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.
K3 doesn't understand criticism of Pride Amsterdam performance: 'It's actually important'
The girl group K3 faced backlash on social media following their surprise performance at WorldPride in Amsterdam this past Saturday. The group members expressed confusion regarding the criticism, stat...
Gilano H. from Wild West-style shooting at Zaandam hospital arrested in Ghana
Dutch national Gilano H. was arrested in Ghana while attempting to smuggle 6 million euros worth of cocaine. He was previously wanted by authorities in connection with a shooting at an emergency depar...
14-year-old girl missing from Southeast, police and family concerned
Police and family are concerned for 14-year-old Foske, who went missing yesterday in the Zuidoost district of Amsterdam. A witness last spotted the teenager this morning near Diemen, and authorities a...
Farmers face tension amid heat and drought: corn scorching and potatoes barely surviving
Farmers in the Netherlands are facing significant challenges due to ongoing heat and drought, which are damaging crops like corn and potatoes. Despite these concerns, some farmers remain hopeful as po...
Burglary wave at fire stations continues: Badhoevedorp station targeted again
A fire station in Badhoevedorp was the target of an attempted break-in during the early hours of the morning, though nothing was stolen. This incident is part of a broader wave of burglaries targeting...
Roundabout art series: A ship full of shit
Artist Hans van Bentem has installed a new sculpture titled 'All Aboard' on the Seineweg/Basisweg roundabout in Amsterdam. The artwork, which depicts a ship without a captain, serves as a metaphor for...
Ajax also warns of data breach at logistics partner
Football club Ajax has warned that customer data may have been exposed due to a security breach at its logistics partner, CEVA. While financial information remains secure, the club has suspended data ...
Do social media save lives? Ramón (50) from Haarlem finds kidney donor online
Ramón, a 50-year-old man from Haarlem suffering from severe kidney failure, has successfully found a potential kidney donor through a viral social media appeal. He is currently awaiting medical confi...
Tip: Historic Amsterdam engines run, thump, and smoke at Museum 't Kromhout
Museum 't Kromhout in Amsterdam offers visitors the chance to see historical Kromhout ship engines in operation. The museum, which is managed by volunteers, is located on the original site where the f...
Price of petrol and diesel drops further on Friday, choosing the right gas station can save 25 cents per liter
Fuel prices at Dutch gas stations decreased on Friday following a decline in global oil prices earlier in the week. Despite a slight rebound due to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, motorists can curr...
KLM resumes flights to Tel Aviv from late August, crew to stay in Cyprus
KLM will resume flights between Amsterdam and Tel Aviv starting August 25 after a six-month suspension due to regional security concerns. During this period, the airline's crew will stay overnight in ...
Large fire in Heemstede, apartments evacuated
A large fire broke out this morning at a residence on Wasserij-Annalaan in Heemstede. Surrounding apartments have been evacuated as a precaution, and residents have been advised to keep doors and wind...
Public Prosecution Service demands TBS and mandatory psychiatric treatment for confused man who stabbed police officers in Noord
The public prosecutor has demanded a TBS order with compulsory psychiatric treatment for a 56-year-old man who stabbed two police officers in Amsterdam-Noord on March 18, 2025. The suspect, who was de...
Shelbourne supporters leave a good impression: "Great example"
Police in Amsterdam reported a positive experience with approximately 600 Shelbourne football supporters who visited the city yesterday for a match against Ajax. The fans displayed good sportsmanship,...
Person injured in stabbing on De Savornin Lohmanstraat in Amsterdam Nieuw-West
One person was injured following a stabbing incident on De Savornin Lohmanstraat in Amsterdam Nieuw-West late last night. Police have arrested a man and are currently investigating the conflict, which...
Photographer Erwin's tips for the best solar eclipse photos: Don't use digital zoom
Photographer Erwin Winkelman shares tips for capturing the solar eclipse occurring on August 12 using a smartphone. The phenomenon is expected to be clearly visible from Haarlem and throughout the Net...
Many parents pay extra for childcare despite higher subsidies
In 2025, 719,000 parents in the Netherlands received childcare subsidies for over 1.1 million children. Although the subsidy percentage increased from 65 percent in 2024 to 68 percent in 2025, many pa...
Amsterdam full of love: Mokum makes its debut on B&B Vol Liefde
Wadie, a new participant from Amsterdam, has joined the reality show B&B Vol Liefde. He travels to Ibiza with the goal of winning the heart of B&B owner Timothy.
After Bol and de Bijenkorf, eyewear chain Ace & Tate also hit by partner company data breach
Eyewear retailer Ace & Tate has confirmed a data breach involving a third-party logistics partner, impacting its customers. This incident follows a series of similar security breaches at other major D...
Running to Beethoven and music among carnivorous plants: Grachtenfestival begins again
The 29th edition of the Grachtenfestival has launched in Amsterdam, featuring over 150 jazz and classical music concerts held in unique, green-themed locations. Running until August 16, the festival s...
Running to Beethoven and music among carnivorous plants: Grachtenfestival returns
The 29th edition of the Grachtenfestival has officially begun in Amsterdam, featuring over 150 classical and jazz concerts centered around a green theme. The festival, which runs until August 16, show...
Actor Peter Faber (82) passes away: "In my day, theater was for kids who never played in the street"
Renowned Dutch actor Peter Faber passed away at the age of 82 due to heart complications. Throughout his extensive career, he appeared in iconic films like Max Havelaar and Soldaat van Oranje, and was...
Actor Peter Faber dies at age 82
Dutch actor Peter Faber has passed away at the age of 82. His family announced the news of his death on Friday.
17-year-old Rivaldo shot dead a year ago: "He was a star in the making"
One year ago, 17-year-old Rivaldo was fatally shot in the Holendrecht neighborhood of Amsterdam after intervening in a dispute over a stolen necklace. The perpetrator, who was 16 at the time, was rece...
Unprecedented number of burglaries at fire stations causes unrest: criminals have already struck 47 times this year
Fire stations across the Netherlands have been targeted by burglars 47 times this year, with police suspecting a criminal gang is stealing specialized rescue equipment for use in other high-stakes cri...
Street in Nieuw-West closed for one hour for police investigation following suspicious situation
Police in Amsterdam temporarily closed a street in the Nieuw-West district tonight following a suspicious situation. One person was arrested, though officials have not disclosed the nature of the inci...
We really want him to stay: Ajax coach and Davy Klaassen hope for Mika Godts
Ajax coach Míchel Sanchez and captain Davy Klaassen have expressed their strong desire for Mika Godts to remain at the club amid transfer rumors linking him to Paris Saint-Germain. The comments follo...
The Netherlands gets its first country music radio station
Former MOJO director Leon Ramakers is set to launch Jolene Country Radio in September, marking the first radio station in the Netherlands dedicated exclusively to country music. The station will offer...
Former minister deliberately waited until after elections to scrap labor migration plan
Former Minister of Social Affairs Mariëlle Paul deliberately delayed the announcement of the cancellation of an labor migration plan until after last year's elections. Internal documents revealed by ...
Purmerweg closed in both directions following single-vehicle accident
A driver was hospitalized after crashing into a bus stop on the Purmerweg in Amsterdam, likely due to a sudden medical emergency. Emergency services closed the road in both directions while conducting...