Netherlands News in English
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North Holland allocates 600,000 euros for bus stop accessibility; Haarlem and Velsen to apply for subsidies
The province of North Holland has allocated 600,000 euros to improve the accessibility of bus stops for individuals with disabilities. Municipalities including Haarlem and Velsen plan to apply for the...
Does going viral with a ‘wacky’ video actually win votes for local politicians?
Local Dutch politicians are increasingly using viral social media videos, ranging from humorous skits to unconventional language, to attract voters for municipal elections. The article explores whethe...
Resident of Zuidoost asylum shelter stabbed and taken to hospital
A resident of an asylum seeker shelter in Amsterdam Zuidoost was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds following a conflict with another resident on Wednesday afternoon. The incident occurred at the ...
Haarlem entrepreneur to court over threatened fine for Markd terrace: ‘It’s crucial and the calling card of your business’
Entrepreneur Xiadong Yeh has taken legal action to challenge a penalty imposed for an oversized terrace at her restaurant, Markd, in Haarlem. She is seeking clarity from an administrative court regard...
Sharp increase in fines for phone use while cycling; Beverwijk region accounts for over €104,000
The number of cyclists fined for using mobile phones in the Beverwijk region increased by over 30 percent in 2025, rising from 469 to 612. These penalties resulted in a total of more than 104,000 euro...
Toonbeeld Castricum seeking music buddies again
The "Muziekmaatjes" project in Castricum is launching a second edition to connect different generations through music. Following the success of the initial project, the organization is looking for new...
Disappeared: merger was no taboo at vv Nieuw-Vennep
This article reflects on the history of the defunct football club vv Nieuw-Vennep as part of a series on former sports organizations. The club, which was the predecessor to the current VVC, is noted f...
New asylum minister wants ‘peace, cleanliness, and order’ in Ter Apel
New Dutch Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink visited the Ter Apel registration center to pledge stability and order. While local Mayor Jaap Velema welcomed the visit as a positive first step for build...
A striped shirt and bold questions were all talk show host Jan Lenferink (1945-2026) needed
Daycare center where abuse occurred orders broad investigation into incident
Childcare provider Partou has launched an independent investigation following the arrest of a temporary worker suspected of attempting to abuse a two-year-old girl. The inquiry will evaluate internal ...
COA: 'no other choice' but to keep Hardenberg reception centers open
The Dutch asylum agency COA decided to keep two reception centers in the municipality of Hardenberg open, despite their scheduled closure on Sunday. Board member Joeri Kapteijns stated the agency had ...
Can Frank and Wendy finally leave Doha? Flight tickets are in
A couple from Haarlem, Wendy and Frank Hoorn, have successfully secured plane tickets to New Zealand after being stranded in Doha for over a week due to regional conflict and airspace closures. The pa...
Cabinet considers it too early for measures against rising energy prices
Dutch Finance Minister Eelco Heinen stated that the cabinet will not yet take measures against rising energy prices following the conflict in Iran. He argued that it is too early to predict the long-t...
Who is Oscar Garcia, the new Ajax manager? A close friend of Jordi Cruijff and a man struck by great personal tragedy
Oscar Garcia, a 52-year-old Catalan, has been appointed as the new head coach of Ajax's first team. He was promoted by technical director Jordi Cruijff with the specific goal of securing qualification...
Teens assault peers in Beverwijk and Heemskerk, footage shared on Snapchat
Police in the IJmond region have arrested five minors for physical abuse and violence against their peers in Beverwijk and Heemskerk. The incidents took place at President Kennedyplein and Debora Bake...
17-year-old shot by police is robbery suspect
A 17-year-old boy who was shot by police in Capelle aan den IJssel is a suspect in a robbery that took place earlier that day. According to the Public Prosecution Service, the boy remains in stable co...
Maartenskerk wins Friends of Old Hillegom Certificate
The Maartenskerk, the oldest church in Hillegom dating back to 1248, has been awarded the annual certificate by the Friends of Old Hillegom society. The historic building won the prize after receiving...
Elise Schaap to star in new drama series De Machine
Actress Elise Schaap is set to star in the upcoming six-part BNNVARA drama series titled 'De Machine.' The show is scheduled to premiere on the NPO Start streaming platform in the spring of next year.
Jetten and Tusk want ‘pragmatic solution’ to oil dispute
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk have called for a pragmatic solution to the ongoing oil supply dispute between Ukraine and Hungary. During a joint press conferenc...
Mega solar farm near Schiphol back in operation late June after glare issues, 230,000 new panels on the way
The solar park De Groene Energie Corridor (DGEC) near Schiphol Airport is expected to return to full operation by the end of June. This follows the installation of 230,000 new solar panels, which is s...
Bakery bread prices not rising immediately despite rising grain costs
Industry organizations expect that bread prices at bakeries will not rise immediately despite increasing grain prices. This delay is due to long-term contracts between bakeries and suppliers, which bu...
Marco Borsato requests reimbursement of legal costs after acquittal
Marco Borsato has filed a request for the reimbursement of his legal defense costs following his acquittal in a sex crimes case on December 4. A spokesperson for the Midden-Nederland District Court co...
Almelo man tried to stage his own death by forging documents
A 31-year-old man from Almelo attempted to fake his own death in 2025 by forging official documents, including a death certificate, to escape financial problems and start a new life. The court in Zutp...
Heavy traffic due to four-car accident on A44 near Abbenes
A four-car accident occurred on the A44 near Abbenes on Monday afternoon, resulting in one injury. The incident caused significant traffic delays of up to an hour for travelers heading toward Leiden.
Two musical duos at 't Mosterdzaadje in Santpoort-Noord this weekend
Violinist Fiona Robertson and pianist Philip Sharp are scheduled to perform at the 't Mosterdzaadje concert hall in Santpoort-Noord this Saturday starting at 3 PM. This performance is part of a weeken...
Velsen-Noord renovation continues, Schulpweg next after Gildenlaan
Following the large-scale renovation of Gildenlaan, two apartment complexes on Schulpweg in Velsen-Noord are set to be refurbished. This project is part of a series of ongoing improvements in the Vels...
Quality mark to combat retail uniformity: 'Lots of monoculture, the tourist formula'
Entrepreneur Bonne Reijn has launched the 'Zegel van Amsterdam', a quality label designed to combat retail monoculture by supporting authentic and culturally significant local shops. The initiative ai...
Haarlem’s first female councilor was a feminist icon: ‘Dignified, but diligent’
Mayor Jos Wienen recently unveiled portraits of several female city council members at Haarlem's town hall to honor their historical contributions. The collection includes a tribute to the city's firs...
Hardenberg threatens COA with penalty payments if asylum centers do not close
The municipality of Hardenberg has issued an ultimatum to the asylum agency COA, threatening financial penalties if reception centers in Hardenberg and Loozen are not closed. This decision follows the...
