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.
Coffee has become much more expensive in recent years, big differences between brands
Research by the Consumentenbond indicates that supermarket coffee prices have risen significantly over the past five years. The study highlights a substantial price gap between premium A-brands and pr...
Walk along Amsterdam's secret ring road
This article explores a six-kilometer historical ring road in Amsterdam through a collection of archival photographs. It invites readers to experience the route themselves by walking or cycling along ...
North Holland Traffic: Delays on A7 and A9 in Monday morning rush hour, May 26
On Monday, May 26, morning rush hour traffic in Noord-Holland experienced delays on the A7 near Hoorn and the A9 near Alkmaar. The congestion was primarily caused by heavy traffic volume at these spec...
Strong smell of smoke in IJmuiden, fire department searching for source
On Monday night, the fire department conducted an extensive search for a potential wildfire in the dunes of IJmuiden following reports of a strong smell of smoke. Despite searching the Heerenduinweg a...
Number of mega-farms increasing according to Wakker Dier
The number of mega-stables in the Netherlands is increasing despite an overall decrease in the total number of farms. According to Wakker Dier, this trend is caused by scaling as small farmers quit an...
Summer holiday? For two-thirds of the Dutch, it is a major financial challenge
A poll reveals that over two-thirds of people in the Netherlands find it financially difficult to go on holiday during the school summer break. Due to inflation and rising costs at hotels and campsite...
Municipality slower to intervene against homeless tents
The city of Amsterdam is taking longer to clear homeless tents as it implements a new policy that prioritizes social care assessments and health services over immediate eviction. This approach targets...
Municipality less likely to intervene over homeless tents
The municipality of Amsterdam is taking longer to remove improvised tents used by homeless people, many of whom are labor migrants from Eastern Europe. New protocols require officials to prioritize ca...
Sûr Atelier nominated for Appeltje van Oranje: Haarlem initiative aims to challenge fast fashion and break the cycle of poverty
Sûr Atelier, a clothing studio based in Haarlem, has been nominated for the Appeltje van Oranje award for its efforts to break the cycle of poverty. The initiative has operated for over ten years, pr...
Company car destroyed by fire in Velsen-Noord
A commercial vehicle was completely destroyed by a fire on Tuesday morning on Hagedisstraat in Velsen-Noord. The incident occurred in the early hours of the day, leaving the vehicle a total loss.
House door heavily damaged in Haarlem explosion
An explosion at a residence on Vondelweg in Haarlem caused heavy damage to a front door during the night between Monday and Tuesday. Local authorities are investigating the incident following the blas...
Kim Lammers sees a brave hockey club setting a good example
Kim Lammers has praised Hockeyclub Voordaan for taking a significant step that many other sports clubs have only discussed. The club's initiative is being highlighted as a brave and positive example f...
Apologies for casual clothes in court, but judge more concerned about alcohol and cocaine DUI after day in Zandvoort
A man from Noordwijk appeared in court for driving under the influence of alcohol and cocaine following a visit to Zandvoort. While the defendant apologized for his casual attire, the judge emphasized...
Fund: Municipal absenteeism highest in over 20 years
Absenteeism among personnel at Dutch municipalities rose to 7.1 percent last year, the highest level in over twenty years. The figures were reported by A&O fonds Gemeenten, which tracks employment dat...
Wijk aan Zee residents stage playful protest for return of clock to historic bus shelter: 'It’s also about the principle'
A group of residents in Wijk aan Zee staged a playful protest by hanging a toy clock on a historic bus stop at Julianaplein. The group is urging the municipality to repair and restore the original clo...
'A crying shame to just demolish this': Call to at least carefully dismantle the old Werf Conrad office
A historical administration building of Werf Conrad in Haarlem, previously thought demolished but discovered hidden behind modern facades, is now facing potential destruction. Heritage architect Camie...
Construction of new children's center and 90 homes at De Velst feasible, criticism of developer's profit maximization unfounded
A feasibility study has confirmed that constructing a new child center and 90 residential units at the De Velst site in Heemskerk is viable. This finding addresses previous concerns and criticism rega...
'I'm no child hater': Local residents shocked after playground controversy at Hoeve Duin en Kruidberg
Residents living near Hoeve Duin en Kruidberg have expressed shock at the social media backlash and hateful messages following the enforcement of rules at a local playground. While they support the me...
Mental health sector: 7,750 rental homes per year for people with mental health issues
The Dutch mental healthcare association (de Nederlandse ggz) reports that at least 7,750 social housing units are needed annually for individuals with mental health issues. These homes are specificall...
Urgenda founder Marjan Minnesma remembered in obituary notices
Marjan Minnesma, the founder and director of the Dutch climate organization Urgenda, has died at the age of 59. She was honored in several obituaries in the newspaper Trouw, where colleagues described...
Large fire in warehouse in Zutphen
A large fire broke out in a warehouse on Marsweg in Zutphen, completely engulfing the 40 by 10-meter building. Firefighters are currently battling the blaze from the outside due to its intensity.
Wildfire near Koog aan de Zaan
A wildfire involving old grass broke out late Monday evening between Koog aan de Zaan and Zaandam. The fire covered an area of approximately 20 by 40 meters along the Westerwindpad, according to the l...
Major power outage ongoing in Cruquius and Haarlem
A large-scale power outage is currently affecting thousands of households in Haarlem and Cruquius. More than 25 streets are reported to be without electricity as a result of the disruption.
Red Cross: about 140 asylum seekers to night shelter in Groningen
Approximately 140 asylum seekers are being moved from the overcrowded reception center in Ter Apel to a temporary night shelter in Groningen on Monday evening. This measure, supported by the Red Cross...
Serious scooter accident on bike path next to Zeeweg in Overveen, driver arrested
A serious collision between two scooters occurred on Monday evening on a bicycle path along the Zeeweg in Overveen. Emergency services responded to provide medical assistance to those involved, and on...
Injured in scooter collision, driver arrested
A person was hospitalized with serious injuries following a collision between two scooters on the Zeeweg in Overveen. The driver of the other scooter was arrested for driving under the influence, and ...
Two cars destroyed by fire in Badhoevedorp hotel parking lot
A car fire broke out on Monday evening at the Corendon Urban Amsterdam Schiphol Airport hotel in Badhoevedorp. The incident resulted in the destruction of two vehicles in the hotel's parking lot.
Spanish Hondius passenger tests positive for hantavirus
A Spanish person aboard the Dutch cruise ship m/v Hondius has tested positive for the hantavirus. The case was confirmed and reported by the Spanish Ministry of Health on Monday.
Dr. Rutger’s emergency visit: Mr. Goossens is dizzy and vomiting in a bucket, his wife struggles to walk
Dr. Rutger performs an emergency home visit for the severely ill Mr. Goossens and notices his wife is also struggling. Despite a crowded waiting room at his practice, the doctor manages to attend to t...
Treasure trove of photos of port city from 1960 to 1980, IJmuiden through the lens of 87-year-old Piet Korpershoek
Piet Korpershoek, an 87-year-old photographer from IJmuiden, is presenting his first exhibition at the local library, showcasing his work from 1960 to 1980. Having documented his hometown since the ag...