Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
No asylum seekers in emergency night shelter for the first time in a month
For the first time since May 20, no asylum seekers spent the night in the emergency night shelter facility in Westerbork. The Red Cross reported the vacancy at the site, which is scheduled to remain o...
Jetten: EU cannot continue with 1990s budget
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten called for a modernized EU multi-annual budget for 2028-2034, emphasizing a shift in focus toward competitiveness and security. Jetten argued that the current budgetary...
Bosbeek School from Santpoort-Noord is national school football champion for second year in a row: 'We were on the Jeugdjournaal'
The girls' team from De Bosbeekschool in Santpoort-Noord has won the Dutch national school football championship for the second consecutive year. The team, consisting of students from groups 7 and 8, ...
Find peace in the big city at these 5 gardens
Amsterdam features several hidden green spaces and historic courtyards that provide a peaceful escape from the city's busy streets and crowded squares. These five gardens offer a tranquil environment ...
Gall & Gall employees strike again: dozens of stores could close
Employees of liquor store chain Gall & Gall are striking this Saturday and Sunday to demand a better collective labor agreement from parent company Ahold Delhaize. The industrial action is expected to...
Much cheaper and doesn't sting: the sunscreen you need this summer
The Dutch consumer association Consumentenbond tested over sixty different sunscreens to determine which products offer the best protection. The organization identified the top-performing SPF 30 sunsc...
Watch live: COVID inquiry with healthcare inspector and professor of elderly care
The tenth day of the Dutch parliamentary inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic focuses on the state of elderly care during the crisis. Former health inspector-general Marina Eckenhausen and professor Bia...
Fugitive child abuse suspect caught in Berkel-Enschot
A 42-year-old fugitive was arrested in Berkel-Enschot on Wednesday for abusing and mistreating his former partner's children. The Congolese-Dutch man had been sentenced to 13 years in the United Kingd...
A44 closed for two weeks from today to replace viaduct: three more times by 2030
The A44 highway towards Amsterdam is closed for two weeks starting today to facilitate the replacement of the Lisserwegviaduct, the first of four viaducts being replaced through 2030. Traffic between ...
Peacocks will not return to Bloemendaal Deer Park: They are too far to follow their instinct home
Three peacocks that escaped from Hertenkamp Bloemendaal are currently roaming free in Haarlem. Manager Olga van der Mark considers the birds lost because they have strayed too far to follow their inst...
Home battery sellers claim energy label improvements, but is it true? Here’s the deal
Home battery sellers are marketing the devices as a way to improve a property's energy label and value following recent regulatory changes. However, energy advisors and Milieu Centraal warn that these...
Pump prices slightly lower Friday, but refueling ‘still more expensive for months’ than before Middle East war
Fuel prices at the pump are expected to remain higher than they were before the conflict in the Middle East, despite a slight decrease on Friday. Experts predict that refueling will stay more expensiv...
Golden Retriever Guus recovering from major surgery to fix recurring hip dislocation
Guus, a Golden Retriever, is recovering from a major surgical procedure to fix a hip that frequently dislocated. While his owners are at work, Guus is being cared for by family members who use a dog s...
Large fire department response for 'hazardous substance' in Western Port Area
Emergency services responded to a hazardous substance leak at an oil company in Amsterdam's Westelijk Havengebied on Tuesday morning. Residents in the area were advised to close their windows and door...
Video stems from this ancient technique. ‘The magic lantern is the basis of everything’
The Toverlantaarn Museum in Heiloo is highlighted as a hidden gem that explores the history of the magic lantern, which is considered the foundation of modern video technology. This volunteer-run muse...
Spuiten en Slikken gets Belgian version focusing on sex, relationships and intimacy
The Dutch television format Spuiten en Slikken is being adapted into a Belgian version titled Spuiten & Slikken: de sekseditie, focusing on sex, relationships, and intimacy. Filming has already begun ...
Noord-Holland and Zandvoort want quick clarity on circuit authority
The municipality of Zandvoort and the province of Noord-Holland are seeking clarity on which government body is responsible for enforcement requests at the Zandvoort circuit. The confusion follows a r...
Buying drinks for Oranje or Father's Day? Dozens of Gall & Gall stores closed this weekend
Dozens of Gall & Gall liquor stores across the Netherlands will remain closed this weekend as employees go on strike. The industrial action, announced by the FNV union, takes place during Father's Day...
Seven unique gardens to be admired during Groei & Bloei Zuid-Kennemerland Open Garden Day
Seven garden owners in the Zuid-Kennemerland region will open their private gardens to the public on Sunday, June 21. The event is organized by the local chapter of Groei & Bloei, allowing visitors to...
More renewable energy from solar, wind and biomass consumed in 2025
The consumption of renewable energy from sources such as wind, solar power, and biomass increased by 11 percent in 2025 compared to the previous year. This growth highlights a significant rise in the ...
Cleaners also to strike next week against social security cuts
Cleaners in the Netherlands are planning to strike next week to protest the government's proposed cuts to social security. The industrial action includes a 24-hour strike in Utrecht on Wednesday and w...
Part of Leidsevaart in Vogelenzang closed for rest of summer for Bekslaan intersection redesign
A section of the Leidsevaart in Vogelenzang will be closed to car traffic from June 22 until September 30 for the redesign of the Bekslaan intersection. The project aims to improve safety and clarity ...
Public Prosecution chief Rinus Otte slams Marco Borsato’s defense: ‘Bad signal to young girls’
Rinus Otte, the head of the Dutch Public Prosecution Service, has criticized the defense strategy used in the Marco Borsato case, stating it sends a negative message to young victims. In a rare public...
Various sectors continue to suffer from aftermath of Middle East war
According to a new sector forecast by ABN AMRO, various economic sectors in the Netherlands continue to experience the negative effects of the conflict in the Middle East. Despite recent steps toward ...
North Holland traffic: no delays in the morning rush hour on Friday, June 19
The morning rush hour in North Holland started quietly on Friday, June 19, with no traffic delays reported. Traffic flow across the province remained smooth throughout the early morning period.
Number of suicides at lowest level in over a decade
According to Statistics Netherlands (CBS), 1,758 people committed suicide in the Netherlands last year, which is the lowest number in over a decade. On average, nearly five people per day took their o...
Primary schools focus on Keti Koti: "We are parading through the neighborhood"
Primary schools across Amsterdam are increasingly dedicating time to educate students about Keti Koti, the anniversary of the abolition of slavery. The Flevoparkschool in East Amsterdam is leading the...
Haarlem hotel sector horrified by 'V&D hotel': 'The market is currently worrying'
The Haarlem hotel sector has sent an urgent letter to the city council expressing strong opposition to the development of a large hotel in the former V&D building at Verwulft. Existing hotel owners wa...
KNMI warns of thunderstorms and wind gusts
The KNMI has issued a weather warning for thunderstorms, wind gusts, and hail expected on Friday afternoon. This alert follows a previously issued code yellow warning for heat across the region.
Panic among dozens of pregnant women after maternity care canceled: ‘Only received a QR code that didn’t work’
Dozens of pregnant women in the Netherlands are left without maternity care after the national agency De Kraamvogel canceled services due to severe staffing shortages. Despite holding contracts, many ...