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.
Number of major rail disruptions on the rise
ProRail reported that 586 serious disruptions occurred on the Dutch rail network last year, marking an increase in major incidents. The rail manager also warned that performance targets for 2025, prev...
Truck crashes on A10 and lands on guardrail, driver seriously injured
A truck driver was seriously injured after a collision with a car on the A10 highway led to the vehicle landing on a guardrail near the city center exit. Emergency services rescued the driver and a pa...
Vitens struggling to provide everyone with drinking water
Vitens, the largest drinking water company in the Netherlands, is facing increasing difficulties in ensuring a consistent water supply for all customers. Despite a slight decrease in average consumer ...
Right-wing bill: scrap housing priority for status holders
Right-wing political groups, including Mona Keijzer and JA21, have submitted a bill to stop Dutch municipalities from prioritizing status holders for social housing. This initiative aims to reinstate ...
Buy orange tompouces at these 5 Amsterdam bakeries
To celebrate King Willem-Alexander's birthday, several bakeries across Amsterdam are offering traditional orange tompouces. The article highlights five specific locations in the city where residents c...
The newcomer's 'customer journey': stroopwafels, the button on the bus and endless stacks of forms
This article examines the complex administrative challenges and bureaucratic hurdles faced by newcomers arriving in the Netherlands. It highlights how individuals can become lost in the very system of...
The cup final Danielle Kliwon attended had little to do with romance: it was the vindication of one man and his bold choice
Danielle Kliwon attended the Dutch cup final in Rotterdam with NEC supporters, hoping the club would break its losing streak and finally secure a trophy. The match ultimately lacked a romantic outcome...
Master plan for Hart voor Oostpoort adjusted
The city of Haarlem has updated the 'Hart voor Oostpoort' master plan after incorporating feedback from residents concerning traffic, parking, and public green spaces. Key adjustments include retainin...
YouTuber finally admits making prank call to suspect who shot boys
The YouTuber Rouand YT has admitted to making a prank call to a man suspected of fatally shooting two innocent Syrian teenagers in Amsterdam's Piet Wiedijkpark on New Year's Day. Initially denying inv...
AIVD concerned about rise in radicalized youth
The Dutch General Intelligence and Security Service (AIVD) has expressed concern over a rising number of young people radicalizing online through jihadist or right-wing extremist ideologies. AIVD chie...
AIVD: Russia increasingly aggressive, China building its own world order
The Dutch General Intelligence and Security Service (AIVD) warns in its 2025 annual report that Russia is adopting an increasingly aggressive stance toward Europe that will persist beyond the war in U...
AIVD sounds alarm more frequently over high-risk individuals and organizations
The Dutch General Intelligence and Security Service (AIVD) issued 93 official warnings regarding risky individuals and organizations in 2025, an increase from 73 the previous year. These alerts were s...
AIVD: Unprecedented threat landscape, national security under pressure
The Dutch General Intelligence and Security Service (AIVD) warns that national security is under unprecedented pressure from a complex and interconnected web of threats. Director Simone Smit stated th...
Schiphol gives airlines discount due to high fuel prices
Schiphol Airport is offering airlines discounts on landing, parking, and terminal fees to help mitigate the impact of high kerosene prices. This move aims to provide financial relief to carriers strug...
Ajax to play potential play-offs in Volendam due to Harry Styles concerts
Ajax will play their potential European football play-off matches at FC Volendam's stadium if they fail to finish in the top four of the Eredivisie. The relocation is necessary because the Johan Cruyf...
Ajax to play potential play-offs in Volendam due to Harry Styles concerts
Ajax will host potential European football play-off matches at FC Volendam's stadium instead of the Johan Cruijff Arena. The relocation is necessary because their home stadium in Amsterdam is schedule...
Ajax to play potential European play-offs at FC Volendam's stadium
Ajax will move its potential Conference League play-off matches to FC Volendam's stadium because the Johan Cruijff Arena is unavailable due to Harry Styles concerts. The club currently sits in fifth p...
Single pill significantly reduces risk of new stroke after brain hemorrhage, study shows
A major international study involving Radboudumc in Nijmegen has found that a specific pill can significantly reduce the risk of a subsequent stroke following a brain hemorrhage. This discovery provid...
Velsen council temporarily shelves debate on FVD coalition participation, all parties to meet with independent mediator
The Velsen municipal council has temporarily halted discussions regarding the participation of Forum voor Democratie (FVD) in the local governing coalition after negotiations stalled. An independent m...
Judge rebukes Cruquius landlord: tenant’s ex-partner must be removed from lease
A court in Haarlem has ordered the landlord Haarlemmermeer Vastgoed Beheer to remove a woman from a rental contract after her relationship with the co-tenant ended. Despite both parties requesting tha...
In the hospital, Will and Hugo decided to change course: from the office to music studios
After experiencing life-threatening health scares, friends Hugo and Will quit their office jobs to build fifteen affordable music studios in Amsterdam's Amstelkwartier. The project aims to address the...
Over 350,000 people join mass claim against Odido after data breach
More than 350,000 individuals have joined a mass claim against telecom provider Odido following a significant data leak. The privacy foundation Consumers United in Court (CUIC) initiated the collectiv...
Lidl to make pig feed from unsellable food waste
Lidl is launching a four-week pilot program in ten stores to convert unsaleable food products into pig feed, becoming the first supermarket in Europe to do so. The initiative aims to reduce food waste...
Strait of Hormuz closure hits consumers in the bedroom: condom prices to rise sharply
The CEO of Karex, the world's largest condom manufacturer, has warned that prices could rise by up to 30 percent due to conflict in the Middle East and potential shipping disruptions. This increase is...
Fundraiser for family of cyclist Ricardo (35) killed in accident: We will miss you so much
Friends of a 35-year-old Amsterdam resident have launched a fundraiser to support his family and cover funeral costs following a fatal bicycle accident near Central Station. The victim, identified as ...
Suspect arrested in sexual offense case at Loenen care facility
Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a sexual offense that occurred at a care facility in Loenen. The arrest, which took place in early March, was confirmed by the Public Prosecution Serv...
Motorcyclist injured in accident on Nieuwe Gracht in Haarlem
A motorcyclist was injured in an accident on the Nieuwe Gracht in Haarlem on Thursday morning. The victim was rushed to the hospital for medical treatment following the incident.
Photo of family separated by ICE wins World Press Photo
American photographer Carol Guzy has won the World Press Photo of the Year award for her image depicting a family being separated by ICE agents. The winning photograph highlights the emotional impact ...
Data of nearly all Epe residents stolen in data breach
A data hack on March 12 at the municipality of Epe resulted in the theft of personal information belonging to nearly all its residents. Stolen data includes names, addresses, and social security numbe...
Fewer drug labs for first time in 5 years, waste dumpings halved
For the first time in five years, the number of discovered drug laboratories in the Netherlands decreased, with 142 sites identified in 2024 compared to 167 the previous year. Additionally, incidents ...