Netherlands News in English
Dutch national news translated to English. Politics, economy, housing, immigration, and more for expats and internationals.
Roy’s Poultry moves to Ruysdaelstraat in Heemskerk for more space: ‘It’s becoming a nice food street’
Poultry shop Roy’s has moved to a larger location on Ruysdaelstraat in Heemskerk to accommodate the business's need for more space. The move strengthens the street's reputation as a specialty food d...
Can gas storage be filled in time? ‘Government only steps in if commercial parties fail’
The Netherlands is facing nearly empty gas storage facilities during a global shortage, raising concerns about supply for the upcoming winter. The government plans to step in only if commercial entiti...
Family business Toko Exotica faces new future in Parkwijk: 'I don't need to get rich from the shop'
Family business Toko Exotica is relocating from its original 1991 location at Beatrixplein to a temporary site in Reinaldapark this summer. Once the new neighborhood shopping center in Parkwijk is com...
Amsterdam family on Buying Blind: will they succeed in finding a home for them?
Residents of Amsterdam participate in the television show 'Kopen Zonder Kijken' to find a home in the city's challenging housing market. The article highlights the relatable struggle of searching for ...
IJmuiden marks 25 years on the cruise map; terminal owner KVSA celebrates with modest party on board
IJmuiden is celebrating 25 years as a cruise destination, with terminal owner KVSA marking the milestone aboard a cruise ship. The town and the North Sea Canal are also preparing for their 150th anniv...
Youth association Progressive Netherlands to be renamed PROTEST
The youth organizations of the Dutch political parties GroenLinks and PvdA, DWARS and Jonge Socialisten, have announced that their joint association will be named PROTEST. This name represents the uni...
Spaarndam gets new fire station, crew chief Maarten: ‘We haven’t had enough space to change for years’
The municipal government has approved the construction of a new fire station in Spaarndam to replace the current cramped and unsafe facility on Ringweg. Crew chief Maarten Derkzen van Angeren stated t...
They call me Tiger in the Woods because I sometimes hit it into the bushes
Glenn Durfort shares his passion for golf while playing at The Dunes course in Zandvoort, explaining that he focuses on enjoyment rather than keeping a strict score. He humorously notes that his occas...
Hillegom ‘weed pigs’ barred from Haarlem: ‘They eat everything’
Haarlem councilor Robbert Berkhout has decided against using a herd of pigs to control Japanese knotweed, a method previously successful in neighboring Hillegom. The councilor explained that the exper...
File tax return before April 1 for assessment within three months
Taxpayers who file their Dutch tax returns before the April 1st deadline are guaranteed to receive a preliminary assessment within three months. While the tax authorities generally process application...
Body found in water at Mauritskade, identity unknown
Police discovered an unidentified body in the water at the Mauritskade in Amsterdam East on Tuesday afternoon. Divers and water police were deployed to assist in the recovery, which was completed by 4...
Telstar investigates passport issue; player eligibility unclear
Dutch football club Telstar is investigating potential player eligibility issues following a warning from the KNVB regarding work permits. The national football association has advised all professiona...
Britt from Uitgeest wins ’Battle’ and advances to next round of The Voice
Britt van Coezand from Uitgeest has advanced to the next round of the television show The Voice of Holland. She successfully won her 'Battle' round against opponent Sam from Team Ilse during the broad...
Man (51) arrested on suspicion of burglary at holiday park in Halfweg
A 51-year-old man was arrested on Saturday afternoon following a burglary at a holiday park in Halfweg. The suspect was taken into custody for allegedly breaking into a residence within the park.
Viscafé Ed has the best kibbeling in Haarlem, and so much more (10-)
Viscafé Ed, located at the Grote Markt in Haarlem, has been praised as a high-quality addition to the city's culinary scene. The restaurant is specifically noted for its exceptional kibbeling, as wel...
Millions of Douwe Egberts points exchanged for books as savers can spend them again
The Bruna bookstore chain has experienced record-high website traffic following the announcement that customers can now redeem Douwe Egberts loyalty points for books. This new partnership allows long-...
Three days in jail and community service for machete stabbing
A 26-year-old man has been sentenced to three days in prison and 120 hours of community service for a May 2024 machete attack in Amsterdam-Zuidoost that injured two people. The court cited the defenda...
Painful lesson for The Hague newcomers: every misstep under the microscope
Former general Elanor Boekholt-O’Sullivan and other ministers recruited from outside politics are facing a difficult transition into the Dutch government in The Hague. These newcomers are expected t...
Advice from my 9-year-old teacher: ‘Don’t voice everything that’s going wrong. It only makes it worse’
Dutch performer and single mother Lottie Hellingman shares life advice from her nine-year-old daughter, who suggested that dwelling on negative situations can make them worse. Hellingman, originally f...
A few hundred people at pacifist demonstration on Malieveld
On Saturday afternoon, several hundred people gathered at the Malieveld in The Hague to protest against war in Iran. The demonstrators urged the Dutch government to pursue diplomacy and political solu...
Your bank account gets more expensive every year, but can it be explained?
The cost of maintaining a bank account continues to rise annually, with additional fees being introduced for cash withdrawals and deposits. Despite these increasing charges for essential services, ban...
This is the best supermarket milk chocolate praline Easter egg: ‘I can actually taste hazelnut’
Three chocolate experts conducted a blind taste test of nine supermarket brands of milk chocolate praline Easter eggs to determine the highest quality options. The panel evaluated the products based o...
Leonie Hijne from Bonhoeffer College in Castricum named Sustainable Teacher of the Year: 'I was nervous, but it went well'
Leonie Hijne from the Bonhoeffercollege in Castricum has been named the 'Sustainable Teacher of the Year' for 2026 at a ceremony in Arnhem. She accepted the award as a significant recognition for the ...
Pope receives 40th Dutch floral display for Easter service in Rome: 'Ideal promotion for the trade'
For the 40th year, the Pope's Easter Mass in Vatican City will be decorated with a Dutch floral display consisting of 7,000 flowers. The tradition serves as a significant global promotion for the Dutc...
Vacant bowling alley at Buikslotermeerplein to become youth center: "Safe space for everyone"
A long-vacant bowling alley at Buikslotermeerplein in Amsterdam-Noord will be transformed into a youth center designed by local teenagers to create a safe community space. The project, led by a commun...
Should FVD join the administration in Velsen? Majority of respondents say largest party deserves a fair chance
A majority of respondents in a recent poll believe that the Forum voor Democratie (FVD) party should be given a fair chance to help govern in Velsen. The survey showed that 71 percent of participants ...
Familiar face Pieter Litjens nominated as informateur for new Haarlemmermeer coalition
VVD leader Beryl van Straten has nominated former politician Pieter Litjens to serve as the informateur for forming a new government coalition in Haarlemmermeer. Litjens previously held this same role...
Two injured in collision on A4 hard shoulder near Weteringbrug
Two people were injured on Saturday morning following a collision between a car and a taxi van on the shoulder of the A4 motorway near Weteringbrug. The driver of the car has been arrested following t...
A mindfulness course, a personal trainer, and an e-bike: but Ralph's dog wasn't allowed on the flexible budget
Ralph's request to use his flexible employee benefits budget to purchase a dog was rejected and met with ridicule from his HR department. Career expert Anne-Marije Buckens notes that employers typical...
Writer Erik Nieuwenhuis delves into the lives of Amsterdam tram line 1 passengers
Amsterdam writer Erik Nieuwenhuis has published a novel titled "Lijn 1," which explores the fictional lives of passengers and staff on the city's tram line 1. Drawing from thirty years of observation,...