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.
Loes pays for Friday afternoon drinks after free window repair
Loes Sonnenberg encountered issues with a malfunctioning tilt-and-turn window and was unable to fix it because she had lost the necessary key. After receiving a free repair, she donated money to contr...
Benzene remediation along Broekpolder to begin July 1. Further investigation around Aagtenpark still needed
The remediation of benzene-contaminated groundwater in the Broekpolder district is scheduled to begin on July 1. The permit application for the project remains available for public inspection until Ma...
Municipal elections on March 18: what the Party for the Animals wants in Haarlem
Haarlem residents will vote in the municipal elections on March 18 to elect a new city council. This report highlights the specific plans and political platform of the Party for the Animals.
Plans for one-way traffic on Utrechtsestraat, but not everyone is convinced
The Amsterdam municipality is considering making the Utrechtsestraat a one-way street to improve safety and reduce traffic congestion. While some residents support the initiative, the local neighborho...
Explosion and major fire in Amsterdam South, one person taken to hospital
A powerful explosion and subsequent fire destroyed a curtain shop on Maasstraat in Amsterdam-Zuid early Monday morning, resulting in one person being hospitalized. The blast caused significant damage ...
Toos & Henk - February 23
Cartoonist Paul Kusters illustrates his unique perspective on current affairs in the daily comic strip 'Toos & Henk.' The series is published every day from Monday to Saturday.
House prices rise to record levels due to persistent shortage
Dutch house prices reached a record high in January due to a persistent shortage of available properties and a lack of new housing construction. Rising household incomes have also contributed to the o...
Few Zandvoort residents enthusiastic about housing at the circuit: 'I even named my dog after a driver'
Residents of Zandvoort are expressing significant opposition to proposals for building housing on the local racing circuit. Many locals consider the sound of race cars to be an essential part of the s...
Neighborhood council dissatisfied with Zee- and Duinwijk improvement plan, alderman disputes criticism
The Zee- en Duinwijk neighborhood platform has expressed dissatisfaction with a proposed improvement plan, stating that the measures lack concreteness and community involvement. In a letter to the mun...
Kim Lammers: ‘At the Olympics, you need thick skin not to falter’
Former athlete Kim Lammers reflects on the mental toughness and resilience required in elite sports, noting that competition can often be harsh or unfair. Her remarks were made in the context of obser...
From oath to first cabinet meeting: the Jetten cabinet's first day minute by minute
The Jetten cabinet is officially beginning its term 118 days after the general election, starting with a swearing-in ceremony at Paleis Huis ten Bosch. The day's schedule includes the official group p...
Number of Ukrainian refugees in Haarlem nearly doubles in almost three and a half years
The municipality of Haarlem currently provides shelter to 1,396 Ukrainian refugees as the conflict continues following the Russian invasion. This figure represents a significant increase, with the num...
Person taken to hospital after fire in Amsterdam's Rivierenbuurt
A fire broke out in a shop in the Rivierenbuurt neighborhood of Amsterdam following an explosion, resulting in significant damage. One person from a nearby residence was hospitalized for smoke inhalat...
Bol.com and MediaMarkt pull popular headphones from sale over high levels of ‘substances of concern’
Major retailers including Bol.com and MediaMarkt have immediately removed several popular headphones and headsets from sale due to high concentrations of concerning substances. An investigation into o...
Hydrochloric acid to be measured three times a year at ICL fertilizer plant
Amsterdam downplays 20 million overnight stay limit: just a ‘goal’
Amsterdam's municipality is defending itself in court against a group of residents seeking to enforce a 20-million overnight stay limit on tourism. The city maintains the cap is an administrative goal...
It is not easy living on the streets as a woman. You also get harassed a lot
Motorcyclist killed in accident on A15, road closed
A motorcyclist died in a serious accident on the A15 highway near Europoort on Sunday evening. Following the incident, the road heading toward Rotterdam was temporarily closed to allow for a police in...
Dutch Foreign Ministry tells citizens in Mexico to stay indoors after drug lord's death
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has warned Dutch citizens in Mexico to stay indoors following the death of drug lord El Mencho. The killing of the drug kingpin by Mexican police on Sunday has tr...
Vlaardingen foster parents lose custody of their own child
Foster parents Johnny van den B. and Daisy W. from Vlaardingen have lost parental authority over their biological child and guardianship of another child following a Rotterdam court ruling. The decisi...
Telstar bold in De Kuip, but White Lions still lose to Feyenoord
Telstar lost 2-1 to Feyenoord at De Kuip despite taking an early 1-0 lead. The "White Lions" delivered a strong performance in the final minutes but were unable to find an equalizer.
Telstar has its own ‘Experience’ at the Halfweg outlet, though fans prefer a fan shop: ‘Pity, I would have liked to buy a shirt’
Dutch football club Telstar has opened a 'Telstar Experience' center at Amsterdam The Style Outlets in Halfweg. While the location showcases the club's brand alongside international labels, some visit...
City housing cooperatives join forces in single partnership
Fifteen housing cooperatives in Amsterdam have officially formed the "Platform Wooncoöperaties Amsterdam" to collaborate and share expertise on collective living. This new association aims to support...
Just sworn in as minister and then suddenly you’re standing in your underwear next to two colleagues
The new Dutch cabinet is scheduled to be sworn in on Monday morning during a formal ceremony at the Huis ten Bosch palace. The article provides a behind-the-scenes look at the event, including the inf...
Hundreds join Ukraine solidarity march: 'Attention must not fade away'
Approximately 300 people gathered at Amsterdam's Museumplein for a solidarity march to support Ukraine and advocate for continued international attention and military aid. The demonstration, which mov...
Ten-year-olds Samuel and Meirah raise 3,000 euros for cancer research: 'After our first door-to-door round we had already reached our goal'
Ten-year-olds Samuel and Meirah have raised nearly 3,000 euros for cancer research by going door-to-door since January. Exceeding their initial 300-euro goal, the pair will participate in the five-kil...
Ajax and FC Twente draw in Women's Eredivisie top match
Ajax and FC Twente played to a 0-0 draw in a Women's Eredivisie top-tier match. FC Twente maintains their lead at the top of the standings with 37 points, while Ajax remains in fourth place, trailing ...
Local political parties rent shop premises ahead of municipal elections: 'If the weather is good, we'll put a standing table outside'
In preparation for the municipal elections on March 18, local political parties D66 and CDA have rented vacant storefronts on Breestraat to use as campaign offices. The parties plan to use these centr...
Levy chaos caused by one man with one pen
Businesses trading with the United States are facing significant uncertainty following rapid and frequent changes to U.S. import tariffs over a single weekend. These fluctuations have caused widesprea...
You can't get closer to legend Muddy Waters; Authentic blues theater by Mud Morganfield in HBC
The Haarlem Blues Club recently hosted a performance by Mud Morganfield, the son of blues legend Muddy Waters. The event provided an authentic blues experience that brought the audience as close as po...