Netherlands News in English
Dutch national news translated to English. Politics, economy, housing, immigration, and more for expats and internationals.
Same Ziggo network, different label: hollandsnieuwe enters fixed internet and TV
Dutch provider hollandsnieuwe has expanded its services to include fixed internet and television via the Ziggo cable network. This move introduces a second brand to the cable infrastructure, utilizing...
Public Prosecution Service: Months of negotiations over return of looted art treasures
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) revealed it has spent months negotiating with suspects to secure the return of Dacian art treasures stolen from the Drents Museum. These discussions regarding...
Cedric (47) from Haarlem breathes new life into old laptops for people who cannot afford new ones
Cedric de Wijs, a 47-year-old computer enthusiast from Haarlem, restores laptops up to twenty years old for charitable purposes. He installs Linux on the devices to provide functional computers for in...
Municipality refuses to intervene in residential parking chaos: Residents must provide their own parking
The Amsterdam municipality has refused to intervene in the parking crisis in the Amstel III district, stating that residents are responsible for securing their own parking spaces. Although residents f...
AIVD and MIVD secretly gathering more information again
The Dutch intelligence services AIVD and MIVD saw a 4% increase in secret information gathering requests last year, totaling 4,615 applications. These requests include invasive measures such as hackin...
Trial of the 'Drents Museum three' begins: what you need to know about the art heist
A multi-day criminal trial begins this Tuesday concerning a high-profile burglary at the Drents Museum where Romanian gold artifacts were stolen. Three suspects from Heerhugowaard are being tried for ...
This company hired nearly a hundred female technicians in a short time: ‘It was quite simple’
Technical service provider Hoppenbrouwers has successfully recruited nearly 100 female technicians, addressing the significant gender gap and labor shortages in the Dutch technical sector. While women...
Haarlem takes 'Trevor' measures to ensure LGBTI community continues reporting anti-gay violence
The municipality of Haarlem is investing tens of thousands of euros in initiatives to encourage the LGBTQ+ community to report violence and build trust in the authorities. These measures include inten...
Fire in basement storage unit of Heemstede apartment complex
A fire broke out in the basement storage area of an apartment complex on Binnenweg in Heemstede during the night between Monday and Tuesday. No injuries were reported in connection with the incident.
Podcast The Foundling: nine days later another baby is found
The podcast 'De Vondeling' explores the 2003 case of Youri, a newborn found abandoned in a trash bag outside an apartment complex in Amsterdam Noord. Despite police investigations and efforts by his f...
Two Mexicans accused of mobile banditry in Wassenaar for scouting wealthy homes
Two Mexican tourists have been accused of mobile banditry after being spotted in a wealthy villa neighborhood in Wassenaar on December 19, 2025. Authorities suspect the men were scouting for potential...
Prison sentences of more than three years for Haarlem-Noord explosions and smuggling drugs into prison
The Haarlem district court sentenced two men from Rotterdam to up to 40 months in prison for their roles in two explosions in Haarlem-Noord on November 3, 2024. The blasts, which occurred seconds apar...
Dutch Royals launch charm offensive at dinner with cheerful Trump, but: 'Too short to convince each other'
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands were hosted by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump for a dinner and tour at the White House. While the encounter was describe...
Marco Borsato sees life take positive turn again: 'People are approaching me again'
Dutch singer Marco Borsato shared that he is experiencing positive changes in his life and social interactions following the dismissal of a sexual misconduct case against him. During an appearance on ...
The CDA politician who helped Sywert secure the face mask deal now oversees asylum laws: who is he?
CDA politician Bart van den Brink, now serving as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Asylum, is tasked with guiding strict new asylum laws through the Dutch Senate. The profile highlights his trans...
Revenge of the province? Bloemendaal businessman waits years for hidden documents
Businessman Jan de Jong is accusing the province of Noord-Holland of retaliating against him for his legal battles against Tata Steel's pollution. Despite three court rulings, the province has yet to ...
More late payers identified, but assistance often fails to get off the ground
Health insurers and utility companies are increasingly reporting residents with late payments to Dutch municipalities to trigger early intervention. However, many local governments are struggling to k...
Henk and Jelle give lecture on nature in South Kennemerland National Park
Bird experts Jelle van der Helm and Henk Wijkhuisen will give a lecture about the nature of National Park Zuid-Kennemerland on Sunday, April 19. The event is scheduled to take place at the De Vries va...
Security at De Pijp seaport delayed, Beverwijk seeks cooperation with IJmuiden
Security upgrades for the De Pijp seaport in Beverwijk are facing delays according to a municipal progress report. Due to the upcoming retirement of the current harbor master, the municipality is also...
King emphasizes importance of strong democratic partners
King Willem-Alexander emphasized the importance of cooperation with strong, democratic partners for maintaining stability and freedom during a speech in Washington. The remarks were made at a networki...
King emphasizes importance of strong democratic partners
King Willem-Alexander emphasized the importance of stability and cooperation with strong democratic partners to protect core freedoms during a speech in Washington. The remarks were made at a networki...
Majority for asylum laws? CDA plays key role
The Dutch Senate's approval of strict new asylum laws depends on the CDA party, which currently holds a deciding role. While a majority is not yet secured, the party has indicated it is willing to sup...
Missing Dronten man possibly victim of crime after forest meeting
Police suspect that 36-year-old Marc Jaskulski from Dronten, who has been missing for two years, may have been the victim of a crime. Investigations revealed that he had arranged a meeting via the dat...
IJmuiden man (38) remains in custody for large-scale MDMA production and firearm possession; Haarlem co-suspect also detained
A 38-year-old man from IJmuiden and a co-suspect from Haarlem will remain in custody following a court hearing regarding large-scale MDMA production and illegal firearm possession. The Haarlem distric...
Jetten doesn't want to be too modest during dinner with Trump
Prime Minister Rob Jetten intends to take a confident stance during an upcoming private dinner with U.S. President Donald Trump and the Dutch royal couple. The meeting occurs at a time of increased di...
Roosendaal station evacuated over suspicious package, trains halted
Roosendaal station was evacuated and all train traffic halted due to the discovery of a suspicious package. Police are currently on-site conducting an investigation into the object.
Jetten deems US blockade of Iran undesirable
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten stated that the American blockade of Iran is undesirable but represents a better method of pressuring the Tehran regime than previous threats. He made these remarks dur...
D66 opposes asylum laws, CDA likely needed for majority
D66 has declared its opposition to asylum laws drafted by former Minister Marjolein Faber in the Dutch Senate, making CDA's support essential for a majority. It remains uncertain if the CDA will back ...
Flower parade with extra festivities in Heemstede. Talent show as new feature
The Bloemencorso Bollenstreek flower parade will pass through the center of Heemstede this Saturday, featuring additional festivities organized by local retailers. A new talent show has been added to ...
Small chance ‘ghost bus stop’ in Badhoevedorp will be reopened despite protests
Local authorities in Haarlemmermeer have stated that the bus stop at Koekoekslaan in Badhoevedorp is unlikely to be put back into service. This decision follows local protests and political inquiries ...