Netherlands News in English
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Energy supplier Kikker fails to meet licensing requirements
Kikker Energie faces the potential loss of its operating license due to significant financial and organizational mismanagement. The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) reported that ...
Gerard Metselaar potential partner in new Bloemendaal coalition; Zelfstandig Bloemendaal and Liberaal Bloemendaal also still in the running
The VVD, D66, and CDA parties in Bloemendaal have reached a coalition agreement, allowing the existing governing alliance to continue. Independent councilor Gerard Metselaar and the groups Zelfstandig...
At the Heemstede fair, you go back in time in many ways, except for one important respect
The annual Pentecost fair in Heemstede recently drew large crowds, particularly families with young children attracted by popular animated characters. While the event offers a nostalgic experience, it...
Heavy smoke at raging fire in Castricum
A large fire broke out in a building in Castricum on Wednesday afternoon, producing significant amounts of smoke. Multiple fire department units responded to the scene to extinguish the blaze.
D66 nominates Ivor Balke as new candidate alderman
D66 has nominated Ivor Balke as the new candidate for alderman in Castricum, replacing Erik Hordijk who withdrew from the position a month ago. The local coalition, consisting of Lokaal Vitaal, VVD, a...
Disappeared: FC Schalkwijk had to make way for housing
FC Schalkwijk was a sports club that merged in 1992 to make room for new housing developments. This article is part of a series highlighting defunct sports organizations and historical sporting events...
DDoS attacks on Vodafone repeatedly disrupt Velsen telephone services
The municipality of Velsen has experienced seven telephone service outages in five months due to repeated DDoS attacks on its provider, Vodafone. The longest outage lasted over 25 days, leaving the mu...
Three people assaulted at Little Beach IJmuiden aan Zee; police seek five suspects
Three people were assaulted on the Kleine Strand in IJmuiden aan Zee on Tuesday evening. Police are currently searching for a group of five suspects involved in the incident.
Permit process for Ye concerts in Arnhem still ongoing
The municipality of Arnhem is currently processing the permit applications for two upcoming concerts by American rapper Ye. The performances are scheduled to take place at the GelreDome on June 6 and ...
Ronald Koeman on dropping Kees Smit: He is a different type of midfielder than Jerdy Schouten
Netherlands national coach Ronald Koeman has excluded 20-year-old midfielder Kees Smit from the World Cup squad. Koeman opted for experienced players Marten de Roon and Mats Wieffer, citing their spec...
Limousines queue in Wijk aan Zee for Castor College graduation party. ‘Old cars have a certain charm’
Approximately 170 students from Castor College celebrated their graduation gala at Hotel Het Hoge Duin in Wijk aan Zee. The event featured a parade of luxury vehicles, including limousines and classic...
1,500 rubber ducks race for charity in Heemskerk, tickets on sale at local Rotary Club
The Rotary Club Heemskerk-Uitgeest is hosting a charity rubber duck race on May 31, where 1,500 ducks will be propelled through Heemskerk's municipal pond by the local fire department. Participants ca...
Energy displays often lead to lower consumption, but not for everyone
Research from Tilburg University indicates that energy displays providing real-time data help households reduce their gas and electricity consumption on average. However, some residents prioritize per...
Traditional treats for birth of three baby storks in Elswout: 'Some ask if I’ve become a grandfather'
Three stork chicks have recently hatched in a nest at the Elswout estate near Haarlem. Local resident George is celebrating the birds' arrival by offering traditional Dutch snacks to passersby while o...
Information security inadequate at many large mental health organizations
The Dutch Health and Youth Care Inspectorate (IGJ) reported that a majority of large mental healthcare organizations do not meet legal requirements for information security. The regulator has demanded...
Shops evacuated due to strange smell in Hoofddorp supermarket
Several shops in Hoofddorp were evacuated on Wednesday afternoon as a precaution after a strange smell was detected at a Dirk van den Broek supermarket. The evacuation took place at Burgemeester van S...
No fine for Fletcher for now over asylum reception in Epe hotel
The municipality of Epe has decided not to fine the Fletcher hotel chain for continuing to house asylum seekers past the May 26 deadline. Although the deadline was missed, the municipality is allowing...
Koeman's World Cup squad: AZ's Kees Smit misses out, Depay included
Netherlands national team coach Ronald Koeman announced his squad for the upcoming World Cup on Wednesday afternoon. While Memphis Depay was included in the selection, AZ player Kees Smit did not make...
Help shape the future of hospitality in the Red Light District
The city of Amsterdam is developing a future plan for the catering industry in the Wallen district to ensure the area remains attractive for local residents. The initiative encourages public participa...
Former court employee sentenced to four years for selling data
A former employee of the Amsterdam district court has been sentenced to four years in prison, with one year suspended, for selling confidential data from judicial systems. The court also convicted the...
No money for public toilets in Velsen despite Accessibility Platform request
The municipality of Velsen has announced it lacks the budget to install 24-hour public toilets. This decision comes despite formal requests for increased accessibility from the Platform Accessibility ...
Shops and restaurants in Heemstede center open doors during Spring Fair
The annual Spring Fair in the center of Heemstede will take place this Sunday, featuring stalls, music, and activities for children. Many shops and restaurants along the Raadhuisstraat and Binnenweg w...
Dutch minehunter en route for possible deployment in Hormuz
A Dutch minehunter is departing for a NATO deployment in the Mediterranean Sea to be positioned for a potential mission in the Strait of Hormuz. Additionally, preparations are being made to send a spe...
Parliament wants pubs to show World Cup matches for free
A majority of the Dutch House of Representatives wants the public broadcaster NOS to allow hospitality entrepreneurs to screen World Cup matches of the Dutch national team for free. The proposal sugge...
De Jong reaches first Grand Slam third round in Paris
Dutch tennis player Jesper de Jong reached the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time by defeating Federico Cinà at Roland Garros. De Jong, who entered the main draw as a lucky loser, secured...
Motorist ends up in water along N208 in Haarlem
A motorist drove into the water along the N208 in Haarlem on Wednesday afternoon. No injuries were reported following the incident.
Triggerfinger releases sixth album and goes on tour in autumn
Belgian rock band Triggerfinger will release their sixth studio album, titled 'TARMAC,' on September 18. The band is also scheduled to embark on a European tour this autumn, which includes performance...
Psychiatric treatment for former Heemskerk resident extended by another two years
The court in Haarlem has extended the involuntary psychiatric treatment (TBS) of a 40-year-old man for an additional two years. The individual, a former resident of Heemskerk, has already spent fourte...
Car ends up on its side after collision in Hoofddorp, one injured
Two cars collided on Wednesday morning on Antje Breijerstraat in Hoofddorp, causing one vehicle to flip onto its side. One person was injured in the accident and received medical attention from ambula...
Dam Square again the scene of state visit, this time German President visits
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will begin a state visit to the Netherlands on June 9, starting with a ceremonial welcome on Amsterdam's Dam Square by King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima....