Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
FNV welcomes ban on temporary agency workers in meat sector
The trade union FNV has welcomed Minister Hans Vijlbrief's decision to ban temporary workers in the meat sector starting in June 2028. While the union views this as a breakthrough against structural a...
Politics on the Amstel: PRO gaslights the city council and the 'little train' is back in council
The podcast Politiek aan de Amstel discusses recent political tensions in the Amsterdam city council, including controversy surrounding the party PRO and the performance of mayor Femke Halsema. Journa...
Letschert proud of plan for mandatory internship compensation
Dutch Minister of Education Rianne Letschert has expressed pride in a new cabinet proposal to legally mandate internship compensation for vocational and higher education students. She stated that inte...
Minister still has no plan for housing vulnerable groups
Minister Eleanor Boekholt-O’Sullivan has not yet formulated a concrete plan to provide housing for vulnerable groups facing critical needs. While various stakeholders have developed preliminary buil...
Spectacular: judges find traffic fines too high, potential consequences for cabinet policy
Three judges have ruled against the government's decision to increase traffic fines for 2024 and 2025. These rulings could significantly impact national traffic fine policy in the Netherlands.
Going on holiday by electric car? Traveling to France is much cheaper than to Italy
Electric vehicle drivers planning a summer vacation face significant variations in charging costs across different European countries. Research indicates that travel costs differ depending on the dest...
Summer activities for children
The municipality of Haarlem is offering a variety of low-cost and free summer activities for children, including sports, creative workshops, and theater events. Families can utilize the local holiday ...
Cabinet wants more control over government cloud usage
State Secretary Willemijn Aerdts has announced plans to reduce the Dutch government's reliance on American tech companies for cloud services. The initiative aims to enhance data sovereignty and securi...
Holiday park residents allowed to stay, government introduces new rules
The Dutch cabinet has reached an agreement with municipalities to allow permanent residents of holiday parks to remain in their homes. Additionally, the government is developing new regulations to fac...
Vijlbrief: Meat might be 'a bit' more expensive due to temp agency ban
Dutch Minister Hans Vijlbrief suggests that meat prices may increase slightly starting in June 2028 due to an upcoming ban on temporary employment agencies in the meat sector. He defends the policy as...
Ajax lets unlucky Branco van den Boomen (30) leave for free
Ajax midfielder Branco van den Boomen is leaving the club on a free transfer to join the French side Angers. The 30-year-old player will continue his career in France after his departure from the Amst...
Provinces once again urge municipalities to house status holders
Dutch provinces are resuming their oversight role by calling municipalities to account for failing to meet housing targets for refugees with residency permits. While provinces have a legal mandate to ...
Residents of Bergen, Uitgeest, Castricum and Heiloo among North Holland's best: less than 100 kilos of residual waste per person by 2025
Residents of Bergen, Uitgeest, Castricum, and Heiloo have significantly improved their waste management, reducing residual waste to less than 100 kilograms per person in 2025. This figure represents a...
Marc-André ter Stegen to Ajax after eleven years at FC Barcelona, loan deal almost complete
Marc-André ter Stegen is set to join Ajax on a loan deal from FC Barcelona. The 34-year-old German goalkeeper is moving to the Amsterdam-based club following eleven years in Spain.
Mandatory internship compensation, but no minimum amount
The Dutch cabinet has decided that all students will be entitled to a mandatory internship allowance in the future. However, the government has not set a minimum amount, allowing for significant varia...
Gamblers get no refunds from unlicensed online casinos
The Dutch Supreme Court has ruled that gamblers who lost money at unlicensed online casinos are not entitled to a refund. This decision overturns previous lower court rulings and effectively ends atte...
Presenter Kirsten Westrik moves from RTL to Talpa
Presenter Kirsten Westrik is moving from RTL to Talpa. Previously known for hosting the show 112 Vandaag, she announced the career change on social media.
Former top official: curfew was proposed due to student housing
Former senior official Hanneke Schipper-Spanninga testified that the implementation of a curfew was first considered in September 2020 due to difficulties in enforcing coronavirus regulations within s...
Possible traffic fine increases may violate European law
The Advocate General has advised the Supreme Court that significant increases in traffic fines may conflict with European law. The advice argues that individuals who are unable to pay should not be su...
Residents robbed in their home on Oostenburg, police investigating
A home invasion occurred at a residence on Willem Parelstraat in Amsterdam early this morning while the occupants were present. The suspect fled the scene before police arrived, and authorities are cu...
Former senior official: logical that OMT advice was leading
Former senior civil servant Hanneke Schipper-Spanninga testified before the parliamentary inquiry committee on coronavirus that it was logical for OMT recommendations to guide government policy. She e...
Former senior official: cabinet had to deal with clashing fundamental rights
Former senior official Hanneke Schipper-Spanninga testified to the parliamentary inquiry committee that the Dutch cabinet faced the challenge of balancing conflicting fundamental rights when formulati...
These five terraces are great to visit with your child
The weekend supplement AlleTijd recommends five family-friendly terraces in the region to enjoy the summer season. This list serves as part of a series of tips for local outings throughout the coming ...
Vijfhuizen gets small festival by and for the village: 'If Mysteryland doesn't happen, we'll have our own party'
Residents in the village of Vijfhuizen are organizing a new local festival called 5house to promote community spirit. Initiated by Aldo Moraal and Ivo de Haan, the small-scale event is specifically de...
Drunk driver rams arrow trailer at roadworks on A4
An intoxicated 47-year-old driver crashed into a road construction vehicle on the A4 near Nieuw-Vennep early this morning. The driver, from Wassenaar, was taken to the police station and received a si...
Watch along: corona hearing with senior official who had to weigh fundamental rights
Legislative lawyer Hanneke Schippers-Spanninga and 'Vrouwen voor Vrijheid' co-founder Romy Quint are testifying on the 16th day of public corona hearings. The hearings focus on the evaluation of funda...
Schiphol expects 12.7 million passengers this summer, slightly more than last year
Schiphol Airport expects to welcome approximately 12.7 million passengers during the upcoming summer vacation period. This figure represents a slight increase compared to the 12.4 million travelers re...
A look at a Haarlem reading club: 'Reading together makes it easier to actually do it'
This article explores a local English-language book club in Haarlem that helps participants find time to read amidst their busy schedules. The group serves as a source of inspiration and accountabilit...
Outgoing director Ted Brandsen honored with Silver Medal at Dutch National Ballet gala
After 23 years of service, Ted Brandsen has stepped down as director of the Dutch National Ballet. He was honored with an Amsterdam Silver Medal by Mayor Femke Halsema during a gala event for his sign...
Public Prosecution Service halts investigation into falling block that broke Sabine's neck: "Slap in the face"
The Public Prosecution Service has halted the investigation into an incident where a woman broke her neck after being struck by a falling piece of foam furniture in Amsterdam. Despite police and detec...