Netherlands News in English
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Premier Jetten: Missed opportunity if Senate rejects asylum laws
Premier Rob Jetten is urging the Senate to approve new asylum laws during a vote scheduled for next week. He stated that it would be a missed opportunity if the legislation were to be rejected by the ...
Caro announces new album: 'It's about accepting every part of me'
Dutch singer Caro has announced her new solo album, Returning to Innocence, which is set to be released this autumn. The announcement follows the Friday debut of her latest single, Greatness.
De Achterklap Podcast | Marco's TV comeback divides and Gillis denies biting
Marco Borsato made his first television appearance since his legal case began, resulting in divided public opinion. Additionally, reality television star Peter Gillis recently appeared in court twice ...
Hermans hopes opposition views healthcare plans as a whole
Health Minister Sophie Hermans is calling on opposition parties to view the government's healthcare proposals as a comprehensive package following the cabinet's agreement to increase the deductible. T...
Sybrand Buma to become new Vice President of the Council of State
Sybrand Buma, the current mayor of Leeuwarden and former CDA leader, has been appointed as the new vice president of the Council of State. He is scheduled to succeed Thom de Graaf in the position star...
Willem's dream comes true: fencing to prevent railway accidents
After years of delays, rail infrastructure manager ProRail has installed a safety fence along the tracks between Overveen and Zandvoort to prevent children and deer from entering the line. The project...
Broadcast journalist uncovers secret location of navy ship with a simple tracker
A journalist from Omroep Gelderland successfully tracked the secret location of the Dutch naval frigate Zr.Ms. Evertsen in the Mediterranean Sea using an inexpensive Bluetooth tracker. While Defense M...
Domus Plus homeless shelter stays out of the council chamber
The Haarlem city council has decided against holding a new political discussion regarding the construction of the Domus Plus shelter for homeless individuals and addicts in Haarlem-Oost. A majority of...
Ronald Bartlema (1959 - 2026), Haarlems Dagblad culinary critic and Jeugdjournaal head, dies
Ronald Bartlema, the chief of NOS Jeugdjournaal and a culinary critic for Haarlems Dagblad, passed away at his home on April 15. He died peacefully surrounded by his family, leaving behind a legacy in...
Cabinet proceeds with deductible increase: 455 euros in 2027
Health Minister Sophie Hermans is pushing to increase the Dutch healthcare deductible by 70 euros, aiming for a total of 455 euros by 2027. The cabinet intends to secure parliamentary approval for the...
Relative of Anne Frank creates YouTube series about her life: Important to keep telling the story
Leyb Elias, a relative of Anne Frank, has partnered with the Anne Frank House to launch an eight-part YouTube documentary series titled 'Anne Frank was here.' The series follows Elias to significant l...
How can Velsen intervene in traffic chaos? VVD submits council questions over Wijkertunnel roadworks
The VVD political party has submitted formal questions to the Velsen municipal executive regarding potential traffic chaos caused by the closure of entrance ramps to the Velsertunnel. The party is see...
COA cannot stop asylum boat shuttle bus and will discuss future with municipality
The COA attempted to cancel the shuttle bus service for residents of the MS Galaxy asylum boat in Amsterdam to encourage self-reliance among its occupants. However, the municipality blocked the move, ...
'We want to bring France to Beverwijk': Martijn Duijn and Kelly Duijn open boulangerie on Breestraat
Martijn and Kelly Duijn are opening a French-style boulangerie on Breestraat in Beverwijk this Saturday following five months of construction. The couple aims to bring the atmosphere of France to the ...
From elections to new administration: ‘Seeing what works for the city’
Pro Amsterdam and D66 are exploring the formation of a new city government in Amsterdam, aiming for a coalition agreement before the summer. The parties also plan to involve residents in discussions r...
Season over for Kian Fitz-Jim: Ajax midfielder undergoes shoulder surgery
Ajax midfielder Kian Fitz-Jim will be sidelined for the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery on his shoulder on Friday. The 22-year-old had been experiencing persistent issues with the joi...
Another man (27) sentenced to prison for Malieveld riots
A 27-year-old man has been sentenced to prison for his involvement in riots at the Malieveld in Den Haag last year. The court found him guilty of public violence at three different locations and the t...
Car catches fire on N208 near Velserbroek, road partially closed
A car caught fire on the N208 highway near Velserbroek on Friday afternoon, leading to a partial road closure towards Beverwijk. The incident resulted in traffic delays for commuters in the area.
IJsselmonde family: sentence too low, but no appeal
The family of an 81-year-old man shot dead in Rotterdam-IJsselmonde in early 2025 considers the prison sentence given to the shooter, Sendric S., to be too low. Despite their dissatisfaction with the ...
Princess Amalia beams at photo call on bridge in heart of busy Amsterdam
Princess Amalia posed for the press during a scheduled photo session on a bridge in the center of Amsterdam. The 22-year-old royal participated in the event amidst the city's usual busy atmosphere.
Station Square office giants to be demolished in early 2028; preparations for new square well underway
The office buildings and sports hall at Haarlem's Stationsplein are scheduled for demolition in early 2028 to facilitate a complete redesign of the station area. Preparations for the redevelopment are...
King’s Day in Amsterdam? What you need to know about public transport and ferries (and where to avoid)
Public transport and ferry services in Amsterdam will implement route changes and special schedules during King's Night and King's Day celebrations. These measures aim to manage large crowds and help ...
Young people aged 16 and over to receive higher minimum wage in 2027
Starting January 1, 2027, individuals aged 16 to 20 in the Netherlands will receive a higher minimum wage. Social Affairs Minister Hans Vijlbrief is implementing the increase, which follows a plan est...
Soundos El Ahmadi lost 35kg after pregnancy: 'Had to learn to walk again'
Dutch comedian Soundos El Ahmadi shared that she lost 35 kilograms gained during her last pregnancy, a process that took two years to complete. In an interview with &C magazine, the 44-year-old descri...
Fourteen years in prison and TBS for three murders in Rotterdam-IJsselmonde
The Rotterdam District Court sentenced 25-year-old Sendric S. to fourteen years in prison and mandatory psychiatric treatment (TBS) for three murders committed in the IJsselmonde district. The ruling ...
No criminal case against FVD over controversial videos
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) has dismissed several complaints against two campaign videos released by the political party Forum for Democracy (FVD). After evaluating four specific allegat...
DJ and singers at the Old Pump: Hillegom welcomes flower parade with ‘Pomp and Splendor’ event
The town of Hillegom will celebrate the upcoming flower parade with a local event called 'Pomp en Pracht' at the Oude Pomp square this Saturday. The festivities will feature live music performances by...
Why you keep watching a politician you dislike longer: ‘Without emotion we wouldn't vote’
Gijs Schumacher, the new professor of political psychology at the University of Amsterdam, explains that all politicians use emotions to engage voters. His research suggests that politics and emotion ...
Reserving a piece of sidewalk for King's Day is not cool
The article presents a weekly poll asking for public opinion on the practice of reserving sidewalk space for King's Day flea markets. Readers are invited to share whether they find pre-marking spots t...
Mauritshuis: Bredius heirs' lawsuit hits us to the core
The heirs of former director Abraham Bredius have filed a lawsuit against the Mauritshuis museum regarding the permanent display of a 25-piece art collection bequeathed to the institution. While Bredi...