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.
How GHB use has gripped a city for years: 'You can't let someone who screams all night sleep among 55 others'
The city of Leiden is implementing a new strategy to address long-standing GHB addiction issues among its homeless population, which have cost the municipality millions of euros. For years, users stru...
Tens of thousands of volunteers clean up trash in the area
Tens of thousands of volunteers participated in the 24th National Cleanup Day on Saturday, collecting litter across the Netherlands. Organized by Verpact, the event saw over 1,500 registered cleaning ...
From Sittard to Spain: Why Mitch Kolkman (23) chose a new start in Girona on the road to the LA Games
Mitch Kolkman, a 23-year-old triathlete from Haarlem, has moved from Sittard to Girona, Spain, to prepare for the upcoming season and the Los Angeles Olympics. Despite his transition to the new traini...
Which energy contract is best right now and how to keep costs under control
Rising energy and fuel prices are impacting consumers as the war with Iran disrupts global oil production and transport. The article explores strategies for managing household energy costs and selecti...
Healthcare providers struggle to find practice space in the city
Healthcare providers in Amsterdam, including general practitioners and social services like HVO-Querido, are struggling to find affordable practice spaces due to rising real estate prices. This shorta...
It's raining free money in Groningen
Residents in the province of Groningen are filing mass claims for mining damage attributed to gas extraction despite national budget cuts to healthcare and pensions. Reports indicate that many of thes...
Customers travel from far and wide to Budget Food in Beverwijk: 'They sometimes save forty euros a week on groceries'
Budget Food in Beverwijk's Wijkerbaan shopping center attracts customers from across the province of North Holland by selling surplus supermarket goods at significant discounts. Shoppers report saving...
Top chef Nico Koji Miyahira now prepares meals as a volunteer at Hospice De Heideberg: ‘If I can still contribute to this final stage of life, I want to do that’
Nico Koji Miyahira, a 37-year-old professional chef from Haarlem, has begun volunteering to prepare high-quality meals for residents at Hospice De Heideberg in Santpoort-Noord. Inspired by his childho...
Dozens of medicines contain PFAS: 'It has added value, medications work longer'. There are alternatives, but you must actively ask for them
Dozens of medications, including antidepressants like fluoxetine, contain PFAS to improve their effectiveness and longevity, which contributes to environmental pollution. Experts note that while alter...
Municipality of Beverwijk pays council candidate Paul Klomp 9,500 euros per month for Ukrainian refugee shelter
The municipality of Beverwijk is paying entrepreneur and council candidate Paul Klomp 9,500 euros per month to rent a temporary shelter for Ukrainian refugees. Mayor Martijn Smit has stated that stric...
Firefighters rescue people from balconies in Voorburg fire
A fire broke out in an elevator shaft of a residential building in Voorburg early Saturday morning, causing smoke to spread throughout several floors. Firefighters evacuated residents from approximate...
Unique behind-the-scenes look: how the Netherlands is trying to get 'Bolle Jos' extradited
The Dutch government is actively working on a plan to extradite drug criminal ‘Bolle Jos’ Leijdekkers, who has been living in Sierra Leone under the protection of the president. A reconstruction r...
Cyclist dies in collision with car in Putten
A cyclist died following a collision with a car on Beulekampersteeg in Putten, Gelderland, around midnight on Friday night. Despite the rapid arrival of emergency services, the victim could not be sav...
Number two on The Hague D66 list received more votes than lead candidate
In the municipal elections in The Hague, D66 candidate Marije Mostert received 9,904 votes, surpassing the party's lead candidate Yousef Assad, who received 8,082. This outcome was revealed in the pre...
From a lighter on his head to bleeding while celebrating: Davy Klaassen on his most intense Klassieker moments
Ajax captain Davy Klaassen reflects on his most intense moments in the 'Klassieker' rivalry against Feyenoord as he prepares for his 19th appearance in the fixture. Klaassen emphasizes that the match ...
Activist and politician Saar Boerlage dies at 93
Saar Boerlage, a prominent Dutch activist and politician, has passed away at the age of 93. She was best known for successfully leading the campaign against hosting the Olympic Games in Amsterdam and ...
Activist and politician Saar Boerlage dies aged 93
Renowned activist and politician Saar Boerlage has passed away at the age of 93. She served as an Amsterdam city councilor for multiple parties and was a former national chair of the Pacifist Socialis...
Large fire at Amsterdam storage facility under control
A large fire that broke out on Friday afternoon at a storage facility on the Nieuwe Hemweg in Amsterdam is now under control. Emergency services report that the situation is stable, though firefighter...
Rob Kemps on final Snollebollekes GelreDome shows: 'Considered quitting'
Rob Kemps admitted he briefly regretted the decision to end his Snollebollekes concert series at the GelreDome in Arnhem. As he prepared for the final shows, the entertainer noted that the sold-out ve...
How would Luis Enrique have Ajax play against Feyenoord? Definitely Steur as a man-marker on Valente
Henk Spaan provides his weekly football ratings, highlighting figures such as Kees Smit, Max Dowman, and Dominik Szoboszlai. The article also explores potential tactical strategies for Amsterdam-based...
Kennemerlaan in IJmuiden transformed into tulip picking garden for a day
The Kennemerlaan in IJmuiden will be transformed into a temporary tulip picking garden this Saturday. Customers of the local shops will receive tickets allowing them to pick a bunch of flowers.
Karianne Kas (D66) receives most preference votes in Bloemendaal, Alderman Stam (VVD) popular in Heemstede, GL-PvdA Zandvoort number 2 outvotes lead candidate
Preference votes for Dutch municipal elections were announced on Friday, revealing significant shifts in candidate popularity in Bloemendaal, Heemstede, and Zandvoort. These results could lead to chan...
Halsema on attack on Jewish school: 'Has made people incredibly scared'
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema addressed a recent explosion at the Jewish primary school Cheider, describing it as an act of intimidation that has caused significant fear in the community. The incident...
Several controversial FvD members enter municipal councils
Several Forum for Democracy (FVD) candidates with ties to far-right organizations have been elected to Dutch city councils following recent electoral gains. Investigations by NRC and de Volkskrant hig...
Bystanders watch fire on Amsterdam's Nieuwe Hemweg spread rapidly: "The whole building is burning down"
A massive fire broke out at a building on the Nieuwe Hemweg in Amsterdam, destroying the structure and a large number of electric shared scooters. Witnesses reported hearing batteries exploding as the...
Decades of superior dining in the dunes: De Bokkedoorns marks 65 years. 'We are out of reach for 80 percent of the population'
The Michelin-starred restaurant De Bokkedoorns, located in Overveen, is celebrating its 65th anniversary under the management of the Beeren family. The establishment was one of the first in the Nether...
Iranians gather for Persian New Year: "People who feel alone can join"
Iranians gathered at Museumplein in Amsterdam to celebrate the Persian New Year, Norooz, moving the traditional private celebration to a public setting for communal support. The event combined festive...
An evening at Europaplein in Beverwijk with youth workers Deniz and Kenan: ‘We connect with the boys by being ourselves. We are brother figures to the youth’
Youth workers Kenan Cimen and Deniz Yüce serve as mentors and role models for young people at Europaplein in Beverwijk, where they both grew up. By acting as "brother figures," they aim to foster saf...
Your Easter Best! 8 brunches, cocktails, and egg hunts: what to do in Amsterdam this Easter
Amsterdam is hosting various Easter activities, including extensive brunches, cocktails with a view, and traditional egg hunts. The city's holiday offerings range from festive meals to unique events l...
The festival of democracy?
The article discusses the societal pressure to view voting as a privilege and a civic duty during recent elections in the context of shifting global orders. It questions whether citizens are allowed t...