Netherlands News in English
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Chemical company Dow cuts more than 600 jobs in the Netherlands
Chemical company Dow has announced it will cut 605 jobs within its Dutch operations. The move is part of a global restructuring effort that involves a total reduction of 4,500 positions worldwide.
Pure nostalgia: 5 historic shops in Haarlem
The city center of Haarlem is home to several historic shops that have been family-run for over a century. This article highlights five of these authentic businesses where visitors can experience loca...
What lessons is Zandvoort learning from a tumultuous Pentecost weekend? Calls for more measures grow louder
During the Pentecost weekend in Zandvoort, groups of troublemakers caused significant unrest, vandalism, and threats along the beach and boulevard. The disturbances forced two beach pavilions to close...
Condition of bridges in Velsen is good, only Juliana Bridge needs replacement
While a third of Dutch municipalities struggle with bridge maintenance backlogs, the situation in Velsen is reportedly good. Only the Julianabrug requires replacement, a project that has already been ...
Video unmasks attackers who broke man's jaw on King's Day as he defended his girlfriend
Two men have been identified following a violent assault on King's Day in Amsterdam that left a victim with a broken jaw. The suspects, a 27-year-old from Amsterdam and a 25-year-old from Uitgeest, we...
Twice as many hay fever symptoms as last week due to heat
Recent warm weather in the Netherlands has caused a significant spike in hay fever complaints, reaching the highest levels recorded so far this year. According to the NIVEL research institute, the num...
Stroke strikes 42,000 Dutch people per year: how it occurs and how to recognize it
Approximately 42,000 people in the Netherlands suffer a stroke annually, a condition recently highlighted by former speed skater Erben Wennemars' own health scare. The report explains what happens in ...
Six weeks in prison for Ajax fans who threw stones and bottles at police in Volendam
Two Ajax supporters were sentenced to six weeks in prison, with four weeks suspended, for attacking police officers with stones and bottles following a match in Volendam. The court also ordered the me...
Fifty reports of street insecurity made to the municipality so far
The municipality of Amsterdam has received fifty reports regarding street safety since implementing a more streamlined reporting system earlier this year. This change aims to better identify specific ...
Fifty reports of street safety concerns made to the municipality so far
The City of Amsterdam has processed fifty reports from residents about unsafe public spaces since improving its system for tracking safety-related complaints. This data collection initiative follows a...
Arrest during raid on company on Parallelweg in Beverwijk
Police and the Fiscal Information and Investigation Service (FIOD) conducted a raid on a business on Parallelweg in Beverwijk on Wednesday. One person was arrested during the operation, and an investi...
Haarlem spends millions extra on laptops and smartphones for officials: 'Rise of AI driving up prices'
The municipality of Haarlem will invest an additional 7.5 million euros over the next five years to provide civil servants with updated laptops and smartphones. This budget increase is driven by stric...
Housing market faces standstill without intervention
Experts are warning of a potential standstill in the housing market as buyer confidence declines due to high energy prices, rising construction costs, and international conflict. These factors represe...
KNRM rushes to drifting shrimp cutter IJM 33, rewarded with bags of shrimp: 'Didn't want a second Black Jack on the beach'
The KNRM successfully prevented the shrimp cutter IJM 33 from running aground after a fishing net became stuck in its propeller on Tuesday night. The rescue team acted with urgency to avoid a repeat o...
How much extra traffic will the construction of 24 apartments on Willem de Zwijgerlaan in Castricum cause? ‘It’s often very busy already’
Residents expressed concerns about increased traffic and parking issues during a meeting regarding the construction of 24 new apartments on Willem de Zwijgerlaan in Castricum. The participation evenin...
New parking rules for Hoofddorp city center
New parking regulations will take effect in the city center of Hoofddorp starting October 1st to improve accessibility for residents and visitors. The municipality of Haarlemmermeer is implementing th...
Dam Square closed on June 9 and 17 for state visits
Dam Square and surrounding streets in Amsterdam will be temporarily closed on June 9 and 17 to accommodate state visits by the President of Germany and the Emperor of Japan. These measures are necessa...
Vijlbrief puts knife to meat industry's throat: agency worker ban looms in two weeks
Minister Hans Vijlbrief has issued a two-week deadline for the meat processing industry to address labor abuses or face a ban on hiring temporary workers. This measure aims to compel slaughterhouses a...
Economists expect petrol to reach 2.82 euros per liter and energy bills to rise by 40 euros per month
Economists predict that gasoline prices could rise to 2.82 euros per liter this summer due to the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran. Furthermore, new energy contracts are expected to increase...
Home raid in Heemskerk
On Wednesday afternoon, the FIOD, Customs, and police conducted a joint raid on a residence in Heemskerk. The investigation took place at a home located on Aletta Jacobsstraat.
Samuel (21) was addicted to snus: ‘Looking back, it's disgusting’
An investigation by AD Rotterdams Dagblad has revealed that snus is widely available in Rotterdam despite being illegal and highly addictive for young people. Samuel, a 21-year-old who recently quit u...
Which Haarlem resident deserves a royal decoration, in your opinion?
The City of Haarlem is inviting residents to nominate fellow citizens for royal decorations to recognize their long-term voluntary contributions to society. Eligible nominees include volunteers and ca...
New location for packed flea market and fair in Parkwijk with more than 220 stalls
The annual flea market and bazaar in Parkwijk will take place on Saturday, June 6, featuring over 220 stalls. Due to the upcoming demolition of the Beatrixplein shopping center, the event has been mov...
5 murals in Delftwijk and East
The City of Haarlem, in collaboration with art platform 37PK and Elan Wonen, is commissioning five new murals in the Delftwijk and Haarlem Oost neighborhoods this summer. Funded by a €100,000 budget...
High expectations for new Ajax coach at supporters' association: We will be champions
Spanish coach Míchel has signed a contract to lead Ajax, bringing hope to the club's supporters' association after a period of instability. Supporters' representative Fabian Nagtzaam praised Míchel'...
Cheap summer train subscription starts a week early: Off-peak travel for 49 euros a month from June 15
A discounted summer train subscription offering off-peak travel for 49 euros per month will now take effect on June 15, one week earlier than the originally planned June 21 start date. This adjustment...
Zaanstad receives extra funding to tackle subsiding homes with wooden foundations
The municipality of Zaanstad has received 1 million euros from the Dutch government to address foundation problems in homes with wooden foundations. This funding will be specifically used to accelerat...
US threatens new import tariffs on EU and dozens of other economies
The United States is threatening to impose new import tariffs on products from sixty economies, including the European Union, Canada, and China. The U.S. claims these regions are not doing enough to p...
Greenpeace allowed to challenge multi-million dollar US fine in the Netherlands
The Amsterdam District Court has ruled that it is competent to hear a legal challenge by Greenpeace against a US court order to pay nearly 300 million euros in damages to Energy Transfer. This decisio...
Lonneke from Hillegom outraged by large-scale mowing of colorful flower strips in Heemstede: 'I couldn't believe it'
Lonneke Poels from Hillegom expressed outrage after the municipality of Heemstede mowed down vibrant wildflower strips along the Leidsevaart while they were in full bloom. She criticized the timing of...