Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Still have fireworks at home? Hand them in on October 1st
As a new nationwide firework ban takes effect in the Netherlands, residents are invited to dispose of prohibited fireworks without penalty. A special amnesty collection event will be held in Haarlem o...
ON! pulls program offline after complaints about Hitler speech segment
The Dutch broadcaster ON! has removed a program from its online platform after a segment featuring a speech by Adolf Hitler caused significant public outrage. Lawmakers and the Media Authority have cr...
Splinter Chabot speaks in Haarlem about identity and mental health
Writer and presenter Splinter Chabot will host a lecture on identity and mental health at the Museum van de Geest in Haarlem on September 10. Held on World Suicide Prevention Day, the event will featu...
Suspect in plot to attack Princesses Amalia and Alexia acquitted
A man accused of planning attacks against Princesses Amalia and Alexia has been acquitted by a Dutch court. The defendant, who suffers from schizophrenia, claimed he held a delusional belief that he w...
Belgian singer Angèle to perform at AFAS Live next year
Belgian singer Angèle will bring her INSTINCT tour to AFAS Live in Amsterdam next year. The artist, known for hits like Fever and Tout oublier, recently performed at the Paris Olympics and just relea...
Rutte's legacy, Jetten's underestimation, a formation error: this is why the cabinet is divided
The Jetten cabinet is facing significant internal division and difficult negotiations ahead of Prinsjesdag. Disagreements between D66, CDA, and the VVD regarding various policy issues have caused majo...
IJtunnel closed to cyclists, microcars, and pedestrians during 24-hour public transport strike
Public transport workers across the Netherlands will hold a 24-hour strike on September 9, leading to a complete service shutdown in Amsterdam including the city's ferries. Officials have rejected ope...
Talpa shows like Chateau Meiland and Mr. Frank Visser coming soon to Netflix
Netflix and Talpa have partnered to bring over three hundred episodes of popular Dutch shows to the streaming platform. Beloved titles including Chateau Meiland and Mr. Frank Visser will now be availa...
Old Catholic Church in Haarlem elects female bishop
The Old Catholic Church in the Netherlands has elected Erna Peijnenburg as the first female bishop of its Haarlem diocese. She was selected by church members through a traditional voting process and i...
Speeding driver on A4 stopped after police chase in Nieuw-West
A 27-year-old man was arrested in Amsterdam after leading police on a high-speed chase that began on the A4 and ended in the Nieuw-West district. The suspect was taken into custody for driving without...
Direct gas pipeline between the Netherlands and Norway a step closer, reducing dependence on US and Middle East
The Netherlands is advancing plans for a direct natural gas pipeline from Norway to reduce its dependency on energy imports from the United States and the Middle East. The proposed route would transpo...
Deadline for 2025 benefit applications extended by four months
The Dutch benefits agency has extended the application deadline for 2025 financial allowances by four months to help more eligible households access support. This change allows recipients to receive t...
From espionage to 99.9999 percent pure gas: how the race between China and ASML is unfolding
China is intensifying efforts to develop its own independent semiconductor production capabilities in response to American restrictions and competition with the Dutch company ASML. Experts note that C...
Princess Ariane begins studies at TU Delft, RVD shares new photos
Princess Ariane has officially started her studies at TU Delft after being accepted through the university's standard, highly competitive selection process. The princess follows in the academic footst...
Police search for missing person in dunes near Overveen
Police are currently searching the dunes near Overveen for an individual who was reported missing yesterday. The operation, which includes the use of a police helicopter and the Veteranen Search Team,...
From Marilyn Monroe to Buster Keaton: these are the classics to see at the Haarlem Classic Film Festival
The Haarlem Classic Film Festival returns from September 5 to September 8, featuring screenings of cinematic legends like Buster Keaton and Marilyn Monroe at locations including FilmKoepel and Schuur....
Final episode of Zomergasten draws 257,000 viewers
The Dutch interview series Zomergasten has concluded its final season with a closing episode that drew 257,000 viewers. The long-running program, which debuted in 1988, is being discontinued by the NP...
Sophia from KATSEYE misses Netherlands performance due to mental health issues
Sophia Laforteza of the girl group KATSEYE is taking a hiatus from September 1 to September 17 to focus on her mental health, causing her to miss the group's performance at the Ziggo Dome on September...
COVID-19 inquiry of then-Deputy Prime Minister Schouten (CU)
The Dutch COVID-19 parliamentary inquiry is nearing completion, having recently examined former Deputy Prime Minister Carola Schouten regarding cabinet decision-making during the pandemic. Testimony a...
Committee cites text message about Rutte, Grapperhaus and De Jonge: ‘They are whitewashing themselves’
The parliamentary inquiry into the Dutch COVID-19 response has entered its final stage, focusing on internal cabinet friction and the dominance of a small decision-making core. Evidence presented incl...
Car set on fire in Haarlem, perpetrator flees
A car was set on fire on the Erasmuslaan in Haarlem late yesterday evening by an unidentified individual who fled the scene on a bicycle. Bystanders were able to limit the damage to the vehicle, and p...
Dutch tax authority goes on 'camel hunt' to tackle overcrowded offices on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Employers in the Netherlands are struggling with the 'Tuesday-Thursday economy' as staff increasingly prefer working in the office on these days while choosing remote work or leave for the rest of the...
The largest canal house in Amsterdam was home to the 'arms dealers for peace'
The Trip family, notable 17th-century merchants known as 'arms dealers for peace,' were among the wealthiest citizens in Amsterdam. Their former residence, an impressive city palace, is located at Klo...
International students ultimately contribute more money to the Netherlands
Research from the Centraal Planbureau indicates that international students provide a net positive financial contribution to the Netherlands through taxes and social premiums. While their arrival has ...
Final Zomergasten broadcast shows all 214 guests from the past 38 years
The Dutch television program Zomergasten has ended after 39 years, marking the occasion with a compilation of all 214 guests who have appeared since 1988. The show, which was cancelled due to public b...
Frederiek shadowed at Ukrainian military hospital: "Injuries I had never seen before"
Frederiek Roukens, a medical student from Amsterdam, recently volunteered at a military hospital in Kharkiv, Ukraine, where she provided intensive care to soldiers with severe combat injuries. After r...
Fixed energy contract now hundreds of euros more expensive due to high gas prices
Households in the Netherlands are experiencing a sharp increase in energy costs, with new fixed contracts costing nearly 600 euros more per year than in February. This price hike is largely attributed...
Ajax heads toward transfer chaos: ‘I hope we will soon have a squad that can compete for trophies’
Ajax secured a comfortable 4-0 victory against Telstar in a match held in Haarlem. Despite the win, the club faces a challenging final three days of the transfer window, with management aiming to fina...
Maaike (51) from Haarlem missing after natural disaster in Nepal
Maaike Moolhuijsen, a 51-year-old from Haarlem, is missing after severe flooding in Nepal killed hundreds and left thousands unaccounted for. She was traveling as part of a group tour, and her family ...
Residents anxious after two explosions at home in one day: "Unsettling feeling"
A home in Amsterdam-Osdorp was hit by two separate explosions within 24 hours, following an earlier failed attempt by a teenage suspect to damage the property. While no injuries were reported, the loc...