Netherlands News in English
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'Five hundred additional hectares for industrial land'. Businesses north of the North Sea Canal want to grow
Entrepreneurs in the region north of the North Sea Canal are calling for 500 hectares of additional industrial land to match local housing growth. Economic Forum chairman Friso de Zeeuw emphasizes tha...
Rental supply continues to shrink despite changes in rent law, researchers say
ABN AMRO researchers warn that the supply of middle-segment rental housing will continue to shrink as long as the government maintains high taxes on private rental properties. Despite recent changes i...
Portable toilet cleaner Roel can't believe his phone still works: I've been bombarded with calls
Roel, a worker who empties portable toilets, has become a viral sensation following a report on his enthusiastic work during the post-King's Day cleanup. He has been overwhelmed by media requests from...
Urgent camera surveillance for four streets in Weesp over public order fears
The deputy mayor has ordered urgent month-long camera surveillance across four streets in Weesp due to concerns over potential public order disturbances. While the specific cause for the measure has n...
Multiple roads near 't Harde closed due to Veluwe wildfire
A large wildfire at the 't Harde military training area on Wednesday afternoon has caused the closure of several roads, including the A28 highway between Harderwijk and Wezep. Local provincial roads N...
Cleaner sick or on vacation? Continued pay is legally required but almost never happens
A study by Utrecht University shows that 90% of Dutch households fail to pay their domestic cleaners during illness, and 70% do not pay during vacations. Despite legal requirements for continued wage ...
From getting your first drink to where you can find toilets and more: here is the map for Bevrijdingspop 2026 in Haarlem
A map has been released for the 2026 Bevrijdingspop festival in Haarlem to help visitors navigate the event grounds. The map highlights the locations of the main stage, children's festival, token sale...
Wildfire in forest near Den Ham in Overijssel
A large wildfire has broken out in a forest near Den Ham in the province of Overijssel. The Twente Fire Department has upgraded the emergency response to ensure sufficient personnel and equipment are ...
Nearly 2,200 households in Amsterdam-Noord hit by power outage
Approximately 2,180 households in Amsterdam-Noord were left without power on Tuesday afternoon after a cable was damaged during excavation work. Grid operator Liander reported that the outage affected...
Haroon Ali: They're doing it for the children, really
Haroon Ali discusses how some individuals in the Netherlands are taking extreme actions under the pretense of protecting children's safety. The piece examines the justification of these measures and t...
Jeroen Bleekemolen and Max Verstappen in 161-car field for Nürburgring 24 Hours
Dutch racing drivers Jeroen Bleekemolen and Max Verstappen are set to compete in the 24 Hours of Nürburgring, which features its largest field since 2014 with 161 cars. The event, held at the iconic ...
Katwijk fishing industry in distress, affecting IJmuiden; South Holland province steps in
High fuel prices are putting significant pressure on the fishing industry in Katwijk and Scheveningen, forcing many vessels to remain docked. This economic strain also affects the port of IJmuiden, wh...
OPEC loses key member, benefiting gas prices
The United Arab Emirates has announced its withdrawal from OPEC, representing a significant blow to the oil cartel. This decision is expected to have international implications and may lead to lower g...
Will a European cobra ban finally happen? New EU firework rules in the works
The European Commission is developing new firework regulations aimed at restricting the trade of powerful explosives like 'cobras' often used in criminal attacks. This follows pressure from the Nether...
Dick Maas and Studio 100 to create Flodder musical
Dick Maas and Studio 100 are collaborating to adapt the iconic Flodder family into a musical production. The show is set to premiere in September next year at the Midden Nederland Hallen in Barneveld.
Marco Borsato hospitalized for five days after cycling accident
Dutch singer Marco Borsato was hospitalized for five days following a bicycle accident that occurred two weeks ago. He is currently recovering at home, though his full rehabilitation is expected to ta...
Hike ends early for two Haarlem residents due to wildfire
Two residents of Haarlem were forced to cut their hike on the Veluwe short after being warned of a large wildfire near Vierhouten. The hikers chose to evacuate the forest as a precaution before later ...
Wildfire in wooded area near Tilburg
A wildfire has broken out in a forest area southwest of Tilburg, near the north side of the A58 motorway. The fire is specifically located along the De Siptenpad.
Sick domestic worker wrongfully denied pay: we've known for years but do nothing
A 2024 study by Utrecht University sociologist David de Kort reveals that approximately 90% of Dutch households fail to pay domestic workers during illness. Despite this being a legal requirement sinc...
Exceptionally large wildfire in ’t Harde could take days to extinguish
A wildfire at a military training ground in 't Harde is considered exceptionally large by Dutch standards. Authorities warn that due to weather conditions, it could take several days to fully extingui...
Halsema: Government should apologize to Moluccans
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has called on the Dutch government to apologize to Moluccan former soldiers and their families who were forced to relocate to the Netherlands in the 1950s. Speaking at a ...
Mayor Halsema calls on government to apologize to Moluccans
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has called on the Dutch government to formally apologize to the Moluccan community for their treatment following their arrival in the Netherlands 75 years ago. During com...
Smoke from 't Harde wildfire seen and smelled in Amsterdam
Smoke from a large wildfire at a military training ground in 't Harde has reached Amsterdam, carried by the wind. Local emergency services report receiving numerous calls from residents who can see an...
Grid operator not required to connect data center to congested power grid
A Dutch court ruled on Wednesday that grid operator TenneT is not required to provide an immediate power connection to a large data center in an area with an overloaded grid. The ruling establishes th...
Air Force deploys Chinooks to fight wildfire in ’t Harde
The Dutch Air Force has deployed Chinook helicopters to assist in fighting a large wildfire that broke out Wednesday afternoon on a military training site in 't Harde. The fire is spreading rapidly ac...
The Jewish betrayers turned in more than 100 Jews: "I want the public to think: what would I do?"
The theater production 'De Jodenverraadsters' tells the true story of two Jewish women who collaborated with Nazi occupiers during World War II to avoid death. Scheduled to perform at Het Amsterdams T...
VVD MP Harry Bevers takes temporary leave due to acute leukemia
Dutch VVD Member of Parliament Harry Bevers is temporarily stepping down from his duties after being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia. The party announced the diagnosis on Wednesday, noting that ...
Zutphen rejects COA request for three emergency shelter locations
The municipality of Zutphen has rejected a request from the Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) to establish three emergency shelter locations. The decision follows the city counc...
Thriving neighborhood farm at Nieuweweg 2
Ruben and Sarai have transformed a vacant lot in Haarlem into a thriving community farm where 45 households now harvest their own organic vegetables. The project promotes local biodiversity and social...
Harvesting together brings people together
Jan Willem and his wife Laura participate in a community farm in Haarlem to connect with nature and meet their neighbors. The initiative offers seasonal vegetable harvesting, workshops, and social act...