Netherlands News in English
Dutch national news translated to English. Politics, economy, housing, immigration, and more for expats and internationals.
More housing, but also more greenery: How Haarlem parties plan to solve the dilemma
Haarlem faces a significant housing shortage while also being recognized as the most paved municipality in the Netherlands. To address the challenge of building more homes without reducing limited gre...
Toos & Henk - March 7
Cartoonist Paul Kusters publishes his 'Toos & Henk' comic strip from Monday to Saturday. The series provides his unique perspective on current events and news.
Wealth tax already has pitfalls: 'People are leaving a lot of money on the table'
The article highlights potential pitfalls in the Dutch wealth tax system and advises taxpayers to be thorough with their 2025 filings. It suggests that individuals should carefully calculate profits a...
Rob van Essen offers witty and light-hearted reflections on humanity in new novel
Former TV presenter Jan Lenferink (80) dies
Former Dutch television presenter Jan Lenferink has passed away at the age of 80. His family confirmed his death on Friday to the ANP news agency.
Turkey threatened counterattack against Iran, says Berendsen
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen stated that Turkey has threatened to launch a counter-attack against Iran if it is targeted again. Berendsen revealed this information during a television appearan...
Berendsen enlists military for repatriations near Iran
Dutch Foreign Affairs Minister Tom Berendsen has requested assistance from the Ministry of Defense to repatriate citizens currently stranded in the Middle East. The minister announced the decision dur...
Taxi driver caught at Schiphol after working weeks without a rest day
The Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT) caught an Uber taxi driver at Schiphol Airport who had been working seven days a week for several consecutive weeks. This violation of mandatory ...
Juliet Broersen (Volt) doesn't want to join coalition at any cost: "We need sufficient weight"
Juliet Broersen, Volt's lead candidate in Amsterdam, stated that the party will only join a governing coalition if they have enough political weight to ensure a more progressive agenda for the city. S...
Minister: Officers did not view Lisa murder case file, 'I don't want to give that impression'
Justice Minister David van Weel clarified that 1,700 police officers accessed general police reporting systems rather than the specific criminal case file regarding the murder of Lisa from Abcoude. Th...
Writer Tommy Wieringa: ‘Anger is my weak spot, I wish I had more patience with other people’
In an interview with Mezza magazine, Dutch author Tommy Wieringa reflects on his personality, including his struggles with anger and his desire for more patience with others. He also discusses his pas...
Plan to offset capital losses costs billions
The Dutch House of Representatives passed a motion allowing taxpayers to offset losses from savings and investments against income from previous years. State Secretary for Finance Eelco Eerenberg repo...
Micky van de Ven's brain was slower than his sprint and I immediately thought of Koeman: he doesn't like to see this sort of thing
In his weekly column, Henk Spaan evaluates several football figures, including Micky van de Ven, Daniël de Ridder, and Gianluca Prestianni. Spaan critiques Van de Ven's mental processing speed during...
Between Art and Choice with Anke Bakker (Party for the Animals) and Rogier Havelaar (CDA)
Amsterdam party leaders Anke Bakker and Rogier Havelaar participated in the 'Tussen Kunst en Kies' program at the STRAAT Museum to translate their political ideals into street art. The show is part of...
Vistas, details and whimsical visual rhymes in Heiligers’ graphic cat prints
Jamil (58) and Sylvia (58) moved to Weesp but returned to the Indische Buurt: ‘I remember very well when it started to feel wrong’
KLM further postpones resumption of flights to Dubai
KLM has further postponed the resumption of its flights to Dubai, Riyadh, and Dammam until Tuesday. The airline cited the ongoing conflict in Iran as the reason for the continued suspension of these M...
Casino employee asks for €1,000 advance before first day, but it doesn't go down well with her boss
A newly hired casino employee in Limburg was dismissed before her first day of work after requesting a 1,000 euro salary advance. The employer's decision to terminate the contract immediately prompted...
History repeats itself, women are again being denied knowledge, says science censorship curator Eulàlia Gassó Miracle
Curator Eulàlia Gassó Miracle has organized an exhibition exploring censorship in science and the historical exclusion of women from knowledge. The display features centuries-old books and uses atmo...
Gaasperdam police station moves to Duivendrecht, 'serious concerns' from PvdA
The PvdA party has expressed serious concerns regarding the relocation of the Gaasperdam police station in Amsterdam Zuidoost to Duivendrecht. Council members worry that losing a local police presence...
You can't just polish away the glass ceiling
The article discusses the metaphorical glass ceiling and gender inequality in the context of International Women's Day. It uses a satirical remark about cleaning the glass ceiling to highlight the ong...
Saskia from Castricum reflects on her Winter Full of Love adventure: 'My children were disappointed it didn't work out'
Saskia Leenders from Castricum reflects on her participation in the television show Winter Vol Liefde, where she sought a relationship with Klaas in Austria. Although the connection did not result in ...
Robbers brandished guns in wholesaler and shot at fleeing employee; sole suspect denies charges
Employees at a consumer electronics wholesaler in Haarlemmermeer were assaulted and one was shot during an armed robbery in August 2024. A 4.5-year prison sentence has been demanded for a 43-year-old ...
Princess Margriet visits Paralympic Winter Games in Italy
Princess Margriet is scheduled to visit the Paralympic Winter Games in Italy next week. Prime Minister Rob Jetten and Sports Minister Mirjam Sterk will also attend the events, according to an announce...
Cabinet considers measures to prevent 2026 prison cell shortage
State Secretary Claudia van Bruggen warns that the Dutch prison system faces a projected shortage of 265 cells this year without further intervention. While emergency measures are currently managing o...
Moment of silence for late baseball player De Jong
A moment of silence was held for former Dutch catcher and coach Sidney de Jong before a World Baseball Classic game between the Netherlands and Venezuela. De Jong, a prominent figure in Dutch baseball...
Amsterdam teacher Piet de Boer improved the lives of ‘imbeciles’
Long queues for Harry Styles pop-up store in Amsterdam: ‘I don’t even know her name, but it’s so much fun’
What should plant-based chicken pieces be called? Well-known advertiser makes a suggestion
New regulations have banned terms like 'vegetarian chicken pieces' and 'vegetarian bacon', requiring meat substitute manufacturers to find alternative product names. A famous Dutch advertiser, known f...
HFC match-winner at Nieuw Zuid almost played for Quick Boys: ‘For whatever reason it didn’t happen’
Delano Ladan scored the decisive header for Haarlem-based club Koninklijke HFC to secure a 1-0 victory over Quick Boys. The goal was particularly significant as Ladan had previously undergone a trial ...