Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
ECB raises interest rates for the second time this year after three years without adjustments
The European Central Bank has raised interest rates by a quarter percentage point to 2.5 percent to combat inflation, which hit 3.3 percent in August. This second hike of the year reflects ongoing con...
Get your pepernoten ready: this is the day Sinterklaas arrives in Amsterdam
Sinterklaas will arrive in Amsterdam for his 88th annual parade on Sunday, November 15, 2026. The organization is currently seeking volunteers to participate as Pieten in the festivities, with an appl...
Four people received euthanasia for long COVID last year
Four individuals in the Netherlands underwent euthanasia in 2025 citing long COVID as their primary medical reason. This number represents a change from 2024, when no euthanasia cases listed post-COVI...
Cyclist injured in collision with truck on Ookmeerweg
A cyclist was transported to a hospital with unknown injuries after colliding with a truck on the Ookmeerweg in Amsterdam's Nieuw-West district this afternoon. Emergency responders, including a trauma...
Over half a million Dutch people watched the funeral of Norway's King Harald
Over 526,000 people in the Netherlands watched the televised funeral of King Harald of Norway, who passed away on August 28 at age 89. His son, Haakon, has succeeded him as the new king.
Moving from city to village does not automatically mean cheaper living
Recent research from the NVM indicates that houses in villages are often more expensive than in cities, averaging 503,000 euros compared to 487,000 euros. Affordability is largely dependent on a villa...
New The Dinner Club series tells more than the original book
A new Netflix series titled De Eetclub expands upon the original book by delving deeper into the perspectives and backstories of its characters. The series explores the unraveling of a friendship in B...
Very expensive: Apple quietly raises prices of older iPhone models by 100 to 350 euros
Apple has unexpectedly raised the prices of its older iPhone models by 100 to 350 euros following the release of its latest devices. The increases, which affect even budget-friendly options, are attri...
Coffeeshop to be converted into fish restaurant in Haarlem, tolerance permit not yet finalized
A Haarlem coffee shop owner has received court approval to renovate a new site at the Waarderpolder industrial estate to relocate from the city center. While construction can proceed, the final permit...
Hundreds of thousands of euros worth of cocaine and a pistol found at Banneplein
Police in Amsterdam seized over six kilograms of cocaine and a loaded firearm from a residence on Banneplein following a report of a suspicious odor. The property has been ordered to close for three m...
Cabinet wants more green gas, but Parliament is concerned about the costs
The Dutch government is proposing a mandatory green gas blending requirement to reduce CO2 emissions, aiming to double production by 2031. While the industry supports the move, Parliament is concerned...
Families and adult asylum seekers at Heemstede asylum center
Heemstede is planning a new asylum center near the Cruquiusbrug to house 160 individuals, following the cancellation of a previous site proposal. Residents expressed safety concerns during a public me...
Nearly half of women drink alcohol just before pregnancy, one in eight still smoke or vape
Recent data from the Trimbos-instituut reveals that nearly half of women consume alcohol and over 12 percent smoke or vape in the weeks leading up to pregnancy. While traditional cigarette use is decl...
Heritage of the Week | A gondola on the Amstel
During Open Monument Day on September 12 and 13, the public can visit the Amstel Hotel in Amsterdam. The building gained international fame through the influence of masseur Dr. Mezger, who is often ca...
ProRail expects more than 520 malfunctions again this year
ProRail anticipates over 520 rail malfunctions this year, driven by higher train density and increasingly frequent extreme weather events. A projected 3.1 billion euro budget shortfall through 2040 is...
Massive layoff wave at Amsterdam municipality: 2500 full-time jobs at risk, internal document reveals
The Amsterdam municipality plans to cut 2,500 full-time jobs by 2030 as part of a 300 million euro reorganization effort. Internal documents outline significant staffing reductions across numerous dep...
30 percent of Rob Jetten's social media posts are AI-written
An investigation by de Volkskrant found that 30 percent of social media posts from Rob Jetten and the D66 party have been generated by artificial intelligence since June 2025. The use of AI extends to...
Basic-Fit buys clubs in Germany and Austria for 26 million
Basic-Fit has acquired 26 fitness clubs across Austria and Germany for 26 million euros. The company plans to rebrand these locations to match its existing club model and strengthen its market presenc...
Devastating clear-cutting in Malaysia, but RWE and NEA call biomass ‘sustainable’
Energy giant RWE faces criticism for sourcing biomass from Malaysian forests where clearing has caused severe environmental and social disruption. Although the Dutch Emissions Authority identified iss...
Minister questions two years of continued wage payment during illness
Dutch Minister Aartsen is considering limiting mandatory wage payments during sickness to six months to incentivize faster returns to the labor market and reduce costs for employers. While the proposa...
Manufacturing shows best growth figures in four years
Dutch industrial production surged by 9 percent in July compared to the previous year, marking the sector's strongest growth in four years. This record-high output is driven by increased foreign deman...
Dutch manufacturing growth hits four-year high in July
Dutch industrial production reached an all-time high in July, recording a 1.6 percent increase from the previous month. The growth was driven largely by strong foreign demand, particularly from the Ge...
Mental healthcare sector calls on Halsema: Adjust funding to better support homeless people with addictions
The Dutch mental healthcare association is urging the national government to reform current funding and care structures to better support homeless individuals with complex addiction and psychiatric is...
Italy overtakes US as destination for Dutch exports
Dutch exports to the United States dropped by 25 percent in the first half of 2026, largely due to new US import tariffs and supply chain constraints. As a result, Italy has overtaken the United State...
Kristian (15) can barely use Haarlem playgrounds due to his disability
Fifteen-year-old Kristian, who lives with severe disabilities, is unable to use most playgrounds in Haarlem due to a lack of suitable equipment. His mother is advocating for greater accessibility so t...
Province destroys fewer yellow-legged hornet nests, beekeeper fears consequences
The province of Noord-Holland has stopped removing all yellow-legged hornet nests, opting only to clear those considered dangerous to the public or protected nature areas. Local beekeepers warn that t...
Body of drowning victim found in the IJ, identified as 47-year-old Amsterdam resident
The body of a 47-year-old man from Amsterdam was recovered from the IJ river after he fell from a pleasure yacht earlier today. Following an extensive search by emergency services involving specialize...
Gas price above 1.70 euros: heating becomes extremely expensive
Gas prices for new energy contracts in the Netherlands have surpassed 1.70 euros per cubic meter, marking a significant increase since the start of the year. Rising global demand and market volatility...
Dead man found in Bloemendaal aan Zee turns out to be missing boater
The body discovered near Bloemendaal aan Zee has been identified as a sailor who went missing on August 22 after falling overboard near the Goeree light platform. Police have confirmed the identity of...
ASML pumps another 400 million euros into European AI hopes
ASML has invested an additional 400 million euros into the French AI company Mistral. This investment is part of a broader effort to strengthen Europe's competitive position within the technology sect...