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.
Stadskanaal mayor: Do not take the law into your own hands
Mayor Klaas Sloots of Stadskanaal has issued an urgent appeal to residents not to take the law into their own hands following unrest in the municipality. An emergency ordinance has been implemented in...
Influencer Marijn Kuipers makes documentary about years-long struggle with bulimia
Dutch influencer Marijn Kuipers is producing a documentary about her long-term battle with bulimia. The 26-year-old hopes that by sharing her personal struggle, she can help others facing similar issu...
Van Weel strongly condemns Markuszower's call for violence
Dutch Justice Minister David van Weel has condemned remarks by MP Gidi Markuszower, who suggested that Palestinian refugees should be deterred with violence. Van Weel emphasized that calls for violenc...
Ombudsman wants parents in benefits scandal to be better informed
National Ombudsman Reinier van Zutphen has urged State Secretary for Finance Sandra Palmen to improve the quality of information provided to parents affected by the childcare benefit scandal. He expre...
Criticized anti-bird nets at Rijksmuseum to be removed: "Breeding season well advanced"
The Rijksmuseum is removing controversial anti-bird nets from trees in Amsterdam's Carel Willinkplantsoen after several birds became trapped in the mesh. While the nets were intended to prevent nestin...
City pass in Haarlemmermeer can simplify and improve low-income policy. External agency: 'Lowers barriers for sports, culture and social activities'
A report by consultancy Medialect suggests that introducing a city pass for low-income residents in Haarlemmermeer would effectively simplify the municipality's social welfare policies. The study indi...
Almost fifty years among shelter cats: veterinarian Piet (75) has no plans to retire yet
Piet Sons, a 75-year-old veterinarian, continues to perform weekly surgeries at Dierenopvang Amsterdam after nearly fifty years of service at the shelter. Having started his career immediately after u...
Schiphol security guards sound alarm: workload sky-high and safety under pressure
Security guards at Schiphol Airport, represented by the FNV union, are sounding the alarm over excessive workloads and a failing safety culture. Employees report that the high pressure is affecting th...
Markuszower: I should have expressed myself better, more sharply and more appropriately
Dutch politician Gidi Markuszower admitted in an interview with Sven Kockelmann that he should have spoken more precisely and appropriately during a previous encounter with the platform Left Laser. He...
Ten years of Karavaan: On freedom, progress and the fear of change
Karavaan is celebrating its tenth anniversary with a large-scale musical theater production exploring themes of freedom, progress, and the fear of change. The performance focuses on the historic and o...
Inspectorate to investigate agencies in Stadskanaal assault case
The Dutch Health and Youth Care Inspectorate (IGJ) is investigating the involvement of agencies such as Veilig Thuis and the Child Care and Protection Board in a child abuse case in Stadskanaal. The i...
Tradition of auctioning the first barrel of herring must be preserved
The article invites readers to participate in a poll regarding whether the traditional auction of the first barrel of herring should be preserved. It encourages public engagement to gather opinions on...
Norah and Emma didn't expect to live together as children: 'We have two guinea pigs, Shoshanna and Govert suit us perfectly'
Childhood friends Norah van Leeuwen and Emma de Haan now live together in Haarlem along with their two guinea pigs. The pair discusses their long-standing friendship and their transition from childhoo...
Winfred has a house used only for art and baking bread: 'It’s a man cave that got out of hand'
Winfred de Nijs, a retired construction company director, uses a house in Schoorldam as a dedicated space for baking bread and displaying his art collection. He describes the residence as an "out-of-c...
Province installs viewing platforms at Velsertraverse. 'It is definitely recommended to come and take a look'
The province of Noord-Holland has installed two viewing platforms at the Velsertraverse construction site to allow the public to observe the work this coming weekend. Visitors are encouraged to watch ...
Politics on the Amstel: Who is to blame for the cancelled festival and these names are circulating for alderman
Amsterdam's Music On festival was cancelled after the municipality withdrew its permit over safety concerns, sparking debate regarding accountability among local officials. Journalists also discussed ...
Author Annie M.G. Schmidt remains very much alive through her work even after her death
The upcoming Annie M.G. Schmidt Week celebrates the legacy of the late Dutch author through events at schools, libraries, and theaters around her birthday. These activities aim to keep her literary wo...
Transavia cuts costs due to high fuel prices, does not rule out job losses
Transavia is implementing millions in additional cost savings due to the rising price of aviation fuel. The airline has confirmed it cannot rule out potential job losses as a result of these financial...
After heavy crash in China, Jesper Rasch wonders why cycling is still fun: ‘I’m an expert when it comes to wounds’
Dutch cyclist Jesper Rasch, who competes for the China Anta-Mentech team, reflects on his career and the physical toll of the sport following a serious crash in China. The Zandvoort native shares mont...
Empty bottles? Why returning your cans is now even better for your wallet
Returning empty PET bottles and cans in the Netherlands now provides an opportunity to win a cash prize of up to 400 euros. This incentive aims to encourage consumers to utilize the national deposit s...
Designer Marco Kroes (1963-2026) left his mark on the newspaper for 41 years
Long-time newspaper designer Marco Kroes has passed away at the age of 62, just weeks after receiving a terminal diagnosis. Kroes, who lived in the Zaanstreek region, spent 41 years shaping the visual...
10 years after Max Verstappen's historic victory in Spain: 'They called us crazy, but we silenced everyone'
Friday marks the tenth anniversary of Max Verstappen’s historic first Formula 1 victory at the Circuit de Catalunya during his debut for Red Bull Racing. Helmut Marko, who faced criticism for promot...
Amsterdam to install new trash cans to combat littering
Starting in June, the City of Amsterdam will install 200 new trash cans featuring recycling compartments for deposit bottles across seven high-traffic locations. This initiative is part of a broader p...
Transavia to cut costs significantly: jobs at risk at Schiphol headquarters
Transavia's new CEO Paul Terstegge announced significant cost-cutting measures to achieve an eight percent profit margin. These cuts will lead to job losses among support staff at the company's headqu...
A tricycle, old Model T and a steam-powered bicycle: Jan Geel collects and restores it all
Jan Geel collects and restores a diverse range of vintage vehicles, including T-Fords and steam-powered bicycles, at Museum De Baan in Oostwoud. The museum is highlighted as part of a series showcasin...
Increasing number of people refuse roadside drug tests
Police data reveals a growing number of drivers in the Netherlands are refusing to undergo drug tests during traffic stops. Although refusing such a test is a crime subject to severe penalties, the nu...
Weather shift on the way: temperatures to rise to 25 degrees after wet days
A significant weather shift is expected in the Netherlands, starting with heavy rain and cool temperatures of 12 degrees on Friday. Following a period of light precipitation, a warming trend will see ...
Susan Visser to make musical debut in 40-45, the Musical starting in September
Susan Visser will make her musical debut in the production 40-45, de Musical starting this September. She will star alongside René van Kooten, Esmée Dekker, and Joep Paddenburg in the production ann...
Gezondheid op 1 sues State over customized agreements with Tata Steel; ‘Health is insufficiently protected’
The organization Gezondheid op 1 is filing a lawsuit against the Dutch State over custom agreements with Tata Steel, alleging that health and environmental protections are insufficient. Director Antoi...
Meindert (27) suffered a spinal cord injury after diving into shallow water: ‘I lay face down and could no longer move’
Meindert Schulting, 27, suffered a high spinal cord injury after diving into shallow water from a boat on the hottest day ever recorded in the Netherlands. He is now sharing his story to warn others a...