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.
Raymond Thiry suddenly dives into the celebrity world: ‘You don’t walk down the street with your bare ass, do you?’
It's not ideal toad weather, but volunteers like Karen (28) and Roeland (36) are still out every day helping amphibians
Volunteers like Karen Villari and Roeland are assisting toads and frogs during their annual migration along the Beverwijkerstraatweg in Castricum. Despite suboptimal weather conditions, the group rema...
Two days of extra traffic checks in North Holland: nearly 300 fines, over 130,000 euros
Police in the Noord-Holland province issued 295 fines during a two-day traffic enforcement operation targeting phone use while driving or cycling. The total amount of fines collected during the crackd...
Police Chief: police on alert after attacks on Jewish institutions
Police across the Netherlands are on high alert following attacks on a synagogue in Rotterdam and a Jewish school in Amsterdam. Police Chief Janny Knol stated that these incidents have a profound impa...
Good news for the brown cafe: the living room is now intangible heritage. 'We know and help each other'
Dutch brown cafes, such as De Centrumbar in Zaandam, have been officially recognized as intangible cultural heritage for their role as social community hubs. This recognition comes as these traditiona...
Godwits, redshanks and birdwatchers open the 2026 meadow bird season
The 2026 meadow bird season has officially opened at the Landje van Geijsel in Ouderkerk aan de Amstel, where migratory birds like godwits and redshanks have arrived from Africa. Birdwatchers gathered...
More focus on mental health and affordable youth housing in expensive hotspots? These are the choices for young people in Zandvoort
Ahead of the municipal elections on March 18, eight political parties in Zandvoort are focusing on mental health and affordable housing to retain young residents. The parties present different choices...
Van Weel: Link between school and synagogue attackers not ruled out
Minister of Justice and Security David van Weel stated that a possible connection between attacks on a Rotterdam synagogue and an Amsterdam Jewish school is currently being investigated. While four su...
Wienen bans music at BVNL nighttime campaign event to prevent noise nuisance
Mayor Jos Wienen of Haarlem banned the BVNL party from playing music during a nighttime campaign event in the city center. The party intended the activity to support local nightlife and Haarlem Jazz, ...
Listen to messages of encouragement for City-Pier-City Loop participants: ‘I’m so proud of you’
Hundreds of runners are participating in the City-Pier-City Loop in The Hague this Sunday following weeks of training. Family and friends of the participants have shared messages of encouragement and ...
Increased police presence at Jewish institutions in Amsterdam
Police presence has been significantly increased at Jewish institutions across Amsterdam following an overnight explosion at a school in the Buitenveldert neighborhood. Officers from the Surveillance ...
Homeless man violates mall bans and commits vandalism: ‘I have to survive every day’
A 35-year-old homeless man appeared in court for vandalism and violating shopping center bans after living on the street for six months. He told the judge that he committed the acts while struggling t...
Yeşilgöz: local elections make a ‘massive difference’
VVD leader Dilan Yeşilgöz campaigned in Almere on Saturday to highlight the significant impact of municipal elections on residents' daily lives. Local candidate Lesley van Hilten expressed hope for ...
Bayram Gezer (61) combined 28 years of council work in Beverwijk with 41 years at Tata Steel: ‘To relax, I switched piles of paper’
Bayram Gezer is stepping down after serving 28 years as a council member in Beverwijk, making him one of the longest-serving local politicians in the Netherlands. Throughout his political career, he s...
Intense and striking flavors at Rebel Rebel in Haarlem (8.5)
Rebel Rebel is a relatively new restaurant located on Kleine Houtstraat in Haarlem that has received positive reviews for its intense flavors. Following good reports, diners recently visited the estab...
Iran blamed for attacks on synagogue and Jewish school: 'Unfortunately, we see this more often'
A recent explosion at a Jewish school in Amsterdam-Zuid marks the third attack on Jewish institutions in the Netherlands and Belgium within a single week. Authorities are investigating potential links...
Vehicles stopped on A2 during XR protest
Police stopped two vans attempting to enter the A2 highway during an Extinction Rebellion demonstration, leading to a temporary closure of the road. The disruption occurred between Kruisdonk and Maast...
National police team for security of Jewish institutions
The Dutch police have established a national team, the NSGBO, to coordinate the security of Jewish institutions at a strategic level. This initiative follows recent security incidents, including an at...
Aunt AI's gossip
Yanaika Zomer, a journalist and the city poet of Den Helder, is set to release her debut novel in May. She contributes a bi-weekly column, with her latest entry discussing topics related to artificial...
Constant renovations in our neighborhood: One of my daughter's first words was ‘drill’
Lottie Hellingman, a performer and single mother living in Amsterdam, describes the constant renovations taking place in her neighborhood. The construction noise has been so persistent that 'drill' wa...
Water outage in IJmond resolved, boil water advisory for Velserbroek. Wijk aan Zee pipe leak repaired
PWN technicians have repaired a burst water pipe in Wijk aan Zee, restoring water pressure to the IJmond region. As a precautionary measure, a boil water advisory has been issued for residents in Vels...
Israel: Wave of antisemitism sweeps the Netherlands
The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that a wave of antisemitism is affecting the Netherlands following an attack on a Jewish school in Amsterdam. The incident occurred during the night ...
Explosion at Jewish school in Amsterdam South, police seek two suspects
Eric Vloeimans and Will Holshouser don't think in music genres: ‘Kindred spirits’ on trumpet and accordion
Trumpeter Eric Vloeimans and New York accordionist Will Holshouser describe themselves as kindred spirits who prioritize musical connection over specific genres. Holshouser highlights their ability to...
Contaminated river water pollutes clean dunes, concentrations exceed standards
River water purification in the Amsterdam Water Supply Dunes has resulted in chemical contamination of dune lakes and canals at levels exceeding legal standards. The pollution is a byproduct of the pr...
Student Finn pays 1300 euros in rent: The housing market is an important issue for me
Finn Rohde, a student living in Amsterdam, highlights the city's housing crisis as he prepares to pay 1,300 euros in monthly rent for a shared apartment. The article also explores political shifts in ...
Empty supermarket shelves after PWN outage: 'This water must be very tasty'
A water main leak at utility company PWN led to panic buying of bottled water at a DekaMarkt supermarket in Santpoort-Noord. Shelves were quickly emptied as residents responded to the disruption in th...
A10 connecting road near Amsterdam to stay open during the day this weekend, closed at night
Drenthe mayors: earthquake makes damage issue urgent
Mayors from the Drenthe municipalities of Aa en Hunze, Midden-Drenthe, and Assen expressed concern for residents following an earthquake on Friday night. They highlighted the urgency of addressing dam...
Yeşilgöz also considers Iranian link to attacks on Jewish targets
Dutch Defense Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz stated during a VVD campaign event that recent explosions at Jewish properties may be linked to Iran. She indicated that authorities are investigating the possi...