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.
Gas prices rising again due to uncertainty in the Middle East
Gasoline and diesel prices at pumps in the Netherlands are rising again due to ongoing geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East. The lack of an agreement between Iran and the United States continue...
Dutch holidaymakers trapped: criminals hijack Booking.com chat to strike
Dutch holidaymakers using the Booking.com platform have fallen victim to a persistent fraud scheme where criminals hijack hotel chat conversations. Investigations reveal that approximately fifteen vic...
Remarkable: this Wednesday evening you will see not one but two aerial displays in Haarlem
Residents in Haarlem can witness two separate celestial events on Wednesday evening, starting with a solar eclipse. Viewers are encouraged to remain outside after the eclipse to observe a second spect...
ABN AMRO profit rises on mortgages and corporate loans
ABN AMRO reported higher profits in the second quarter, driven by growth in mortgages and corporate loans. The bank also managed to reduce operating costs while continuing its ongoing reorganization e...
Number of bankruptcies fell by 11 percent in July
The number of bankruptcies in the Netherlands decreased by 11 percent in July compared to the same month last year. According to Statistics Netherlands, 266 companies filed for bankruptcy, marking a d...
Forum school to open Monday and receives funding despite controversy: eighteen students in classrooms
Despite significant public criticism, a new Forum school is set to open in the Netherlands with eighteen students and government subsidies. The school currently meets all legal requirements, though of...
Man sentenced to community service for Pomeranian puppy scam
A 29-year-old man has been sentenced by an Amsterdam court to a community service order and a suspended prison sentence for scamming buyers with unhealthy Pomeranian puppies imported from Bulgaria. Th...
Rijkswaterstaat drought chief has ‘never seen this before’, but there is no reason to panic
Rijkswaterstaat describes the current drought in the Netherlands as unprecedented territory, noting that the effects will persist for months even if rainfall occurs. Despite the severity, the situatio...
Boy injured in Haarlem house fire, woman arrested
A boy was injured while fleeing a house fire on the Muiderslotweg in Haarlem this afternoon. Police have arrested a woman on suspicion of arson and are currently investigating the cause of the fire.
RTL on online hate against B&B Vol Liefde contestant Fred: 'It sometimes goes way too far'
RTL has expressed strong disapproval of the wave of negative comments directed at B&B Vol liefde participant Fred, describing the online abuse as excessive. Viewers have criticized Fred's behavior as ...
Verstappen's Formula 1 car appears in Haarlem-Noord
A replica of Max Verstappen's 2018 Formula 1 car has been displayed at Marsmanplein in Haarlem-Noord ahead of the upcoming race weekend in Zandvoort. The car, a replica of the RB14, will be available ...
Ophthalmologists and optometrists concerned about solar eclipse: 'Permanent black spot'
Dutch ophthalmologists and optometrists are warning the public about the risks of permanent eye damage caused by watching the upcoming solar eclipse without certified protective glasses. Experts empha...
Difference between expensive and cheap childcare in Haarlem amounts to hundreds of euros per year
Data from the Central Bureau of Statistics reveals that parents in Haarlem face significant annual cost differences for childcare. Depending on the provider, families can see price variations amountin...
Water board imposes ‘rare’ daytime watering ban for 1.4 million people: ‘Situation worsening’
The Amstel, Gooi en Vecht Water Board has issued a rare daytime irrigation ban for 1.4 million people due to worsening drought conditions. The restriction prohibits the watering of gardens, sports fie...
Major alarm due to dune fire near Overveen
A fire broke out in a nature area in Overveen this afternoon, prompting emergency services to escalate their response due to the high risk of spreading caused by dry conditions. The fire was quickly b...
Leimuiderbrug broken again for an hour: "Does anyone have a football in the back?"
The Leimuiderbrug in the Netherlands experienced its fifth malfunction this month, causing significant traffic delays for commuters. Despite previous maintenance and software updates, the bridge conti...
Billion-euro deficit for bridges and roads: why borrowing more money is not a good idea
Economists are warning against increasing the national debt in the Netherlands to fund urgent maintenance for roads, bridges, and dikes. While some politicians in The Hague advocate for borrowing more...
10 companies join Bol and Bijenkorf in reporting data breach at partner Ceva
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) reports that customer data from 12 companies may have been compromised following a cyberattack on logistics partner Ceva Logistics. Among the affected business...
Bicycle manufacturer Accell, parent company of Batavus, Sparta and Babboe, files for bankruptcy
The Dutch bicycle manufacturer Accell, which produces well-known brands such as Batavus, Sparta, and Koga, has been declared bankrupt by a court in Amsterdam. This ruling puts the future of these prom...
33-year-old man arrested in investigation into Osdorp car crash filled with explosives
A 33-year-old man from Amsterdam has been arrested at Schiphol Airport in connection with a car crash in Osdorp on July 28. The suspect is believed to be one of three individuals who fled a vehicle fi...
Body found in the water near the Amsterdamsebrug
A body has been discovered in the water near the Amsterdamsebrug in the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal. Police have launched an investigation to determine the identity of the person and the circumstances surrou...
Jan Smit's anniversary concert in Volendam to be broadcast on AVROTROS in October
Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS will air a recording of Jan Smit's 30th-anniversary concert series in October. The performances took place last weekend at Marina Park in Volendam, marking the singer's thre...
To Iceland to see the solar eclipse: "We don't have eclipse glasses yet"
Dutch travelers are heading to Iceland to witness a total solar eclipse, with some planning their entire trip around the event while others are visiting by coincidence. Many of these eclipse-chasers, ...
This summer, the heat in Amsterdam became too much to handle
Recent summers in Amsterdam have experienced periods of extreme heat that proved challenging for residents. The article discusses how these particularly hot seasons have impacted daily life in the cit...
Ordering from webshop de Bijenkorf barely possible anymore
The Dutch department store de Bijenkorf is currently experiencing significant issues with its online ordering system. Customers are only able to purchase items that are currently in stock at physical ...
Fire on balcony of Slotermeer home after loud bang, explosive likely thrown
A fire broke out on the balcony of an apartment in the Slotermeer neighborhood of Amsterdam late yesterday evening following a loud explosion. No injuries were reported, and the police have launched a...
Triviant quiz show draws 670,000 viewers for first episode
The first episode of the AVROTROS quiz show Triviant, hosted by Anniko van Santen, attracted 670,000 viewers on Monday evening. This performance placed the program in seventh position among the most-w...
Another car fire in Haarlem, police investigating
A car was destroyed by fire early this morning on Diederikstraat in Haarlem-Oost. Police are currently investigating the incident and have not ruled out arson.
Eclipse glasses flying off the shelves: We are being flooded with calls
Eclipse glasses are rapidly selling out across Amsterdam as residents prepare for an upcoming partial solar eclipse. Experts warn that looking directly at the sun without proper eye protection can cau...
Frans Duijts writes about difficult periods in biography: 'Self-criticism is not lacking'
Singer Frans Duijts has co-authored a new biography titled 'Vallen & Opstaan' with reporter Andries Jelle De Jong. The book, which reflects on the artist's personal and professional challenges, is sch...