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.
Stient Electro revives dead line and sells no new phone
Roel and Martha Vegelien visited Stient Electro to replace their malfunctioning landline phone ahead of Martha's hospital admission. Instead of selling them a new device, the shop managed to repair th...
How did United/DAVO in Schalkwijk increase its membership? ‘We have earned a place in the neighborhood’
United/DAVO, a sports club in Haarlem, has successfully reversed its declining membership, growing from a low of 120 members to 400. Chairman Ronald Philippo credits the turnaround to addressing speci...
Netherlands leads global chocolate trade: ‘Leading for years’
The Netherlands has overtaken Germany as the world's largest exporter of cocoa products, exporting a total of 12.4 billion euros worth of goods last year. This leading position includes the export of ...
K3 gives first reunion show in the Netherlands: 'A special place in our hearts'
The original K3 lineup, featuring Karen Damen, Kathleen Aerts, and Kristel Verbeke, performed their first reunion concert in the Netherlands at Rotterdam Ahoy on Thursday. During the nostalgic show, t...
Neighborhood annoyed by residents ‘playing police’: ‘This is how you turn Haarlem’s nicest street into its unfriendliest’
Residents of Korte Houtstraat in Haarlem have sparked controversy by attempting to force cyclists to dismount using gates, leading neighbors to complain about them "playing police officer." While some...
One checkmark and Chris got a job after all: rules of employment plan for the disabled are too rigid
Chris de Boer, who suffers from a rare blood disease, struggled to find employment because government regulations deemed him ineligible for disability job support. After discovering a loophole in the ...
New foundation label surprises buyers after purchase: ‘Bank can suddenly lend less’
The Dutch Homeowners Association warns that a new foundation label is causing unexpected financial issues for homebuyers. Because the label is often only revealed after a purchase, a poor rating can l...
Cyclist dies in collision with tram in The Hague
A cyclist died following a collision with a tram in The Hague during the night between Thursday and Friday. Local police confirmed the fatal incident via social media.
Superfan Karin (40) ecstatic about Céline Dion's comeback: 'I actually like everything she does'
Céline Dion announced her musical comeback on her 58th birthday, generating significant excitement among her international fanbase. Dutch fans are particularly eager to secure tickets for her upcomin...
De Hypotheker: homebuyers cautious due to rising interest rates
Homebuyers in the Netherlands are becoming more cautious as mortgage interest rates rise due to geopolitical instability in the Middle East. According to mortgage advisor De Hypotheker, the average mo...
Berg en Dal city council wants fewer asylum seekers in Ooij hotel
The municipal council of Berg en Dal has approved the use of a hotel in Ooij for asylum seeker housing, but reduced the maximum capacity from 86 to 64 individuals. This decision ensures the municipali...
Report: night train between Schiphol and Lelystad not profitable
A report by transport company Arriva reveals that the trial night train service between Schiphol and Lelystad is not currently profitable. The pilot program, which operates on Friday and Saturday nigh...
Asscher to help cabinet with Tata Steel greening deal
Former PvdA leader Lodewijk Asscher has been appointed as a ministerial envoy to help the Dutch cabinet finalize greening agreements with Tata Steel Nederland. Minister Stientje van Veldhoven announce...
17 and 19-year-old arrested after armed robbery in Pieter de Hoochstraat
Police arrested a 17-year-old and a 19-year-old following an armed street robbery in Amsterdam's Museumkwartier on Tuesday evening. The victim was uninjured after being forced to hand over personal it...
Tennis player Griekspoor loses on return in Marrakech
Dutch tennis player Tallon Griekspoor was eliminated in the second round of the Marrakech tournament after losing to Frenchman Luca van Assche. The world number 30 failed to reach his best form on the...
Confidence overflows at Tomasu soy sauce brewery, but they’re also hitting the brakes: ‘Success? I don’t care’
The founders of the Dutch soy sauce brewery Tomasu are prioritizing quality over rapid expansion despite receiving numerous international collaboration requests. Nominated for the AD Entrepreneur Priz...
Twenty arrests after occupation of Maastricht University building
Police arrested twenty pro-Palestinian activists on Thursday after they occupied a Maastricht University building on Oxfordlaan. The protesters were removed from the premises around 5:00 PM and face c...
Iran must reopen strait, demands Hormuz coalition
A coalition of 40 countries, including the Netherlands, has demanded that Iran immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz to protect global trade. During a meeting on Thursday, ministers emphasized the i...
Substation to be built on site of WWII monument in Houtrakpolder
A new electricity station, A9 Zuid, will be constructed on the border of the Port of Amsterdam in the Houtrakpolder area. The project requires the relocation of the Lancaster monument, a memorial comm...
Arjen Boersma (19) joins Team X²O Badkamers; Santpoort native aims to take next step with pro team
Nineteen-year-old speed skater Arjen Boersma from Santpoort-Zuid has joined Team X²O Badkamers for the upcoming season. Moving from TalentNED, he aims to further his career with the professional team...
Easter 2026: what to do in Haarlem
Haarlem is hosting various events and activities to celebrate the Easter weekend from April 3 to April 6, 2026. The city offers numerous festive tips for residents and visitors to enjoy during the hol...
What does mysterious tattoo on 17th-century painting mean? "This is our Da Vinci Code"
Experts gathered at the Vrij Paleis in Amsterdam to discuss a mysterious tattoo discovered on a 17th-century painting from the Amsterdam Museum. Art historians and tattoo experts suggest the mark may ...
Passenger assaults conductor on Hoorn-Amsterdam train
On Thursday afternoon, an NS train conductor was threatened with a knife by a passenger on a train traveling between Castricum and Uitgeest. The conductor had isolated the man after he behaved aggress...
Elite athletes' income to be completely overhauled. NOC*NSF: ‘The top priority in elite sports’
The NOC*NSF plans to overhaul the income system for elite athletes by replacing current monthly stipends with a full professional income. The sports federation identifies this financial restructuring ...
Frans and Mariska Bauer become grandparents: 'Earlier than expected'
Frans and Mariska Bauer have officially become grandparents following the birth of their grandson, Jan. Their son, Jan Bauer, announced the news on Thursday, noting that the baby arrived earlier than ...
Last Dutch journalist Groot Koerkamp no longer allowed to work in Russia
Russia has revoked the press accreditation of Geert Groot Koerkamp, the last Dutch correspondent working in the country for organizations including the NOS and de Volkskrant. While he is no longer per...
Annabel (17) and Estelle (17) have been friends since second grade: ‘It’s actually nice to be able to discuss irritations too’
Seventeen-year-olds Annabel Veldhoen and Estelle Baaij from Beverwijk share the story of their friendship, which began in the second grade. In this profile, they discuss the importance of open communi...
Schiphol's 15% noise reduction goal not yet met
Initial estimates indicate that the goal of reducing severe noise nuisance around Schiphol Airport by 15% has not yet been met, according to the Dutch Minister of Infrastructure and Water Management. ...
Former Ajax player Danny Hoesen (35) opens up about girlfriend's death: 'It was pure pain'
Former Ajax player Danny Hoesen has spoken publicly for the first time about the tragic loss of his partner, who died by suicide in 2024. In a podcast for management agency SEG, the former professiona...
Roy and Jolanda will soon live in a revamped Schrijversbuurt in Heemskerk with three times as many homes: 'We'll be completely boxed in'
Roy and Jolanda Minkels, residents of the Schrijversbuurt in Heemskerk, are concerned that local redevelopment plans will triple the number of homes in their neighborhood. They fear the significantly ...