Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Cabinet wants time to address asylum issue, but situation spiraling out of control locally
Recent protests against asylum seeker centers, including acts of vandalism, have intensified in the Netherlands as local authorities struggle to manage the unrest. Officials warn that these demonstrat...
Police swarm Jan van Galenstraat after shooting report but find no victims
Police in Amsterdam were deployed in large numbers to the Jan van Galenstraat following reports of a shooting on Tuesday evening. Upon arrival, authorities found no victims or evidence of a crime and ...
Top scorer in Belgium and persona non grata at Wolves: who is Tolu Arokodare, Ajax's targeted new striker?
Ajax is reportedly close to signing Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare from Wolverhampton Wanderers to strengthen their attacking line. The arrival of Arokodare is intended to create competition with fel...
Singer Tyla to perform concert at AFAS Live in October
Singer Tyla will perform a concert at AFAS Live in Amsterdam on October 13. The show is part of a world tour supporting her second studio album, A*POP, which was recently released.
Queen concert film featuring Freddie Mercury in cinemas from October
Sony Music Netherlands announced that the Queen concert film 'Queen Budapest' will be released in cinemas on October 7. The film features the band's final live performance filmed with lead singer Fred...
Lisette Wellens leaves WNL after nine years: 'Insufficient room for ambitions'
Presenter Lisette Wellens is leaving the Dutch broadcaster WNL after nine years. She stated on Instagram that she chose to depart because there is insufficient room for her professional ambitions at t...
China begins production of advanced chip machines
China has started production of its own advanced chip manufacturing equipment. This development challenges the long-standing market dominance of the Dutch company ASML in the chip production sector.
Amsterdam Bite: Maison Champenoise's pâté en croûte is a hit in Amsterdam
The Amsterdamse Hap column features the French pâté en croûte from Maison Champenoise, a traditional meat pie from the Champagne region. This delicacy has become a popular culinary item among the d...
Budget fashion chain Primark lowers prices to stay ahead of competition
Budget clothing retailer Primark is permanently lowering prices on hundreds of popular items to maintain its competitive edge. This move is intended to challenge rising competitors like SHEIN and Temu...
Remarkable! Partial solar eclipse soon to be visible in Haarlem
A partial solar eclipse is expected to be visible over Haarlem on Wednesday, August 12. Residents will be able to observe the phenomenon, which will appear as if a portion of the sun is missing.
Dozens of reports of discrimination during first weekend of Pride Amsterdam
During the opening weekend of WorldPride in Amsterdam, over seventy reports of discrimination were filed with the RITA Community foundation. Many victims were harassed while traveling to and from even...
Haarlem expresses support after attack during Pride in Berlin
The municipal council of Haarlem has expressed its support and condolences to the victims of an attack during a Pride event in Berlin. The city officials reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring Haarle...
Saturday market relocated on August 1 and 15
The Saturday market at the Grote Markt in Haarlem will be relocated to Zijlstraat, Nieuwe Groenmarkt, and Krocht on August 1 and 15, 2026. This temporary move is necessary to accommodate the Haarlem C...
Nearly 1.2 million Dutch viewers watch Van der Poel win the final stage of the Tour de France
Approximately 1.2 million viewers in the Netherlands watched the final stage of the Tour de France on Sunday. Mathieu van der Poel secured the victory by crossing the finish line first on the Champs-Ã...
How to keep your teeth as healthy as possible: How diet can help
As the Netherlands faces a looming shortage of dentists, experts are highlighting the importance of maintaining dental health through proper oral care and diet. Dietitian Sanne Mouha and dentist Vince...
WorldPride Portrait: Ahmad grew up as a stateless refugee and now dances across the globe
Ahmad Joudeh, who grew up as a stateless refugee, pursued his dream of becoming a professional dancer after facing significant challenges. Ten years ago, he moved to the Netherlands with the support o...
WorldPride Portrait: Ahmad grew up as a stateless refugee and now dances all over the world
Ahmad Joudeh, a former stateless refugee born to Syrian and Palestinian parents, pursued his dream of becoming a professional dancer after arriving in the Netherlands a decade ago with the help of the...
Relatives confronted with details about stabbed sister in court, Public Prosecution Service offers apologies
During a court hearing in Alkmaar, the sisters of a woman murdered in Hoofddorp on April 15 were unexpectedly confronted with graphic details regarding her death. The public prosecutor has issued a fo...
Prince Bernhard sells all his real estate and other business interests
Prince Bernhard of Orange is selling all of his real estate holdings and business interests, including hundreds of properties in Amsterdam, to his business partners. The Prince stated that he intends ...
Liander expands power grid but cannot yet keep up with growing waiting list
Grid operator Liander provided 1,389 businesses with new or upgraded electricity connections during the first half of this year. Despite these efforts, the organization currently faces a growing backl...
High-speed chase on A4 ends in Leiden
Police arrested a 38-year-old man from Haarlemmermeer after a high-speed chase that began on the A4 near Badhoevedorp. The pursuit concluded in Leiden when officers used an inbox maneuver to stop the ...
Peter Pannekoek draws 401,000 viewers for start of final Zomergasten season
The final season of the Dutch interview program Zomergasten premiered on Sunday evening with 401,000 viewers. Comedian Peter Pannekoek served as the first guest for the series, which is set to conclud...
Attempted burglary at Badhoevedorp fire station, sixth in just over a week
A fire station in Badhoevedorp was the target of an attempted burglary overnight, marking the sixth such incident at fire stations across Noord-Holland in just over a week. Police are investigating th...
Gasoline price half a cent below record but may drop due to lower oil price
Gasoline prices in the Netherlands are currently just half a cent below record levels. However, falling oil prices and a weaker dollar suggest that prices at the pump may soon decrease.
Farmers feel cornered by new cow standards: 'Nearly impossible task'
The Dutch government has proposed a new regulation limiting farmers to a maximum of 2.6 cows per hectare as part of a package to address nitrogen emission issues. Many farmers have expressed concern, ...
Still more manual cars despite rapid rise of automatics
Nearly half of all cars in the Netherlands are now automatic, a doubling of the figure from ten years ago. This trend is primarily driven by the rising popularity of electric and hybrid vehicles, whic...
Patty Brard fears she won't have enough money for her retirement
Dutch television presenter Patty Brard has expressed concerns regarding her financial future and retirement. As a result, the 71-year-old intends to continue working for the foreseeable future to ensu...
After otter, catfish spotted near nature islands along A10: "They can grow up to 2.5 meters"
Ecologists have observed an otter and a catfish near five floating nature islands designed to connect wildlife habitats around Zeeburgereiland in Amsterdam. These sightings suggest that the new ecolog...
More and more buildings at risk of subsidence due to foundation problems
Nearly half a million buildings in the Netherlands are at risk of foundation-related subsidence damage by 2035. Without intervention, the total cost of damages is projected to reach 54 billion euros, ...
Addiction help via your employer: ‘That 5,000 euros is nothing compared to the costs of long-term absenteeism’
Large organizations in the Netherlands are increasingly helping employees with addictions by connecting them to specialized mental healthcare services. This initiative aims to reduce long-term absente...