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.
Large lock in Spaarndam to open less frequently: 'Accepting inconvenience to prevent damage'
Due to persistent drought, the Hoogheemraadschap van Rijnland has implemented 'Code Orange' at the Grote Sluis in Spaarndam to prevent saltwater intrusion. This measure restricts recreational boat tra...
Google must grant other search engines and AI bots access to Android
The European Commission has mandated that Google must provide third-party search engines and AI competitors access to its search data and Android devices. This decision aims to increase competition by...
Film festival and DAFF defend Calf voting procedure: 'Careful process'
The Netherlands Film Festival and the Dutch Academy for Film have defended their selection process for the Golden Calf awards following criticism from several filmmakers. Both organizations maintain t...
Variable gas contracts 12 percent more expensive than before Iran war
Variable gas contract prices in the Netherlands have increased by 7 percent this month. According to the Authority for Consumers and Markets, these rates are now 12 percent higher than they were befor...
Prins Bernhardlaan closed for a month
The Prins Bernhardlaan in Haarlem will be closed to car and bus traffic from July 20 to August 20, 2026, to accommodate construction and road maintenance. While cyclists and pedestrians can still pass...
Planning a BBQ? Be considerate of your neighbors
The municipality of Haarlem advises residents to be considerate of their neighbors when using barbecues or fire pits to avoid smoke nuisance. Residents are encouraged to use dry wood, check weather co...
Prins Bernhardlaan in Haarlem to close for a month for roadworks
The municipality of Haarlem has announced that the Prins Bernhardlaan will be closed to motor vehicle traffic between the Julius Röntgenstraat and the Leonard Springerlaan. The closure is scheduled t...
Crypto platform Knaken declared bankrupt: 7 million euros missing
The court in Rotterdam has declared the cryptocurrency platform Knaken bankrupt following a request from the Public Prosecution Service. The bankruptcy filing came after the Dutch Authority for the Fi...
Banks continue to profit from customers despite low mortgage margins
Banks in the Netherlands are expected to earn significantly less on new mortgages throughout 2025 and 2026. Despite lower mortgage margins, these institutions remain highly profitable due to consumer ...
Where to watch the World Cup final on a big screen in Haarlem
Football fans in Haarlem can watch the 2026 World Cup final on the big screen at various local venues. Supporters of both Spain and Argentina are welcome to join the public viewing events in the city.
Anna Drijver to star in new crime series Koud
Actress Anna Drijver will star in the upcoming crime series titled Koud. The show is a spin-off of the 2024 drama series Onopgelost and will be available on the streaming service SkyShowtime next year...
AEX index edges higher after closing record of nearly 1,100 points
The AEX index opened slightly higher on Thursday following a record closing high on Wednesday. Investors remain cautious as they monitor ongoing geopolitical tensions between the United States and Ira...
Heritage of the Week | Swimming gas-free in the Zuiderbad
The historic Zuiderbad swimming pool in Amsterdam has undergone sustainability upgrades to become nearly natural gas-free. This project highlights the complex process of making heritage buildings more...
Dreaming of a houseboat? You will want to dock immediately at this one on the Lijnbaansgracht
A unique houseboat located on the Lijnbaansgracht in Amsterdam has appeared on the housing market. The property is situated in a prime location between the Jordaan and the Negen Straatjes.
Unemployment in the Netherlands falls slightly to 3.8 percent
Unemployment in the Netherlands decreased slightly to 3.8 percent in June, according to data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS). This figure represents 393,000 unemployed individuals, down from 3.9 per...
US bill hangs like a dark cloud over ASML's Chinese market
A proposed U.S. bill seeks to restrict the export of chip technology from partner countries to China. The Dutch government has expressed criticism, noting that such measures could significantly impact...
Dutch people receive vastly different amounts when living in long-term poverty
People in the Netherlands living in long-term poverty receive significantly different amounts of financial support depending on their municipality. The individual income supplement, intended to assist...
Netherlands still well below safe gas storage levels halfway through filling season
Midway through the injection season, Dutch gas storage facilities are only 33.1 percent full. This level remains significantly below the 80 percent target recommended by Gasunie to ensure supply secur...
Major police operation following possible kidnapping in Amsterdam-East, three arrested
Police conducted a large-scale operation in Amsterdam-Oost following reports of a potential kidnapping on the Insulindeweg. Three suspects were arrested after a vehicle pursuit that ended near the Fle...
Book vouchers and VVV gift cards face potential abolition in European fight against money laundering and dark money
New European anti-money laundering regulations threaten the future of popular Dutch gift vouchers such as the Boekenbon. Stakeholders argue that these rules are overly restrictive and could lead to th...
Prison sentence for smuggling hundreds of rare parrot eggs from Nicaragua to Schiphol
A man has been sentenced to 100 days in jail for smuggling 257 protected parrot eggs from Nicaragua through Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands. The defendant claimed he believed he was transporting c...
Investors sell chip stocks again, causing ASML share price to drop
Investors on the Amsterdam stock exchange sold their chip holdings in the final hours of trading to cash in on earlier gains. Consequently, ASML shares closed down 0.4 percent after having risen by mo...
Lowlands is still not sold out, but organizers are not worried
The organizers of the annual Lowlands festival have stated they are not concerned despite the upcoming edition not yet being sold out. They remain confident that the event will be well-attended and su...
Haarlem strikingly popular with men: more move in than leave, while the opposite is true for women
Recent migration statistics for Haarlem reveal a gender-based trend in relocation patterns. More men are moving into the city than leaving, while the opposite trend is observed among women.
Sophie Straat speaks to 3voor12 about backlash after mosh pit comments: 'I'm good'
Singer Sophie Straat discussed the controversy surrounding a social media clip of her performance at the Best Kept Secret festival with music platform 3voor12. Straat expressed her disappointment rega...
ASML is building the most complex machines ever: You have to shell out a few hundred million
ASML, a former Philips subsidiary based in Veldhoven, has become a global focal point for business leaders and journalists due to its development of highly complex and expensive machines. The company'...
Daley Blind makes comeback for Ajax in friendly against Bochum
Daley Blind will make his return to Ajax in a friendly match against VfL Bochum this Wednesday. The veteran defender is set to start for the team at the De Toekomst sports complex.
Red Light District aid workers not surprised by arrests in human trafficking investigation
Police conducted a major operation in Amsterdam's red-light district resulting in the arrest of four individuals suspected of human trafficking. Three additional suspects were detained in Romania as p...
NOS newsreader Iris de Graaf gives birth to daughter: 'Incredibly in love'
NOS news anchor Iris de Graaf and her partner Tony Boakye have welcomed their first child, a daughter named Gigi. De Graaf shared the news and photos of their first week as parents on Instagram.
25-year-old man acquitted of involvement in De Pizzabakkers explosion
A 25-year-old man has been acquitted of involvement in two explosions at restaurants in Amsterdam, including a De Pizzabakkers branch, due to insufficient evidence despite the presence of his DNA. How...