Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
From Waalre and Deurne to Barneveld: towns outside the Randstad to see fastest growth by 2050
The Netherlands is projected to reach 19.6 million inhabitants by 2050, requiring significant housing expansion. While cities in the Randstad will grow, rural areas and towns outside this region are e...
New forecast: 4,320 new homes in Haarlem over the next five years, thousands more needed by 2050
A new report from research firm ABF forecasts that 4,320 new homes will be completed in Haarlem over the next five years. To accommodate continued population growth, thousands of additional residentia...
The secret of political reporter Hoedeman: Lunches, listening and laying lines
Long-time political reporter Hoedeman is reflecting on a career that spanned six prime ministers and the fall of eight cabinets. Having started his career before the fall of the Berlin Wall, he remain...
Permit granted for new data center in Amsterdam Southeast
A building permit has been issued for the first tower of a major Equinix data center in Amsterdam-Zuidoost, as the application preceded a local construction moratorium. While the facility is slated fo...
Small business owner stops sustainability efforts: Investments often cannot even be recouped
Data from Statistics Netherlands indicates a decline in sustainability investments among Dutch businesses, falling to 61 percent this year. Small and medium-sized enterprises are primarily responsible...
From webshop to lender: bol launches its own buy now, pay later service
Bol has established a separate credit company to manage its 'pay later' payment option. The e-commerce retailer intends to offer this service to other online stores in the future to expand consumer pa...
Young people no longer prefer working in hospitality during the summer
As the summer holidays begin in Northern Netherlands, student seasonal jobs remain a popular solution to labor shortages. However, there is a noticeable shift in preferences as young people are increa...
Placing youth center in Zandvoort proves difficult: supplier gets stuck in the dunes
The first of two youth meeting spots finally arrived in Zandvoort on Wednesday after an eighteen-month delay caused by permit issues. The delivery process faced further difficulty when the supplier's ...
Municipalities after minister's invitation: we are working on shelter spaces
Several municipalities in the Netherlands are working to address shortages in asylum seeker housing after being summoned by the Ministry of Asylum and Migration for failing to meet the distribution la...
Delays and fewer trains due to switch failure between Amsterdam Central and Schiphol
A switch failure between Amsterdam Centraal and Schiphol Airport is causing train delays and a reduced service frequency. Commuters are advised to expect disruptions as a result of the infrastructure ...
Bridge Club Haarlem-Noord celebrates 90th anniversary: We are the friendliest club in Haarlem
Bridgeclub Haarlem-Noord is celebrating its 90th anniversary. The club, which considers itself the most convivial in the city, looks back on its long history filled with various anecdotes about its me...
Dennis Kroet and Wendy Kraaijpoel choose Castricum: 'You can feel the mud oozing between your toes. Brrr'
Dennis Kroet and Wendy Kraaijpoel from Zaandam prefer spending time at the beach in Castricum. They find it a pleasant alternative to busier locations like Bloemendaal and Zandvoort.
Malaise in our shopping basket due to soaring prices: we are buying less and are forced to choose cheaper brands
Dutch consumers are purchasing fewer groceries and opting for cheaper brands due to persistent high inflation over the past three years. Retail revenue growth is currently being driven by price increa...
Prison sentences for severe child abuse in Utrecht
The court in Utrecht has sentenced a 37-year-old mother and her 42-year-old friend to prison for the severe abuse of two children. The women were ordered to pay damages to the victims, who were 6 and ...
ECB wants banks to create action plans against AI cyber threats
The European Central Bank is urging financial institutions to develop strategic action plans to counter the increasing cybersecurity risks posed by advanced AI systems. The regulator specifically high...
Princess Amalia to begin training with Royal Netherlands Navy after summer break
Crown Princess Amalia will begin an internship with the Royal Netherlands Navy following the summer break. This placement is part of her educational program at the Defensity College, as announced by t...
Former Zoetermeer primary school janitor sentenced to 7 years in prison
A 58-year-old former primary school janitor from Zoetermeer has been sentenced to seven years in prison and compulsory treatment for sexually abusing six young children. The court found that he secret...
Writer and poet Frida Vogels dies at 96
Dutch writer and poet Frida Vogels has passed away in Bologna at the age of 96. Known for her book series 'De harde kern,' she had resided in Italy since the 1950s.
Laura Bakker to star as Princess Margarita in Mabel & Margarita series
Actress Laura Bakker has been cast as Princess Margarita in the upcoming drama series Mabel & Margarita. The series is a spin-off of the show Máxima and will be available on the streaming service Vid...
Frida Vogels (96), author of De harde kern, has died
Dutch writer Frida Vogels, best known for her book series De harde kern, has passed away at the age of 96. She died on Monday in Bologna, Italy, where she had resided since the 1950s.
Cash remains widely accepted, but card-only is on the rise in major cities
While cash remains widely accepted for daily transactions in the Netherlands, the number of businesses transitioning to card-only payments is increasing in larger cities. Despite this trend, physical ...
In 1775, the Dutch were urged to support the Americans in their fight for freedom against the English, but some wanted nothing to do with it
In 1775, Joan Derk van der Capellen tot den Pol urged the Dutch to support the American fight for independence against the British. He drew parallels between the American cause and the historical stru...
Xandra Brood has had no new love since Herman's death: 'I'm open to it'
Xandra Brood, the widow of musician Herman Brood, stated that she has not been in a relationship since her husband's passing in 2001. She expressed that she is now open to finding a new partner to sha...
Brussels admits: new border control system not working everywhere
The European Commission has acknowledged that the new EES border control system is causing significant delays at various border crossings, particularly in busy airports. While specific locations were ...
Court: life sentences for two members of robbery gang
The Amsterdam Court of Appeal has sentenced two men to life imprisonment for their involvement in seven violent robberies committed in 2020 and 2021. The crimes, which took place in West-Friesland and...
Ko Zandvliet and Raquel Hanekroot star in BNNVARA series Gaslight
Actors Ko Zandvliet and Raquel Hanekroot have been cast in the upcoming BNNVARA drama series 'Gaslight'. The series depicts an intense romantic relationship between a young student and an older man, w...
Joop Zoetemelk went to high-altitude training camp before it was even invented. In the year he won the Tour, he also became the Dutch cross-country skiing champion
Joop Zoetemelk is a legendary Dutch cyclist who won the Tour de France in 1980 and achieved numerous podium finishes throughout his career. Currently 79, he is sharing his experiences and insights whi...
NATO countries invest tens of billions in drone defense
NATO countries are investing 40 billion dollars over the next five years to improve drone defense systems. Secretary-General Mark Rutte announced the initiative in Ankara, citing the increasing freque...
Rabbit family dumped in Haarlem: dirty, emaciated and matted
A family of rabbits was found abandoned on the Gozewijnstraat in Haarlem last Saturday. The animals were discovered in poor condition, suffering from emaciation, filth, and matted fur.
How Nike suddenly lost its cool: ‘It has become your parents’ shoe’
Nike is currently facing a significant decline in popularity and financial performance as younger consumers shift their preferences toward rival brands like Adidas and New Balance. The once-dominant s...