Netherlands News in English
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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 ...
Cabinet 'impressed' by citizens' climate advice, but sets half aside
The Dutch cabinet has responded to recommendations from the Climate Citizens' Assembly, adopting dozens of suggestions while rejecting about half of the proposals. Key rejected measures include a CO2 ...
Cooling off in Amsterdam: where to swim in hot weather
As summer temperatures rise, Amsterdam offers various locations for residents and visitors to cool off by swimming. The city features several outdoor pools and official swimming spots designated for p...
Number of tourist overnight stays rises again to 23.7 million
Amsterdam recorded a new high of 23.7 million tourist overnight stays in 2025, surpassing the city's self-imposed cap of 20 million. Although the growth rate is slowing, the municipality anticipates n...
Number of tourist overnight stays increases again to 23.7 million
Tourist overnight stays in Amsterdam reached a record 23.7 million in 2025, exceeding the city's self-imposed limit of 20 million. Residents have initiated a lawsuit against the municipality for faili...
Leontine Ruiters resumes work after car accident
Dutch personality Leontine Ruiters has returned to work following a car accident on Ibiza involving her and her daughter Jada. Despite suffering bruised ribs and several bruises, Ruiters is continuing...
Central Station renovation in full swing: second worn-out railway bridge replaced
ProRail has successfully installed the second of five replacement railway bridges at Amsterdam Central Station, marking a key milestone in the station's large-scale renovation. The original structures...
Stacks of Donald Ducks or books on Golden Earring and Heemskerk: PKN book sale proceeds for Reigershoeve residents. 'A nice little gift for your granddaughter'
The Protestant Church in Heemskerk is hosting a book market in the local Dorpskerk to raise funds for the Reigershoeve care facility. Visitors can purchase a variety of items, including comics and bio...
Singer Kehlani coming to Ziggo Dome in December
American singer Kehlani is scheduled to perform at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on December 6. The concert announcement was made by promoter MOJO on Friday as part of the singer's visit to the Netherla...
More female status holders must find work: special approach in municipalities
The Dutch cabinet is launching a targeted initiative in ten municipalities to help female status holders find employment more quickly. This approach aims to improve labor market participation among wo...
Two men arrested after attack in Goethartstraat Zaandam, police seek witnesses
Police arrested two men from Zaanstad following a violent attack on a person in Goethartstraat, Zaandam, on Thursday night. The incident occurred around 11:30 PM, and authorities are currently seeking...
Four witnesses questioned over violence after Telstar-FC Den Bosch match: ‘I am being portrayed as an organized hooligan in the police investigation’
An investigative judge in Haarlem will hear four additional witnesses regarding mass violence that followed a football match between Telstar and FC Den Bosch last year. The decision comes during the t...
Group vandalizes Mevlana Mosque in Rotterdam
A group of six individuals committed acts of vandalism at the Mevlana Mosque in Rotterdam-West while people were inside the building. The police reported that the incident occurred while the mosque wa...
Inquiry hearings with Arib and Van Dissel next week
The parliamentary inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic will continue next week with public hearings featuring former House Speaker Khadija Arib, Jaap van Dissel, and Pieter-Jaap Aalbersberg. These sessi...
Take grandpa or grandma out for dinner for free? Soon possible in Haarlem
On Thursday, June 4th, Haarlem will celebrate Grandparents' Day by offering free meals for elderly residents when they are accompanied to local restaurants. This initiative encourages people to take t...
Construction plan for 88 homes on Koekoeksbloem one step closer
The Castricum city council has unanimously approved a zoning change for the Koekoeksbloem site, moving the development project forward. This decision paves the way for the construction of 88 new homes...
De Achterklap Podcast | Anger over drug documentary and 'AI presenter' Kids Top 20
The Achterklap Podcast discusses controversy surrounding the introduction of an AI presenter for the Kids Top 20 program. Additionally, a new documentary about youth drug use is sparking significant p...
This is why COVID inquiry chair Daan De Kort is wearing an earpiece
Daan de Kort, the chairman of the Dutch parliamentary inquiry committee into the COVID-19 pandemic, explained why he wears an earpiece during public hearings. He addressed the topic on Friday after re...
Labor Inspectorate closes two souvenir shops for repeated violations
The Dutch Labor Inspection has closed two souvenir shops in Amsterdam's city center for one month after the owner repeatedly failed to track employee working hours. Despite previous fines totaling 21,...
Emergency ordinance in Zandvoort all weekend: 'Immediate action against nuisance'
The municipality of Zandvoort has implemented an emergency ordinance for the weekend to allow police to act immediately against public disturbances following a series of violent incidents. The measure...
Cabinet working on solution for Ter Apel, possible tent camps on government land
The Dutch cabinet is considering setting up tent camps on government land to alleviate overcrowding at the asylum seeker registration center in Ter Apel. This measure is being evaluated as local munic...
Lecture at Heimanshof on the importance of drifting dunes
Ecologist Mark van Til from Waternet will deliver a lecture on the importance of shifting dunes on Sunday, June 7. The event will be hosted at the Heimanshof botanical garden.
A fine for a stumble. Handball player Sarah Dekker doesn't mind: 'It pays for the team outing'
Dutch handball player Sarah Dekker is currently competing for the Danish league title with her team Odense, who won the first game of the final series. Dekker, whose time in Denmark is coming to an en...
Sophie (17) and Levi (18) became friends at the Coornhert: 'There is a kind of awkwardness between us, but we're both fine with that'
Sophie Tappin and Levi Decaster from Haarlem share the story of their friendship, which began at the Coornhert Lyceum. They describe a unique bond characterized by a comfortable sense of awkwardness t...
James can already use the toilet, but not every 3-year-old can. Forte Childcare helps children get out of diapers earlier
Forte Kinderopvang is implementing the "De Pot Op" potty training method across all its locations to help children become toilet trained at an earlier age. The initiative aims to reverse the trend of ...
Significant damage in Heemskerk shed fire
A fire broke out in a shed in Heemskerk on Friday afternoon, resulting in significant property damage. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
Arrest in security risk zone near Zandvoort beach
A person was arrested on Thursday for insulting behavior within a designated security risk area at Zandvoort beach. During the police operation, approximately one hundred individuals were stopped and ...
Jetten also shocked by cost of ministers' private jets
Dutch Minister Rob Jetten expressed shock at the nearly 2 million euros spent by the government on private jet rentals for ministerial travel over the past five years. According to reports, the Minist...
Cabinet finds Netanyahu's Gaza plan extremely concerning
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen has described Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to occupy more of the Gaza Strip as extremely concerning. The cabinet maintains that the proposal co...