Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
CNV also rejects motion to 'soften' state pension cut
The Dutch labor union CNV has expressed strong opposition to a parliamentary motion aimed at softening planned government changes to the state pension age. Chairman Piet Fortuin argues that any accele...
JA21 is not looking for conflict, Eerdmans says
JA21 party leader Joost Eerdmans stated during a debate on the government's policy statement that his party is seeking solutions rather than conflict. He expressed hope that the cabinet would accept t...
Arrests after discovery of thousands of ecstasy pills and kilos of amphetamine
Police arrested two suspects in a Rotterdam home on Tuesday for involvement in drug production and trafficking. During the search, officers discovered thousands of ecstasy pills, five kilograms of amp...
Opposition accuses VVD of making middle class foot the bill
Dutch opposition parties have criticized the VVD, accusing the new government of placing the financial burden of increased defense spending on the middle class. Leaders from parties such as GroenLinks...
February Strike commemoration: speakers draw links to the present
Amsterdam's Deputy Mayor Rutger Groot Wassink addressed attendees at the 85th commemoration of the 1941 February Strike at the Dokwerker monument. During the event, he drew parallels between historica...
JA21, CU, and BBB also critical of cabinet U-turn on Box 3
Opposition parties JA21, ChristenUnie, and BBB have criticized the Dutch cabinet's decision to amend the proposed wealth tax legislation known as box 3. Finance Minister Eelco Heinen announced the shi...
Brussels divided over abortion access fund
The European Commission is set to decide on a proposal to improve abortion accessibility for women across Europe. Internal divisions within the Commission have left the outcome of the upcoming vote un...
Wilders advocates for ‘remigration’, a controversial far-right term
PVV leader Geert Wilders advocated for "large-scale remigration programs" during a parliamentary debate on the government's statement. The term has been identified by the Dutch National Coordinator fo...
FNV also disagrees with 'mitigation' of state pension cuts
The FNV, the largest trade union in the Netherlands, has expressed its disagreement with a proposal by the Dutch House of Representatives to mitigate changes to the state pension (AOW). The union main...
PvdD and DENK accuse D66 of not standing up for Palestinians
DENK disappointed by cabinet's lack of anti-discrimination policy
DENK leader Stephan van Baarle has criticized the new Dutch cabinet's coalition agreement for its lack of new measures and funding to combat discrimination. He argued that the government is merely rec...
Jan Jaap van der Wal never prepares his jokes for ‘Dit was het nieuws’: ‘I try to be in the moment’
Food bank in East faces homelessness: ‘A month ago we heard the building will be demolished’
Elon Musk’s AI app makes Dutch Parliament perform Nazi salute in 10 seconds: ‘Holy crap’
An investigation has revealed that Elon Musk's AI tool, Grok, generates extremist and antisemitic content, including images of the Dutch House of Representatives performing the Nazi salute. Organizati...
6 unique iftars in Amsterdam: break the fast with a twist
Robert Anthony (1938-2026), of the iconic Brothers Grimm, was a colorful character and Amsterdam legend
Mara goes crazy meeting Snoop Dogg in person: This is just a dream
American rapper Snoop Dogg visited Amsterdam to open a new coffeeshop and perform two sold-out shows at the Melkweg venue. Hundreds of fans gathered in the city center to catch a glimpse of the star, ...
Being nice but promising nothing: a tightrope walk for D66, VVD and CDA
The Dutch minority alliance of D66, VVD, and CDA is navigating a delicate balance between cooperating with the opposition and preserving their own policy goals. During their first major debate, the pa...
Who knows where missing Sophia (37) from The Hague is?
The family and police are searching for 37-year-old Sophia (Yiqun) Wang, who disappeared after leaving Amsterdam's Amstelstation around midnight on Friday, February 20. Originally from The Hague, auth...
81-year-old man found dead in Amsterdam East home was victim of a crime
Body found in Amsterdam East home, possible foul play
A deceased person was discovered in a residence on De la Reijstraat in Amsterdam-East on Tuesday evening. Police have launched an investigation into the death, which is being treated as a potential cr...
Artwork in Kostverlorenvaart will not return after years of municipal stalling
February Strike commemoration at Willem Kraan monument: "Paver who stood up for others"
The 1941 February Strike was commemorated in Amsterdam at the monument for resistance hero Willem Kraan in the Nieuw-West district. Kraan, a pavior and strike co-initiator, is honored for his role in ...
February Strike commemoration at Willem Kraan monument: "Paver who stood up for others"
A commemoration of the February Strike took place in Amsterdam's Nieuw-West district at the monument dedicated to resistance hero Willem Kraan. Kraan, a streetmaker, was one of the key initiators of t...
Ahold Delhaize wants higher bonuses for top executives
Ahold Delhaize, the parent company of major retailers like Albert Heijn and Bol, proposes to increase the potential bonuses for its top executives. The company aims to use this revised bonus policy to...
Who will help FC Uitgeest’s players with disabilities complete their sticker album? ‘A cherished memory of the past’
G-football players from FC Uitgeest are struggling to complete their personalized football card albums because many reside outside the municipality where the local supermarket distributes them. The in...
Francesco (91) and Agnieta (95) rest in Tilburg, but their missionary work continues in the Moluccas
Two elderly sisters in Tilburg, Francesco and Agnieta, recently reviewed the impact of their long-term missionary work in the Moluccas through photographs taken by Ton Toemen. The article reflects on ...
Emotional man commemorates February Strike every year: Promised to those who lived through it
Hundreds of people gathered in Amsterdam to commemorate the 85th anniversary of the 1941 February Strike, a massive protest against Nazi raids and the arrest of Jewish residents. Attendees, including ...
Jonas Daniël Meijerplein commemorates February Strike
Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam (February 27 to March 1)
This article provides recommendations for activities and events taking place in Amsterdam during the weekend of February 27 to March 1. As the days grow longer, the city offers various engaging option...