Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Dutch royals were involved in colonialism with conviction and no reservations
An extensive research study commissioned by King Willem-Alexander has revealed that the House of Orange-Nassau was actively and deliberately involved in the Dutch colonial past. The findings, presente...
No trains to and from Amsterdam Central on Saturday, NS expects increased crowds at other stations
Train traffic to and from Amsterdam Centraal will be suspended this Saturday due to essential signaling updates performed by ProRail. While train services will remain available at other stations, the ...
Tips against discrimination and celebrity support: campaign launched following decline in gay acceptance
Organizations like RITA and COC have launched a national campaign called Geen stap terug to address the sharp decline in youth acceptance of homosexuality in the Netherlands. Supported by over 45 prom...
Fuel prices drive eurozone inflation to highest level since 2023
Eurozone inflation has climbed to 3.8 percent, the highest rate since September 2023, largely driven by soaring fuel costs due to Middle East tensions. In the Netherlands, inflation also saw a rise, r...
No trains between Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Haarlem due to power failure
Train services between Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Haarlem have been suspended due to a power failure. The disruption was reported at approximately 10:40 AM, and NS advises passengers to check the travel...
Rabobank tightens mortgage standards for seniors: pensions count sooner
Starting in March 2027, Rabobank will implement stricter mortgage rules for older clients by calculating borrowing limits based on pension projections fifteen years before retirement. The bank is also...
From Joes Brauers to Halina Reijn: these are the 20 most important film figures in the Dutch film industry 2026
The Dutch film industry has released its 26th annual list of the top 20 most influential figures working behind the scenes. This year's ranking includes prominent industry professionals such as Joes B...
Froukje found balancing stage and private life difficult: 'I want to be liked'
Dutch artist Froukje shares the personal struggle of balancing her public career with her desire for a private life and the need to be liked. She has recently shifted her creative focus from personal ...
Funny, mysterious – and very Amsterdam: according to our readers, this is the most beautiful Amsterdam word
Readers of Het Parool have selected the Yiddish-derived word achenebbisj as the most beautiful term in the Amsterdam dialect. The word, which implies something pitiful or disappointing, remains deeply...
Documentary about Christa Pike to air on KRO-NCRV in spring 2027
Filmmaker Jessica Villerius is producing a documentary about Christa Pike, a death row inmate in Tennessee whose execution recently failed after two lethal injections. The project, titled Vergelding, ...
Late summer weather continues, temperatures around 20 degrees: ‘Lovely weather for a terrace or a walk’
Pleasant late summer weather is expected to persist across the Netherlands, with temperatures reaching approximately 20 degrees Celsius throughout the weekend and into next week. While conditions will...
Camera follows André Hazes on midnight drives home, with only fast food and scheduled sex to look forward to
Singer André Hazes is the subject of a new reality soap that documents his professional life and his transition to living with his partner, Noa. The series offers a candid look at his daily routines,...
A4 and A10 connector road closed again for the entire weekend
A section of the De Nieuwe Meer interchange connecting the A4 and A10 West will be closed this weekend for viaduct construction as part of the Zuidasdok project. Motorists should anticipate travel del...
Katwijk gives green light: US multibillion-dollar obesity drug plant approved
The municipality of Katwijk has approved the construction of a large-scale Eli Lilly pharmaceutical factory focused on obesity and diabetes medication. The project is supported by a 100 million euro g...
Inflation rises to 3.4 percent in September due to high fuel prices
Inflation in the Netherlands increased to 3.4 percent in September, up from 3.3 percent in August. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) attributed this rise primarily to the impact of higher fuel prices.
HFC Haarlem still lives on in the city 16 years after bankruptcy, note authors of Kick
Former players and supporters of the defunct HFC Haarlem gathered for a reunion to celebrate the club's legacy 16 years after its bankruptcy. The event marked the release of a tribute magazine titled ...
Karsu sang her first songs here, at Turkish restaurant Kilim on Ceintuurbaan 246
Singer Karsu shares memories of her family's Turkish restaurant, Kilim, in Amsterdam, where she performed early piano concerts as a teenager. Her career flourished following a national television appe...
100 years of Hema: a retail revolution that started in the wrong spot on Kalverstraat
Founded in 1926 by two Bijenkorf directors, Hema was established to provide affordable consumer goods while prioritizing long-term job security for its employees. The company's supportive culture help...
Review: Songs in the Key of Life - the EP: hopefully Stevie Wonder plays these tracks at the Ziggo Dome
Stevie Wonder has released a new EP featuring four previously unheard tracks from the original recording sessions of his landmark 1976 album, Songs in the Key of Life. The artist is set to perform the...
Tribute to Cornelisse in Slimste Mens: 'We are keeping Paulien with us for a little longer'
The popular Dutch quiz show De slimste mens has paid tribute to jury member Paulien Cornelisse following her death from cancer. Although one episode was replaced by a broadcast of her theater show, th...
'Forgotten' crypto sector fears exodus from the Netherlands: 'We are completely surprised'
The Dutch cryptocurrency sector is concerned that new tax legislation will force investors and companies to leave the Netherlands. Industry representatives argue that while other retail investors rece...
Amsterdam network GasTerug warns as energy prices rise again: The urgency is greater than ever
The Amsterdam-based network GasTerug is calling on residents to reduce their energy consumption as gas prices rise again. They suggest that setting thermostats to 18 degrees is an essential and urgent...
Retrospective of revolutionary Matisse: "He kept reinventing himself"
The H'ART Museum in Amsterdam is hosting a comprehensive retrospective of Henri Matisse, featuring 37 works from the Centre Pompidou. The exhibition explores the artist's constant stylistic reinventio...
It's Children's Book Week: how to get your child reading again
As the annual Children's Book Week takes place in the Netherlands, parents are facing challenges in encouraging children to read due to the prevalence of smartphones and social media. The article expl...
These North Holland farmers are seeking creative side incomes
Sixty percent of farmers in North Holland are diversifying their businesses with non-agricultural activities to ensure financial stability amidst industry uncertainty. These additional ventures, rangi...
Opticians divided over sale of 'spy glasses': 'We won't wait for a ban'
Dutch opticians are divided over selling AI-integrated smart glasses, with some retailers choosing to pull the products from shelves due to privacy concerns and others maintaining sales. The governmen...
Jubilant Jesse Klaver on social media: VVD members are struggling with it
GroenLinks-PvdA leader Jesse Klaver has sparked internal friction within the VVD by claiming victory in the recent Prinsjesdag negotiations. His public remarks have caused local party officials to fac...
Public Prosecution Service demands 80 hours of community service for pro-Palestinian protester for trivializing the Holocaust
Prosecutors have requested an 80-hour community service sentence for a man who made antisemitic comments during a pro-Palestinian protest in Amsterdam. The suspect is accused of trivializing the Holoc...
Huge 17th-century VOC ship Batavia sails through Amsterdam in 2026: "Wonderful"
A 17th-century VOC ship reconstruction named the Batavia passed through Amsterdam on a pontoon following a two-week renovation at the NDSM wharf. The massive 56-meter vessel is now en route to Lelysta...
Suzan & Freek announce new album: 'Created when life suddenly took a different turn'
Musical duo Suzan & Freek have announced a new album arriving on November 13, reflecting on the profound personal changes in their lives following Freek's terminal lung cancer diagnosis. The record fe...