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.
Community service for drunk man (36) who assaulted three enforcement officers: 'I woke up in a cell with scrapes on my face'
A 36-year-old man has been sentenced to community service for assaulting three special enforcement officers and racially discriminating against one of them while heavily intoxicated. The defendant cla...
Discrimination test to prevent new benefits scandal will not be mandatory
Dutch Interior Minister Pieter Heerma announced that government organizations will not be legally required to use a discrimination test designed to prevent future scandals. Although approximately fort...
Websites for domestic cleaners must change methods to inform customers of subscriptions
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has intervened to ensure websites offering domestic help are transparent about subscription costs. This action follows numerous complaints fro...
Holiday parks often scenes of criminal activity; North Holland approach to go nationwide
An approach developed in North Holland to combat criminal activities at holiday parks is being expanded nationwide through the 'Gastvrij Veilig' campaign. The initiative aims to improve the detection ...
Larger area closed off during breeding season in Amsterdam Water Supply Dunes: 'Photographers are getting bolder every year'
Waternet has cordoned off a larger area of the Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen during this breeding season to protect young wildlife from disturbances. The stricter measures were implemented in respons...
Another of Chantal's cars set on fire: Rare classic destroyed, reward offered for lead
A rare classic car belonging to Chantal van Bezooijen was destroyed in an arson attack in Heemskerk, marking the second time her vehicles have been targeted. In response to the loss, she is offering a...
Homeowners Association wants stricter control on house hunting: ‘Still cronyism’
Vereniging Eigen Huis is calling for stricter government oversight of the housing market, citing ongoing issues with transparency and "cronyism." Their research reveals that bidding logs are frequentl...
Municipalities see cabinet step forward after asylum riots
Sharon Dijksma, chair of the Association of Netherlands Municipalities, expressed satisfaction after emergency talks with the cabinet regarding recent riots at asylum seeker reception centers. The mee...
Jetten: Markuszower now 'not at the front of the line' for cooperation
D66 leader Rob Jetten stated that he will not prioritize cooperation with Gidi Markuszower until the latter more firmly retracts comments advocating for 'maximum violence' against Palestinian refugees...
Schiphol uncertain about wait times after change in security approach
Schiphol Airport is uncertain whether long security queues will persist on Tuesday following significant delays experienced on Monday morning. A spokesperson stated that the airport cannot yet predict...
Jetten wants more tailored approach for municipal asylum reception after talks
Prime Minister Rob Jetten announced that the Dutch cabinet will focus on customized solutions to assist municipalities with local asylum seeker reception. A specialized flying team will be established...
Engelen residents hand over petition for welcoming asylum center
Residents of the village of Engelen submitted a petition with approximately 800 signatures to the Den Bosch city council, advocating for a hospitable welcome for 50 young asylum seekers. The group aim...
Two on motorcycle hospitalized after collision with parked van
Two people were seriously injured and hospitalized after their motorcycle collided with a parked van in Badhoevedorp on Friday evening. Emergency services, including a trauma team, responded to the sc...
Motorcyclist seriously injured in accident in Badhoevedorp
A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a traffic accident on Monday evening in Badhoevedorp. The victim was transported to the hospital with urgency following the collision on Pa Verkuijllaan.
Funny bedtime stories by Sarah Arnolds, Alex van Warmerdam and Arnon Grunberg
The article suggests that bedtime stories can be an enjoyable way for adults to end their day. It recommends specific titles by authors Sarah Arnolds, Alex van Warmerdam, and Arnon Grunberg, such as '...
Adults should also read children's books more often, says Renske de Greef, who wrote her first children's book
Author Renske de Greef has published her first children's book, 'Pip en de waarheid over eenhoorns', which utilizes humor and fantasy to address real-life complexities. De Greef, who recently relocate...
Ebola outbreak in Central Africa: can this virus reach the Netherlands?
The World Health Organization has declared a rare Ebola outbreak in Central Africa an international emergency. While the virus is highly dangerous, RIVM expert Tjalling Leenstra explains that the risk...
Defend Loosdrecht ‘hijacks’ lawsuit for immediate closure of emergency shelter; will it be a madhouse at the court too?
A group of eight companies and five residents from Loosdrecht are taking legal action in an Utrecht administrative court to demand the immediate closure of a local emergency asylum shelter. The activi...
No money for new siren system, emergency sirens to disappear in 2028
The Dutch government will discontinue the monthly air raid siren system starting in 2028 due to a lack of funding for a new, innovative replacement. Minister of Justice and Security David van Weel ann...
Women at the helm of Velsen ferry: ‘It’s still a man’s world’
The Velsen ferry has welcomed its first all-female crew duo, consisting of skipper Nicole Dijkhuizen and ferry guard Bibi Vink. The pair began working together earlier this year, marking a significant...
Researchers find immediate signs of brain damage in blood after football headers
Amsterdam UMC and the KNVB conducted a study showing that heading a football results in temporary blood markers indicative of acute brain damage. The research found that the levels of these substances...
Researchers see signs of brain damage in blood after heading a ball
Research conducted by Amsterdam UMC and the KNVB has found that amateur football players show temporary blood markers indicating acute brain damage after heading a ball. The study observed that the co...
Clown Docus turns children's party into a magical adventure: 'A little boy asked me if I could make a roller coaster out of balloons'
Robert Oude Kotte, performing as Clown Docus, is a magician and balloon artist who transforms children's parties into magical adventures. He shares his enthusiasm for his craft and recalls unique requ...
Scammer sentenced to community service for Marktplaats fraud in Heemstede and Hoofddorp
A 24-year-old man from Heemstede was sentenced by a Haarlem court to 240 hours of community service for online fraud and money laundering. Between September and December 2021, the defendant and his ac...
Power grid also faces gridlock in North and South Holland, stalling housing and business. VNO-NCW seeks crisis law to shorten appeal processes.
VNO-NCW has warned the Dutch government that the power grid in North and South Holland is reaching its limit, potentially halting new housing projects and heat pump installations. The organization is ...
Pickles and cheese now together in one tub: ‘Even easier to enjoy this typical Dutch combination’
Smeerkaas manufacturer ERU and pickle producer Kesbeke have collaborated to launch a limited-edition spreadable cheese containing bits of Kesbeke pickles. The new product, which highlights a popular D...
Time running out for EU-US trade deal: 'No one wants tariffs and barriers'
EU member states and the European Parliament are resuming negotiations with the United States on Tuesday to finalize a trade agreement and avoid new tariffs. Dutch Trade Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma emph...
Pile of debris at Turkish Airlines disaster memorial remains a mystery: papers lead to man home with burnout
A 55-year-old man appeared in a Haarlem court for allegedly dumping a pile of debris at the Turkish Airlines crash memorial in February 2022. The defendant denies the charges, claiming he was at home ...
New complaint filed against Markuszower over remarks about Palestinians
The Turkish workers' association HTIB has announced it will file a police report against Dutch MP Gidi Markuszower for his statements concerning Palestinian asylum seekers. The organization alleges th...
Man from Beverwijk banned from keeping more than two cats
A Haarlem police judge has banned a 48-year-old man from Beverwijk from owning more than two cats for the next five years. The ruling follows accusations that the man kept his pets in a polluted and u...