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.
Learning to run with body and mind with Martin and Esther: ‘Out of your head, into your body, no pressure and anything goes’
Running coach Martin Dekker and NLP coach Esther Buis-Van Rijn are launching a 10-week training course for beginners. The program focuses on injury prevention through improved technique and emphasizes...
Daan Buringa stuns as silent Fransje in excellent Joe Speedboot film adaptation
Council of State blocks plan for Utrecht ring road renovation
The Dutch Council of State has invalidated government plans to widen the A27, A12, and A28 highways near Utrecht due to insufficient justification regarding nitrogen emissions. This ruling by the coun...
Heemstede party leaders enter arena like gladiators for election debate highlighting party differences
Six party leaders in Heemstede participated in a lively election debate at the town hall on Monday evening to highlight their political differences. Although many party programs share similarities, th...
Injured man found in car in Diemen, suspected stabbing victim
A man suspected of being a stabbing victim was found injured in a car in Diemen on Tuesday night and taken to the hospital. Police have cordoned off the Boven Rijkersloot area for investigation, but n...
Grid operator Alliander invests billions, but power grid remains full
Grid operator Alliander is investing billions to expand the power grid, yet the number of companies waiting for connections continues to increase. Although the operator helped nearly two thousand cust...
Fish, fertilizer or mortgages: everything more expensive due to high oil prices
The war in the Middle East is driving up oil prices, resulting in higher costs for a wide range of products including fuel, bricks, and fertilizer. These economic impacts are expected to be widespread...
Odido routers secretly sent customer data to US AI company
Dutch telecom provider Odido secretly sent data regarding devices connected to customer routers to the American AI firm Lifemote without informing users. Ethical hacker Sipke Mellema discovered the pr...
Entire KLM crew stranded in Dubai for days: 'There we were in our KLM pajamas'
A group of 22 KLM crew members returned home on Wednesday after being stranded in Dubai for several days due to the outbreak of war. During their stay, the group experienced high levels of tension, in...
Fears of increased drug nuisance following closure of Mainline Foundation
Stichting Mainline is closing down after the Dutch government withdrew its national funding, ending years of harm reduction work and health research for drug users. Experts warn that the loss of these...
Asylum centers overcrowded, minister hopes municipalities open emergency shelters after elections
Dutch Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink is calling on municipalities to open more emergency shelters for asylum seekers following the upcoming local elections. The reception organization COA warns of...
Melanie loves letting her friend Cheryl do her hair: ‘We both played soccer, that’s where I met Cheryl’
Melanie visited her long-time friend Cheryl at her hair salon, Cheryls Knippaleis, in IJmuiden for a haircut. The two women originally met through playing football and have remained friends since then...
Henry Schut and Jeroen Kijk in de Vegte named Eurovision Song Contest commentators
Henry Schut and Jeroen Kijk in de Vegte will provide commentary for the Eurovision Song Contest, replacing Cornald Maas. Maas stepped down after broadcaster AVROTROS decided that the Netherlands will ...
Lead actors from Máxima series return in spin-off Mabel & Margarita
Main cast members from the Videoland series Máxima are set to return for a spin-off titled Mabel & Margarita. Actors Elsie de Brauw and Claire Bender, who portray Queen Beatrix and Princess Mabel, co...
Netherlands must create emergency gas reserve to prevent new crisis
Gasunie has advised the Dutch government to establish a strategic emergency gas reserve to prevent future energy crises. The recommendation follows concerns about the vulnerability of the national gas...
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Nature organizations concerned about increased greenhouse gas emissions
Director Marjolein Demmers of Natuur & Milieu expressed concern following reports that greenhouse gas emissions increased last year. Other environmental organizations have also voiced their worries re...
Abuse suspect Joannes B. discovered by four-eyes principle: 'Extra eyes of great importance'
Joannes B., a 66-year-old childcare worker, is on trial for the alleged abuse of a toddler at a Partou daycare center, an incident discovered through the 'four-eyes principle.' The suspect is also acc...
Petrol price drops slightly again for the first time since the start of the war in Iran
Fuel prices at Dutch gas stations saw a slight decrease on Wednesday, halting a sharp rise caused by conflict in the Middle East. The average national recommended price for diesel dropped to 2.495 eur...
CNV asks government to cut fuel excise duty by 20 cents
The Dutch labor union CNV has called on the government to temporarily reduce fuel excise duty by 20 cents per liter due to rising oil prices. This request follows a sharp increase in fuel costs trigge...
Rob (47) knows how to break free from Big Tech and owns a Dutch-made smartphone: ‘It is not pointless to resist’
Computer programmer Rob van den Bogaard shares his experience of reducing dependence on major American technology companies amid geopolitical tensions between Europe and the United States. He advocate...
Najib Amhali's film SKEER in theaters from December
Comedian Najib Amhali's upcoming film "SKEER" is scheduled for theatrical release on December 10, with production having recently commenced. Amhali is taking on the dual roles of lead actor and direct...
The Grote Markt turns into a giant tulip picking garden (and you can pick them)
On Sunday, March 29, the event 'Haarlem in Bloei' will transform the Grote Markt in Haarlem into a massive tulip picking garden. Visitors are invited to pick flowers and enjoy the spring atmosphere in...
At age 12, I became father to a chestnut tree
As a 12-year-old playing in a garden in Spaarndam, the author discovered and planted a chestnut seed found in the mud. This event led the author to humorously describe themselves as becoming the fathe...
Hester and Sam paste stickers on election posters: How climate-conscious are Beverwijk’s local parties?
Young activists from Milieu Defensie Jong are evaluating the climate consciousness of local political parties by placing color-coded stickers on election posters across twelve Dutch municipalities. In...
After ‘How Much is the Fish?’ comes carnival hit ‘Hoempa tetete’: stadium announcer Robert Sant creates a unique atmosphere at Telstar
Robert Sant, the stadium speaker and DJ at Telstar's Buko Stadion, has been praised for creating a unique matchday atmosphere through his eclectic music selection. His playlists, which include both te...
How wooden homes boost construction speed and living pleasure: ‘It really does something to you’
BAM, the largest construction company in the Netherlands, is significantly increasing its focus on timber construction for new housing projects. This shift aims to improve environmental sustainability...
CBS: emissions rose in 2025, climate goals further out of reach
Greenhouse gas emissions in the Netherlands increased by 0.8 percent in 2025, reaching a total of 145.6 megatonnes. According to data from the CBS and RIVM, this rise makes achieving the national clim...
HD poll: GL-PvdA and D66 neck and neck for the win, VVD, Jouw Haarlem and FVD battle for third place
A poll conducted by Haarlems Dagblad shows GroenLinks-PvdA leading with 15.7% of the vote in Haarlem, followed closely by D66 at 14.6%. Based on a survey of 553 residents, the results indicate a tight...
Dutch CO2 emissions rise as neighboring countries close power plants
Dutch greenhouse gas emissions increased in 2025, primarily due to a rise in electricity production for export. The surge in exports to neighboring countries like Belgium and Germany occurred as those...