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.
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...
Visitors to KNRM station open days can actively participate
KNRM rescue stations across the Netherlands will host an open day on May 9 from 10:00 to 16:00. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the volunteers' rescue work and see the specialized eq...
Luilak market on May 22
The historic Luilakmarkt, the oldest plant and flower market in the Netherlands, will take place in Haarlem on Friday, May 22nd, featuring over 50 vendors along the Raamvest and Raamsingel. Between 4:...
Verweyhal gets a new future
The Haarlem city council has approved the sale of its share of the Verweyhal national monument to the Raiola heirs to facilitate a full restoration of the historic building. The renovation, set to beg...
Wildfire at 't Harde military training ground
A large wildfire broke out on Wednesday afternoon at the Artillerie Schietkamp (ASK) military training ground near 't Harde. Multiple firefighting units have been dispatched to the scene, according to...
Months-long Grote Houtstraat saga continues: new bicycle parking spaces still too big
New bicycle parking spaces on the south side of Haarlem's Grote Houtstraat will be reduced in size by half after they were deemed too large. Alderman Robbert Berkhout announced the change following cr...
Gorinchem re-election turnout at 10 percent at 11 am
By 11:00 AM, 10% of eligible voters in Gorinchem had participated in the city's municipal council re-election. The rerun was scheduled after the previous March election results were voided due to susp...
André Hazes to bring new show to AFAS Live in November
Singer André Hazes announced on Instagram that he will perform a new show titled 'De Avond Van Je Leven' at AFAS Live on November 7. The artist expressed his excitement about returning to the stage a...
Stumbling stone for heroic civil servant
A stumbling stone is being placed to honor Lammert Wever, a civil servant who joined the resistance during World War II. Wever ultimately sacrificed his life for his involvement in the movement.
Churches from Beverwijk to Akersloot make noise at 4:20 PM for 420 ‘rooted’ children
Churches across the Netherlands will ring their bells at 4:20 PM on Wednesday to support 420 "rooted" children facing residency uncertainty. The nationwide initiative aims to draw attention to childre...
Must-watch: Amsterdammers without phones in Namibia? You’ll want to see this new reality show
The new reality television program 'Ticket to the Tribes' follows several well-known residents of Amsterdam as they exchange their modern urban lifestyles for life in Namibia. Participants must adapt ...
Heirs of football agent Mino Raiola buy Verweyhal in Haarlem
The heirs of late football agent Mino Raiola have purchased the monumental Verweyhal building in Haarlem from the local municipality. The city council approved the sale of the historic Grote Markt pro...
Face painting, swing ride and Silent Disco: this is the Bevrijdingspop Children's Festival in Haarlem
The Kinderfestival of Bevrijdingspop will take place in Florapark, Haarlem, on May 5th, featuring activities like face painting, a carousel, and a silent disco. The event offers a festive environment ...
Committee: Support for May 4 and 5 remains unchanged, growing fear of AI
Public support for Remembrance Day on May 4 and Liberation Day on May 5 remains nearly unchanged compared to last year. These findings are based on the annual National Freedom Survey commissioned by t...
Many questions remain after King's Day stabbing at Olympic Stadium
Police are investigating a stabbing incident that occurred at the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam on the evening of King's Day. Authorities are currently appealing for witnesses and video footage to help...
First names for Haarlem Vinyl Festival announced: Bente, Mula B and Chef’Special
The Haarlem Vinyl Festival has announced its first set of artists for its upcoming fourth edition, featuring Bente, Mula B, and Chef’Special. The festival is scheduled to take place from October 2 t...
58 municipal notices on construction, tree felling and traffic in Haarlem last week
The Haarlem municipality processed 58 permit applications last week concerning construction, tree felling, and traffic issues. Of these applications, 56 were specific to Haarlem while two related to t...
'You can create truly unique works of art here': Paul van Marissing (65) leaves Haarlem Graphic Atelier
Paul van Marissing is stepping down from Grafisch Atelier Haarlem after years of preserving traditional printing techniques. Despite the decline of industrial printing, he successfully promoted the un...
Jehovah’s Witnesses now allowed to use their own blood in medical procedures. Is it of any use to them?
Jehovah's Witnesses have updated their policy to allow members to store and use their own blood for planned medical procedures, a shift from their previous total ban on blood transfusions. The change ...
Brussels pushes for rapid rollout of age verification app in European countries
The European Commission has advised member states to implement an EU age verification app for websites and social media platforms by the end of the year. The app is intended to provide a standardized ...
Armed robbery at coffeeshop on Papaverweg in North
Multiple suspects armed with a bladed weapon robbed a coffeeshop on Papaverweg in Amsterdam-Noord around 7:30 AM. No injuries were reported, but the suspects fled with an undisclosed amount of loot, p...
Learn 3D printing at Velserbroek library, Makerspace open to everyone 18 and over
The library in Velserbroek is hosting a crash course starting May 11th for adults to learn modern technologies such as 3D printing and laser cutting. The program is held at the library's Maakplaats an...
Marathon will no longer return to the city center
The Amsterdam Marathon will not return to the city center after a safety study by local authorities concluded the area is too vulnerable for 45,000 participants. While organizers hoped to route the ra...
Weeronline: April was exceptionally sunny and especially dry
April was exceptionally sunny and dry in the Netherlands, ranking among the top five sunniest and top three driest Aprils on record. According to Weeronline, the month saw 260 hours of sunshine and on...
The Green Heart doesn't want wind turbines, but the province is pushing ahead anyway
Following the failure of community-led consensus efforts in South Holland, the provincial government has decided to designate specific locations for wind farms despite local opposition. The decision c...
National Mill Day in Zaanstreek: mills open, music and activities for children
National Mill Day will take place on May 9 and 10, with hundreds of wind and water mills across the Netherlands opening their doors to the public. The Zaanstreek region will host special events, inclu...
Dutch minimum wage among highest in EU, rose 33 percent over past five years
The Netherlands has one of the highest minimum wages in Europe, trailing only Luxembourg and Ireland. Recent data from the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) shows a slight decrease in the number of w...
House shot at on Diamanstraat in South
A residence on Diamantstraat in Amsterdam-Zuid was targeted in a shooting early this morning while the occupants were inside. No injuries were reported, and police are currently searching for suspects...