Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Wibra saw turnover and store count grow significantly last year
Budget retailer Wibra experienced a record year in 2025, opening 63 new stores to reach a total of 360 locations. The company reported that its revenue grew by over 25 percent, amounting to 362 millio...
Vaccination pace depended on strategy simplicity, says former RIVM official
Former RIVM program director Jaap van Delden testified before a parliamentary inquiry committee that the simplicity of the vaccination strategy was crucial to maintaining speed during the COVID-19 pan...
Animal rights activists call new wolf regulations hot air
Animal rights activists are threatening legal action against new government regulations that make it easier for provinces to authorize shooting wolves in the event of human attacks. State Secretary Si...
Former RIVM director felt 'enormous pressure' regarding vaccination rates
Former RIVM vaccination director Jaap van Delden testified before a parliamentary committee that he felt significant pressure regarding the Netherlands' vaccination rates compared to other countries. ...
Provinces allowed to intervene faster with wolves: human safety comes first
Provinces in the Netherlands welcome new regulations that allow for faster intervention in response to wolf-related incidents. Officials emphasize that human safety remains the top priority, particula...
Why does Hudson's Bay still stand on 'our' old V&D building? The letters are annoying
Residents of Haarlem are expressing frustration that the Hudson's Bay signage remains on the former V&D building. The persistence of these letters continues to irritate the local community.
Roadworks in Haarlem: keep this in mind this week (July 6 - July 13)
Multiple road construction projects are taking place in Haarlem from July 6 to July 13. Various locations, including Gedempte Oude Gracht and Oostvest, will experience partial closures during this per...
Dutch crypto entrepreneur (35) who was a victim of gang rape in Pakistan escaped after car crash
A 35-year-old Dutch crypto entrepreneur who traveled to Pakistan for business was kidnapped and gang-raped. She managed to escape after the vehicle carrying her and one of her attackers was involved i...
Motorist seriously injured after colliding with overpass near Lijnden
A driver died this morning after their vehicle crashed into a viaduct pillar on the N232 road near Lijnden. Emergency services, including a trauma team, responded to the scene, but the individual coul...
Car crashes at N232 overpass near Lijnden: one person seriously injured, road closed
A serious car accident occurred on Monday morning when a vehicle crashed into a pillar at the N232 viaduct near Lijnden, leaving one person severely injured. Authorities have completely closed the N23...
RIVM vaccination director: no plan B prepared for vaccinations
Jaap van Delden, the former RIVM vaccination program director, testified that no contingency plan existed for administering COVID-19 vaccinations when it became clear that general practitioners could ...
VVD council member Dennis Kornet wants Haarlem to stop being the capital of paternalism: 'Snack bar ban? My heart bleeds'
VVD council member Dennis Kornet has called for an end to restrictive policies in Haarlem, such as bans on snack bars. He argues that the city should prioritize entrepreneurial freedom to restore its ...
Diesel is flowing from the pump for less than 2 euros per liter again here and there
The price of diesel has fallen below 2 euros per liter at some locations in the Netherlands. This follows a significant price increase that occurred after the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East.
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Fewer intercity trains around Leiden and no sprinters between Haarlem and Leiden due to switch failure [update]
A switch failure is disrupting train services on Monday morning, resulting in fewer intercity trains between Leiden, The Hague, and Amsterdam. Additionally, sprinter services between Haarlem and Leide...
COVID inquiry with top official: 'De Jonge was simply very ambitious'
The Dutch parliamentary inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic continues this week, focusing on vaccination campaigns and the implementation of COVID access passes. High-ranking health officials testified...
Watch: Corona hearing with former RIVM director on vaccinations
A former RIVM director and a senior official from the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport are testifying this week regarding COVID-19 vaccination campaigns and the use of digital health passes. Thes...
Sales of new owner-occupied homes fall sharply
The sale of new owner-occupied homes in the Netherlands has declined for the third consecutive quarter. During the first three months of this year, only 5,126 new properties were sold.
Royce de Vries 5 years after attack on his father: 'It hurts that he missed so much'
Five years after the assassination attempt on his father, Peter R. de Vries, Royce de Vries shared a message on Instagram reflecting on the significant moments his father has missed. He expressed the ...
Mart Smeets struggled with a question: what feeling should he have when watching the Dutch national team?
Mart Smeets reflects on his complex feelings toward the Dutch national football team following a disappointing performance against Uzbekistan. The article describes the conclusion of the team's activi...
Museum of the Mind opens pop-up location at Grote Markt in Haarlem
Museum van de Geest is opening a pop-up location at the Vleeshal on the Grote Markt in Haarlem. Starting October 2, the venue will host an exhibition titled 'Outsider Art - 150 years of outsider art i...
Number of new-build homes sold drops sharply
New-build home sales in the Netherlands declined by 19 percent in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period the previous year. This data was released by the national statistics office CBS ...
Reboot of KRO-NCRV show Ook dat nog! cancelled after just one season
The Dutch consumer program 'Ook dat nog!', a reboot aired by KRO-NCRV, has been canceled after only one season. Broadcaster KRO-NCRV confirmed the decision following reports that the satirical show wo...
Two explosions at apartments in Geuzenveld, police investigate possible link
Two apartment buildings were targeted by explosions in the Geuzenveld neighborhood of Amsterdam during the night. Police are currently investigating both incidents and considering a potential link bet...
The pear has an image problem: ‘When you think of a poke bowl, you think of mango, why not pear?’
Pears are facing a significant decline in popularity among younger consumers and families, leading to concerns about market consumption. This issue is not limited to the Netherlands but is a broader t...
Haarlemmermeer gives positive advice on new data center in Schiphol-Rijk: 'Height is significant in relation to homes, but acceptable'
The municipality of Haarlemmermeer has issued a positive recommendation for the construction of the AMS13 datacenter in Schiphol-Rijk. Local authorities approved the plan under specific conditions, su...
Final day at popular and controversial playground of Hoeve Duin en Kruidberg: We are going to miss it terribly
The popular but controversial playground at Hoeve Duin en Kruidberg has officially closed after its final day of operation on Sunday. Regular visitors and the operator expressed sadness as they marked...
New walking route through the city center honors pioneers of LGBTQ+ emancipation
A new walking route called the Walk of Pride has been installed in Amsterdam, featuring 52 bronze tiles that honor pioneers of the LGBTQ+ movement. The route serves as a permanent tribute to those who...
Four young RFC Haarlem rugby players move to top French clubs: The level of training and playing is so high
Four young rugby players from RFC Haarlem have signed contracts with top French clubs to further their professional development. The athletes, Caleb Hoogstoevenbeld, Bavo Rooyackers, Thygo Reijnders, ...
Dutch employees need an average of 13.7 days of vacation to recover from work
Recent research indicates that Dutch employees require an average of 13.7 days of vacation to fully recover from work. The study notes that the ease of detaching from work varies by individual and dep...
Netherlands not yet prepared for extreme heat as the new normal
The eleven-day heatwave in June, which caused event cancellations, school closures, and train disruptions, highlighted that the Netherlands is currently ill-prepared for extreme heat events. The artic...