Netherlands News in English
Netherlands news in English — Dutch national headlines covering politics, housing, immigration, the economy, transport and daily life, translated and updated throughout the day for the international community.
38 reports of demolition, tree felling, and traffic in Haarlem last week
Last week, the municipality of Haarlem processed 38 permit applications related to demolition, tree felling, and traffic. Residents are encouraged to review the list of specific projects occurring wit...
Marco Borsato to court in November over legal fee reimbursement
In November, the Midden-Nederland court in Utrecht will hear Marco Borsato's request for the state to cover his legal fees related to his defense in an ongoing morality case. The singer is seeking rei...
Additional measures due to persistent drought: temporary dam against saltwater
The Amstel, Gooi and Vecht water board is implementing emergency measures to address persistent drought, including the construction of a temporary dam in the Muidertrekvaart near Muiden to prevent sal...
Ron Jans to work as an analyst for NOS after retirement from coaching
Former football coach Ron Jans has joined the NOS as an analyst for the upcoming Eredivisie season. The 67-year-old decided to retire from his coaching career following the conclusion of the previous ...
Ahold Delhaize suffers from unfavorable exchange rates
Retail group Ahold Delhaize reported a slight increase in revenue during the last quarter due to higher prices. However, growth was limited by unfavorable exchange rates and disappointing performance ...
Look up! On these dates you can spot a meteor shower over Haarlem
The Perseids meteor shower will be visible over Haarlem until Wednesday, August 13. Residents are encouraged to look up to catch a glimpse of the falling stars.
New victim in child abuse case involving care worker Jan B. (66)
The investigation into 66-year-old child care worker Jan B. has revealed a new victim, bringing the total number of identified victims to at least fourteen. Jan B. is being prosecuted for various acts...
Heineken sells more beer this year and sees revenue grow
Heineken reported an increase in beer sales volume by 1.6 percent, reaching 142.8 million hectoliters in the first half of the year. Alongside the rise in volume, the brewery also saw growth in both i...
What does Amsterdam smell like?
This article explores the unique and evolving scent profile associated with the city of Amsterdam. It questions what specific aroma characterizes the Dutch capital throughout its history.
Fashion show starring Carice van Houten to air on NPO 3 starting August 18
The fashion program 'A Beautiful Mess,' hosted by Carice van Houten, will premiere on NPO 3 on August 18. The show, which focuses on the benefits of secondhand clothing, was previously available for s...
Major concert at WorldPride Village on Museumplein: "This should really happen every year"
WorldPride recently kicked off its final week in Amsterdam with a major concert at the Museumplein featuring international artists like Beth Ditto and Billy Porter. The event, which included performan...
Kids Top 20 adds AI label to AI presenter: 'Accountability towards children'
Production company CTM has added an AI label to Instagram videos featuring the AI host Jess from the youth program Kids Top 20. The company states this decision is intended to ensure transparency and ...
Twice as much fast food in twenty years: ‘Time to treat unhealthy food the same as smoking and drinking’
The number of fast-food restaurants in the Netherlands has nearly doubled over the last twenty years. Professor Esther Aarts is calling for stricter regulations on unhealthy food, advocating for an ap...
Home battery and heat pump sellers use dishonest sales tactics
The Vereniging Eigen Huis reports an increase in complaints regarding aggressive door-to-door sales and misleading tactics by companies selling home batteries and heat pumps in the Netherlands. Consum...
Crypto dispute between friends escalates: Victim threatened, extorted and humiliated
A 24-year-old MMA fighter from Amsterdam and his brother are facing charges for allegedly kidnapping, threatening, and extorting an acquaintance over a cryptocurrency investment dispute. During a pro-...
Another fire at Middenmeer sports park in East, football and tennis clubs evacuated
A fire broke out at a building under construction at the Middenmeer sports park in Amsterdam on Tuesday evening. Local sports clubs were briefly evacuated as a precaution, but no injuries were reporte...
Another burglary at fire station, this time in Amsterdam-East: "Extremely angry about it"
Life-saving equipment was stolen from a fire station in Amsterdam-Oost on Sunday night, marking the third such burglary in the city in three weeks. Fire officials expressed outrage and concern over th...
Canal boat skippers forced to take exam due to stricter European rules
New European regulations now require skippers of open canal boats to pass a practical examination to ensure safety on the water. While experienced skippers can apply for exemptions based on their logg...
Veerplas visitors in Haarlem on high alert after assaults
Visitors to the Veerplas in Haarlem are on high alert following two unprovoked assaults that took place last Thursday. Police are currently investigating the incidents, which left two victims with ser...
AEX hits another new closing record thanks to chip stocks and falling oil prices
The AEX index reached a new closing record on Tuesday, driven by strong performance from chip companies and a decrease in oil prices. The gains were supported by better-than-expected earnings results ...
Holidaymakers see flames 'up to six meters high' next to campsite during dune fire
A wildfire broke out in the dunes near Camping de Lakens in Overveen, forcing a brief evacuation of parts of the campsite. Emergency services and staff managed to bring the fire under control quickly,...
Wakker Dier files complaint against world's largest insect farm over 'nonsense' green claims
Animal welfare organization Wakker Dier has filed a complaint with the Advertising Code Committee against Protix, the world's largest insect farm located in Bergen op Zoom. The organization claims tha...
Baywatch reboot coming to Amazon Prime Video in the Netherlands starting in January
Amazon Prime Video has reached an agreement with Fox to stream the upcoming Baywatch reboot in the Netherlands. The series, which follows the adventures of lifeguards, will be available to viewers sta...
Ten thousand people used beach bus pilot to Bloemendaal and Zandvoort
Since June 20, nearly ten thousand people have utilized a free beach bus service connecting a P+R facility in Vijfhuizen to the beaches of Bloemendaal and Zandvoort. The provincial trial aims to reduc...
McDonald's also noticing customers are becoming more frugal
McDonald's reports that it is struggling to attract customers as consumers continue to prioritize saving money. Despite offering cheap menus and discounts, the fast-food chain notes a decline in dinin...
Rabobank targets youth, AI, and the battle against neobanks with new blue app
Rabobank has launched a new blue-themed banking app specifically designed to attract younger users through gamification and personalized features. The initiative aims to compete with neobanks and incr...
Albert Heijn revamps savings stamps: one stamp now requires double the spending
Albert Heijn is significantly changing its loyalty stamp program, requiring customers to spend twice as much money to earn a single stamp. Consequently, it will take twice as long for customers to fil...
Woman may have recruited her son to plant explosive in Haarlem
A 41-year-old woman is standing trial for allegedly recruiting her minor son to plant an explosive at a residence in Haarlem, an attack that was thwarted by authorities in February. The suspect, who w...
Over 170 reports of discrimination during second weekend of WorldPride in Amsterdam
During the second weekend of WorldPride in Amsterdam, over 170 reports of discrimination were filed with the organization Rita, more than double the number from the previous weekend. Organizers and lo...
Join the conversation about trees in Haarlem
The municipality of Haarlem has released a draft 'Programma Bomen' aimed at protecting, managing, and expanding the city's tree population to improve local living conditions. Residents are invited to ...