Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Private sector drives up rents: €2,000 per month almost the new norm
Private sector rental prices in the Netherlands are rising rapidly, with 2,000 euros per month becoming the new standard in many areas. Housing platforms Pararius and Huurwoningen.nl report that suppl...
Ben (78) has been teaching swimming at VZV for 48 years: ‘If you want, you can swim your whole life’
78-year-old Ben Sliggers has been a swimming instructor at the VZV club for 48 years, emphasizing that swimming is a lifelong sport. He currently leads swimming lessons and water polo training session...
From concrete to broccoli: schoolyards in Beverwijk and Heemskerk make way for school gardens. Nature is so educational
Kindcentrum De Ark in Heemskerk and primary school De Sterrenkijker in Beverwijk have transformed parts of their schoolyards into school gardens. Students will use these green spaces to grow their own...
It’s not allowed, but cyclists flock to railway tracks and narrow bridge: "Fun challenge"
Cyclists in Amsterdam are illegally using a narrow tram bridge near the Amsterdamse Bos as a shortcut while a nearby bridge is replaced. Despite warning signs and the risk of fines, many users continu...
Increasing number of young people recruited as drug retrievers
The number of underage drug extractors in the Netherlands has surged, rising from 1% of arrests in 2020 to over 22% last year. This data, reported by Statistics Netherlands (CBS), highlights a signifi...
Where are these sudden traffic jams on Stationsweg coming from? No one knows
Unexplained traffic jams have been occurring during the morning rush hour on the Stationsweg in Velsen for nearly a week. The municipality of Velsen is currently unaware of the cause for the congestio...
Amsterdam has relatively the fewest electric cars
According to CBS data, Amsterdam has the lowest relative number of electric vehicles per 1,000 residents among Dutch cities, despite having the highest absolute total of 40,000 cars. The city maintain...
Ahoy urges K3 fans not to take public transport to Sunday concert due to marathon
Rotterdam Ahoy has advised fans attending the K3 Originals concert on Sunday, April 12, to avoid using public transport. The recommendation is due to expected overcrowding at transit stations caused b...
Parents of young children still struggle to put down their own phones
One in three parents frequently checks their phone in the presence of their children, prompting experts to call for better guidance on the parental role-model function. Experts recommend that advice o...
Anthony Correia on FC Utrecht links: 'I hope everyone with a sound mind realizes the focus is on Telstar'
Telstar head coach Anthony Correia has addressed rumors linking him to a managerial role at FC Utrecht after confirming he had been in contact with the club. Correia emphasized that despite the intere...
Final section of A16 near Rotterdam reopens to traffic
The main northbound carriageway of the A16 near Rotterdam has reopened to traffic following overnight repair work. The repairs were carried out after a truck caught fire on the motorway on Thursday af...
Burglar flees to roof after partying with fried shrimp and whisky: 'First he snorted his nose full'
A burglar in Haarlem fled to the rooftops of a residential block on Alexander Bellstraat on Thursday morning to evade police arrest. Before climbing onto the roof, the intruder had reportedly broken i...
New sinkholes at Donkere Spaarne after heavy ship docks: ‘We are investigating if the quay is still safe’
A heavy ship caused damage to the quay at Donkere Spaarne during a failed mooring attempt over the weekend, leading to the formation of new sinkholes. Local authorities are now investigating whether t...
Symbion Vastgoed accepts municipality's refusal: no new supermarket at Bakkerspleintje
Symbion Vastgoed has decided not to appeal the municipality's decision to deny permission for a new supermarket in Castricum's old village center. This means the plan for a second grocery store at the...
Subsidy funds nearly empty, Heemskerk events at risk. Council blames budget shortfall, not bias
The local government of Heemskerk clarified that several events, including the Festi4all festival, are being cancelled due to a lack of subsidy funds rather than arbitrary decision-making. This statem...
Rent prices rising faster than house prices, housing platforms report
Rental prices in the Dutch free market rose more rapidly than those of owner-occupied homes during the first quarter of the year. This finding comes from a market analysis conducted by housing platfor...
Search for person and vehicle in water along Lisserdijk near Buitenkaag
Emergency services conducted a large-scale search operation on Thursday evening for a person and a vehicle in the water along the Lisserdijk near Buitenkaag. Multiple rescue teams were deployed to the...
Rick Brandsteder will not appeal DUI conviction
Former presenter Rick Brandsteder will not appeal his conviction for driving under the influence following a car accident in March 2025. His lawyer confirmed that Brandsteder has accepted the 1,650 eu...
Serious side effects in controversial long COVID treatment with lidocaine, inspectorate calls on patients to come forward
Patients treated for long-covid with lidocaine at Excellent Care Clinics reported severe side effects, including seizures and partial paralysis. Following an investigative report by the television pro...
Noa-Lynn van Leuven (29) no longer welcome at PDC women's tournaments
The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) has announced that 29-year-old Dutch trans player Noa-Lynn van Leuven is no longer permitted to compete in women's tournaments. Under the new rules effective i...
10 years old and addicted to cosmetics thanks to social media: is such a cream really necessary?
Children in the final year of primary school are increasingly focused on complex skincare and makeup routines driven by social media tutorials. This growing obsession among ten-year-olds has prompted ...
Fire destroys elderly couple's car: "I can put on a brave face, but that's not me"
Arsonists destroyed several vehicles over Easter weekend in Amsterdam East, including the car an elderly couple relied on for medical transport. Police confirmed that both vehicle and scooter fires we...
Pregnancy discrimination not declining: nearly half are likely victims
Nearly 44 percent of women who worked or sought employment while pregnant likely experienced pregnancy discrimination, a figure that has remained largely unchanged for 14 years. The issue is most prev...
Deuce ready for Liberation Day IJmond. 'Things went great during the preliminary round'
The three-piece band Deuce won the 2026 Battle of the Bands held at the Grote Kerk in Beverwijk. Band members Katka Woelderink, Melle Blok, and Daan Ranzijn are now scheduled to perform at the Liberat...
Suspect arrested for series of arsons in The Hague
Police have arrested a man suspected of committing a series of arsons in the southwest area of The Hague. The fires were all set within the same neighborhood of the city.
Foundation has defended village character for 50 years. ‘This is Santpoort, Haarlem is over there. We must keep this open’
The Santpoort Foundation is celebrating 50 years of advocating for the preservation of the village's character, landscape, and cultural history. Originally formed to protest the demolition of a histor...
Father must be heard as witness in son's attempted manslaughter case, lawyer says
A lawyer is requesting that the father of a 40-year-old Haarlem man be heard as a witness regarding a stabbing incident that occurred on January 5. The suspect is currently being prosecuted for attemp...
High energy prices continue to hurt: ‘Companies struggle to pass on costs’
High energy prices and geopolitical instability in the Middle East are negatively impacting Dutch businesses and consumer confidence. While many companies struggle to pass on increased costs, those ex...
Railway safety systems aging faster than expected, billions needed
The Dutch railway safety system is aging faster than anticipated, with critical components requiring replacement between 2035 and 2040. State Secretary Annet Bertram informed Parliament that this urge...
Dozens of flower artworks in and around De Zilk as village prepares for annual mosaic festival
The village of De Zilk is preparing for its annual flower mosaic festival on April 11 and 12, featuring dozens of artworks created from local blooms. This event highlights the floral beauty of the Bol...