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.
Just Eat Takeaway orders rise for first time in 4.5 years
Just Eat Takeaway has recorded its first rise in order volume in over four years following strategic investments by parent company Prosus. The firm reports growth in its user base and plans to continu...
Consumer program Kassa makes online relaunch despite budget cuts
The consumer program Kassa will continue online after its television cancellation due to budget cuts. Despite the reduction in funding, broadcaster BNNVARA chose to preserve the show following strong ...
Kassa ends TV run but continues online with smaller budget
The Dutch consumer program Kassa will end its television broadcast on December 5 due to budget cuts within the public broadcasting system. However, the show will continue as an online-only platform wi...
Peter Jan Rens still welcome at Gouden Televizier-Ring Gala: 'Mistake made'
Presenter Peter Jan Rens was initially excluded from the Gouden Televizier-Ring Gala due to an alleged seating shortage, despite his status as a former winner. Following his public frustration, organi...
Using electricity at night can save money: ACM wants power rates to depend on the time of day
The Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) is proposing time-based electricity transport tariffs to reduce peak grid pressure. By encouraging consumers to use electricity during off-peak hour...
Small households could save 200 euros by using time-of-use electricity tariffs
The Dutch regulatory authority ACM will introduce variable electricity transport tariffs in 2029 to manage peak grid demand. Small households could save up to 200 euros per year by shifting usage to o...
City hall vandalized by pro-Palestine protesters, windows smashed: ‘City has blood on its hands’
Activists from Palestine Action NL vandalized the Stopera city hall in Amsterdam with graffiti and slogans following the police-enforced dissolution of their demonstration. Mayor Femke Halsema condemn...
Join the conversation | Who do you hope will take home the Gouden Televizier-Ring this year?
The nominations for this year's Gouden Televizier-Ring have been revealed, featuring programs such as De Bondgenoten, Kassa, and Woeste Grond. The gala, hosted by Jan Smit and Peter Pannekoek, will al...
Dutch online stores take on scammers and fake webshops
The number of victims of fake webshops in the Netherlands has risen to 1.2 million, prompting industry group Thuiswinkel.org to launch a new monitoring system to detect and block fraudulent sites. Whi...
Review Just Beyond Endless Mountain: The Tallest Man on Earth embraces the frayed edges of his Swedish roots
On his eighth album, Just Beyond Endless Mountain, Kristian Matsson, known as The Tallest Man on Earth, incorporates traditional Swedish folk music into his signature style. The artist continues to dr...
More rabbits needed to unlock nitrogen gridlock in Rotterdam port
Authorities are initiating a massive ecological restoration project in dunes around the Port of Rotterdam to combat a long-standing nitrogen permit deadlock. By improving habitat conditions and suppor...
House prices exceed half a million, but buyers have more choice again
Dutch house prices reached an average of 503,000 euros in the third quarter, a slight increase amid a 24 percent rise in available housing supply. Despite more properties being on the market, sales re...
Sharp rise in homes for sale, but concerns over ‘mismatch’ and ‘shrinkflation’ in new construction
The Dutch housing market has seen a substantial increase in both existing and new-build home listings, offering buyers more negotiation room and choice. However, sales for new construction projects ar...
Olivia Rodrigo saddened by attention to her love life
Olivia Rodrigo has criticized the invasive media attention regarding her romantic life, stating that she wishes to keep her relationships private. Meanwhile, the singer is enjoying career success and ...
Essent expands services with fast charging for electric cars
Essent is becoming a major provider of public fast-charging for electric vehicles in the Netherlands by rebranding 79 locations and 370 charging points. The expansion, achieved through a collaboration...
Ramen Stopera vandalized and damaged after pro-Palestine demonstration
The Stopera building in Amsterdam was vandalized with red paint and suffered broken windows following a pro-Palestinian protest. Police ended the demonstration after participants defied orders to foll...
Ramen Stopera vandalized and damaged after pro-Palestine demonstration
The Stopera city hall in Amsterdam was vandalized with red paint and suffered broken windows following a pro-Palestinian demonstration. Police were forced to end the protest after participants ignored...
Report: old transgender law led to deep human suffering
A historical study commissioned by the Dutch government reveals that the country's former transgender law caused profound human suffering by forcing individuals to undergo irreversible sterilization a...
Consumers spend more on durable goods such as cars and home furnishings
Dutch households increased their spending on food and services in August, though consumption of other goods like fuel experienced a slight dip. However, economic sentiment shifted in September as both...
Construction group BAM acquires contractor A.Hak
Construction firm BAM has announced the acquisition of A.Hak for over 500 million euros to expand its energy and water infrastructure capabilities. The deal is expected to be finalized by the first qu...
BAM acquires underground infrastructure construction company A.Hak
Construction company BAM has acquired A.Hak, a specialist in underground infrastructure, in a deal valued at over 500 million euros. This acquisition allows BAM to broaden its service offerings and te...
Defense wants to be on TikTok, but its own ban is holding the armed forces back
The Dutch Ministry of Defence wants to use TikTok for recruitment and to combat misinformation, but remains restricted by a 2023 government ban over espionage concerns. Officials are currently evaluat...
Electric cars are driving further into Europe, but watch out for hidden costs in France
Dutch electric vehicle drivers are increasingly traveling further across Europe, but the ANWB warns that hidden costs like blocking fees remain a problem in countries such as France. Drivers are advis...
Russia threatens with nuclear weapons and there is a reason for it, says this Lithuanian minister
Lithuanian minister Kęstutis Budrys argues that Baltic nations effectively manage Russian threats through a combination of deterrence and resilience. He suggests that Russia only retreats when forced...
Frits (74) and Floor (28): 'Amsterdam was much scarier in the eighties than it is now'
Frits, aged 74, and Floor, aged 28, discuss the evolving atmosphere of growing up and raising children in Amsterdam across different generations. The pair reflects on how the city has changed since th...
Nature quality in poor state, yet WWF remains hopeful: ‘Over 450 otters in the Netherlands’
A new WWF report reveals a 73 percent decline in average global wildlife populations since 1970, though some species like tigers are showing significant recovery. Locally in the Netherlands, conservat...
Kasper Dolberg's departure is a sporting and especially financial blow
Ajax forward Kasper Dolberg has suffered a torn cruciate ligament, ending his second period with the club. This injury represents a major financial and sporting setback for the Amsterdam team, which h...
Jewish community commemorates October 7 terror attacks: ‘What kind of world do we want to live in?’
Three years after the October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorist attacks, the Jewish community in the Netherlands continues to experience significant insecurity. During a commemorative service at Amsterdam's Am...
Pro-Palestinian demonstration at Amsterdam City Hall disbanded
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through Amsterdam on Wednesday to protest against Israel on the third anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks. The march was eventually disbanded by authoritie...
Woman (86) dies after swim in North Sea between IJmuiden and Overveen
An 86-year-old woman has died after going for a swim in the North Sea between IJmuiden and Overveen. Despite an immediate rescue effort by emergency services, she could not be revived, and police have...