Netherlands News in English

GL-PvdA and D66 leaders clash over social housing: 'You're sowing doubt'

Party leaders Diana van Loenen (GL-PvdA) and Steven Jonker (D66) engaged in a heated debate at the Haarlems Dagblad office ahead of the upcoming elections. The discussion focused on social housing, ac...

Open book club at IJmuiden Library: The Wrath of Abraham

Bibliotheek Velsen will host an open book club at the IJmuiden library on Monday, March 23. The event focuses on the book De Woede van Abraham, which served as the foundation for the musical De Kanaal...

Letschert aims to significantly reduce teacher shortage in four years

Dutch Education Minister Rianne Letschert aims to significantly reduce the teacher shortage within the next four years. She emphasized that a structural shortage undermines the country's foundation of...

Forgotten vegetables rediscovered at Herenboerderij Rorik in Beverwijk. 'I received a golden shovel'

Jochem van Tongeren and his daughter are cultivating forgotten vegetables at the Herenboeren Rorik community farm in Beverwijk. The initiative focuses on hands-on farming, allowing members to grow and...

Van Veldhoven: EU examines pros and cons of price cap

EU energy ministers are currently evaluating the potential advantages and disadvantages of implementing a price cap on gas. Dutch Climate Minister Stientje van Veldhoven warned that while a cap could ...

Dune area near Heemskerk cordoned off for search, police helicopter deployed

Police have cordoned off parts of the dune area near Heemskerk for a search operation involving ground units and a helicopter. The search is for a man in the vicinity of Duinweg, with officers current...

Jetten has seen no concrete proposal for Hormuz mission

During a visit to Berlin, Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten stated that there is currently no concrete proposal for a military mission in the Strait of Hormuz. Jetten emphasized that while the Netherlan...

Why Europe calls for less China while welcoming Joybuy

The Chinese webshop Joybuy has officially launched in the Netherlands, highlighting a contradiction as European politicians advocate for reduced economic dependence on China. The article examines why ...

Smoke in Vomar supermarket in Zandvoort, store evacuated

A Vomar supermarket in Zandvoort was evacuated on Monday late afternoon following a report of smoke inside the building. The store on Celsiusstraat was temporarily closed as a precaution but has since...

Havo at Haarlem College proves cheap and effective: ‘Successful start’

The municipality of Haarlem and Haarlem College have reported a successful start for the school's new HAVO department, which launched for the 2024-2025 academic year. Education councilor Bas van Leeuw...

Rotterdam synagogue explosion suspects held for terrorism

Four suspects arrested for an explosion at a synagogue in Rotterdam will remain in custody for fourteen days as investigations continue. The Public Prosecution Service is charging the individuals with...

Sunday shopping and 30 km/h speed limit key issues for voters

Data from the StemWijzer voting tool shows that asylum and migration are the primary concerns for voters ahead of the upcoming municipal elections. Other significant issues influencing voter decisions...

StemWijzer Haarlem: this statement divides users the most

More than 8,600 StemWijzer submissions in Haarlem show that voters are most divided on a proposal regarding a regional heating network. This issue has emerged as the most polarizing topic for users of...

Election posters in Haarlem defaced and removed: Libel and slander

Election posters from several political parties in Haarlem have been vandalized or removed, with BVNL posters specifically targeted with derogatory labels. While some activists admit to removing poste...

Letschert discusses safety concerns with student rabbi

Minister Rianne Letschert met with student rabbi Yanki Jacobs and Jewish students on Monday to discuss growing safety concerns. The conversation specifically addressed the well-being of Jewish student...

Heerma concerned about rising intimidation in local politics

Minister of Interior Affairs Pieter Heerma has expressed concern regarding the rising levels of intimidation faced by local politicians in the Netherlands. He noted that such behavior has become part ...

600,000 files stolen from Epe municipality, including personal data

Hackers have stolen approximately 600,000 files, totaling over 800 gigabytes, from the municipality of Epe. The data breach includes personal information such as names and addresses of residents.

Cabinet prioritizes infrastructure, may scrap projects

The Dutch cabinet is facing multi-billion euro shortages, forcing a reprioritization of infrastructure construction and maintenance projects. Minister Vincent Karremans and State Secretary Annet Bertr...

Suspect Mels van B. in Barendrecht sex crime case appeals

Mels van B., a suspect in a sexual offense case from Barendrecht, has officially filed an appeal against his conviction. His lawyer confirmed that the case will be brought before the court of appeal f...

'I am a doer, and an electrician': FVD candidate breaks open meter box to fix lights, residents call it election stunt

A candidate from the FVD Velsen political party personally repaired street lighting at De Linie by opening a meter cupboard, addressing a long-standing issue in the neighborhood. While the candidate d...

Nielson and ‘Charl Sings Ramses’ at Summer Park. Third headliner to follow this week.

The Summer Park Sessions festival will be held in Park Velserbeek, Velsen-Zuid, from September 4 to 6. Organizers have announced Nielson and 'Charl zingt Ramses' as two of the evening headliners, with...

Savings rate surges to 2.50 percent

The highest interest rate for flexible savings accounts in the Netherlands rose from 2.05 to 2.50 percent on Monday. This significant increase follows several months of stagnation, according to financ...

Heemstede school cancels iftar following outcry over separate entrances for men and women. ‘We want to preserve peace in the neighborhood’

The HBM secondary school in Heemstede cancelled a planned iftar meal following public controversy over a letter sent to parents that included instructions for gender-segregated entrances and dress cod...

Police release footage of two suspects in Jewish school attack

Police have released footage of two suspects involved in an attack near a Jewish school on Zeelandstraat in Amsterdam-Zuid. The incident occurred during the night between Friday and Saturday.

Haarlem man arrested for hard drugs after intensive operation on the North Sea

Five men, including a resident of Haarlem, were arrested on Sunday for involvement in a hard drug smuggling operation on the North Sea. The suspects were caught red-handed using a 'drop-off' method of...

Documentary series on the ecstasy industry gives producers a voice

CANAL+ has released the trailer for a new Dutch documentary series titled "Snoepjes," which features interviews with producers and individuals involved in the ecstasy industry. The series focuses on t...

Photographer Jaimy Gail breaks a persistent taboo with exhibition Vulva

Breakthrough in investigation into masterminds behind Peter R. de Vries murder, link to Taghi organization

A 34-year-old suspect, Ismail M., has been arrested in Morocco in connection with the investigation into the murder of Peter R. de Vries. He is allegedly a key figure in Ridouan Taghi's criminal organ...

Italian threatened officers with fake hand grenade at Haarlem KFC; psychiatrist and psychologist to examine him

A 53-year-old Italian man remains in custody after threatening police with a fake hand grenade at a KFC in Haarlem on Christmas Day. He will undergo psychiatric and psychological evaluations to assess...

North Holland becomes first province with sign language in politics

North Holland is set to become the first Dutch province to implement sign language in its political proceedings following a proposal by Volt, PvdA, and GroenLinks. The initiative received broad suppor...