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.
ALDI at Marlo site in Beverwijk to close in two months: ‘No new store coming to the area’
The ALDI supermarket located on the Marlo site in Beverwijk is set to close permanently on July 31st. A spokesperson for the company stated that there are no current plans to open a new location in th...
🔴 Ajax plays FC Groningen in Volendam
Ajax is playing FC Groningen in a football match hosted in Volendam because the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam is being used for a Harry Styles concert. The live coverage includes updates on the tea...
Utrecht students in court in September over ‘slut list’
Four male students from Utrecht are scheduled to appear in court on September 14 and 15 for distributing a derogatory "bangalist" containing personal information and offensive comments about female st...
Outing tip: Reading among plants and teacups? At Kas Keerweer you'll spontaneously forget your phone
Kas Keerweer in Amsterdam-West offers a peaceful indoor garden environment specifically designed for reading without digital distractions. Visitors can enjoy a quiet atmosphere filled with plants and ...
Haarlem burglar felt regret and returned stolen phone: 'I was looking for food and a place to sleep'
A 25-year-old man from Haarlem returned a stolen mobile phone and bank cards to a local supermarket after feeling regretful about a burglary he committed on February 5. He claimed he broke into the Sc...
Getting a quick mobility scooter check-up at the weekly market: 'The rack for my walker rattles a bit'
Mechanic Wallace offers on-site maintenance and minor repairs for mobility scooters at a weekly market. His services include fixing headlights, replacing mirrors, and ensuring that attachments like wa...
Troubled Utrecht commuters entitled to compensation for longer if buses don't run
The province of Utrecht has extended its compensation scheme for public transport passengers facing delays or cancellations until December 12. Previously set to expire on May 31, the extension ensures...
100 species recorded in an hour on Biodiversity Day
Former city ecologist Dik Vonk aims to identify one hundred different species within a single hour this Friday to celebrate Biodiversity Day. The event is designed to highlight local nature and raise ...
Inquiry committee 'fought battle' for COVID documents
The Dutch parliamentary inquiry committee into the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic reported facing a struggle to obtain government documents regarding decision-making. Chairman Daan de Kort announce...
Police raided RGYM in Beverwijk after anonymous tip and found nothing. What happened? ‘Community officer to have coffee with owner’
Police raided the RGYM gym and its owner's home in Beverwijk on Wednesday morning following an anonymous tip regarding illegal weapon possession. No weapons or evidence were found during the searches,...
Rutte, De Jonge and Van Dissel must appear before COVID commission
A Dutch parliamentary inquiry committee will question former Prime Minister Mark Rutte, former Health Minister Hugo de Jonge, and former RIVM director Jaap van Dissel regarding the government's COVID-...
Rutte, Van Dissel and Maurice de Hond summoned by COVID commission
The Dutch parliamentary inquiry into the government's COVID-19 response is set to begin next week, featuring testimonies from key officials like Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Jaap van Dissel. Critics ...
New residential area on Korte Verspronckweg in Haarlem
A new residential area featuring 200 homes will be developed on the Korte Verspronckweg in Haarlem. Half of the project is dedicated to social housing, with an additional focus on enhancing greenery a...
Motorcyclist rushed to hospital after collision on Parallelweg in Beverwijk
A motorcyclist was rushed to the hospital following a collision with a car on Parallelweg in Beverwijk on Thursday afternoon. Emergency services arrived at the scene around 3:15 PM to provide urgent m...
Detention extended for two women suspected of child abuse in Stadskanaal
Two women suspected of child abuse in Stadskanaal have had their detention extended by fourteen days. The suspects are accused of mistreating their children and will remain in custody as the investiga...
Artwork with two Cantas highlights busyness in Amsterdam
Artist Su Tomesen has installed an artwork titled "Maatwerk" featuring two Canta micro-cars at De Heg, Amsterdam's smallest museum located at the Marineterrein. The installation uses the tightly packe...
Man in wheelchair hit by train at Bijlmer Arena, police suspect accident
A man in a wheelchair was struck by a train at Amsterdam's Bijlmer Arena station on Friday afternoon in what police currently believe was an accident. Emergency services and a trauma helicopter respon...
Princess Alexia refuses to comment on rumored relationship with Antoon
Princess Alexia has declined to comment on rumors regarding a possible relationship with singer Antoon after the two were photographed together last year. She stated that she prefers to keep her priva...
Vandalized art from Heemskerk and Haarlem being restored in IJmuiden: ‘This is so senseless and pointless. Who does something like that?’
Polyester specialist Michel Menger is currently restoring two vandalized artworks at his workshop in IJmuiden. The damaged pieces, originating from Heemskerk and Haarlem's Houtplein, are being profess...
39 refugees now housed in Loosdrecht, residents seek court order to close shelter: 'Ambushed and held hostage in our own neighborhood'
Thirty-nine asylum seekers have been housed in the town hall of Loosdrecht, while local residents are pursuing legal action to force the immediate closure of the emergency shelter. A lawyer for the CO...
Boy arrested for threat against Jewish school Cheider
A minor has been arrested following a telephoned threat against the Cheider Jewish school in Amsterdam-Buitenveldert, leading to the school's closure and the cancellation of a visit by Mayor Halsema. ...
Griekspoor avoids top players in Paris
Dutch tennis players Tallon Griekspoor and Botic van de Zandschulp have avoided top-seeded opponents in the opening round of Roland Garros. Griekspoor will face Italy's Matteo Arnaldi, while Van de Za...
Weski's lawyers: appeal is likely
Lawyers for Inez Weski have indicated that they are likely to appeal the court's verdict after she was found guilty. Although convicted, Weski was sentenced to time already served in pre-trial detenti...
Schouten: Extended opening hours for hospitality during World Cup
Mayor Carola Schouten announced that hospitality businesses in Rotterdam will have extended opening hours and permission for late-night match screenings during the soccer World Cup. Establishments are...
Anne-Bo and Sûr Atelier in the race for an Appeltje van Oranje. Haarlem initiatives in the top five so far.
Two Haarlem-based initiatives, Stichting Anne-Bo and Sûr Atelier, have been nominated as top-fifty contenders for the Appeltje van Oranje award. Both organizations are currently positioned among the ...
Prosecution: no decision yet on appeal against Weski
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) has not yet decided whether to appeal the verdict against former lawyer Inez Weski. While officials intend to study the court's ruling carefully, they noted a...
'Affection' is the magic word for the renovation of Fort North of Spaarndam
The Fort benoorden Spaarndam has remained abandoned for years despite several failed attempts to find a new purpose for the site. Recent developments suggest a potential renovation and repurposing pla...
'We're going to give the children a fun summer again': Natalie and Anne-Marie save KidsVakantiecocktail
Natalie Van der Kolk and Anne-Marie Sjardin have secured the necessary funding to print and distribute flyers for the KidsVakantieCocktail program. These flyers will be shared in schools to ensure chi...
Large-scale fraud by transport company forcing drivers to work up to 20 hours
A transport company has been found guilty of large-scale fraud after a two-and-a-half-year investigation into its driver registration practices. At least twelve truck drivers used the cards of eightee...
Group attacks car on Roetersstraat, occupants escape unharmed
A group of people attacked a car on Roetersstraat in Amsterdam early Friday morning, resulting in a smashed rear window but no injuries to the occupants. Police are currently investigating the motive ...