Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Germany and Belgium also hike fuel prices
Fuel prices are rising in Belgium and Germany, with German diesel costs reaching their highest level since 2022. While cross-border refueling remains cheaper than in the Netherlands, the price gap is ...
Stranded in Sri Lanka, Romy refuses to give up: 'I booked a flight to Vietnam and am flying home via China'
Romy Koning, a primary school teacher from Zandvoort, became stranded in Sri Lanka after her return flight via Abu Dhabi was cancelled due to the Middle East conflict. She has since managed to arrange...
In the masterful ‘Sound of Falling’, generations of women are connected by trauma and family secrets
First Dutch citizens relieved to be back from Middle East. Tonio (34): 'Bombs flew over our heads. And we were there with our young children'
The first group of Dutch citizens has returned from the Middle East, arriving at Schiphol Airport to reunite with their families. Passengers described the harrowing experience of living through bombin...
Alternating traffic through Westerschelde Tunnel during 2027 works
The Westerscheldetunnel in the Netherlands will implement an alternating traffic system during the first four months of 2027 due to repair work in the east tube. While the east tube is closed, vehicle...
Amsterdam aims to attract visitors to museums
Amsterdam is launching a promotional campaign throughout March to encourage tourists to visit ten of the city's museums. The "Catch me at the museum" initiative will feature posters and social media a...
Higher HPV rates among women without access to population screening
Doctors of the World reports that the human papillomavirus (HPV) is more prevalent among women who lack access to national cervical cancer screenings. Based on 555 tests conducted between 2022 and 202...
Wouter from Overveen opens estate at 19th-century Zijlweg 16: ‘In an age where everyone is behind a screen, meeting remains essential. That’s what makes us human’
Wouter Zwagemakers has opened Buitenplaats Overveen in a 19th-century building at Zijlweg 16 to serve as a hub for human interaction. The initiative aims to provide a meaningful physical meeting space...
Heemskerk Lokaal wants to push ahead with Heemskerk scale model: ‘In the town hall this summer’
Sebastiaan Schoorl of the Heemskerk Lokaal party is pushing to exhibit a model of Heemskerk in the town hall as early as this summer. Supported by local resident Karen Vleugel, the initiative aims to ...
'Driver' in Oosterhout triple murder: 'I was never in a car from which shots were fired'
Tobias J., a 29-year-old Swedish man, appeared in court on Wednesday to deny his involvement in a triple murder that took place in Oosterhout nearly a year ago. The suspect maintained his innocence, s...
Cleanup of former drug waste pit near Halsteren stops
The cleanup of a chemically contaminated drug waste pit in Halsteren has ended, despite the soil not being fully remediated. Authorities expect nature to break down the remaining pollution over the co...
Chemours faces 20 million euro fine over greenhouse gases
Chemical company Chemours faces a potential fine of up to 20 million euros if it continues to violate regulations regarding F-gases. These fluorinated hydrocarbons are potent greenhouse gases that sig...
Middle East war hits the Dutch in the wallet
Rabobank economists warn that the war in the Middle East could significantly impact the cost of living for people in the Netherlands. In a worst-case scenario, petrol prices could reach 3 euros per li...
Gas price drops again after days of sharp increases
Gas prices decreased on Wednesday after two days of sharp increases, as traders monitor U.S. plans to protect shipping in the Middle East. In the Netherlands, energy suppliers are adjusting contracts,...
Still undecided about your vote on March 18? Fill out the AT5 Election Compass now!
AT5 and Kieskompas have launched an online voting tool to help Amsterdam residents prepare for the municipal elections on March 18. The compass features questions on local issues like drug policy and ...
Original finds from 150 years of IJmuiden in library
The Velsen library will host an exhibition from February 26 to April 8 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of IJmuiden. The display features original historical finds related to the history and devel...
Cabinet considers sending naval ship to Mediterranean
The Dutch government is considering sending a naval ship to the Mediterranean Sea following a request from France. Foreign Affairs Minister Tom Berendsen and Defense Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz informed...
Monumental vaults in Arnhem 'illegally' demolished after fire
Monumental cellar vaults in Arnhem were illegally demolished despite efforts by the municipality to preserve historical remains following a major city center fire last year. Local authorities have des...
Cabinet considers joining military mission near Iran: France requests aid, Dutch frigate en route
The Dutch government is considering joining a military defense mission near Iran, with the frigate Zr. Ms. Evertsen already en route to the eastern Mediterranean. At France's request, the ship will ac...
Cabinet prepares intervention plan for Bonaire landfill
State Secretary Eric van der Burg is preparing a plan for the Dutch cabinet to intervene at the Selibon landfill on Bonaire. This measure will allow for immediate national action once legal conditions...
Castricum sports debate: Swimming pool and sports hall construction a major topic. ‘Everyone is fed up with it’
During a sports debate in Castricum, local political parties reached a consensus on the importance of exercise while remaining divided on specific implementation details. The construction of a new swi...
Pain expert on shingles: One of the most painful conditions you can have
Pain expert Mienke Rijsdijk explains shingles, a painful condition caused by the chickenpox virus that affects one in four people in the Netherlands. The article details the symptoms of the condition,...
46 municipal reports last week including construction in Haarlem
Last week, the municipality of Haarlem processed 46 permit applications regarding construction and other local developments. Residents are encouraged to check the list of notifications to see what cha...
Louise van Zetten (HVH) hopes to save Haarlem from becoming a nanny state: ‘I don’t want a city with lines and boulders’
Louise van Zetten, the longest-serving council member in Haarlem and leader of the HVH party, is warning against the "dulling" of the city's urban landscape. She criticizes local policies such as the ...
Neighbors Leonard, Jan, and Rob want traffic filter to stay: It was incredibly unsafe before, even on the sidewalk
Local residents Leonard, Jan, and Rob are advocating for the retention of 'De Knip' traffic barriers at the Alkmaarseweg and Rijksstraatweg intersection to maintain pedestrian safety. The long-standin...
Ellie and Hanna score big at the puzzle fair: 'It shouldn't be made of that very thin cardboard'
A busy puzzle fair held this Tuesday at the Zeewijk senior center attracted dozens of visitors looking for new challenges. Attendees like Ellie and Hanna browsed the selection, specifically seeking ou...
Ill Vincent Croiset continues acting and gets married: ‘It felt bitter, things were going so well’
KLM head of flight operations looks back on successful flight from Oman
A KLM flight repatriating stranded Dutch travelers from Oman landed successfully at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport on Wednesday morning. Eimerd Bult, KLM's head of flight services, described the mission a...
Injury-plagued Jeff Hardeveld missed 139 matches, but is now on the brink of a cup final: ‘I never thought about quitting’
Telstar player Jeff Hardeveld is on the verge of reaching a cup final after overcoming three major knee injuries that caused him to miss 139 matches. Ahead of the semifinal against AZ, the defender re...
Did you know? 3 facts about the municipal elections in Haarlem
Haarlem residents will participate in municipal elections on March 18, 2026. The article presents three facts about the upcoming vote, including details on the number of council members and the specif...