Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Nitrogen minister still hopes for broad support after heated debate
Nitrogen Minister Jaimi van Essen is seeking broad support from the Tweede Kamer for his new nitrogen policy despite significant political disagreement. Both Van Essen and Prime Minister Rob Jetten re...
Former Minister Rijkaart appointed acting mayor of Teylingen municipality
Former minister Frank Rijkaart has been appointed as the acting mayor of the municipality of Teylingen, effective September 1. He will succeed Carla Breuer, who is stepping down after twelve years to ...
Ajax sign footballers Snoeijs and Noordam until mid-2029
Ajax has signed Dutch international Katja Snoeijs from Everton. The 29-year-old football player has committed to the club with a contract lasting until the summer of 2029.
Last artwork by the late Wim T. Schippers unveiled at Stedelijk Museum
The final artwork by the late Wim T. Schippers, titled 'Wim is weg 1942-2026 (unfinished)', was unveiled at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam on Wednesday. Schippers donated the piece to the museum be...
Unannounced XR protest leads to emergency order by mayor at Tata Steel
The mayor of Velsen issued an emergency order to end an unannounced demonstration by Extinction Rebellion at the Tata Steel site. Nineteen activists were removed after demanding the immediate closure ...
JA21 reaches out on nitrogen policy but demands adjustments
JA21 member Maarten Goudzwaard has expressed a willingness to support the government's nitrogen plans to avoid policy stagnation. However, the party insists that the cabinet must demonstrate a genuine...
Final artwork by Wim T. Schippers unveiled at Stedelijk Museum
The final artwork by the late artist Wim T. Schippers, titled 'Wim is weg 1942-2026 (unfinished)', was unveiled at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam on Wednesday. The piece was donated to the museum b...
VVD: farmers hit, but also helped by nitrogen plans
VVD member of parliament Renate den Hollander acknowledged that the cabinet's nitrogen plans will impact farmers in the Netherlands. However, she refuted claims that these plans leave no future for th...
Rico Verhoeven and fiancée Naomy split up shortly before wedding
Kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven and his fiancée Naomy van Beem have called off their upcoming wedding and ended their relationship. The couple announced on Instagram that they have grown apart in ...
PFAS found in all breast milk samples tested, but study offers a glimmer of hope
Recent research by the RIVM and the Voedingscentrum has confirmed the presence of PFAS in all samples of breast milk tested in the Netherlands. Despite these findings, health experts advise mothers to...
SRO keeps major fixer of multimillion-dollar chaos out of the spotlight: 'All time focused on the work'
EY accountant Luc van Gils has been appointed to address the aftermath of a multi-million euro fraud scandal at the sports and real estate company SRO. The company stated that Van Gils will work in th...
Minister Sterk finds funds to reverse long-term care cuts
Minister of Long-Term Care Mirjam Sterk has secured funding to reverse proposed budget cuts in the long-term care sector. By reallocating resources more precisely, the sector will be able to maintain ...
King’s Day measures 'effective', Halsema wants to further tighten rules in Amsterdam next year
Mayor Femke Halsema has declared the new measures implemented during King's Day in Amsterdam effective at reducing public nuisance. Following a positive evaluation, the mayor plans to further tighten ...
Videoland acquires Viaplay's Dutch operations and will broadcast sports
Streaming service Videoland has announced the acquisition of Viaplay's Dutch division. Once the deal is finalized, Viaplay's sports broadcasts will be made available on the Videoland platform.
Appointed at the recommendation of Louis van Gaal, Marijn Beuker increasingly lost support within Ajax
Marijn Beuker is departing from his position at Ajax, where he was originally tasked with improving the club's data and structure. His tenure ended due to a significant loss of internal support from c...
Grapperhaus wipes away tears, Van Dissel does something rare: this was day 15 of the corona hearings
Former Justice Minister Ferd Grapperhaus testified during the ongoing parliamentary corona hearings, stating that he would still support the implementation of a curfew despite his earlier reservations...
This is how the Bigi Spikri marched through the city: "This day means a lot to me"
Thousands of people participated in the annual Bigi Spikri parade from the Stopera to Oosterpark in Amsterdam to celebrate Keti Koti. The traditional procession marks the end of slavery and precedes t...
Vaccinations: 7 percent of all babies in Haarlem never vaccinated
Data from the RIVM reveals that 7 percent of infants in Haarlem have not received any vaccinations from the national program. This figure marks the second consecutive year of an increase in the number...
Catherine Keyl remains a regular guest on Harry Mens' Business Class
Presenter Catherine Keyl will return as a regular guest on Harry Mens' RTL 7 program Business Class after the summer. She had previously considered leaving the show following an argument with Mens.
Public Prosecution Service demands 40-month prison sentence for explosion at De Pizzabakkers Amsterdam
The Public Prosecution Service has demanded a 40-month prison sentence for a 25-year-old man involved in a series of explosions at a De Pizzabakkers restaurant in Amsterdam. Prosecutors cited DNA evid...
Rules for King's Day in Amsterdam may be tightened further
The city of Amsterdam is considering stricter regulations for future King's Day celebrations following successful crowd management measures last year. Mayor Femke Halsema intends to further control th...
Shipbuilder Damen unhappy with German withdrawal: 'Part was already finished'
Dutch shipbuilder Damen has expressed dissatisfaction following the German government's decision to cancel a contract for six frigates. The company stated that significant progress had already been ma...
Experts want clearer health agreements regarding state aid for Tata Steel
Experts are urging the Dutch government to establish clear health targets before providing billions in state aid to Tata Steel. They argue that the current agreements lack guarantees that the financia...
Halsema at slavery commemoration: Deeply rooted racist views in parts of society
During the National Commemoration of the Slavery Past in Amsterdam's Oosterpark, Mayor Femke Halsema and Acting Prime Minister Jetten addressed the persistent issues of structural racism and discrimin...
Severe thunderstorm? Be glad you didn't experience the summer storm of 1674
While modern thunderstorms can be intense, they do not compare to the severe summer storm that struck the Netherlands in 1674. This historical weather event serves as a point of reference for the seve...
Primary school students hold their own Bigi Spikri: "Everyone should know it is Keti Koti"
Students from the Flevoparkschool in Amsterdam-Oost organized their own Bigi Spikri parade to commemorate Keti Koti and raise awareness about the history of slavery. Teachers and residents praised the...
Be alert for door-to-door insulation companies
The municipality of Haarlem is warning residents to be cautious of insulation companies that claim to represent the city or manage government subsidies. Officials clarify that authorized advisors only...
'While supplies last' does not apply to new energy fund, but not everyone will receive funding
Dutch Minister Hans Vijlbrief announced the new Noodfonds Energie to support households facing high heating costs and low income. However, individuals who limit their energy usage to save money are cu...
Cabinet can breathe a sigh of relief over nitrogen plans, but there is fine print
Despite protests from farmers, Dutch Minister of Agriculture Jaimi van Essen has secured significant parliamentary support for his new nitrogen plans. However, the proposal still faces specific condit...
We are searching everywhere for lithium, yet we nonchalantly ship 1,184,000 kilos in old batteries to China
Despite efforts to reduce dependency on foreign markets for critical minerals, the Netherlands exported over 1.1 million kilograms of lithium from recycled batteries to China in 2025. This export tren...