Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Ajax misses Steven Berghuis, Anton Gaaei and Caio Henrique for away match against Hajduk Split
Ajax will face Hajduk Split in the Conference League on Thursday without several players due to injuries and ineligibility. The squad, which departed for Croatia without stars like Steven Berghuis and...
Public Prosecution Service: PVV MP's remarks about Amsterdam community police officer are not criminal
The Public Prosecution Service has decided not to investigate PVV MP Marjolein Faber for comments made about an Amsterdam community police officer. Authorities concluded that Faber's questioning of th...
Court wants further investigation in case against former Jumbo CEO Van Eerd
The court of appeal has instructed the Public Prosecution Service to expand the case file against former Jumbo CEO Frits van Eerd by adding new documents and hearing additional witnesses. Van Eerd, wh...
UWV halts 55 million euro IT project: 'Not enough confidence'
The Dutch employee insurance agency UWV has terminated its 55 million euro digital matching project after five years, citing a lack of confidence in the program's success. While the software provider ...
Ships on the IJssel again restricted to one-way traffic due to water levels
Rijkswaterstaat has reinstated one-way traffic for ships on the IJssel due to water levels falling back below 1.45 meters. The measure, caused by ongoing drought, forces vessels from Germany to take a...
Starter loan funds drying up due to rising house prices
Rising house prices in the Netherlands have exhausted municipal starter loan funds as first-time buyers increasingly require higher loan amounts. Mortgage advisors are now advocating for a stable, nat...
Concerns over ending emergency care in Hoofddorp? Information evening draws few visitors
The Spaarne Gasthuis hospital plans to centralize 24-hour emergency care in Haarlem-Zuid by 2033, effectively closing the emergency department in Hoofddorp. Despite significant public and political ba...
Chatterbox Roderik connects people with each other
Roderik Schaepman has launched the Week of the Conversation, an initiative aimed at encouraging social interaction to combat loneliness and declining communication skills. By setting up designated spa...
Minor arrested after fire at shelter for young asylum seekers in Aerdenhout
A fire occurred at a shelter for underage asylum seekers in Aerdenhout on Sparrenlaan, leading to the safe evacuation of all residents. Police have arrested a minor suspected of arson, though no injur...
Adriaan van Dis and Saskia Noort nominated for NS Public Prize
Six authors, including Adriaan van Dis and Saskia Noort, have been nominated for the 2026 NS Publieksprijs. The nominees were unveiled at a temporary pop-up museum at Amsterdam Central Station, where ...
Osteoarthritis is more bearable than ever, partly thanks to medication: 'They work like a lubricant'
Osteoarthritis affects over 1.7 million people in the Netherlands, impacting individuals of all ages rather than just the elderly. Orthopedic surgeon Maarten de Boer emphasizes the importance of prope...
Jetten: Shelter City Nijmegen as an example for activists worldwide
Prime Minister Rob Jetten promoted the Shelter City program at a Human Rights Watch summit in Amsterdam, highlighting its role in providing safety for global activists like Kyrgyz feminist Guliaim. Wh...
Callout: Are you affected by Albert Heijn not delivering groceries? We want to hear from you
Journalists are looking for individuals who have faced difficulties because Albert Heijn does not deliver groceries to their location. Affected people are encouraged to share their personal stories fo...
Liveblog: Cyber crisis at AH | Minimal disruption at Etos and Gall & Gall, Albert Heijn restarts distribution centers
Albert Heijn continues to face severe disruptions four days after a cybersecurity incident crippled its online services and logistics. While distribution centers are restarting operations, the company...
Tech reporter Jelmer Luimstra: Wild rumors circulate about potential Ahold hack
Albert Heijn has faced four days of operational disruptions due to a suspected cyberattack that has left store shelves across the Netherlands empty. While the company has not confirmed a hack, experts...
Harry Styles concert series in Arena fueled inflation in the Netherlands
A series of concerts by Harry Styles at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam significantly pushed up Dutch inflation in May due to high demand for local services. Increased spending on hotel rooms and...
Love tragedy under the floorboards? Lenneke searches for descendants of mysterious letter
Lenneke Sarneel discovered a mysterious 1939 letter hidden under a floor threshold in her IJmuiden home during a recent renovation. She is now searching for the descendants of the families mentioned i...
Regional transport strikes in full swing: 'It varies by region'
Regional transport workers in the Netherlands have begun a series of weekly strikes after collective labor agreement talks failed. Employees are pushing for better pay and improved working conditions,...
Video | 50 Cent on red carpet with 'The Dutch Giant' at LA premiere
American rapper 50 Cent appeared on the red carpet alongside Dutch actor Olivier Richters, known as The Dutch Giant. The pair attended a film premiere in Los Angeles ahead of the movie's upcoming thea...
Cyber incident costs Albert Heijn at least 10 million euros, experts estimate
Experts estimate that a recent cyber incident has cost supermarket chain Albert Heijn at least 10 million euros in lost revenue and operational expenses. The disruption has halted online ordering and ...
Albert Heijn resumes store deliveries today
Albert Heijn has resumed deliveries to its stores today. The supermarket chain is currently in the process of providing further updates regarding the situation.
Firefighters rescue cat from under car hood in Haarlem
Emergency responders in Haarlem successfully rescued a cat that became trapped inside a car engine on Wednesday morning. After initial efforts to free the animal failed, the fire department was called...
ASML records 113,000 euros profit per employee and enters global top three
ASML has achieved record financial results with a quarterly profit of nearly 5 billion euros, driven by massive global demand for its chip manufacturing machines. The company has reached a 42 percent ...
Relatives of model Ivana Smit will not receive high damages after all
The family of the late model Ivana Smit has lost a court appeal regarding 224,000 euros in compensation after the Malaysian authorities successfully challenged a previous ruling that found police negl...
70 minutes late – you're a diva or you're not – Erykah Badu appears on the Carré stage
Neo-soul singer Erykah Badu performed a highly experimental and improvisational concert at Carré in Amsterdam after arriving 70 minutes late. Despite the unconventional structure of the show, she cap...
Davina Michelle finds decision to join Eurovision difficult: 'Is this the year?'
Dutch singer Davina Michelle is hesitant to commit to representing the Netherlands at the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest due to the complex political situation surrounding Israel's participation. Sh...
MediaMarkt pulls crypto wallets from shelves over stolen currency
MediaMarkt has removed Ledger cryptocurrency wallets from its online platform after it was discovered that some devices were tampered with by a third-party seller to steal digital assets. While no rep...
Amsterdam invests 2.5 million euros in five community centers, H-buurt to get large meeting place with music studio
Amsterdam is investing 2.5 million euros to open and renovate five community centers to combat social isolation and improve neighborhood stability. The initiative includes a major new facility in the ...
From Nedersaksen line to A20 highway: billion-euro deficit forces cabinet to make tough infrastructure choices this week
The Dutch government is set to make challenging decisions this week on infrastructure investment due to a multi-billion euro budget deficit. Officials must weigh the urgent need to repair aging roads ...
Girl with a Pearl Earring once cost only two guilders when it surfaced dirty and forgotten at an auction
Johannes Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring was once sold at auction for two guilders in 1881 before eventually finding its permanent home at the Mauritshuis. A new documentary investigates the histo...