Netherlands News in English
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These foosball pros gave Amsterdammers a hard time at the flea market
During the King's Day celebrations in Amsterdam's Watergraafsmeer district, professional table football players challenged visitors at the local free market. The annual event featured various musical ...
Police shoot again in incident involving erratic behavior
Police in Hilversum shot an individual exhibiting "confused behavior" during a recent incident. The person involved was subsequently transported to the hospital by ambulance for medical attention.
Schiphol and KLM take extra measures after winter weather problems
Schiphol Airport and KLM are implementing additional measures to better prepare for snow and frost following an evaluation of major flight disruptions caused by winter weather earlier this year. The c...
Social media must do more to tackle online fraud, say banks
Dutch banks are calling on social media companies such as TikTok, Meta, and Google to better protect users against online fraud. Research indicates that approximately 70 percent of all fraud cases cur...
Widespread opposition to new construction in central Nieuw-Vennep: business owners and residents fear parking shortage
Residents and businesses in Nieuw-Vennep are opposing the Mercator housing project due to concerns over traffic congestion and a shortage of parking spaces. Local supermarkets also expressed fears of ...
Video: How Amsterdam celebrated King's Day 2026
Amsterdam celebrated King's Day 2026 with orange decorations and crowded streets throughout the city. The festivities featured traditional flea markets with a variety of creative acts and stalls for v...
Dutch Railways warns of dirty trains due to King's Day
The Dutch railway operator NS has removed seven train sets from service due to excessive dirt left behind by King's Day revelers. The company warned that passengers may experience service disruptions ...
Liberation Day 2026: things to do in Amsterdam
Amsterdam will celebrate Liberation Day on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, with a variety of events including festivals and freedom meals. These activities provide residents and visitors multiple ways to commem...
Increased risk of wildfires across nearly all of the Netherlands
Due to a prolonged lack of rain, nearly all of the Netherlands is at an increased risk of wildfires. Phase 2 warnings, the highest level, are currently in effect in at least 18 of the 25 safety region...
Ask our political reporters your questions
Political reporters are inviting readers to submit questions regarding their work and behind-the-scenes operations in The Hague. The initiative aims to provide transparency about how the political edi...
Haarlem and William II's coup: Though our little prince is small, he shall be stadtholder nonetheless. Hooray!
Following the death of his father in 1647, Willem II became the stadhouder of Holland and several other Dutch provinces, exercising command over the army and navy. The article examines historical even...
Minister Heerma calls Loosdrecht vandalism 'unacceptable'
Dutch Minister of the Interior Pieter Heerma has condemned the vandalism of the Loosdrecht town hall as "unacceptable." He emphasized that public buildings belong to everyone and that local officials ...
Person kicked off bicycle by underage boy in Nieuw-Vennep park
A person was injured on Monday afternoon after being kicked off their bicycle by a minor boy in a park in Nieuw-Vennep. Local police are currently searching for the suspect involved in the confrontati...
Maximum community service and driving ban for causing fatal accident in Cruquius that killed Emanuela (26)
The court in Haarlem has sentenced a 39-year-old man to 240 hours of community service and a driving ban for causing a fatal accident in Cruquius in July 2023. The man was speeding and lost control of...
King's Day in major cities passes without major incidents
King's Day celebrations across major Dutch cities passed without any significant incidents, according to local authorities. While exact visitor numbers were not provided, municipalities reported a bus...
Investigation into trees in Haarlemmerhout and Frederikspark
The City of Haarlem is conducting a study into the health and future of approximately 1,000 trees within the Haarlemmerhout and Frederikspark. Independent specialists will assess tree conditions and s...
Ask the negotiators your question
Following recent elections, the political parties Pro Haarlem, D66, and CDA are negotiating a new coalition agreement for the city of Haarlem. Residents are invited to submit questions about the negot...
Celebrating and commemorating on May 4 and 5
Haarlem will mark Remembrance Day on May 4 with ceremonies at several local monuments, including a central service at St. Bavokerk and a silent march to the Dreef. On May 5, the city celebrates Libera...
Front door damaged by explosion at Haarlem home
An explosion occurred at a residence on Jan Ligthartstraat in Haarlem on Monday evening. The blast caused damage to the front door, but no injuries were reported.
Offlimits identified 2,200 AI-generated child abuse images last year
Expertise center Offlimits analyzed nearly 239,000 images of child sexual abuse last year, finding that over 2,200 were created using artificial intelligence. The findings were detailed in the organiz...
Jurian has a mushroom lab in a basement: They are very special little creatures
Microbiologist Jurian Wijnheijmer has established a mushroom laboratory in an Amsterdam basement to cultivate various species and share knowledge about fungi. The facility supplies fresh mushrooms to ...
CDA, VVD MEPs vote against EU long-term budget
MEPs from the Dutch parties VVD and CDA voted against the European Parliament's proposed 2.2 trillion euro budget for 2028-2034. In contrast, D66 supported the proposal, which represents a 10 percent ...
Local parties object to name Progressive Netherlands
Nine local political parties, led by ProVeenendaal, have filed an appeal with the Council of State against the new name of the GroenLinks-PvdA alliance, Progressief Nederland (PRO). The parties argue ...
Documentary on looted art: ‘To us they seem like ordinary items at first glance, but for many families they are priceless’
Over 80 years after World War II, approximately 4,000 artworks looted by Nazis remain unreturned to their owners or heirs in the Netherlands. The new documentary 'Verweesd Eigendom,' created by Haarle...
Lecture on Protect Ukraine and performance by 12-year-old Ukrainian pianist at Bloemendaal Freedom Meal
On May 5th, Dorpskerk Bloemendaal will host a Freedom Day event featuring a lecture by author Jaap Scholten on his "Protect Ukraine" initiative. The celebration includes a performance by a 12-year-old...
Court sentences Timothy B. to 17 years for killing and mutilating mother
A Dutch court has sentenced 32-year-old Timothy B. to 17 years in prison for the murder and mutilation of his mother in Landsmeer. Following a dispute over alleged childhood abuse, the defendant shot ...
Mayor on Loosdrecht: this undermines society
Mayor Mark Verheijen of Wijdemeren condemned violent riots in Loosdrecht, stating the actions of around fifty individuals go beyond asylum debates and undermine free society. On Monday night, rioters ...
A full month without social media: this is what it gets you
Many people in the Netherlands are participating in 'Social-free May' by taking a month-long break from platforms like Instagram and TikTok. Psychologist Thijs Launspach supports the initiative, highl...
VVD and JA21 move forward with community service ban for violence against emergency workers
The political parties VVD and JA21 are proceeding with a legislative proposal to ban community service sentences for individuals who commit violence against emergency responders. Despite receiving sig...
More reports of online abuse images created by children themselves
The Dutch expertise center Offlimits reports a disturbing increase in online abuse images created by minors themselves. This trend was highlighted in the organization's latest annual report on online ...