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.
From rooftop extensions to vertical parks: these buildings are in the running for the Architecture Prize
New neighbor in North: Dirk opens second supermarket and hands out coffee and cookies
Supermarket chain Dirk van den Broek has opened its second location in Amsterdam-Noord, following an extensive advertising campaign across the district. To celebrate the opening, the new store offered...
New exhibition reveals the secret life of office artworks: ‘They dance, glow, listen to jazz’
Amsterdam working on right to make mistakes without immediate fines
Jostling for Hillegom voters: Party leaders cross swords in two debates
Ahead of the municipal elections on March 18, party leaders in Hillegom participated in debates regarding the 19 available council seats. Despite the parties collectively predicting they would win 28 ...
KLM raises long-haul ticket prices due to rising fuel costs
KLM and Air France have increased economy class return ticket prices for long-haul flights by 50 euros. This price adjustment, which took effect on Wednesday, is a response to rising fuel costs.
Heemskerk election debate naturally centers on asylum seeker center again, but waste separation and gas transition also addressed: 'We see major risks'
A political debate was held in Heemskerk for undecided voters, featuring seven parties competing in the March 18 elections. The candidates discussed topics including the construction of a new asylum c...
De Bat deploys power grid reserves to avert connection freeze
The Dutch government will utilize reserve capacity on the national electricity grid to prevent a moratorium on new connections in the central Netherlands. State Secretary Jo-Annes de Bat informed Parl...
Dead and mutilated python found near trash, police find 14 snakes in Zuidoost home
Police discovered a dead, mutilated python in a trash container in Amsterdam-Zuidoost, leading to the discovery of 14 live snakes in a nearby home. The live snakes and several rats were found in poor ...
Shop in Tempeliersstraat may be converted into apartment
An administrative court in Haarlem has ruled that a vacant retail space on Tempeliersstraat can be converted into an apartment. The decision favors the property owner over the municipality, as the bui...
Amstel Station reopened after report of man with firearm
Police cleared and reopened Amstel station in Amsterdam-Oost following reports of a man with a firearm. An arrest team apprehended a suspect who was found not to be carrying a weapon, though the incid...
Rat nuisance becomes last-minute Haarlem election issue with petitions, posters and protest marches
Residents and local politicians in Haarlem's Kleverpark neighborhood are pushing for urgent action against rat infestations, turning the issue into a major local election theme. The community has orga...
Klaver seeks answers on malfunctioning gun on Evertsen
GroenLinks-PvdA is seeking clarification from the Dutch cabinet following reports that the main cannon on the frigate Zr. Ms. Evertsen is not functioning. The ship is scheduled for a mission in the ea...
House forces question session over Haarlem rail maintenance
The Dutch House of Representatives has scheduled a session to question State Secretary Annet Bertram regarding railway maintenance in Haarlem. Lawmakers are pushing to combine two separate maintenance...
Velsen municipality to report vandalism and illegal election postering; FVD signs targeted
The municipality of Velsen is filing police reports following the illegal placement and vandalism of election posters during the local campaign. Authorities are removing unauthorized posters, particul...
How the asylum center debate hardened Aalten: ‘Racist, fascist, I’ve been called everything’
The village of Aalten is experiencing severe social division and hostility among residents due to heated debates over the establishment of new asylum seeker centers. This internal conflict contrasts w...
AI chatbots overlook local parties: ‘Voting advice is unreliable’
Research by the Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) reveals that AI chatbots rarely recommend local political parties, making their voting advice unreliable. This bias poses a risk to these parties, ...
A look inside the world of nut company Gotjé: You see a bag on the shelf, but not the work behind it
Jan Gotjé nut company provides a behind-the-scenes look at its production facility in Heerhugowaard, detailing the labor-intensive processes of roasting, cracking, and sorting. Many consumers are una...
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Political cafe for young voters in Castricum: Build for us, housing is the priority
Young voters in Castricum met with candidate council members and Mayor Ben Tap during a Political Café event to discuss their priorities. The participants primarily emphasized the need for new housin...
Haarlem woman sues to get her dog back: 'She is a family member, not movable property you just dispose of'
A woman from Haarlem has filed a summary proceeding to regain custody of her dog, which was seized by authorities after a biting incident in November. The Public Prosecution Service intends to rehome ...
At Alzheimer iftar, Sukran bridges the gap between migrant caregivers and support: 'It starts with a meeting'
Sukran Coba shared her experiences as a caregiver during an Alzheimer iftar at the Akşemseddin Mosque in Beverwijk to bridge the gap between migrant caregivers and social services. Serving as a key r...
Football volunteer through and through
Harti has been a dedicated daily volunteer at the AVV/Spartaan football club for 16 years. Driven by his passion, he remains tireless and committed to his work for the organization.
D66: No understanding for ‘war without a plan’ in Iran
During a parliamentary debate, D66 leader Jan Paternotte expressed strong criticism of the United States and Israel for initiating a conflict with Iran without a clear plan. This position contrasts wi...
One injured in two-car collision on N201 near Schiphol-Rijk
Two cars collided on the N201 near Schiphol-Rijk on Thursday afternoon. One person was injured in the accident.
'Dream on' if you think no schools in Bloemendaal will have to close: Lively election debate in Bloemendaal town hall
Eight party leaders participated in a lively election debate at Bloemendaal's town hall, addressing several controversial local topics. A significant point of conflict involved disagreement between D6...
Love is the medicine for the emptiness on Lucky Fonz III's new album
Acquittal for grave vandalism in The Hague, prison for burglaries
A court in The Hague has acquitted 34-year-old Stefan V. of vandalizing 32 graves and stealing memorial items at Westduin cemetery due to a lack of evidence. However, he was sentenced to eight months ...
VVD does not support attack on Iran but stands with US and Israel
The Dutch VVD party supports the government's decision not to explicitly endorse U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran. During a parliamentary debate, party leader Ruben Brekelmans clarified that while the...
FC Volendam’s ‘golden oil presser’ believes in God and his path: There is something soothing in that thought
The author reflects on finding spiritual peace through football, specifically while watching FC Volendam play against PSV. The narrative explores how faith can provide a sense of calm amidst global tu...