Netherlands News in English
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Helina Guleria and Mostapha el Aichi join Haarlem city council via preference votes; Thierry Baudet declines seat
Candidates Helina Guleria, Mostapha el Aichi, Melissa van Erp, and Thierry Baudet received enough preference votes to qualify for seats in the Haarlem city council. While the first three are expected ...
Pick up free compost for your garden or balcony
On Saturday, March 28th, residents of Amsterdam and Weesp can pick up free compost for their gardens or balconies. This initiative provides local citizens with resources to support the maintenance of ...
Ship taking on water in IJmuiden, major emergency response
A ship encountered difficulties and began taking on water along the Steigerweg in IJmuiden on Monday. The incident triggered a large-scale response from emergency services to manage the situation.
Five arrests after kidnapping of Dutch woman in Belgium
Belgian police have arrested five individuals in connection with the kidnapping of a Dutch woman last week. The victim was being held at a property in Saint-Nicolas, located in the province of Liège.
More than 26 years in prison for fatal Zwijndrecht shooting
The Court of Appeal in The Hague has sentenced 52-year-old Minh Nghia V. to 26 years and eight months in prison for a shooting in Zwijndrecht in January 2023. V. shot his ex-girlfriend, leaving her pe...
Van Gaal to continue advising new Ajax leadership
Louis van Gaal will continue to serve as an advisor for Ajax following discussions with the club's new supervisory board. The agreement was confirmed after a meeting with board chairman Lesley Bamberg...
Day against racism needed more than ever: We are normalizing what is not normal
Participants in an annual demonstration against racism and fascism gathered in Amsterdam to express concern over recent municipal election results. Organizers emphasized that the march is more urgent ...
Three cars involved in collision on N202 in Velsen-Zuid
Three cars were involved in a collision on the Amsterdamseweg (N202) in Velsen-Zuid on Monday afternoon. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of the accident.
Indorock legend Eddy Chatelin takes Indo seniors back to the sixties with his red guitar
Indorock legend Eddy Chatelin will perform during a musical lunch for seniors from the former Dutch East Indies at the Tempo Doeloe daycare center in Schalkwijk, Haarlem. Organized by Zorgbalans, the ...
Brussels calls on member states to consider gas reserves for winter
The European Commission has urged EU member states to begin preparing their gas reserves for the upcoming winter due to the conflict in the Middle East. This measure is intended to protect citizens an...
D66 largest in Santpoort and Driehuis. FVD in IJmuiden and Velserbroek. Sterk Velsen retains Velsen-Noord
In the recent municipal elections, D66 emerged as the largest party in Santpoort and Driehuis, while FVD secured victories in IJmuiden and Velserbroek. Local party Sterk Velsen maintained its lead in ...
Prosecutors appeal acquittal of former NCTV official for spying for Morocco
The Dutch Public Prosecutor's Office is appealing the acquittal of former NCTV analyst Abderrahim El M. on charges of spying for Morocco. While cleared of espionage, El M. received a 20-month prison s...
D66 defends occasional detention of asylum-seeking children
The Dutch political party D66 has defended the government's decision to detain asylum-seeking families with children arriving at Schiphol Airport who have a low chance of obtaining residency. Under th...
Talks between scout Biemond and party leaders begin
Scout Hendrik Jan Biemond has begun exploratory talks with leaders from twelve political parties to determine a new governing coalition following the municipal elections in Amsterdam. The two-day proc...
Talks between scout Biemond and party leaders begin
Scout Hendrik Jan Biemond has begun exploratory talks with leaders from twelve political parties to discuss potential coalitions following the Amsterdam municipal elections. The meetings, spanning two...
High interest in free saplings and greenery: '95 percent are greedy, but 5 percent are moved and come to help us'
Thousands of people visited the Lincolnpark Buurttuin in Hoofddorp to collect free trees and shrubs as part of the 'Meer Bomen Nu' campaign. The initiative redistributes plants that were unable to thr...
Winter coats can be put away as blossoms bloom on Nicolaas Hennemanpad in Heemskerk
Blossoms have begun to bloom along the Nicolaas Hennemanpad in Heemskerk, signaling the arrival of spring weather. This seasonal milestone suggests that it is time for residents to store their winter ...
ACM fears VolkerWessels takeover could hinder competition
The Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has expressed concerns that the acquisition of construction firm VolkerWessels by investment company HAL could negatively impact competition. The re...
Marco Borsato's music returns to The Passion following acquittal in sexual offense case
Marco Borsato's music will return to the Dutch Easter event The Passion for the first time in several years on April 2. The song "Hoe Het Danst," a collaboration with Davina Michelle and Armin van Buu...
Relocation to take Badhoevedorp merger club's squad to the next level
SCPB’22, a merger club from Badhoevedorp, is preparing to move to a brand new sports complex. The club aims to leverage the new facilities to elevate its team's performance and eventually compete at...
Gas leak in Haarlem possibly caused by home burglary
A gas leak occurred on J.J. Hamelinkstraat in Haarlem on Monday morning. Authorities suspect the leak may have been caused by a burglary at a local residence.
Prosecutors demand 9.5 years for woman (75) for killing partner
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a 9.5-year prison sentence for a 75-year-old woman accused of killing her 77-year-old partner in Amsterdam in January 2020. The suspect allegedly stra...
Left-wing opposition complains about ‘rushed’ implementation of migration pact
Left-wing opposition parties in the Netherlands are criticizing the cabinet for rushing the parliamentary treatment of the European migration pact. MP Lisa Westerveld expressed frustration over the la...
Youths arrested at Heemstede synagogue to appear in court today
Two young individuals from Amsterdam who were arrested last week near a synagogue in Heemstede are being arraigned today. The suspects were taken into custody following suspicious behavior in the vici...
Haarlem's Astrid Vos finds new passion in drawing and painting characteristic portraits: 'I wanted to create something of my own'
Haarlem-based artist Astrid Vos has discovered a new passion for creating detailed portraits of famous figures. After a lifelong career in art spanning both the Netherlands and abroad, she is now focu...
Parking garage of former Zandvoort casino now open to everyone
A former casino's parking garage in the center of Zandvoort has opened 110 indoor spaces to the general public as of Monday morning. This addition aims to alleviate the significant parking shortage in...
Acidic mouth from vaping: E-cigarettes cause dental damage in addition to nicotine addiction and lung problems
Vaping is linked to dental damage and oral health issues caused by acidic vapor, in addition to known risks like nicotine addiction and lung problems. During a recent event in Alkmaar, vapes were test...
How Oscar Garcia and Jordi Cruijff went from Total Football ideals to reactive reality in one day
Interim coach Óscar García's goal of leading Ajax to a victory using their traditional 'total football' style fell short during a 1-1 draw against Feyenoord. The match highlighted the team's current...
Arrests at Feyenoord-Ajax match, majority for discrimination
Police arrested 24 individuals during the Feyenoord vs. Ajax match at De Kuip stadium last Sunday. The arrests included 16 cases of discriminatory chanting, alongside charges for assault, vandalism, a...
OPHaarlem leader Joyce Jacobsz resigns after election loss: 'They were tough years'
Joyce Jacobsz, the leader of the OPHaarlem party, has resigned following a disappointing election result where the party's representation dropped from two seats to one. Jacobsz cited the need to focus...