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.
Spinozacampus residents sound alarm: rat infestations caused by illegal dumping
Residents of the Spinozacampus in Amsterdam Zuidoost are calling for urgent action against persistent waste dumping and a subsequent rat infestation. While the municipality has promised to add contain...
New reality series starring Christina Curry premieres September 3
RTL 5 has announced that a new reality series featuring Christina Curry and her family will premiere on September 3. This series marks the follow-up to the reality show featuring her parents that aire...
Cinemas and hardware stores are ‘winners’ of the heat, other businesses lose out
A report from ABN Amro indicates that movie theaters and hardware stores are seeing increased business during the current heatwave. Conversely, many other companies are facing negative impacts from th...
Closed storage facility and home in North contained half of Opium List: at least 22 types of drugs
Mayor Halsema of Amsterdam has ordered the closure of a home and storage unit in the city's Noord district for three months after police discovered at least 22 types of illegal drugs. Authorities foun...
Chagai (24) arranged the sale of thousands of eclipse glasses: they flew off the shelves for 15 euros each
Twenty-four-year-old entrepreneur Chagai Elburg successfully sold thousands of eclipse glasses for 15 euros each at his pop-up shop in Haarlem on Wednesday. The high demand resulted in long queues and...
Netherlands hasn't decided yet, but Eurovision door is slightly ajar
The Eurovision Song Contest is changing its rules to prevent countries in conflict from hosting the event, which could create an opportunity for the Netherlands to return. However, the Dutch broadcast...
Short, intense dune fire near Zandvoort
A brief but intense fire occurred in the dunes near Zandvoort this evening. Firefighters successfully brought the blaze under control within an hour, and no injuries were reported.
European playoff spot beckons for Ajax in Dublin
Ajax is in Dublin for the second leg of the Conference League third qualifying round against Shelbourne FC, holding a 3-1 lead from their previous home match. Meanwhile, the club has expressed interes...
Weesp lock closed until there is a precipitation surplus again: "This is fun for no one"
The lock in the center of Weesp has been closed indefinitely by the regional water authority due to persistent drought conditions. This measure aims to conserve fresh water for vulnerable nature reser...
Former PvdA politician and ex-mayor Jacques Wallage (79) has died
Former PvdA politician and mayor of Groningen, Jacques Wallage, has passed away at the age of 79. He served as the mayor of Groningen from 1998 to 2009.
Netherlands scores poorly in Europe for cash acceptance in hospitality sector
The Netherlands has the highest rate of cash refusal in the hospitality sector within the European Union, with only 78 percent of cafes and restaurants accepting cash payments. Cash is also frequently...
Major fire in house on Prinsengracht, black smoke visible over city center
A large fire broke out in an apartment on the Prinsengracht in Amsterdam this afternoon. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene at 4:27 PM to combat the blaze, which caused visible black smoke over...
US law firm to appeal against Tiësto's multi-million dollar claim
The American law firm Greenberg Traurig is filing an appeal in the Supreme Court against a ruling by the Amsterdam Court of Appeal. The court previously ordered the firm to pay DJ Tiësto 17 million d...
Dynamic energy contracts becoming increasingly popular: 1 in 12 pay variable rates
The popularity of dynamic energy contracts is rising in the Netherlands, with over 1.1 million households now opting for plans where prices fluctuate continuously based on market rates. While these co...
Open Monument Day in Haarlem: these are the special places you can visit
During Open Monumentendag 2026, the public will have the opportunity to visit several historic sites in Haarlem that are typically closed to visitors. This event includes locations such as the Bakenes...
Europaweg reopened to traffic
The Europaweg in Haarlem will reopen to all traffic on Friday, August 14, at 4:00 PM, two weeks ahead of schedule. The newly designed street features improved facilities for cyclists, pedestrians, and...
Grachtenfestival moves to Tuincentrum Osdorp: classical music among the plants
The Grachtenfestival, a major classical music event in the Netherlands, held a unique performance at the Tuincentrum Osdorp in Amsterdam. Attendees enjoyed works by composers like Ravel and Händel am...
Grachtenfestival moves to Tuincentrum Osdorp: classical sounds among the plants
As part of the annual Grachtenfestival, musicians Isaac Lottman and Lisa Jacobs performed a classical music concert at the Tuincentrum Osdorp in Amsterdam. The performance, which fits the festival's g...
King presents trophy to latest Dutch Grand Prix winner
King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima, and Princess Alexia will attend the final Dutch Grand Prix at the Zandvoort circuit next Sunday. The event will conclude its current run in 2026, with the venue t...
Willem-Alexander, Máxima and Alexia attend Grand Prix in Zandvoort
King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima, and Princess Alexia will attend the Dutch Grand Prix at the Zandvoort circuit on August 23. The visit was officially announced by the Government Information Servi...
Mister Jordaan Festival founder Jan de Bie has died
Jan de Bie, the longtime organizer of the Jordaan Festival, has passed away following a prolonged illness. De Bie was a well-known figure in Amsterdam who helped launch the careers of numerous Dutch s...
Ajax joins race for former Feyenoord player Lutsharel Geertruida
Ajax has entered the competition to sign former Feyenoord player Lutsharel Geertruida. The club has initiated discussions with the player, who is also being heavily pursued by PSV.
Eric gets Haarlem residents with a 'stuttering brain' moving
Care worker Eric Sterenberg leads weekly exercise sessions for people with dementia in Haarlem to help maintain physical health and cognitive function. Sterenberg, who is seeking volunteers to assist ...
Where is Ajax's new number 6? 'Míchel always prioritizes quality over physical strength there'
Ajax continues to struggle in its year-long search for a new defensive midfielder to succeed Jordan Henderson. Head coach Míchel Sánchez is looking for an intelligent player capable of breaking open...
Former time trialist and Raleigh seller now wants to save Batavus: Spectacular collection of bike brands
Irish businessman and former cyclist Mel T. Sutcliffe is looking to acquire the bike brands from the bankrupt company Accell. His interest follows a notable career that includes his previous involveme...
Gasoline in Belgium gets more expensive, but still much cheaper than in the Netherlands: here is the difference
The maximum price for Euro95 gasoline in Belgium will increase by 7 cents to 1.936 euros per liter starting this Friday. Despite the price hike, fuel remains significantly cheaper in Belgium compared ...
Electricity prices double due to solar eclipse but power grid holds firm: Even helped other countries
Electricity prices in the Netherlands doubled due to a significant drop in solar energy production during a solar eclipse. Despite the sudden decrease in supply, the Dutch power grid remained stable a...
Fastned opens 28 new fast charging stations in the first half of 2026
Fastned opened 28 new fast-charging stations in the first half of 2026, marking a record for the company. The operator now manages a total of 434 charging stations across nine different countries.
Man stabbed on Warmoesstraat, suspects arrested with taser
A man was stabbed during a conflict on the Warmoesstraat in central Amsterdam early this morning. Police arrested two suspects using a taser, and the victim was transported to the hospital in consciou...
Pizza, pasta or poké bowl: Dutch people spend more money on food delivery
Over the past decade, consumer spending on takeaway and delivery meals in the Netherlands has more than doubled. People are increasingly relying on prepared food services rather than cooking at home.