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.
Life lessons from Sparrow, Quetzal and Hoopoe: Sabine Wassenberg and Kamel Essabane transform an ancient Sufi poem into a philosophical retelling
Sabine Wassenberg and Kamel Essabane have released 'De vlucht van de vogels', a philosophical retelling of an ancient Sufi poem. The story follows a group of birds on a journey through seven valleys t...
Main Marengo suspect Ridouan Taghi has new lawyers
Ridouan Taghi, the main suspect in the Marengo trial, has appointed Ronald van der Horst and Anique Slijters as his new defense lawyers. The Amsterdam Court of Appeal announced the appointment on Tues...
RFC Haarlem competes for 'Sports Accommodation of the Year 2026' with clubhouse built to last a century: 'We are four times label A+'
RFC Haarlem is competing for the 'Sports Accommodation of the Year 2026' award established by NOC*NSF. The club's new clubhouse was designed for extreme durability to last 100 years and features a hig...
Dutch people throwing away less food, but still about 25kg per year
Dutch households have significantly reduced food waste, throwing away an average of 25.5 kilograms of solid food per person last year. According to research from the Voedingscentrum, this marks a near...
Food waste among the Dutch falls even further
Food waste in the Netherlands has decreased to an average of 25.5 kilograms per person, down from 33.4 kilograms in 2022. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre, which has tracked household waste every thre...
Code yellow from Tuesday afternoon due to thunderstorms and wind gusts
The KNMI has issued a code yellow warning for the entire Netherlands starting Tuesday afternoon due to approaching severe thunderstorms. The weather service warns that these storms may be accompanied ...
Dutch fans John and Erica travel across the US hoping to attend World Cup final: ‘Imagine if we’re in the stadium for sixty dollars’
John and Erica van den Berg from Abbenes have secured tickets for every potential match of the Dutch national team at the upcoming World Cup in the United States. The couple expresses strong optimism ...
Amsterdam and Japan have more in common than two Ajax players
Ahead of the World Cup match between the Netherlands and Japan on June 14, this article explores the historical relationship between Amsterdam and Japan. The piece highlights how the connection betwee...
Car ends up in ditch after collision with taxi in Badhoevedorp
A car ended up in a ditch on Tuesday morning following a collision with a taxi on the Zonnekruidweg in Badhoevedorp. No injuries were reported, though the occupants were shaken by the accident.
Frenkie de Jong not worried about Netherlands, but: 'Important that we adjust a few things'
Frenkie de Jong expressed confidence in the Dutch national team despite a narrow 2-1 victory over Uzbekistan, which was secured by two Cody Gakpo penalties. Although the team struggled while playing w...
Interest rates are soaring, but not every saver benefits: how to make your money grow faster
The European Central Bank is expected to raise interest rates by 0.25 percentage points this Thursday to combat inflation. Financial experts suggest that while savers will benefit from this increase, ...
Roman Derwig to star in film adaptation of Splinter Chabot's Confettiregen
Actor Roman Derwig will play the lead role in the film adaptation of Splinter Chabot's debut novel, Confettiregen. Directed by Michiel van Erp, filming for the production has recently commenced.
170 participants from 8 countries head to Haarlem for special Shaolin kung fu event
The Spaarnehal in Haarlem will host the Open Dutch Championship Shaolin Kung Fu on Saturday, June 13. Approximately 170 participants from eight countries will gather for the event, which features trad...
Memphis Depay and Netherlands reserves lose to second-string Uzbekistan
The Dutch national football team reserves, including Memphis Depay, lost 2-1 in a training match against Uzbekistan's second-choice team. The game was held at an empty Icahn Stadium in New York City.
Higher airfares and holiday park prices drive up inflation: daily life more expensive
Inflation in the Netherlands rose to 3.5 percent in May compared to the previous year, according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS). The increase was primarily driven by the rising costs of airline ticke...
Saving tip! Have your Amsterdam cat microchipped for free in June
Cat owners in Amsterdam can have their pets microchipped for free throughout the month of June. The initiative aims to help lost cats be reunited with their owners more easily if they end up in an ani...
Cultural sector forms council for its own climate strategy
The Dutch cultural and creative sector is launching a joint initiative to develop its own climate strategy. Starting this autumn, the 'Cultuurberaad Klimaat' will collect ideas and contributions from ...
Mart Hoogkamer no longer wants to be confronted with his father's arrest
Dutch singer Mart Hoogkamer stated he no longer wants to be confronted with news regarding his father's arrest for allegedly making threats. Hoogkamer emphasized that he has not been in contact with h...
Relations between unions and employers deteriorate: 'Getting uglier with each other'
Labor relations between unions and employers are deteriorating as constructive consultations are increasingly replaced by conflicts over wages. In recent years, parties have clashed more frequently, m...
North Holland traffic: delays on the A7, N9, N242, N244 and N247 during Tuesday morning rush hour, June 9
On Tuesday, June 9, the morning rush hour in Noord-Holland experienced traffic congestion on several major roads, including the A7, N9, N242, N244, and N247. This heavy traffic resulted in stationary ...
People with disabilities often hit twice by healthcare plans
New government plans in the Netherlands may lead to significantly higher healthcare costs for individuals with chronic illnesses or disabilities. Research by Nibud indicates that these additional expe...
UWV warns job growth will temporarily stall if energy prices remain high
The Dutch employee insurance agency UWV warns that job growth in the Netherlands will temporarily stall if energy prices remain at high levels. The forecast predicts a decrease in the number of jobs a...
Hoofddorp woman (77) loses dog after it kills sheep: 'A life sentence for me and a delayed death sentence for Amy'
A 77-year-old woman from Hoofddorp has lost her dog after the animal attacked and killed a sheep. The case is being highlighted as part of a series on local criminal law, illustrating the severe emoti...
Donkere Spaarne quay wall 'insufficiently stable': replacement brought forward three years
Alderman Robbert Berkhout announced that the replacement of the Donkere Spaarne quay wall will be moved forward by three years. The decision follows a series of collapses that revealed the structure i...
Bats hinder Heemskerk housing project: 9 fewer homes due to flight paths
A housing project near the station in Heemskerk has been scaled back to protect bat flight and foraging routes. The adjustment results in a net loss of nine planned homes from the original proposal.
Ecologists survey winged inhabitants of De Molenhoek in Uitgeest: ‘Careful planning prevents delay, so timing is very important’
Ecologist Melissa Keijsper is conducting research on bat populations at the former De Molenhoek school building in Uitgeest through September. Using thermal imaging cameras, the study aims to identify...
Experts: Stop charging your electric car between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m.
A Dutch think tank advises electric vehicle owners to avoid charging their cars during the evening rush hour between 4:00 PM and 9:00 PM. This change is recommended to help drivers save money and redu...
ICC Chief Prosecutor suspended over alleged sexual misconduct
Karim Khan, the Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, has been officially suspended following allegations of sexual misconduct. The suspension was announced on Monday by an ICC oversig...
Borneokade residents disappointed after meeting on swimming pier: "Hoped for more perspective"
More than a hundred residents of Amsterdam-Oost attended an information meeting regarding the shortening of a popular swimming pier at Borneokade following a Council of State ruling. District administ...
Nature organizations warn of decline in freshwater nature
Nature organizations WWF-NL, SoortenNL, and Sovon report that the recovery of freshwater nature in the Netherlands has stalled or reversed. According to the latest Living Planet Report, biodiversity i...