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.
Coalition still not discussing budget after hours of talks, new meeting on Friday
Leaders of the D66, VVD, and CDA coalition parties failed to reach an agreement on the national budget after lengthy talks on Thursday. Negotiations are scheduled to resume on Friday, with a final dea...
It is not the voter that has shifted right, but politics
Recent research suggests that Dutch voters have not become increasingly right-wing over time despite political narratives to the contrary. Mona Keijzer aims to attract right-wing voters with her new p...
Repression or care? Council divided on how to tackle drug user nuisance
The Amsterdam city council is debating how to manage the increasing nuisance caused by homeless drug users, struggling to balance repressive enforcement with necessary social care. Mayor Femke Halsema...
Cyclist in critical condition after collision with bus in Amsterdam
A cyclist is in critical condition after being struck by a bus at a crossing in Amsterdam-Noord on the Klaprozenweg. Emergency services, including a trauma helicopter, were dispatched to the scene, an...
Urgent advice: Tax authorities must do more to prevent lawsuits with citizens
The first independent advocate for taxpayers has advised the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration to prioritize conflict resolution to avoid lawsuits with citizens and entrepreneurs. The report also r...
Eight-year prison sentence demanded for Misael L. who stabbed girlfriend to death with a glass shard on Chasséstraat
The Public Prosecution Service has demanded an eight-year prison sentence for Misael L., who is accused of stabbing his 38-year-old girlfriend to death with a glass shard in 2024 at a home on Chassés...
Reports of botched Botox and filler treatments quintupled
The number of reports concerning poorly performed Botox and filler procedures in the Netherlands increased fivefold in 2025. The Health and Youth Care Inspectorate received 175 complaints and is urgin...
Dutchman (34) suspected of kidnapping arrested in Amsterdam
A 34-year-old Dutch man was arrested in Amsterdam for his alleged involvement in an extortion and kidnapping case in Germany. The suspect is accused of kidnapping and assaulting a victim to demand ran...
Seagull also crashes during Formula 1 weekend at Zandvoort circuit
A seagull nicknamed Max was rescued from the Zandvoort Formula 1 circuit after suffering a concussion during the race weekend. The bird is currently recovering from its injuries at a bird hospital in ...
Investors cheer record figures from US chipmaker Nvidia, driving ASML, ASMI and Besi higher
Investors responded enthusiastically to Nvidia's record-breaking earnings, which were driven by high demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure. This positive market sentiment also led to a ris...
Rutger & the foreigners takes a look at Raja's life in Haarlem
In the new television program 'Rutger & de buitenlanders', presenter Rutger Castricum explores the lives of immigrants living in Haarlem. The show examines how these individuals arrived in the city an...
Nepalese in Amsterdam in shock after floods: Everything is destroyed
The Nepali community in Amsterdam is in shock following devastating floods in northern Nepal that have left hundreds dead and over 1,500 people missing. Community members living in the Netherlands are...
Annet Malherbe ordered to rest after fall on film set
Dutch actress Annet Malherbe is taking a break from work after suffering a mild concussion from a fall on the set of the film Floddertje. The 68-year-old is currently resting to recover from her injur...
Sander Hoogendoorn leaves Radio Veronica to become a personal trainer
Radio DJ Sander Hoogendoorn is leaving his daily lunch program on Radio Veronica. The 38-year-old has completed a sports education program and will begin working as a personal trainer.
Record number of deposit bottles returned, target seems within reach
The number of deposit bottles and cans returned by people in the Netherlands has reached record levels. Despite this progress, the legal collection target of 90 percent remains just out of reach.
Support for more accessible public spaces
Starting March 1, 2026, the city of Haarlem is offering subsidies to shop owners, restaurants, and social organizations to improve physical accessibility for people with disabilities. Owners can apply...
New Wave adds sixth concert to Ziggo Dome series
The music collective New Wave has added a sixth concert to their upcoming spring series at the Ziggo Dome. The additional performance is scheduled for Sunday, April 25, at the venue in Amsterdam.
Motions to make Haarlem playgrounds more accessible for children with disabilities
Local political parties in Haarlem are introducing four motions to the city council to improve the accessibility of public playgrounds for children with disabilities. The proposed measures include ins...
Halsema closes shop on Reguliersbreestraat due to illegal trade
Mayor Halsema has ordered the six-month closure of a shop on Reguliersbreestraat in Amsterdam after police discovered illegal items including cannabis, snus, and unauthorized medication. The decision ...
Major raid could cost Gideon his thrift store: "I'm no arms dealer, am I?"
A second-hand store owner in Aalsmeer faces a potential three-month closure after authorities discovered illegal weapons, counterfeit goods, and undocumented workers on the premises. While the owner c...
Huzaren van Boreel capture Haarlem for special ceremony
Sixty young soldiers from the Huzaren van Boreel regiment held a public oath-taking ceremony on the Grote Markt in Haarlem, preceded by a military parade through the city. The event aimed to increase ...
FIOD raids firm in 23 million euro investment fraud investigation
The Dutch Fiscal Intelligence and Investigation Service (FIOD) has conducted searches at three locations as part of an investigation into a major investment fraud scheme. A 46-year-old man is suspecte...
PLUS also recalls organic brie due to potential listeria contamination
Supermarket chain PLUS is recalling its organic brie due to a potential Listeria contamination. This follows a similar recall recently issued by the Jumbo supermarket chain.
ON! members revolt against broadcaster board over alleged mismanagement
Members of the broadcasting organization Ongehoord Nederland have demanded the resignation of the board and supervisory councils due to allegations of mismanagement. They have also requested that Mini...
CCTV surveillance at Kortvoort in Zuidoost following explosion
Mayor Halsema has implemented emergency camera surveillance at Kortvoort in Amsterdam-Zuidoost following an explosion at a residence on August 25. While no injuries occurred, authorities are investiga...
Talpa removes episodes of Bondgenoten following arrest of former contestant Jelle D.
Talpa has removed all episodes of the reality show De Bondgenoten featuring former participant Jelle D. following his arrest. D. is suspected of involvement in the deaths of two elderly residents at a...
Heritage of the Week | The Vondelkerk: from smoke to restoration
Following a fire at the Vondelkerk on New Year's Eve, the public is invited to view the progress of the building's restoration during Open Monumentendag Amsterdam 2026. This event highlights the ongoi...
Political reporter Elodie on Mona Keijzer’s new party: How distinctive can she be on the right
Independent member of the House of Representatives Mona Keijzer is launching a new social-conservative movement called Project 2029. Following her departures from the CDA and BBB, Keijzer is scheduled...
No clean sheets for Ajax in European qualifiers: what needs to change in terms of play and personnel according to Míchel?
Ajax aims to secure a spot in the Conference League group stage by facing FC Sion tonight. Coach Míchel Sánchez is working to improve the team's defensive performance after conceding seven goals in ...
Margaret Versteden-van Duijn steps down after one year as CEO of Albert Heijn, Etos and Gall & Gall and receives promotion within Ahold Delhaize
Margaret Versteden-van Duijn will step down as CEO of Albert Heijn, Etos, and Gall & Gall after one year to take on a new leadership role as CEO of Ahold Delhaize Europe & Indonesia. Her transition to...