Netherlands News in English

Recommended diesel price tops 2.50 euros per liter for the first time

The average recommended diesel price in the Netherlands has surpassed 2.50 euros per liter for the first time. This price surge, which also affects gasoline, is attributed to the ongoing conflict in t...

How the expat debate went: ‘You are just as much an Amsterdammer as we are!’

Food and non-alcoholic beverages lower inflation, tickets more expensive

In February, inflation in the Netherlands remained stable at 2.4% compared to the previous year, matching January's figures. According to Statistics Netherlands (CBS), while food and non-alcoholic bev...

Even Betondorp cannot escape housing market madness: 3 million euro home

A former school building in the Amsterdam neighborhood of Betondorp is for sale for nearly 3 million euros, reflecting the extreme price increases in the city's housing market. The 327-square-meter pr...

Two brothers caught with 35 cobras and two nitrates in bedrooms at parents’ home. ‘We take this very seriously,’ says judge

Two brothers from Heerhugowaard were brought before a police judge after 35 cobras and two nitrate fireworks were discovered in their bedrooms. The judge emphasized the severity of storing illegal exp...

Velsen Municipality reverses decision: 5,000 glass ornamental fish will not return to Kromhoutstraat in IJmuiden due to high costs and budget pressure

The municipality of Velsen has decided not to reinstall 5,000 glass decorative fish on Kromhoutstraat in IJmuiden due to high costs and budget constraints. This decision reverses a commitment made in ...

Huis ter Hagen in Driehuis gripped by persistent flu virus: ‘We lost many people, even during COVID it wasn’t this bad’

The Huis ter Hagen care home in Driehuis experienced a severe two-week flu outbreak that resulted in numerous deaths and the closure of shared facilities. Staff reported that the impact was exceptiona...

Dutch navy ship to protect French aircraft carrier and Cyprus from Iranian missiles and drones

The Netherlands has officially confirmed its participation in a French maritime defense mission to protect a French aircraft carrier and Cyprus. A Dutch naval ship will be deployed to provide security...

Doctors sound alarm over shops selling vapes to schoolchildren: ‘Unimaginable. Would you sell these products to your children too?’

Doctors in the Netherlands are warning that many physical shops are illegally selling vapes and cigarettes to minors. New research indicates that 38 percent of students successfully purchase vapes at ...

GroenLinks-PvdA Castricum calls for resistance: No more steel slag in our municipality

The GroenLinks-PvdA party in Castricum is urging the local government to resist national regulations that would allow the use of steel slag in the municipality. Party representative José Smits stated...

No sound insulation in wall between parsonage and De Krocht, municipality knew long before renovation: ‘No action despite promises’

A resident of a rectory adjacent to Theater De Krocht has taken the municipality of Zandvoort to court over the lack of sound insulation in a shared wall. Despite claims that the municipality was awar...

Prosecutors suspect Beverwijk man of head-kicking with shoes on

A 19-year-old man from Beverwijk is being prosecuted for attempted manslaughter and group violence following an incident in IJmuiden. The suspect is accused of kicking a victim in the head while weari...

62 percent of young people feel their opinions don't count at municipalities

A poll by UNICEF Netherlands indicates that 62 percent of young people aged 10 to 18 feel their opinions are not valued by their local municipalities. Despite this sentiment, 72 percent of the surveye...

Young people on welfare more often have severe problems preventing them from working

The number of young people receiving welfare benefits has been increasing for three years, with individuals staying in the system for longer periods. These young adults often face complex mental healt...

Neapolitan Fred’s Coffee stands in contrast to the many sleek beige coffee shops

How to keep Amsterdam attractive for ordinary people with average incomes? What political parties want to do

More reports of suspected workplace misconduct in 2025

The Dutch House for Whistleblowers (HvK) reported a record high of nearly 700 advice requests regarding workplace misconduct last year, a significant increase from 467 in 2024. Despite legal protectio...

Rijnstate doctor fathered at least 16 donor children with own sperm

A gynecologist at the Rijnstate hospital in Arnhem fathered at least 16 children using his own sperm during the 1970s and 1980s. The discovery follows an independent investigation triggered by the doc...

Claudia de Breij to perform 2026 New Year's Eve special

Claudia de Breij will perform the 2026 New Year's Eve special, marking her fourth time hosting the annual cabaret show. The performance will be broadcast on NPO 1 to review the events of the year.

Claudia de Breij to perform 2026 New Year’s Eve special: 'We must go on'

Claudia de Breij will perform the 2026 New Year's Eve show on NPO 1, marking her fourth time hosting the annual review. The comedian and singer will reflect on the events of the past year in the natio...

Libris Literature Prize shortlist announced, 'six declarations of love to literature'

Anderlecht was not a success, but Cedric Hatenboer is now the Andrea Pirlo of Sportpark Schoonenberg

Cedric Hatenboer has found success at Telstar after a previously unsuccessful transfer to the Belgian club Anderlecht. The midfielder is currently thriving at Sportpark Schoonenberg as the team contin...

Frenna and Sef biggest winners at Edison Pop

Frenna and Sef were the top winners at the Edison Pop 2026 awards ceremony held on Monday in Leusden. Frenna received the award for best single, while Sef won for best album, and DI-RECT was honored w...

Dense fog in northwest again, traffic disrupted

Dense fog is affecting parts of the Netherlands, including the Wadden area, Friesland, and northern North Holland. The KNMI reports visibility below 200 meters, which may cause significant disruptions...

Motorcyclist crashes on A10 after police chase

A female motorcyclist was hospitalized after crashing on the A10 East highway during a police pursuit on Wednesday evening. Officers initiated the chase near Duivendrecht following several traffic vio...

DI-RECT honored with Edison Pop Lifetime Achievement Award

The Dutch band DI-RECT has been awarded the Edison Pop Lifetime Achievement Award. The honor was presented to the group by former manager Dick Westland during a gala event at the AFAS Theater in Leusd...

Party for the Animals wants to end mass tourism in the city: "At a certain point you're done talking and it's time for action"

The Party for the Animals (PvdD) staged a protest outside the Booking.com headquarters in Amsterdam to call for an end to mass tourism and its environmental impacts. Ahead of the municipal elections, ...

Van Weel also apologizes for communication regarding Lisa case

Justice Minister David van Weel apologized for his communication regarding the investigation into the murder of a girl named Lisa. He clarified that 1,700 officers accessed police systems rather than ...

Province applies suspended noise standards for Schoteroog wind turbines

The province of North Holland will apply current national noise standards for the two planned wind turbines at Schoteroog in Haarlem. This regulatory decision was confirmed by a provincial spokesperso...

Birth mothers angry over pressure on migrant workers to give up babies: ‘Have they learned nothing from the past?’

Mothers who were pressured into giving up their children for adoption decades ago are expressing outrage over reports that vulnerable migrant workers are currently facing similar pressures. They criti...