Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Two Amsterdammers killed in plane crash in Germany
Three Dutch citizens, including two residents of Amsterdam, have died following a Cessna 172 crash near the German border. The light aircraft had departed from Hilversum before losing altitude and cra...
Experienced free agent midfielder Yves Bissouma on his way to Ajax
Ajax has signed free agent midfielder Yves Bissouma to a contract running through the end of the season. The 30-year-old Malian international, formerly of Tottenham Hotspur and Brighton, was recruited...
Slight improvement in Amsterdam water quality: "But we are not there yet"
Water quality in and around Amsterdam has shown a slight improvement according to the Amstel, Gooi and Vecht water board, though officials warn that standards are not yet fully met. Authorities are ca...
Dutch Tax Authority seizes Ferry Doedens' house over debts
The Dutch Tax Authority has placed a lien on Ferry Doedens' home due to unpaid debts, a move compounded by similar actions from his apartment building's homeowners' association. The actor, known for h...
Joachime places flowers by the throne and fears a pricier bouquet: ‘Doesn't everyone love flowers?’
The Dutch flower industry faces a potential tax increase as leaked plans suggest raising the VAT on cut flowers from 9 to 21 percent. Florist Joachime Hutten expressed disappointment regarding the pro...
Working above the IJ tunnel now, running through it soon: "I need you"
NEMO employee Janneke Kluvers is preparing for her first Dam tot Damloop race, which involves running through the IJ tunnel located beneath her office. The event is part of a larger sports roundup tha...
From carriage to briefcase: this is what Prince's Day looks like
Prinsjesdag represents the ceremonial opening of the Dutch political year, featuring a royal procession and the delivery of the Speech from the Throne by King Willem-Alexander. The day concludes with ...
Amsterdam vs Rotterdam in battle for baseball title: "Don't look for a chat with them"
The baseball rivalry between Amsterdam and Rotterdam continues to mirror the intensity of Dutch football, with Neptunus recently securing a 4-0 sweep against the Amsterdam Pirates in the Holland Serie...
India can sell more steel to Europe, but CO2 tax remains
India has secured a trade deal allowing a fixed quota of its steel to enter the European Union under favorable terms. However, all steel exports, regardless of this quota, remain subject to EU carbon ...
What if the rainstorm of the century hits Haarlem? 'Nearly 4,900 homes in vulnerable areas'
Approximately 4,900 homes in Haarlem could face significant water accumulation if an extreme storm event, estimated to occur once every century, strikes the area. Research highlights that neighborhood...
Run for your life: everything about the 2026 Dam tot Damloop in Amsterdam
The 40th annual Dam tot Damloop sports weekend will be held on September 19 and 20, 2026, featuring running, cycling, and walking events between Amsterdam and Zaandam. The milestone celebration includ...
Former Artis director Maarten Frankenhuis (84) has died
Maarten Frankenhuis, the former director of Artis zoo in Amsterdam, has died at age 84. During his leadership from 1990 to 2003, he was recognized for advancing animal welfare, education, and innovati...
Climate goals remain out of reach: 'Momentum lost in the transition to sustainable energy'
The Netherlands is currently off track to meet its 2030 climate goals, with the PBL projecting a significant shortfall in greenhouse gas reduction. Experts warn that without an aggressive new policy p...
PBL climate advisor: burning Malaysian rainforest unnecessary for climate goals
The Netherlands' climate agency, PBL, has stated that burning wood pellets from rainforests is unnecessary for reaching climate neutrality. Meanwhile, the country is struggling to meet its ambitious e...
Swimmers brave the cold at Dutch Open Water Championships: "Nice temperature for me"
Around 600 athletes participated in the Dutch Open Water Championships held at Amsterdam's Gaasperplas this past weekend. Bram Loots and Jade van der Schrier claimed victories in both the 10-kilometer...
Paikar is Dutch entry for Best International Feature Film Oscar
The documentary Paikar has been chosen as the Netherlands' official entry for the Best International Feature Film Oscar. The film follows a Dutch-Afghan man's attempts to reconnect with his father and...
Petrol in Germany is more expensive than ever
Fuel prices in Germany have hit record highs following a recent spike in crude oil costs caused by supply chain disruptions in Saudi Arabia. Despite these increases, fuel remains significantly more ex...
Former council member Tara Singh-Varma (78) has passed away
Tara Singh-Varma, the first woman with a migration background to serve in the Dutch House of Representatives, has died at age 78. She was a prominent politician in Amsterdam who participated in the Bi...
FNV demands 5.5 percent wage increase and warns cabinet again about WIA and unemployment benefits
Dutch trade unions FNV and CNV are demanding wage increases of up to 5.5 percent, citing inflation and corporate profitability as key drivers. Additionally, the FNV is pressuring the cabinet to scrap ...
FNV wants 5.5 percent wage increase plus 80 euros next year
The FNV trade union is demanding a 5.5 percent wage increase plus an additional 80 euros per month for the upcoming collective labor agreement period in the Netherlands. The union also plans to push f...
Schiphol shrinkage a step closer, but protection for local residents needs to be clearer
The Dutch government has proposed capping annual flight movements at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol at 478,000 to reduce noise pollution for local residents by 2029. While the Council of State supports th...
NPO gets more time to decide on participation in 2027 Eurovision Song Contest
The NPO has been granted an extension by the European Broadcasting Union to determine the Netherlands' participation in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest. This follows broadcaster AVROTROS relinquishin...
New strike announced: week-long walkout by cleaners at Schiphol, stations and other locations
Cleaners represented by the FNV union are launching a five-day strike across the Netherlands, impacting Schiphol Airport, train stations, and various educational institutions. The action follows the r...
Cleaners to strike for a week at locations including Schiphol and train stations
Cleaning staff represented by the FNV union have launched a week-long strike across the Netherlands to demand a better collective labor agreement. The workers are protesting at key locations including...
Dyantha (15) delivers speech from the throne during Youth Prinsjesdag: "We are finally being heard"
Young representatives from the Unicef youth panel presented a speech to the Dutch House of Representatives during Youth Prinsjesdag to demand that policymakers listen to the concerns of the younger ge...
Bente to release third album DWARS in November
Singer Bente will release her third album, DWARS, in November featuring fourteen tracks including the new single Parachute. The artist, who gained wider recognition through the show Beste Zangers, wil...
Inez (80) is oldest woman to run Dam tot Damloop: "Overtaking people is the best part"
Eighty-year-old Inez de Rooij is preparing to participate in the Dam tot Damloop, aiming to set a new personal record for her age group. An avid athlete who trains four times a week, she expresses gre...
Online bank Revolut misled by cybercriminals posing as government officials
Online bank Revolut has admitted to mistakenly providing sensitive customer data to cybercriminals who posed as government officials. The breach, which affected customers in various countries includin...
What it’s like to be a designated survivor minister: I watched the Speech from the Throne on TV, with some nuts
Every year, the Dutch Council of Ministers designates one minister to stay away from the King's Speech to ensure government continuity in the event of an emergency. It has been revealed that for years...
Editor-in-chief Freek Staps steps down at ANP: 'Space for new leadership'
Freek Staps is stepping down as editor-in-chief of the Dutch news agency ANP after seven and a half years of leadership. Director Martha Riemsma praised his contributions to the organization's journal...