Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Children on their mother (90) with dementia: ‘She smelled of urine, but forcing help was not allowed’
Brothers Vincent and Frank Volmer are expressing powerlessness regarding their 90-year-old mother, who suffers from dementia and incontinence but refuses professional help. Despite her deteriorating h...
Coffee with Erik Bobeldijk (1 World 1 Future): "Not living at the expense of our children and grandchildren"
Erik Bobeldijk, a former SP councilor, has launched the new political party "1 Wereld 1 Toekomst" to contest the upcoming municipal elections in Amsterdam. The party focuses on addressing global issue...
Cyclists and pedestrians happy: new bridge over Leidsevaart in Bloemendaal opens
Alderman Thessa van der Windt officially opened a new bicycle and pedestrian bridge over the Leidsevaart in Vogelenzang on Wednesday, replacing the unsafe Stationsbrug that was removed 18 months ago. ...
Vodafone sells stake in VodafoneZiggo, Ziggo to list in Amsterdam in 2027
British telecom company Vodafone has agreed to sell its 50% stake in the Dutch joint venture VodafoneZiggo to its partner Liberty Global for €1 billion in cash. VodafoneZiggo will be integrated into...
Heated Stek Oost debate ends in motion of censure supported only by part of the opposition
Amsterdam city councilors Zita Pels and Rutger Groot Wassink faced an interpellation debate on Wednesday regarding safety concerns at Stek Oost, a housing complex for refugees and young starters. Oppo...
From Sinterklaas arrival to neighborhood parties: 2.5 million euros for events in 2026
The city has allocated over 2.5 million euros in subsidies for events across Amsterdam and Weesp scheduled for 2026. These funds will support a wide range of activities, from large-scale traditions li...
PvdA, GroenLinks and D66 neck-and-neck in poll a month before municipal elections
A recent poll for the Amsterdam municipal elections shows PvdA, GroenLinks, and D66 in a neck-and-neck race, with PvdA currently leading at 17.8% of the projected vote. While the VVD and BIJ1 are expe...
Police arrest driver under the influence after hit-and-runs in Zwaanshoek
A 36-year-old man from Haarlem was arrested in Zwaanshoek after causing multiple collisions while driving under the influence. Police responded to reports of the suspect hitting several vehicles at hi...
War hero Tuinman was no ordinary state secretary: ‘They found that terrifying here’
Gijs Tuinman is stepping down as the Dutch State Secretary of Defense this Monday, marking the end of a tenure characterized by his transition from a decorated war hero to a political leader. Civil se...
Haarlem man arrested after reckless drive under the influence
A 36-year-old man from Haarlem was arrested after driving at high speeds and colliding with several parked vehicles in a Zwaanshoek residential neighborhood around 1:00 AM. Despite the damage, the dri...
74 municipal reports on demolition and tree felling in Haarlem last week
The municipality of Haarlem processed a total of 74 permit applications last week concerning demolition projects and tree felling. These reports provide details on various upcoming changes and develop...
Who will you vote for in the municipal elections? Fill in your local voting aid here
Citizens in the Netherlands can now use the StemWijzer voting aid to prepare for the upcoming municipal elections on March 18. The tool helps voters determine which political party best aligns with th...
Aegon insurance brand to disappear from the Netherlands in coming months after takeover
The insurance brand Aegon will completely disappear from the Dutch market over the coming months following its acquisition by insurer ASR. All remaining mortgage and pension products will be rebranded...
What Amsterdammers think of Amsterdam's nightlife
An investigation was conducted to understand how residents of Amsterdam experience and value the city's night culture. The study provides insights into the opinions and appreciation of locals regardin...
Box 3 tax continues to spark anger, now landlords bear the brunt: ‘It remains a monstrosity’
Real estate investors in the Netherlands are taking legal action against the government over the Box 3 asset tax system, following previous successful challenges by savers in the Supreme Court. The in...
Vote at the Stopera: heated debate over safety at Stek Oost
The Amsterdam City Council is holding a final debate before the upcoming election recess to address safety concerns at the Stek Oost housing complex following several violent and sexual incidents. Cou...
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Aldermen to explain Stek Oost today after new information surfaces
Amsterdam Aldermen Pels and Groot Wassink are facing a formal interpellation debate today regarding safety failures and alleged misinformation surrounding the Stek Oost mixed housing complex. The inqu...
Amsterdam seeks vote heroes (and you get paid for it)
The City of Amsterdam is recruiting paid volunteers to help manage polling stations for the upcoming municipal and district elections on March 18, 2026. These workers are essential for overseeing the ...
Simone (25) is looking for a quieter spot in the city: ‘On weekends it’s like Disneyland here’
Simone van Ommen, a 25-year-old freelance creative, is seeking a quieter home in Amsterdam after six years of living in the increasingly touristy Haarlemmerbuurt. She is looking for a studio or a prof...
Sophia (4) has Rett syndrome and talks with her eyes: ‘She is trapped in her own body’
Four-year-old Sophia Verwijs from Tholen, Netherlands, lives with Rett syndrome, a condition that requires her to communicate using her eyes and leaves her physically dependent on others. Her parents,...
Chinese New Year celebrated with lion dance in Haarlem
Students from Shaolin Centrum Haarlem will perform a traditional lion dance this Saturday to celebrate the Chinese New Year and bless the start of the "Year of the Fire Horse." The performance highlig...
Community service for 19-year-old Haarlem man who shot at passers-by with BB gun
A 19-year-old man from Haarlem has been sentenced to 100 hours of community service and a 60-day suspended prison sentence for shooting at passersby with a gel blaster from his home. The court also fo...
The yo-yo effect is real: doctors explain what can happen when losing a lot of weight
Internist-endocrinologist Liesbeth van Rossum and obesity doctor Mariëtte Boon are highlighting the biological challenges of permanent weight loss and the reality of the "yo-yo effect." Their insight...
Dutchman takes train to Prague with 100,000 euros to buy expensive cars, but journey ends early
A 31-year-old Dutch man was intercepted by German authorities near Dresden while traveling by train from Amsterdam to Prague with over 100,000 euros in cash. Although he claimed the money was intended...
Nathalie van Berkel (D66) is not the first to face controversy over her education
D66 MP Nathalie van Berkel has resigned from the Dutch House of Representatives and withdrawn as a candidate for State Secretary of Finance following controversy over her educational credentials. Alth...
Massive Odido data breach also hits customers who left years ago: 'They'll end up on the dark web'
A significant data breach at Dutch telecom provider Odido has affected current and former customers, including individuals who left the company up to ten years ago. Affected victims expressed anger an...
Three men arrested for attempted supermarket robbery in Bennebroek
Police arrested three men today for their involvement in a failed armed robbery at a supermarket in Bennebroek last October. The suspects, aged 17, 18, and 22, allegedly threatened staff with weapons ...
More Amsterdam children vaccinated in 2025
The number of children and young people aged 4 to 18 in Amsterdam who received vaccinations following an invitation from the GGD increased in 2025. This development marks a continued rise in the vacci...
Armed robbery at supermarket in Bennebroek: three suspects arrested, roles being investigated
Police arrested three suspects following an armed robbery at a supermarket in Bennebroek. The individuals, aged 17, 18, and 22, are from Rotterdam, Katwijk, and Leidschendam, and their specific roles ...