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.
Romanian scammers caught, ‘5000 euro’ jewelry worth almost nothing
Dutch police have arrested four Romanians suspected of operating a jewelry scam from a holiday park in Voorthuizen. The suspects allegedly targeted victims across multiple locations in the Netherlands...
Suspect in Amsterdam Jewish school threat released
A youth suspected of making a telephonic threat against the Cheider Jewish school in Amsterdam has been released from custody while remaining a suspect in the case. The incident occurs amid a rise in ...
High-mileage Henk Brugge knows what to expect as Telstar coach next season: 'The surprise is gone'
Henk Brugge has been appointed as the new head coach of the football club Telstar, describing the role as a dream come true. Despite living in Emmeloord and facing a long commute, the 48-year-old trai...
Dutch Parliament bickers over ‘inciting politicians’ after Loosdrecht, but political games are also at play
The Dutch House of Representatives is debating whether certain politicians' rhetoric incited asylum-related riots in Loosdrecht. This political conflict over accountability comes amid broader maneuver...
From the canals to the Arctic Circle: these Amsterdammers are doing it in 40 days
Siem Pontman and Antoni Zografos from Amsterdam will cycle 4,000 kilometers to the North Cape in Norway this summer. Their 40-day journey aims to raise awareness and funds for the charity Parkinson Ne...
Haarlem 'food rescuers' save 67,000 kilos of food from waste annually
The Haarlem Food Future foundation rescues approximately 67,000 kilograms of surplus food from local supermarkets every year to prevent waste and support families in need. Volunteers collect and distr...
Haarlem seniors share wartime childhood stories in documentary
A new documentary titled 'Haarlem in Oorlogstijd' captures the childhood memories of nonagenarians in Haarlem who lived through World War II. Created by filmmaker Sander van Weert to educate local you...
Ukrainian refugees can stay another year in Rabobank building in Castricum: ‘Location is perceived as quiet’
Ukrainian refugees staying in a former Rabobank building on Dorpsstraat in Castricum have been granted a one-year extension to remain at the facility. The reception center is now scheduled to stay ope...
Happy faces as beloved Hirondelle artwork returns after brutal vandalism: ‘Haarlem residents can enjoy it again’
The 'Hirondelle' sculpture has been returned to its original location on Houtplein in Haarlem just over a month after being severely vandalized. Artist Jackie Sleper and the Stichting Beeldengalerij H...
21-year-old from Beverwijk suspected of causing death by negligence in fatal accident, police investigation ongoing
A 21-year-old man from Beverwijk is suspected of involuntary manslaughter following a fatal car accident on the Laan der Nederlanden. The crash resulted in the death of a 42-year-old woman, and a poli...
434 listed buildings sold in Haarlem: sales price 62 percent higher than standard homes
According to data from the NVM brokers' association, 434 monument properties were recently sold in Haarlem. These historic homes are priced 62 percent higher on average compared to standard residentia...
KLM further postpones flights to Dubai and Saudi Arabia
KLM has extended the suspension of its flights to Dubai and Saudi Arabia due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Flights to Dubai, which were previously cancelled through June 28, will now rem...
Waalre to temporarily house 150 asylum seekers
Approximately 150 asylum seekers will be temporarily housed in Waalre from July until early next year. The accommodation will be located on a site that previously functioned as a pet store.
Sluiseiland finally accessible from IJmuiden after locks reopen, but frustration remains. 'A three-day outage was beneath our pride,' says former RWS employee
Rijkswaterstaat reopened the Kleine Sluis and Zuidersluis on Tuesday, restoring access to Sluiseiland for residents and emergency services after a three-day outage. While these locks are functional ag...
Waalre temporarily accommodates 150 asylum seekers
Approximately 150 asylum seekers will be temporarily housed in Waalre, North Brabant, starting in July. They will be accommodated on the site of a former pet store until early next year.
Afrojack and Martin Garrix to perform at final Formula 1 race in Zandvoort
DJs Afrojack, La Fuente, and Martin Garrix are scheduled to perform during the upcoming Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend in Zandvoort in late August. Afrojack and La Fuente will open the evening programs ...
Tenant demands replacement home after explosion, housing association refuses because 'house was targeted'
A tenant is suing the Eigen Haard housing corporation after being denied alternative housing following an explosion that destroyed her home on Herculesstraat in Amsterdam. The corporation refuses to p...
Former circuit director Edwin Sibbel to become Zandvoort alderman; Mona Keijzer advisor Daniëlle Wiegmans also nominated
Edwin Sibbel, the former financial director of Circuitpark Zandvoort, and Daniëlle Wiegmans, a former political advisor to Mona Keijzer, have been nominated as new aldermen for Zandvoort. Sibbel was ...
New Haarlem Spaarnepoort bus station to reduce car space on Schipholweg, info market soon
The Schipholweg in Haarlem is undergoing a major transformation involving the construction of the new Haarlem Spaarnepoort public transport hub and surrounding housing developments. These changes will...
Harrie's sister's garden shed completely burned down: "Damage doesn't matter, as long as she's okay"
A garden house at the Nieuwe Levenskracht allotment park in Amsterdam was destroyed by a fire and suspected gas explosion on Wednesday evening. The female resident sustained burn injuries and was hosp...
Childcare staff shortage could triple in the coming years
Researchers from Ipsos and SEO Economic Research predict that the labor shortage in the childcare sector will triple in the coming years despite ongoing efforts to address it. The study highlights tha...
Unrest after brawl at Hillegom swimming pool: police seize pocket knife and ban two boys
A large fight broke out between groups of young people at the De Vosse swimming pool in Hillegom on Saturday afternoon. Police questioned two boys, seized a pocket knife from one of them, and issued b...
Bridges are a ticking time bomb in the Dutch road network
Traffic bridges across the Netherlands are facing a maintenance crisis, with one-third of municipalities reporting backlogs and many having to close structures for safety reasons. Experts warn of impe...
Existing home prices rise in all municipalities; Kaag en Brasem and Zoeterwoude see sharpest increases according to CBS
Existing owner-occupied homes in the Netherlands were 5.2 percent more expensive on average in the first quarter of this year compared to 2023. According to Statistics Netherlands (CBS), home prices i...
Sanne Vogel to marry after nine-year engagement
Actress and director Sanne Vogel has announced she is planning her wedding with partner Melchior Schimmel after a nine-year engagement. The 42-year-old artist shared the update during an interview wit...
Trauma helicopter dispatched for injured fat biker in Beverwijk
A fatbike rider was injured in a suspected single-vehicle accident on Tuesday afternoon in Beverwijk. Emergency services, including a trauma helicopter, were dispatched to the scene on the Westerhoutw...
Unions: cabinet proposals seem insufficient
Dutch trade unions FNV, CNV, and VCP have rejected the government's latest social security reform proposals, calling them insufficient and unclear. Although the unions have agreed to a clarifying meet...
Drama for Tallon Griekspoor: Dutchman struggles with heat and suffers early Roland Garros exit
Dutch tennis player Tallon Griekspoor was eliminated in the first round of Roland Garros after losing to Italy's Matteo Arnaldi in four sets. Griekspoor struggled with the heat during the match, joini...
Pentecost heat causes disturbances on packed Zandvoort beach
The sunny Pentecost weekend led to packed beaches in Zandvoort aan Zee, resulting in several reported disturbances. While the majority of visitors enjoyed the weather without issue, authorities noted ...
Netherlands summons Russian ambassador over attacks on Kyiv
The Netherlands has summoned the Russian ambassador to protest recent attacks on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv. Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen announced the decision following a meeting with European Un...