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.
A wrong number, a reprimanded minister and too little coffee: how the Prinsjesdag deal failed
The Dutch minority cabinet attempted to secure opposition support for the Prinsjesdag budget but ultimately failed. This report details three critical errors that led to the collapse of the negotiatio...
James Blunt to perform at Ziggo Dome next year
James Blunt is set to return to the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam for a concert next year. The performance follows the release of his new twelve-track album, which explores themes like the pressures of mode...
Court of Audit warns: drought mitigation measures facing significant delays
The Dutch Court of Audit has reported that government projects intended to mitigate drought-related damage are facing significant delays and cost overruns. These setbacks, attributed to poor planning ...
Drivers sue Uber over AI-driven payment system
Stichting WIE International has filed a lawsuit in Amsterdam against Uber, alleging that its AI-driven payment system violates privacy laws and creates unfair, non-transparent pay discrepancies for dr...
Average gas consumption for Haarlem residents remains stable, but these homes used more
Average gas consumption in Haarlem has stabilized, though semi-detached households have seen a recent increase in their usage. While many residents have adopted energy-efficient measures like heat pum...
Train service to Schiphol will run during national public transport strike Wednesday
Train services will continue to run between Amsterdam Central, Schiphol Airport, and Hoofddorp during a nationwide public transport strike on September 9. While most train traffic in the Netherlands w...
Public Prosecution Service demands juvenile detention and community service for assault of Tamara Elbaz
Prosecutors are seeking juvenile detention and community service for a teenager involved in the 2024 assault of Tamara Elbaz in Amsterdam. While previous suspects have already been sentenced for their...
Jordi Cruyff on Ajax transfers: ‘We don't have Champions League revenue, so you have to be extremely creative’
Ajax technical director Jordi Cruyff has defended his club's recent reliance on free transfers and loan deals to navigate a period without Champions League revenue. Cruyff argues that these strategies...
Pressure on minister to intervene at ON! increases: 'Now you really have ammunition'
The Dutch Media Authority has requested that Minister Letschert take action to revoke the broadcasting license of Ongehoord Nederland (ON!) due to repeated sanctions and ongoing concerns about radical...
Frans Bauer returns to Rotterdam Ahoy in April 2027: 'Extremely proud'
Frans Bauer is set to return to Rotterdam Ahoy in April 2027 for a series of concerts featuring a live orchestra and various guest performers. The singer will use the shows to celebrate the 25th anniv...
Amsterdam-Rhine Canal to remain open for shipping at night after all
Rijkswaterstaat has reached an agreement with the inland shipping sector to keep the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal open at night, canceling previously planned closures. To ensure safety, shipping companies ha...
Klarna collection fees for late payers are not a business model, committee rules
The financial complaints institute Kifid has ruled that collection fees are not a core part of Klarna's business model after the company provided accounting evidence. Although Klarna won this specific...
Dredging for a safe City Swim: "You can now walk on the bottom without getting hurt"
Crews are clearing debris from Amsterdam's canal route to ensure participant safety during this Sunday's City Swim event. The swim, which aims to raise money for ALS research, will host over 3,300 par...
Media watchdog wants minister to reconsider ON! recognition after Hitler segment
The Dutch Media Authority has urged the government to revoke the broadcasting license of ON! after a controversial segment featuring positive comments about a Hitler speech. Following two formal sanct...
DNB to cut 290 jobs: Forced redundancies unavoidable
De Nederlandsche Bank is cutting 290 jobs, or 12 percent of its workforce, to save over 70 million euros as part of a major restructuring effort. The cuts are a response to recent financial losses and...
Merel Westrik becomes new host of The Great Top 2000 Quiz
Merel Westrik has been named the new co-host of The Great Top 2000 Quiz, where she will work alongside Leo Blokhuis. The updated competition features celebrities facing off in a weekly format, leading...
Embarrassing message from De Jonge: MPs had to be 'punished in the afterlife'
Former Health Minister Hugo de Jonge apologized during a parliamentary hearing after private messages revealed he expressed strong contempt for MPs and cabinet colleagues during the Covid-19 crisis. H...
Putters at corona hearing: 'I quickly realized it was a multi-faceted crisis'
Former Health Minister Hugo de Jonge testified before a parliamentary committee regarding his conduct and communications during the COVID-19 pandemic. The hearing exposed private messages where he dis...
Simple Minds release new album and head to Ziggo Dome next year
Simple Minds is set to release a new album titled Sacrosanct and has announced a world tour that includes a stop at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam. Tickets for the Dutch concert will go on sale on Septem...
SP holds free Festival for Equality in Haarlem
The Socialist Party is hosting its third annual Festival for Equality in Haarlem's Nelson Mandelapark on September 5th. The free event features live music, guest speakers, and booths from various soci...
Amsterdam Museum celebrates 100th anniversary with 100-day festival
The Amsterdam Museum is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a festival spanning 100 days. Various activities will be held throughout the city to mark the milestone.
Dog suffers marijuana poisoning after walk in Zandvoort
A dog required veterinary treatment in Zandvoort after suspected marijuana poisoning likely caused by consuming contaminated waste or discarded items during a walk. Local veterinarians warned pet owne...
Pump prices hit new record: gasoline never this expensive during Middle East conflict
Gasoline prices in the Netherlands have hit a record high of 2.692 euros per liter amid ongoing supply chain disruptions caused by conflicts in the Middle East. Experts warn that fuel costs could clim...
Economic growth this year primarily driven by defense investments
Rabobank predicts the Dutch economy will grow by 1.1 percent next year, noting that future progress is hindered by inflation and higher taxes. Economic growth this year is primarily supported by incre...
Dozens living illegally on boats in Erasmusgracht without water or electricity
Approximately thirty boats moored along the Erasmusgracht in Amsterdam are currently used as illegal residences, often by people facing financial barriers to traditional housing. Local authorities are...
Digital threat in the Netherlands grows due to blurring borders and rise of AI
Dutch authorities have reported a surge in cybercrime fueled by the availability of off-the-shelf attack tools and the rise of decentralized criminal networks. Artificial intelligence is further exace...
From Bavaria to Bol.com: one hundred companies promise less waste and more organic products in ‘unique’ pact
One hundred major Dutch companies have signed the 2030 Entrepreneurs Agreement to commit to sustainability goals such as waste reduction and increased organic sourcing. Supported by five political par...
Dam removed in Leidsevaart, water board scales back drought measures
Recent rainfall has allowed the Hoogheemraadschap van Rijnland to scale back drought measures, including removing a saltwater barrier in the Leidsevaart and easing shipping restrictions at local locks...
Four teenagers arrested after gas pistol found in car trunk
Police arrested four teenagers in Amsterdam East after discovering a gas pistol inside their car. The vehicle was stopped following erratic driving, and the suspects remain in custody while authoritie...
Badr Hari's divorce leads to argument with ex over raising five children: 'No question of physical violence'
Former kickboxer Badr Hari was arrested in Amsterdam amid an escalating dispute with his ex-wife regarding the upbringing of their five children. Hari denies allegations of stalking, threats, and insu...