Netherlands News in English
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New suspect (35) arrested after body found in ditch in Herpen
A 35-year-old man from Oss was arrested on Saturday morning for suspected involvement in the death of a 47-year-old man found in a ditch in Herpen. Police also announced that a 33-year-old man previou...
No new holiday bungalows at Vogelenzang campsite until October 1. Mistrust remains despite court promise
The co-owner of MarinaParken has promised a Haarlem court that no new holiday bungalows will be installed at Camping Vogelenzang until October 1. This agreement was reached during a summary proceeding...
Forum for Democracy and Liberaal Blauw opt out of council-wide cooperation: 'Too much trust has been lost'
Forum voor Democratie and Liberaal Blauw have declined to participate in a council-wide cooperation in Velsen, ending an eight-year period of consensus in the local government. The parties cited a sig...
From strawberry jam to lip balm: how expensive oil is driving up prices in every household
The ongoing conflict between Iran and the U.S. is driving up oil prices, which will result in higher costs for various household items like jam, shampoo, and printer ink. Experts warn that consumers c...
Motorcycle completely burnt out on N200 near Halfweg
A motorcycle caught fire and was completely destroyed on the N200 near Halfweg on Friday evening. The incident occurred at the traffic lights near the Dubbele Buurt on the road heading toward Haarlem.
Scenario where Moerdijk remains more prominently in focus
The Dutch cabinet is increasingly considering a scenario where the village of Moerdijk is preserved by opting for a smaller expansion of the local port and industrial cluster. State Secretary Jo-Annes...
Jesper de Jong records biggest win of his career at Roland Garros
Jesper de Jong achieved the biggest victory of his tennis career by defeating world number fifteen Karen Khachanov in five sets at Roland Garros. The win marks a significant milestone for the Hoofddor...
No handshakes for FvD members: professor warns public rejection backfires
Political representatives from the Forum for Democracy (FvD) party are facing social exclusion and boycotts in various Dutch municipal councils, such as those in Rotterdam and Nijmegen. Experts warn t...
Residents bewildered after fences installed on Borneokade jetty: "This is so incredibly stupid"
The Amsterdam municipality has installed fences on a popular jetty at Borneokade to curb swimming access following a Council of State ruling to reduce nuisance for nearby houseboat owners. While local...
Hamdija Draganovic survived multiple concentration camps before arriving at the Ripperda Barracks: ‘In the Netherlands you have to move on with your life, you have no choice’
Hamdija Draganovic, a survivor of several concentration camps, recounts his journey of fleeing Bosnia in the 1990s and rebuilding his life in the Netherlands. After initially staying at the Ripperdaka...
Housing Alderman Van Weyenberg: New coalition must provide more funding or adjust ambitions
Amsterdam's Housing Alderman Steven van Weyenberg has warned that the city's depleted housing fund requires the incoming coalition to either increase municipal funding or adjust housing targets. He em...
Buko Cup raises 53,500 euros for road safety
The BUKO Cup tournament held at the BUKO Stadium in Velsen-Zuid raised 53,500 euros for road safety on Thursday. The proceeds from the event will be donated to charity to support traffic safety initia...
New train between Amsterdam and Paris, journey via Ghent takes seven hours
A new train connection between Amsterdam and Paris has been launched, offering a journey time of approximately seven hours. The service travels via Ghent rather than Brussels and includes stops at nin...
Geesterduin residents speak out against building plans: ‘It will be just like Amsterdam’s Zuidas’
Residents in Castricum expressed significant opposition to the Geesterduin 2.0 development, which consists of a new shopping center and 215 housing units. During a packed council meeting, critics comp...
Thugs in Zandvoort are pathetic losers
Authorities in Zandvoort have introduced preventive searches following a week of vandalism and public disturbances caused by troublemakers. Residents have expressed support for the increased police pr...
Stop and search should also be allowed on IJmuiden beach
A weekly poll is asking for public feedback on whether preventive police searches should be allowed on the beach in IJmuiden. The article invites readers to share their views on this security proposal...
Day one of the COVID inquiry: No ‘tribunal’ but several notable moments and insights
The Dutch parliamentary inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic response began with testimony from virologist Marion Koopmans and former minister Bruno Bruins. The commission is examining whether expert ad...
From competitors to colleagues: Myron and Ferron open their own Barberclub
Myron Sprengers and Ferron van Weerdenburg are set to open their new barbershop, Barberclub, on June 1st in IJmuiden. After spending a month and a half renovating a property on Ampèrestraat, the form...
Defend Loosdrecht holds farewell march for mayor. 'The line is drawn at threats, incitement and calls for violence,' responds Mark Verheijen
The protest group Defend Loosdrecht is organizing a farewell march for acting mayor Mark Verheijen of Wijdemeren to voice their opposition to emergency asylum seeker housing. The group declared the ma...
Akersloot finally gets a bakery again: 'This was my father's last wish'
The village of Akersloot will welcome a new bakery this Saturday, ending a two-year period without a local baker. The previous family-run establishment closed following the sudden death of its owner, ...
Second-hand bookstore in Kinkerbuurt faces closure due to steep rent hike
The second-hand bookstore Sterre der Zee in Amsterdam's Kinkerbuurt faces closure after the death of its owner and a proposed tripling of the rent by the landlord, Stadgenoot. A group of volunteers is...
Fire in thatched-roof home in Aalsmeer, possible lightning strike
A fire broke out in the thatched roof of a 19th-century former farmhouse in Aalsmeer on Tuesday afternoon, likely caused by a lightning strike. Firefighters are using aerial platforms to battle the bl...
Olav Mol and Jack Plooij to preview Formula 1 for KIJK
Olav Mol and Jack Plooij are returning to television to provide Formula 1 race previews for Talpa's platform KIJK. The duo's return was announced by Talpa on Friday, marking their comeback to F1 broad...
'Replica' of Golden Coach drives through the Jordaan: "Nice that there's a dachshund on it"
Artist Riny Assink paraded his hand-built replica of the Golden Coach through Amsterdam's Jordaan neighborhood to honor the area's historical connection to the original royal carriage. The replica, wh...
New homes from old buildings: alternative financing gains ground
Converting vacant buildings into housing offers a fast solution to the housing shortage, but developers often struggle to secure traditional financing. This challenge has led to the rise of alternativ...
Run, coffee, croissant and DJ set. Beverwijk bakery hosts social run. 'We hope to become very big through this'
La petite boulangerie in Beverwijk is launching a social run event that combines a group jog with coffee, croissants, and a DJ set. Inspired by popular trends in larger cities, the bakery aims to grow...
Code orange in the east due to severe thunderstorms
The KNMI has issued a code orange warning for the eastern Netherlands due to the local risk of severe thunderstorms. These storms are expected to bring large hail, heavy wind gusts, and significant ra...
Water board tax to double by 2050: Can the bill be shared more fairly?
Water board taxes in the Netherlands are projected to double by 2050 due to rising operational costs. This increase has sparked discussions on whether the tax burden can be redistributed more equitabl...
Why the House is finally turning against Lidewij de Vos
The Dutch House of Representatives has experienced intense debates and rising tensions as members revolt against Lidewij de Vos. These political developments in The Hague occurred during a week of hig...
Máxima completes first part of military training: 'An example to many'
Queen Máxima has completed the first phase of her military training as a reservist for the Dutch Ministry of Defence. She received her beret during a ceremony in Breda on Friday afternoon, where the ...