuw-Vennep
Police discovered and removed an explosive device resembling a jerrycan with fireworks from a waterway in Nieuw-Vennep. Investigations are ongoing regarding this discovery as well as other regional in...
Mayor Halsema reshuffles top management after absenteeism crisis: ‘Organization is reaching its limits’
Dutch Parliament: Ban Muslim Brotherhood and affiliated organizations
A majority of the Dutch House of Representatives has voted in favor of a motion by the PVV to ban the Muslim Brotherhood and its affiliated organizations. This outcome follows several previous attempt...
Come see the renovated council chamber during the open day on April 4
An open day will be held on April 4th to showcase the renovated council chamber to the public. Visitors will have the opportunity to see where the city council debates and makes decisions regarding th...
Prosecutors demand 15 months in prison for man who threatened singer Douwe Bob: ‘I let myself go’
Telstar has experience beating PSV: ‘Suddenly I was face to face with the best goalkeeper in the Netherlands’
Telstar, a football club from Velsen-Zuid, has a history of defeating PSV, including three home victories during the 1960s and 1970s and a win earlier this season. The article recalls these successes ...
New cultural venue with 1,000-capacity hip-hop hall in the heart of Amsterdamse Poort in Zuidoost
Lawyers: Promes admits stabbing family member
Former professional footballer Quincy Promes has admitted to stabbing a distant relative with a pocket knife during a party in Abcoude. His defense attorney revealed this admission during a preliminar...
Four young people behind Jewish-Islamic Share the Dove win international youth prize
Prosecutors seek 15 months in prison for threatening singer Douwe Bob
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a 15-month prison sentence against a 39-year-old man for threatening singer Douwe Bob. The threats were made after the singer withdrew from a performa...
Frans Hals Museum in Haarlem offers free admission during Book Week
The Frans Hals Museum in Haarlem is offering free admission on Sunday, March 22, as part of the annual Boekenweek celebration. Visitors can gain entry to the museum to view art and literature by prese...
No fiber optic prospects yet for half a million addresses
Approximately half a million addresses in the Netherlands currently lack a concrete plan for fiber optic installation, according to research by Telecompaper. High construction costs and the small scal...
Yannick Jozefzoon to star in film adaptation of Under the Paramariboom
Yannick Jozefzoon will star in the lead role of the upcoming film adaptation of the book 'Onder de paramariboom.' The cast also includes actors Hans Kesting and Jenny Mijnhijmer.
Local parties and D66 most popular in primary school elections
Primary school students who participated in the Children's Elections ahead of the municipal elections favored local parties, which collectively received 25 percent of the 4,489 votes. Among national p...
Jumbo ends 13-year partnership with Frank Lammers, this is his successor
After thirteen years, the Dutch supermarket chain Jumbo is ending its collaboration with actor Frank Lammers, who played the lead role in their television commercials. Lammers will be replaced by a ne...
Prosecutors seek 7 months in prison and restraining order against rapper Kempi
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a seven-month prison sentence and a three-year contact ban against rapper Kempi, whose real name is Jerrely Slijger. He appeared in a court in The Hag...