Netherlands News in English
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Alderman wants deposit company to pay for new trash cans
Amsterdam Alderman Hester van Buren is requesting that deposit return organization Verpact pay ‐8 million for 8,000 new trash cans designed to reduce litter caused by people searching for deposit bo...
Beverwijk to seek new mayor as Martijn Smit unexpectedly steps down in September
Martijn Smit, the mayor of Beverwijk, unexpectedly announced his resignation during a city council meeting on Thursday evening. He will officially step down from his position in September, requiring t...
Weekend tips: things to do in Haarlem (April 24-26)
Haarlem is hosting a variety of events and activities for the weekend of April 24 to 26. The city is preparing for King's Night celebrations, offering residents and visitors several options ranging fr...
Buses and emergency services allowed through Velsertunnel; ferry closed to cars during Wijkertunnel works
During maintenance work on the Wijkertunnel, the Velsertunnel remains open exclusively for buses and emergency vehicles. Motorists are required to take detours and are restricted from using the ferry ...
Illustrator Eric Coolen (60) looks back on career with new book: ‘If I’d started in my twenties, I’d be burnt out now’
Illustrator Eric Coolen marks his 60th birthday with a new book, "Geen dag zonder lijn," which looks back on his prolific career. The publication details his creative process and his habit of working ...
Friend mourns killed Gold Exchange Office manager: 'Jan was looking forward to this new job so much'
Jan, the manager of a Goudwisselkantoor in Beverwijk, was killed during an armed robbery on Wednesday. He had recently started his new position and was described by a close friend as being very enthus...
National figures assist Gorinchem re-election campaign: ‘Not entirely fair’
National politicians and cabinet members are visiting Gorinchem to support local party branches ahead of the April 29 re-elections. Everdien Hamann of the local party Gorcum Actief has criticized this...
New rental opportunities in Beverwijk: At least 50 percent of homes to go to residents of Beverwijk or Heemskerk
Construction has begun on 82 social rental homes in Beverwijk as part of the "De Groene Tuinen" development project. The initiative aims to increase housing availability and neighborhood greenery, wit...
Lake City Players folds despite youth membership freeze; youth team secures final title for Uitgeest basketball club
The basketball club Lake City Players in Uitgeest is disbanding after fifty years of existence. Despite the U12 team winning a final championship title, the club's closure felt inevitable to its membe...
Asylum Minister promises law to punish return obstructors
Dutch Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink has promised to introduce legislation that criminalizes the obstruction of deportation by individuals whose asylum applications have been rejected. The announc...
Hacked software supplier in negotiations with cybercriminals
Healthcare software provider ChipSoft is negotiating with cybercriminals after a data breach resulted in the theft of patient medical records. The breach has affected several Dutch healthcare institut...
Government aims to reduce US dependency, opts for German cloud platform
The Dutch government has partnered with the German cloud platform STACKIT to reduce its reliance on American technology companies. This initiative aims to make it easier for government organizations t...
Rare first edition of Anne Frank's diary found in thrift store
A rare 1947 first edition of Anne Frank's diary, Het Achterhuis, was recently discovered in a thrift store in Eemnes. Well-preserved copies of this initial printing are highly valuable and can be wort...
Cabinet reverses income support cuts for the poor again
The Dutch government has reversed a planned €30 million cut to income support following a request from the House of Representatives. Political parties argued that municipalities must continue active...
FNV Tata votes on new collective labor agreement: 'Green with a red border around it'
FNV union members at Tata Steel have voted in favor of a new collective labor agreement during meetings held on Thursday morning. Despite the majority approval of the proposal, many employees expresse...
The horses of friends Julia (17) and Reza (20) have known each other longer than they have: ‘When you're on a horse, you have different conversations’
Julia Landzaat and Reza van Osnabrugge, two young friends from Heemstede and Hoofddorp, discuss how their shared passion for horse riding has strengthened their bond. They reflect on the fact that the...
Ambulance arrived nearly three hours late for man (31) with heart attack: GP delay caused extra damage
A 31-year-old man from Maasgouw suffered permanent heart damage after a general practitioner failed to respond promptly to his symptoms, delaying treatment by nearly three hours. The court in Roermond...
From ignored to embraced: will the minority cabinet now also look to GroenLinks-PvdA for support?
The Dutch minority cabinet is beginning to engage more with the left-wing GroenLinks-PvdA opposition after previously favoring right-wing partners. This shift is highlighted by the cabinet's recent ad...
Grand dinner with King and foreign diplomats at Royal Palace Amsterdam tonight
King Willem-Alexander is hosting an annual dinner for the diplomatic corps tonight at the Royal Palace on Dam Square in Amsterdam. The event aims to strengthen international relations and features a t...
Hillegom board installed: young faces and fresh energy. ‘I’ve been able to turn my hobby into my job’
Hillegom has inaugurated a new municipal executive, featuring one of the youngest groups of aldermen in the Netherlands. The installation occurred on Wednesday evening during the presentation of the t...
Second booklet from Santpoort Foundation features special places. ‘We started with the gems you might walk right past’
Stichting Santpoort has released a second booklet titled 'Meer Thuis in Santpoort' to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The publication highlights historically significant buildings, objects, and landsc...
Beach houses delayed by sand nourishment in Heemskerk, but: 'We see only benefits'
The installation of beach houses in Heemskerk is being delayed due to a sand replenishment project managed by Rijkswaterstaat and the local municipality. Hans Adrichem, chairman of the Heemskerck beac...
Melkweg cancels German DJ Avaion performance following abuse allegations
The Melkweg venue in Amsterdam has canceled a scheduled performance by German DJ Avaion following allegations of abuse made by his former partner. The show, which was set to take place this coming Wed...
Restaurant reopens after rat infestation, but owner puts business up for sale: Done with this place
A restaurant on Javastraat in Amsterdam has reopened after being shut down by the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) due to a rat infestation. Despite the reopening, the owner has...
Man killed in gold exchange office is branch manager, CEO reacts: ‘Darkest day in our 40-year history’
The branch manager of a recently opened Goudwisselkantoor in Beverwijk was killed during a violent robbery on Wednesday. The company's leadership expressed deep sorrow, describing the incident as the ...
Garden of Haarlem Foundation celebrates 30th anniversary
The Garden of Haarlem Foundation is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. The organization has reached this milestone after three decades of activity in the city.
YouTuber Rouand banned from making prank calls after conviction
A YouTuber whose New Year's Eve prank call led to a fatal shooting was already on probation for previous prank call convictions at the time of the incident. He had been legally prohibited from making ...
Rolex robbery victim who rammed robbers sentenced to 40 hours community service
A 32-year-old driver who chased and collided with two armed robbers on a motor scooter after being robbed of his Rolex has been sentenced to 40 hours of community service. The court acquitted him of a...
Then 17-year-old A.M. from Heemskerk released after attempted manslaughter conviction: 'Longer detention not in suspect's interest'
The Alkmaar court sentenced a 17-year-old boy from Heemskerk to 294 days of youth detention for attempted manslaughter and public violence in Beverwijk. The teenager was released following the verdict...
Fatal robbery sends shockwaves through Breestraat: 'This impacts the sense of security'
A violent robbery at a gold exchange office in Beverwijk has resulted in the death of an employee. The incident has caused a shockwave among local shopkeepers on the Breestraat, leading to heightened ...