Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Berendsen: sending troops to Strait of Hormuz not currently on the table
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen stated that the Netherlands currently has no plans to send military personnel to secure the Strait of Hormuz. These remarks were made following the announcement of...
Men severely assaulted and robbed during date, possibly more victims
A 35-year-old man from Amsterdam was arrested for severely assaulting and robbing two men he met through a dating platform at his residence in the Wallen district. The suspect allegedly forced his vic...
Javier Rameix is the new classical music programmer at Phil: 'I consider art and society as an ecosystem'
Javier Rameix has been appointed as the new classical music programmer at the Phil concert hall in Haarlem. He is launching his tenure with the '48 Hours of Spanish Classics' festival, which explores ...
Luciano (10) hopes for a good recovery from surgery: 'I already notice I can run much faster than before'
Ten-year-old Luciano is recovering from major surgery, which prevented him from participating in the BJM G-football tournament with his team in Driehuis this weekend. Despite being unable to play, he ...
Singer Rolf Sanchez to tour the Netherlands in October
Singer Rolf Sanchez has announced a new concert tour across the Netherlands starting in October. The tour will feature performances in seven different Dutch cities.
Ajax never needs to call Dennis Bergkamp again: 'I left in a very unpleasant way'
Former Dutch international Dennis Bergkamp has stated he will never return to Ajax following an unpleasant departure from the club. The 56-year-old emphasized that his professional relationship with t...
D66 to enter coalition talks with Hart voor Den Haag after all
D66 has decided to enter coalition talks with Hart voor Den Haag in The Hague, reversing its previous refusal to collaborate with the party. The decision follows an urgent appeal from scout Ahmed Abou...
Former lawyer Weski denies statements made during arrest
Former lawyer Inez Weski denied making incriminating statements during her 2023 arrest in a statement read by her defense team on Wednesday. Weski faces charges for allegedly participating in the crim...
Spaarne Gasthuis takes precautions after Chipsoft hack, patient care continues
Spaarne Gasthuis has implemented precautionary security measures, including disabling digital connections with other hospitals, following a ransomware attack on healthcare software provider ChipSoft. ...
TNO to produce explosives to tackle severe European ammunition shortage: 'This is a real game changer'
The Dutch research institute TNO is developing mobile shipping containers that function as mini-factories for explosive materials to address ammunition shortages in Europe. This initiative aims to red...
Shell shares fall sharply at Amsterdam market open
Shell shares dropped by 8 percent at the opening of the Amsterdam stock exchange following a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran. The significant decline is primarily attributed to ...
KLM has the world's most expensive flight crew: how much one pilot costs
A confidential internal report obtained by De Telegraaf reveals that KLM has the most expensive pilots and flight attendants in the world. The study highlights the high labor costs associated with the...
New location for Spiral artwork in Schalkwijk after forty years
The artwork 'Spiraal' by Lucien den Arend has been moved from its 40-year location on Europaweg in Schalkwijk to a temporary site between Amerikaweg and Amerikavaart. The relocation is due to an exten...
Omroep MAX show Het Dorp returns after four years
The Omroep MAX television program "Het Dorp," hosted by Huub Stapel and Wim Daniëls, is returning after a four-year hiatus. Broadcaster director Jan Slagter confirmed the weekly show's revival in a r...
Despite Iran truce, petrol hits record high while gas prices plummet
Despite a recent truce in the conflict involving Iran, gasoline prices have hit a record high of 2.599 per liter, with a slight decrease anticipated in the coming days. Conversely, European natural ga...
Boost for consumers: gas price falls to lowest level since start of Iran war
European gas prices dropped by up to 20% on Wednesday morning following a ceasefire between Iran and the United States. The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz has led to expectations that gas supplies ...
Majority of young vapers still use flavored vapes
A majority of young people in the Netherlands who vape continue to use prohibited flavored products despite a national ban, according to 2025 data from the Trimbos Institute. Although nearly all surve...
Collision between tram and car in IJburg, driver slightly injured
A car and a tram collided on Tuesday night at an intersection in the IJburg neighborhood of Amsterdam, resulting in minor injuries for the car driver. Police are currently investigating the cause of t...
Employees to lose 500 euros a year due to government plans, says CNV union
According to an analysis by the CNV trade union, employees in the Netherlands will lose up to nearly 500 euros per year due to the new cabinet's plans. Middle-income earners are expected to be the mos...
Enormous piles of bulky waste at Sloten dumping ground: "Dramatic"
Residents in the Sloten neighborhood of Amsterdam are reporting an increase in illegal waste dumping after the city installed a concrete container intended to solve the problem. The municipality ackno...
Controversial lidocaine treatment for long COVID at Velsen clinic 40 percent cheaper after major provider steps in
Lidocaine treatment for long covid patients at a clinic in Velsen-Noord will become at least 40 percent cheaper following the involvement of a major provider. The clinic announced the price reduction ...
Jessie Jazz Vuijk 'mourns' family expansion: 'No longer just the three of us'
Model Jessie Jazz Vuijk shared an emotional post on Instagram regarding her second pregnancy. She expressed that she is finding it difficult to adjust to the idea of her family no longer consisting of...
Witness who pointed to Taghi family in Peter R. de Vries murder recants: ‘I testified under heavy pressure’
Ismaïl M., a witness who previously identified a nephew of Ridouan Taghi as the mastermind behind Peter R. de Vries's murder, has retracted his statement. He claims the initial testimony was given un...
Pioniers coach fears chaos over new time limit: ‘What if a close game comes down to the last pitch? It has nothing to do with the game. Terrible’
Coaches from baseball teams Kinheim and Hoofddorp Pioniers have expressed concerns over new rule changes, including a controversial time limit, as they prepare for the upcoming Dutch Hoofdklasse seaso...
Measuring cup markings illegible after a few months. Is that normal? Bol.com thinks so
A customer reported that the markings on a measuring cup purchased from Bol.com became unreadable after only a few months of use. Despite the product's short functional lifespan, the retailer reported...
Nearly one in three North Hollanders returning after their studies cannot find a home in their hometown
Nearly one in three young residents of North Holland who wish to return to their hometowns after finishing their studies are unable to find suitable housing. While many students move to cities for edu...
Peterson returns to IJmuiden, logistics provider active in IJmondhaven for six months
Logistics service provider Peterson has re-established its presence in IJmuiden, operating from the IJmondhaven for the past six months. The company is currently based in a multi-tenant business build...
Haarlem North is number one fireworks hotspot: nearly 50% of citywide nuisance
Haarlem-Noord has been identified as the primary hotspot for firework nuisance in Haarlem during the recent New Year's Eve celebrations. Data released by the municipality reveals that nearly half of t...
Janine Abbring returns to Zomergasten as host for final season
Janine Abbring will return to host the final season of the VPRO interview program "Zomergasten." She announced her return during an appearance on the show "LUBACH," where she currently serves as edito...
Researchers sound the alarm: small businesses risk disappearing from poorer neighborhoods
Researchers from Platform31 are warning that small local businesses are being pushed out of poorer neighborhoods due to high costs and the housing shortage. The study highlights that the loss of these...