Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
King's Day 2026: here are the flea markets
King's Day 2026 in Haarlem will feature flea markets across several designated locations, including Marsmanplein and the city center, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM on April 27. Participants are restricted t...
Mayor closes house after drugs found
Mayor Jos Wienen has closed a residence on Madridplantsoen for six months following the discovery of more than 25 kilograms of soft drugs and distribution equipment. The closure was upheld by a court ...
Tilburg neighborhood officer Erwin (62) set to become millionaire selling info: ‘Deeply ashamed, I’m a nice guy’
Erwin van E., a 62-year-old neighborhood officer from Tilburg, is accused of selling sensitive police information to criminals over several years alongside his girlfriend. Authorities discovered thous...
Parties slam Hart voor Bloemendaal’s conduct following Gerard Metselaar’s departure
Political factions have condemned the party Hart voor Bloemendaal for accusing departing council member Gerard Metselaar of alcohol abuse in a press statement. Critics labeled the party's public accus...
We are collecting your garden tiles for free again
Residents of Amsterdam and Weesp who replace garden tiles with greenery can have their old tiles collected for free by the Tegelservice. The initiative aims to promote urban greening by encouraging pe...
PostNL remains the only party delivering letters and cards in the Netherlands
PostNL will remain the sole provider of the universal postal service in the Netherlands after the Ministry of Economic Affairs rejected bids from two other companies. The competing firms did not appea...
Hila Noorzai's Taliban documentary back on air after interviewee's arrest
The documentary 'Hila voorbij de Taliban' by Hila Noorzai is once again available on the Dutch streaming service NPO Start. It was previously taken offline after a woman interviewed in the series was ...
Joris Linssen to go freelance after 30 years at KRO-NCRV
Presenter Joris Linssen is ending his thirty-year permanent employment with Dutch broadcaster KRO-NCRV on May 1. He announced on Instagram that he will continue his career as a freelancer.
Drunk driver rams gas station during police chase
A drunk driver was arrested in Hoofddorp after crashing into a gas station while attempting to flee from police. The woman had been driving without lights and with a flat tire, ignoring signals to sto...
Plasklas helps with early potty training with app and children's book
De Plasklas supports parents in recognizing early toilet training readiness through regional training, an app, and educational materials. The program collaborates with local health centers, childcare ...
Greenhouses found to be leaking: Pesticide levels in water often too high
Pesticide leakage from greenhouses into Dutch waterways is decreasing but remains at levels that threaten aquatic life such as fish and insects. Although the official goal is to eliminate nearly all l...
Students go viral with self-designed deposit bin: Haven't received a grade yet
Four Amsterdam students have gone viral with a custom-designed trash can that features a separate compartment for deposit-return bottles to prevent scavengers from breaking open bins. Although the cit...
'We might just win,' says stadium announcer before start of Telstar match
Three new books are being released to commemorate the 63rd anniversary of the Dutch football club Telstar. The works by authors Milo Lambers, Willem Vissers, and Erwin van de Pol explore the club's hi...
'Nightingale' Emanuela (26) loved music and family, died due to another's mistake
The family of 26-year-old Emanuela Daoud shared emotional testimonies in a Haarlem court during the trial of a driver accused of causing her death in a car accident on the Drie Merenweg. The defendant...
NCAB: Antisemitism figures show a worrying picture once again
The Dutch National Coordinator for Combating Antisemitism reported that police registered 867 antisemitic incidents in 2025, a figure nearly identical to the previous year's 880 cases. Eddo Verdoner d...
More discrimination reports last year, many involving Wilders
Reports of discrimination in the Netherlands increased last year, with many complaints linked to a social media post by PVV leader Geert Wilders. A study detailing these findings was presented to Inte...
Simone Kleinsma in musical with songs by Paul de Leeuw
Simone Kleinsma is developing a new musical centered around the songs of Paul de Leeuw. The story follows three generations of women—a grandmother, daughter, and granddaughter—who all move in toge...
Hospitals do not rule out that hackers accessed patient data
Following a cyberattack on software supplier ChipSoft, two hospitals have stated they cannot rule out that patient data was accessed by hackers. The investigation into the extent of the data breach fo...
Epe maintains penalty for COA over asylum reception
The municipality of Epe has finalized a daily penalty payment of ‣63,480 against the COA for failing to close an emergency asylum shelter in a local hotel on time. The COA has been given one additio...
Inspectorate: School leaders too busy to do their jobs properly
The Dutch Inspectorate of Education's annual report states that school leaders are currently too overburdened with tasks to effectively perform their roles. This workload prevents them from addressing...
Dutch Tesla owner goes viral with damage claim: ‘Friends say: do you realize who you’re taking on?’
Dutch Tesla owner Mischa Sigtermans is pursuing a claim against the company after paying 6,400 euros for self-driving software that is incompatible with older vehicle models. Despite recent approval f...
60 municipal notices on demolition and tree felling in Haarlem last week
In the past week, the municipality of Haarlem processed 60 permit applications related to demolition and tree removal. Local residents are encouraged to check the list of applications to see how these...
Inspectorate sounds alarm: literacy and numeracy levels in secondary schools continue to decline
The Dutch Education Inspectorate reports a continuing decline in language and math proficiency among secondary school students. Conversely, primary school performance has stabilized and returned to le...
Father and son organize Haarlem Oktoberfest: bratwurst, lederhosen and beer tables at the Veerplas
Father Eelco and son Marvin Visser are organizing Haarlem's own Oktoberfest, scheduled for Saturday, September 19th at the Veerplas. The event will feature traditional elements such as beer, bratwurst...
Asbestos discovered in Polanenflat, residents concerned. But according to Hoen Property Management there is no danger: ‘If left undisturbed, it is not harmful’
Asbestos has been discovered in six apartments at the Jan van Polanenflat in Heemskerk, leading to concerns among residents. Specialists are set to begin removal work on Tuesday, with property manager...
Pleached lime trees in Zijlstraat saved at the last minute: property owner postpones removal until further notice
Three linden trees in Haarlem's Zijlstraat will remain for now after property owner Frank van Kordelaar postponed their planned removal. He has decided to wait for the outcome of an appeal process bef...
Public heating company closer through partnership with Diemen, significant funding still needed
Amsterdam, Alliander, and EBN have reached new agreements to establish a public heat company, with the municipality of Diemen joining the initiative to improve financial viability. The project aims to...
Last open stage of the season at Geesterhage cultural center in Castricum cancelled
The final open podium event of the season at the Geesterhage cultural center in Castricum, scheduled for May 3, has been cancelled. This follows a previous cancellation of the event that occurred in S...
Body found in water in Nieuw-Vennep
Police discovered a deceased person in the Hoofdvaart canal in Nieuw-Vennep on Wednesday morning. Authorities are currently conducting an investigation to identify the victim and determine the cause o...
Highway traffic flow improves, but pressure on road network grows
Traffic volume on Dutch highways has returned to pre-pandemic levels, though flow improved in 2025 thanks to road expansions. However, Rijkswaterstaat notes that aging infrastructure like bridges and ...