Netherlands News in English
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PRO aims to remove abortion from criminal law again
PRO Member of Parliament Lisa Vliegenthart has introduced a bill to remove abortion from the Penal Code, arguing that the procedure should be treated strictly as medical care. The proposal seeks to el...
Katja Schuurman and Giel Beelen to participate in Het Perfecte Plaatje
The new season of the Dutch photography competition Het Perfecte Plaatje features a cast including Katja Schuurman, Giel Beelen, and several other well-known celebrities. Hosted by Tijl Beckand, the s...
Every 4 minutes a person over 65 ends up in the ER after a fall, 80 percent suffer serious injury
Every four minutes, a senior citizen in the Netherlands is admitted to the emergency room following a fall, with 80 percent of cases involving serious injuries. New data indicates a rising trend in th...
Guus Meeuwis and Faberyayo to compete in De Slimste Mens ter Wereld
Musician Guus Meeuwis and rapper Faberyayo are among the 38 participants confirmed for the new season of the quiz show De Slimste Mens ter Wereld. The group of contestants also includes Francesco and ...
Amsterdam is the most popular city for young people leaving their parental home
Data from Statistics Netherlands shows that over 174,000 young adults moved out of their parental homes in 2024, with Amsterdam being the most popular destination. The figures reveal distinct trends i...
ACM wants more transparency on how online prices for airline tickets and products are determined
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) is urging companies to be more transparent about how online prices are calculated. The regulator aims to dispel common misconceptions held by ...
Writers and journalists take action against Facebook AI model training
Dutch writer and journalist organizations are initiating collective legal action against Meta for using copyrighted materials to train AI models without consent or payment. The coalition aims to secur...
GroenLinks and PvdA also merge in North Holland province
GroenLinks and the PvdA have merged their provincial factions in North Holland ahead of the 2027 elections, with Tim Wagelaar serving as the new group leader. Additionally, the provincial government h...
Fries at risk? Cabinet study sees growing risk of potato crop failure
A government-commissioned study warns that a proposed ban on PFAS-containing pesticides could lead to widespread potato crop failures in the Netherlands due to increased risks of blight. While the che...
Petrol price breaks record again on Monday after slight increase
The recommended price for a liter of gasoline in the Netherlands hit a new record of 2.730 euros on Monday. This increase is attributed to rising global oil prices driven by ongoing tensions in the Mi...
Pussycat Dolls prove they are in shape at Ziggo Dome despite troubled reunion tour
The Pussycat Dolls overcame internal drama and tour cancellations to perform a nostalgic show at Amsterdam's Ziggo Dome. Led by Nicole Scherzinger, the trio delivered a high-energy performance featuri...
People with inheritance move house more often or choose solar panels
Research from Statistics Netherlands indicates that people who receive an inheritance are more likely to move house or install solar panels than those who do not. As baby boomers age, experts warn tha...
Nearly 1600 West Nile virus infections in Europe this year
Europe has recorded nearly 1,600 cases of the West Nile virus this year, with Italy reporting the highest number of infections. Health officials note that the virus is spreading further north, likely ...
Dutch people spend 9 percent more at foreign supermarkets
Dutch consumers spent 9 percent more at foreign supermarkets in the first half of this year compared to the same period in 2024. Data from De Nederlandsche Bank shows a rise in both transaction volume...
No price can be put on Meneer Aart's original suit from Sesame Street
To celebrate 75 years of Dutch television, the program Tussen Kunst en Kitsch held a special anniversary episode at the Beeld en Geluid museum in Hilversum. The broadcast featured priceless historical...
Exceptionally warm weather for late September: temperatures could reach 25 degrees on Tuesday
The Netherlands is currently experiencing an unseasonable heat wave driven by warm air currents from Southern Europe. Temperatures are set to climb significantly across the country, with some regions ...
Dutch people spend hundreds of thousands more on fuel across the Belgian and German borders
Dutch residents significantly increased fuel purchases across the borders in Belgium and Germany during early 2026, leading to a 32 percent rise in cross-border spending. This shift appears linked to ...
Electricity more than twice as expensive this month even with a dynamic contract
Electricity prices under dynamic contracts have more than doubled this September compared to last year, reaching an average of 15.14 cents per kilowatt hour. Experts attribute the price surge primaril...
When we performed in Serbia, we looked for a human smuggler
Two Iranian brothers fled their home country after facing arrest and persecution, eventually embarking on a perilous journey through Serbia to seek asylum in the Netherlands. Despite starting as refug...
Nicole Scherzinger performs with burns during Pussycat Dolls show in Amsterdam
Nicole Scherzinger performed at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam with the Pussycat Dolls despite suffering a burn from boiling water before a previous show in Germany. The singer continued her reunion tour...
Israel revokes status of Dutch diplomats over import ban
The Israeli Foreign Minister has revoked the diplomatic status of Dutch representatives following the Netherlands' recent decision to ban imports from Israeli settlements in the West Bank. This measur...
Netherlands national team secures first win under Xavi in Serbia thanks to two goals from Mexx Meerdink
The Dutch national team earned its first win under manager Xavi by defeating Serbia 2-1 in a Nations League match. Striker Mexx Meerdink scored both goals for the Netherlands, securing the victory aft...
‘Quarrel? Not at all!’: this duo must keep the cabinet afloat
Prime Minister Rob Jetten and Finance Minister Eelco Heinen are facing scrutiny regarding the strength of their professional partnership within the current Dutch cabinet. As the two ministers engage i...
Suzan & Freek to release new single 'Pijnstiller' on Thursday
The Dutch duo Suzan & Freek are set to release their new single Pijnstiller this Thursday. This marks their third musical project following a challenging period involving Freek's health and the birth ...
How the self-checkout makes our lives more efficient and more suspicious
Supermarkets are increasingly replacing traditional cashiers with self-checkout systems to prioritize space and efficiency. This shift has changed the role of staff from service providers to security ...
Thousands gather at Amsterdam's Dam Square: "Against war in Gaza, but support Ukraine with weapons"
Thousands of protesters gathered at Dam Square in Amsterdam to demonstrate against rising militarization and the government's foreign policy. The event drew diverse participants, including those calli...
Prime Minister Jetten escorted away by security at D66 congress
D66 politician Rob Jetten was escorted off stage by security during a party congress in Amsterdam after pro-Palestine protesters disrupted his speech. The demonstrators, who also gathered outside the ...
Thousands of people gather at Dam Square for 'Stop the War Fever' protest
Thousands of protesters gathered at the Dam in Amsterdam to demonstrate against rising militarization and the government's perceived focus on war preparations. The event, supported by various activist...
Estavana Polman quits as regular guest on Vandaag Inside after just one episode
Estavana Polman has stepped down as a monthly guest on the television show Vandaag Inside after making only one appearance. The production company Talpa confirmed the decision, stating that the partne...
Employee who misbehaves at protest rarely fired: 'Bar is set high'
Employers in the Netherlands face significant legal challenges when attempting to fire staff for misconduct committed during private time, such as at demonstrations. Experts state that dismissal is on...