Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Woman who stalked radio DJ Fernando Halman receives 120 hours of community service and a restraining order
A 39-year-old woman has been sentenced to 120 hours of community service and a three-month suspended prison sentence for stalking radio DJ Fernando Halman. In addition to the community service, the co...
Cyclomedia takes photos of Haarlem
Between mid-August and mid-October 2026, Cyclomedia vehicles will drive through Haarlem to capture 360-degree panoramic street photography. The images, which will have personal identifiers blurred for...
Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam from July 24 to 26
A list of recommended activities and events for the weekend of July 24 to 26 has been curated for residents and visitors. The suggestions aim to provide entertainment options across Amsterdam during t...
From pink triangle to rainbow flag with extra colors
The rainbow flag has evolved into a widely recognized symbol for the LGBTQ+ community, carrying significant historical meaning. The flag's design has changed over time, reflecting the ongoing journey ...
Thuisbezorgd charges hidden fees for your food but counters Consumentenbond criticism
The Dutch Consumers' Association is demanding compensation from Thuisbezorgd.nl due to unexpected service fees and packaging costs added to orders. While the consumer organization criticizes these hid...
Overpowered, captured and sold: the fate of unfortunate Amsterdam sailors
Seafarers from Amsterdam historically faced significant risks from pirates while sailing across the Mediterranean Sea. Many of these unfortunate sailors were captured and sold into slavery during thei...
Group of friends hunts down robbers of 96-year-old grandma Mieke's necklace
A group of friends is conducting their own search for three men who robbed a 96-year-old woman named Mieke of her necklace in Overveen. After police initially delayed their response, the group began g...
68 reports on demolition, tree felling, and traffic in Haarlem last week
The municipality of Haarlem processed 68 permit applications last week regarding demolition, tree felling, and traffic issues. Residents are encouraged to review the provided list to see how these dev...
KPN sees number of mobile customers grow
Dutch telecommunications company KPN reported an increase in its mobile and broadband customer base during the last quarter. The growth occurred across both consumer and business sectors.
Staffing firm Randstad sees market recover and posts higher revenue
Employment agency Randstad reported increased revenue in the second quarter, driven by growth in North American and European markets. CEO Sander van 't Noordende noted that the Dutch market remains st...
Jurran and Hima open Catalan vermouth bar: ‘Going out in Catalonia is a true experience’
Longtime friends Jurran and Ibrahim have opened a new Catalan-style vermouth bar called Bar Selona in Haarlem. The establishment aims to bring the atmosphere and culinary inspiration they gathered fro...
Women's football club Hera dreamed of Champions League but was relegated: "It will take longer now"
After being relegated from the Eredivisie last season, the women's professional football club Hera United has begun preparations for a new season in the Eerste Divisie. Despite losing 17 players and s...
April Darby taking a break from theater: 'I don't want to overwork my body'
Singer and actress April Darby has announced a temporary break from theater work following the premature closure of the Moulin Rouge production due to water damage. She decided to step back after a de...
Rise in home prices slows, but houses remain expensive
The price increase for owner-occupied homes in the Netherlands slowed down in June compared to previous months, although prices remain high. Meanwhile, an increase in home sales suggests growing activ...
Black Saturday or not: we just want to go
Travelers in the Netherlands are still opting for Saturday departures despite potential traffic congestion, even though modern accommodation bookings offer more flexibility. Many vacationers feel that...
Blockade of Strait of Hormuz could lead to global recession
The global economy risks a recession if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed due to ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States. This situation threatens to increase costs for consumers in the ...
Public Prosecution Service demands up to five years in prison for men suspected of bank helpdesk fraud
The Public Prosecution Service has demanded prison sentences of up to five years against two 31-year-old men from Amsterdam suspected of committing bank helpdesk fraud. The suspects allegedly targeted...
Chip stocks recover on stock market after weeks of heavy losses
Chip companies Besi, ASMI, and ASML saw a strong recovery on the stock market on Tuesday following several weeks of significant losses. This upward trend in technology stocks was also observed across ...
Trio suspected of kidnapping and extorting four men
Three men appeared in court on suspicion of kidnapping and extorting four victims by forcing them to withdraw cash at ATM machines. While one suspect will await his trial outside of prison, two brothe...
Number of people on unemployment benefits in Haarlem rises for third consecutive year
For the third consecutive year, the number of unemployment benefits in Haarlem has increased, according to new data from the UWV. By the end of June, the city recorded its highest number of unemployme...
Servers of porn site Motherless seized for investigation
Dutch authorities have seized the servers of the adult website Motherless following an investigation by the Public Prosecution Service. The servers were confiscated during raids on the company hosting...
Why customers are reacting so fiercely to a changed cheese roll at Albert Heijn: ‘It creates a feeling of loss of autonomy’
Supermarket chain Albert Heijn is reformulating its cheese pastry recipe following significant customer complaints about the change in taste. A consumer psychologist notes that such reactions often st...
Moulin Rouge cast watched theater flood: 'Beyond saving'
The cast of the musical Moulin Rouge faces the cancellation of their final two weeks of performances due to severe water damage at the Beatrix Theater. Actress April Darby witnessed the incident, whic...
Netherlands bans products from illegal Israeli settlements
Starting September 22, the Netherlands will implement a ban on trade involving products originating from illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank. This measure follows a May announcement made afte...
Number of malfunction reports for bicycle conveyor belt at Central Station continues to rise
The number of malfunctions for the bicycle conveyor belt at Amsterdam Central Station has risen to 745 since January 2023, averaging nearly six per week. The municipality is currently negotiating a ne...
New season of B&B Vol liefde starts with half a million fewer viewers than usual
The sixth season of the Dutch television program B&B Vol liefde premiered with 908,000 viewers on Monday evening. This figure represents a significant decline, drawing nearly half a million fewer view...
Tour of Haarlem by historic museum bus
The NZH Transport Museum in Haarlem is organizing a tour using a historic museum bus on Saturday, July 25. The bus will depart from the museum located at A. Hofmanweg 35 at 2:00 PM.
Gas station owners must either close or expand their shops: ‘And not by choice’
Local gas station owners in the Netherlands are facing financial pressure, with industry organization Bovag advising them to either significantly expand their shops or convert to unmanned stations to ...
Foundation demands millions from ACM over Flexenergie bankruptcy
A foundation is suing the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) for at least 15.7 million euros on behalf of former Flexenergie customers. The claim alleges that the regulator failed t...
Over half of Dutch entrepreneurs feeling impact of Middle East conflict
More than half of Dutch entrepreneurs are experiencing negative impacts from the conflict in the Middle East. Rising costs for energy, transport, and procurement, combined with increased economic unce...