Netherlands News in English
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Milestone for Zuidasdok: New passenger tunnel at Zuid station opens this autumn after years of construction
The Brittenpassage, a new passenger tunnel at Amsterdam Zuid station, is scheduled to open in November 2024 as the first major milestone of the multi-billion euro Zuidasdok project. The tunnel feature...
Free taillight repair saves Paul a hundred-euro fine
Paul Gill from Wormerveer avoided a 100-euro fine after a neighbor pointed out a broken taillight on his vehicle. Lacking the technical skills to fix it himself, Gill sought assistance for the repair ...
Mikkers realized early on that COVID contact tracing wasn't working
Jack Mikkers, the Mayor of Den Bosch, informed a parliamentary inquiry committee that he realized as early as March 2020 that contact tracing and isolation were insufficient to manage the COVID-19 out...
Three new stumbling stones in Velsen in memory of murdered Jews
Three new Stolpersteine are being installed in the municipality of Velsen to commemorate local Jewish residents murdered during World War II. These memorial stones serve as a tribute to the community ...
Heart patient Gerard de Groot (74) lived in pain for years: 'Now I can finally enjoy life again'
Gerard de Groot, a 74-year-old from Beverwijk, is finally pain-free after undergoing open-heart surgery in late 2024. Following twenty years of health issues, including nine heart attacks and 13 angio...
Mayor of Den Bosch: Corona was not a topic before Carnival 2020
Jack Mikkers, the Mayor of Den Bosch, testified before a Dutch parliamentary inquiry committee that COVID-19 was not a significant concern leading up to the 2020 carnival. He stated that officials wer...
Fences around popular swimming quay after noise complaints, neighborhood angry
Residents of the Borneokade in Amsterdam-Oost protested this weekend against the installation of fences around a popular swimming spot. The measures were implemented following years of noise complaint...
Car sales rise thanks to more popular electric models
New car sales in the Netherlands increased last month, primarily driven by a rise in registrations for fully electric vehicles. Industry organizations BOVAG and RAI Vereniging attribute this growth to...
How letter mail is slowly but surely dying out
PostNord in Denmark has transitioned exclusively to parcel delivery as written communication increasingly shifts to digital platforms. The article highlights the rapid decline of traditional letter po...
Explosion at entrance of apartment building in Zuidoost
An explosion occurred this morning at the entrance of an apartment building on Hakfort in Amsterdam-Zuidoost, causing significant damage but no injuries. Police report that a suspect placed the device...
Renate van Schaik wins 'Vers van Vondel' competition: 'In the spirit of Vondel, and very contemporary'
Renate van Schaik won the "Vers van Vondel" poetry competition held at Huize Scheybeeck. Seventeen poets presented their modern interpretations of a 400-year-old poem by Joost van den Vondel, which wa...
Night cafe De Biecht forced to close and auction contents: "A real shame"
Amsterdam's night bar Café De Biecht has closed after 27 years due to the sale of its building on Kerkstraat. To support owner Jan Louman's early retirement, the café's interior was auctioned off du...
Golden Harp for Armada Music founder Maykel Piron
Maykel Piron, the co-founder of record label Armada Music, has been awarded the prestigious Gouden Harp this year. Buma Cultuur presented the award to Piron in recognition of his exceptional contribut...
Healthcare sees opportunities for AI in the workplace, but guidelines are urgently needed
Healthcare workers express a strong interest in utilizing AI in the workplace, though there is currently no clear framework for its implementation. Research from the ECP Platform for the Information S...
'We are being criminalized and excluded.' Sam Ndlovu explains in Haarlem how trans people in Zimbabwe have to live
Zimbabwean human rights activist Sam Ndlovu is currently staying in Haarlem as part of the Shelter City program, which provides temporary relief for activists. During the visit, Ndlovu is sharing expe...
Unsettled weather in the coming days, code yellow tomorrow for thunderstorms
The KNMI has issued a code yellow warning for heavy thunderstorms, hail, and strong wind gusts in Amsterdam and the surrounding province on Tuesday afternoon. Rainy and changeable conditions are expec...
Rijswijk murder suspect: victim did it themselves
Seyed A., a 58-year-old man suspected of fatally shooting his downstairs neighbor in Rijswijk, testified in court on Monday that he did not choose for the incident to happen. The suspect further claim...
Lawyer Knoops given suspended suspension by disciplinary board
The Amsterdam Disciplinary Board has imposed a four-week conditional suspension on lawyer Geert-Jan Knoops. This decision marks the first time that a disciplinary measure has been issued against him.
Heineken seeks new boss after CEO departs
Heineken is currently searching for a new CEO following the departure of Dolf van den Brink, whose term ended on May 31. The Dutch brewing company has not yet announced a successor for the position.
Side effects of measures troubled former OMT member Kluytmans
Former OMT member and microbiologist Jan Kluytmans testified before the parliamentary inquiry committee regarding the Dutch government's COVID-19 response. During the hearing, he expressed that the un...
Uitgeest faces €200,000 deficit in 2025 accounts: ‘It looks like we have money left, but it’s already allocated’
The municipality of Uitgeest is facing a 200,000 euro deficit in its 2025 annual budget, with similar shortfalls expected for the following year. Officials noted that while it may appear the town has ...
CEO fraud hits Haarlem SMEs, fake payment requests sent in director's name
CEO fraud is increasingly targeting small and medium-sized enterprises in Haarlem through the use of insecure business domains to send fake payment orders. Scammers impersonate company directors to au...
Employees can lease second bicycle at lower tax rate
New regulations from the Dutch Tax Authorities now allow employees to lease multiple company bicycles at the lower tax rate of seven percent. This adjustment makes it more financially attractive for w...
Athletics Union: running events had measures in order
The Dutch Athletics Union stated that organizers of running events in Amersfoort, Groningen, and Utrecht had proper safety measures in place during Sunday's races. The statement follows reports of sev...
Wanted! Parents who want to watch their favorite childhood shows with their children
The NPO has recently made its entire television archive available online. They are now looking for parents who would like to watch their favorite childhood programs together with their children.
Cyclist struck by motorist in Limmen
A cyclist was struck by a motorist on the Rijksweg in Limmen on Monday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 10:10 AM.
Kluytmans: urgency varied by region at start of pandemic
Microbiologist and former OMT member Jan Kluytmans told a parliamentary inquiry committee that the perceived urgency of COVID-19 varied significantly across different Dutch regions at the start of the...
Retired multi-talent: 'I am no more interesting than my brush'
Retired artist Arie Koning, who discovered his talent for drawing and painting at age 35, shares insights into his life and career. He previously served as a member of the Royal Netherlands Marechauss...
Police raid business premises in Hoofddorp, taxi van seized
Police and customs officials conducted a raid on a car company's premises on Jadelaan in Hoofddorp on Monday morning. Officers from the Amsterdam unit participated in the operation, which resulted in ...
Koen Wauters on Joost Klein incident in The Voice: 'Only lasted half an hour'
Koen Wauters has addressed a past disagreement with Joost Klein that occurred during the filming of The Voice van Vlaanderen. Wauters downplayed the conflict, stating that the incident only lasted abo...