Netherlands News in English
Netherlands news in English — Dutch national headlines covering politics, housing, immigration, the economy, transport and daily life, translated and updated throughout the day for the international community.
Paper here: a look at the municipal paper archives
The municipality continues to maintain significant paper archives despite the general shift towards digital information storage. This overview explores the persistence of physical records and their pr...
Spotting blossoms in Amsterdam? This spring route takes you from pink cloud to pink cloud
A new cycling and walking route has been designed to help people enjoy the spring blossoms appearing across Amsterdam's canals and historic facades. The route guides participants through the city's mo...
Erik van Muiswinkel guest at fifth Schalkwijk Society afternoon
Comedian Erik van Muiswinkel will be the special guest at the fifth annual event hosted by the Genootschap Oud Schalkwijk on May 9. Van Muiswinkel, who grew up in the Schalkwijk district of Haarlem, w...
Civil servants give municipality solid marks, but social safety scores low
Employees of the municipality of Amsterdam gave their employer an average rating of 7.5, though concerns remain regarding social safety and high work pressure. A recent survey found that 22% of staff ...
Civil servants give municipality high marks, but it scores low on social safety
Municipal employees in Amsterdam gave their employer an average rating of 7.5, though a recent survey highlighted serious concerns regarding social safety and high work pressure. Reports of internal u...
De Kast and De Bankzitters to perform for Royal Family on King's Day
The Frisian band De Kast and the group De Bankzitters are scheduled to perform for the Dutch royal family during King's Day celebrations in Dokkum. The program team noted that De Kast was specifically...
Incident at Turkish foundation in Badhoevedorp not the first: ‘This is bad for the neighborhood's reputation’
An explosion occurred Tuesday morning at the Tefekkur foundation in Badhoevedorp, marking the latest in a series of incidents at the site. Neighbors report that the location has previously seen a car ...
Food safety not up to standard at over two-thirds of fish shops
A recent inspection by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) found that more than two-thirds of fish shops failed to comply with food safety regulations. The most frequent ...
Prosecutors demand four years for man for financing Hamas
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a four-year prison sentence against 58-year-old Amin A. for allegedly financing Hamas. Prosecutors claim that between 2010 and 2023, A. raised over 8....
Fossil fuel phase-out summit approaches, expectations diverge
The Netherlands and Colombia are co-hosting the first international conference on phasing out fossil fuels at the end of this month in Santa Marta, Colombia. Ministers from approximately fifty countri...
9 pets found dead in Bergentheim, possibly poisoned
Police in Bergentheim are investigating the deaths of nine pets, including seven cats and two dogs, found dead in the village. Authorities suspect the animals may have been poisoned and are currently ...
25-year-old man arrested on suspicion of planning an attack
A 25-year-old man from Den Bosch was arrested last Friday on suspicion of preparing a terrorist attack. The Dutch Public Prosecution Service announced the arrest on Tuesday, following investigations i...
Police investigate explosion at Turkish cultural center in Badhoevedorp
Police are investigating an explosion that occurred at a Turkish cultural center in Badhoevedorp early this morning, which caused property damage but no injuries. Surveillance footage identified suspe...
Switching from 'dead' HFC Haarlem to Telstar? Betrayal to some, a fairy tale to others
The article explores the complex emotions of former HFC Haarlem fans as they witness the rise of regional rival Telstar following the demise of their own club. While some supporters view switching loy...
Tata and works council reach agreement on innovation department, legal action avoided
Tata Steel Nederland's management and the Central Works Council reached an agreement on Tuesday regarding budget cuts for the PQI innovation department. As a result of this settlement, the planned leg...
Police release images of man posing as bank employee who withdrew thousands in IJmuiden and Amsterdam
Police have released surveillance footage of a suspect who allegedly posed as a bank employee to defraud victims of thousands of euros. The man was recorded using stolen bank details to withdraw cash ...
Irene de Bel after hack: I’d rather save my medical records myself, even if it takes a bit longer to make an appointment
A security incident at software provider ChipSoft has caused hospital patient portals to remain offline for a week, disrupting online appointment scheduling. The breach has led patients to reconsider ...
LHV: GPs using ChipSoft must report to the Dutch Data Protection Authority
The Dutch National General Practitioners Association (LHV) has advised doctors using ChipSoft software to report a potential data breach to the Data Protection Authority. This recommendation follows a...
Prosecution seeks up to 66 months in prison for Assen art heist
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded prison sentences of up to 66 months for three suspects involved in an art heist at the Drents Museum in Assen. Two suspects received lower sentencing ...
Enthusiasts and haters in conversation on 'Fatbike Friday'
Cultural Center Breen and the Van Eesteren Museum are hosting a 'Fatbike Friday' discussion in Amsterdam's Nieuw-West district to address polarized public opinion regarding fatbikes. The event aims to...
Haarlem almost got the trolleybus: costs too high and Heemstede fiercely opposed
In 1945, a proposal was made to replace Haarlem's tram system with electric trolleybuses, which would have provided quiet and clean public transport decades ago. However, the plan was ultimately rejec...
Stopera architect Cees Dam dies aged 93
Architect Cees Dam, the designer of Amsterdam's Stopera building, has passed away at the age of 93. His firm, Dam & Partners Architecten, announced that he died on Monday following a brief illness.
Petrol prices rise further in Belgium, but filling up remains cheaper than in the Netherlands
Gasoline prices are continuing to rise in both Belgium and the Netherlands. Despite the increase, refueling remains more affordable in Belgium according to data from the Belgian Federal Public Service...
Administrative court rejects planning compensation for Waterakkers residents. Plaintiff: ‘Outrageous how Heemskerk treats residents’
An administrative court in Haarlem has rejected a claim for damages from residents in Heemskerk who argued that nearby housing construction decreased their property value. The residents expressed frus...
New crossing on Communicatieweg requires main road closure
A new pedestrian crossing will be constructed on the Communicatieweg in Heemskerk near the Shell gas station. To facilitate the construction, the road will be partially or fully closed during the May ...
Prosecution demands 18 months in prison for Peter Gillis for tax fraud
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded an eighteen-month unconditional prison sentence for real estate entrepreneur and reality star Peter Gillis. Gillis is accused of submitting incomplete...
Minister: Undocumented migrants only punishable if they fail to cooperate
Dutch Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink clarified that undocumented migrants will only face criminal prosecution if they fail to cooperate with their deportation process. This assurance was given dur...
Roofer sentenced to prison after fatal carbon monoxide poisoning
A roofer from Loosdrecht has been sentenced to a three-month suspended prison sentence and 240 hours of community service for causing a fatal carbon monoxide poisoning. The incident led to the deaths ...
Child Mayor Kiyaro: ‘Once you put on your chain of office, you are someone’
Amsterdam is preparing to elect a new child mayor and child council for the upcoming term. The outgoing child mayor, Kiyaro, reflected on his experiences and the importance of the role during his year...
'My daughter's (26) fatal accident has a devastating effect on our family': Suspect in fatal Drie Merenweg crash was speeding
The mother of a 26-year-old woman killed in a high-speed crash on the Drie Merenweg shared the devastating impact of the loss during a court hearing in Haarlem. The suspect is accused of driving signi...