Netherlands News in English
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Discover the story behind Haarlem's ‘Woman in the Resistance’ artwork on TV tonight
The TV program 'Kunst in het wild' will explore the history and public reception of the 'Vrouw in het Verzet' artwork in Haarlem. The episode investigates the creative intent behind the monument and w...
Mayor closes building due to illegal gambling
Mayor Jos Wienen ordered the six-month closure of a business premises on Hendrik Figeeweg in Haarlem on June 2, 2026, after a police raid uncovered illegal high-stakes poker games and drugs. The inspe...
Onder de Pannen: rent out a room and help a Haarlem resident
The 'Onder de Pannen' initiative in Haarlem encourages residents to rent out spare rooms to individuals facing economic homelessness due to issues like job loss or divorce. Participants receive monthl...
Shop closed after assault and illegal vapes
Mayor Jos Wienen closed a shop on Generaal Cronjéstraat in Haarlem for three months following an inspection in late May. Authorities discovered over 500 illegal vapes, hard liquor, and an undocumente...
Driver hits house in Heemskerk, three vehicles damaged
A female driver crashed into a house on the Vroegeling in Heemskerk on Tuesday afternoon, resulting in damage to three vehicles. Paramedics treated the driver at the scene following the collision.
Prosecution seeks four life sentences in Marengo murder trial appeal
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded life sentences for four suspects during the appeal of the high-profile Marengo trial. The case involves six underworld murders and various other crimi...
Vrij!, PRO, VVD and D66 choose symbolic location for presentation of coalition agreement ‘Beverwijk in Balance’
The political parties Vrij!, PRO, VVD, and D66 will present their 2026-2030 coalition agreement, titled 'Beverwijk in Balans,' this Friday. The event is scheduled for 5:00 PM at the Sportfondsenbad in...
Velsen-based company scores high in AI processes and ranks in the global top 500
WorldEmp, a company based in Velsen, has been recognized as one of the top 500 organizations globally for its excellence in AI management. The ranking highlights the firm's effective integration of ar...
Arrests at demonstrations in Vriezenveen and Wijk bij Duurstede
Police arrested three people on Monday evening during protests against the arrival of asylum seekers in Vriezenveen and Wijk bij Duurstede. The arrests occurred after the demonstrations escalated, wit...
Good news for young people in Beverwijk, Heemskerk and Wijk aan Zee: free IJmond Noord Library membership now until age 24
Bibliotheek IJmond Noord has extended free library memberships to young people up to the age of 24 in Beverwijk, Heemskerk, and Wijk aan Zee. Previously, the free membership was only available for tho...
Koopman fishing shop in Bennebroek struggling: 'Poles and Ukrainians are our new customers'
The Koopman angling shop in Bennebroek is experiencing a decline in customers but anticipates a boost as the predator fishing season reopens on June 1st. Owners Peter Koopman and Stuart Nicholson note...
Tata Steel cuts ties with Donald Pols again after information about past
Tata Steel Netherlands has ended its association with Donald Pols, the former director of Milieudefensie, just days after he started as head of sustainability and communication. The company made the d...
Annemiek from Farmer Wants a Wife becomes a mother for the second time: 'Proud'
Annemiek Koekoek, a former participant in the Dutch television show Boer zoekt Vrouw, has announced the birth of her second child, a son. She shared the news on Instagram, expressing her pride alongsi...
ACM: Grid operator doing too little to tackle power grid congestion
The Dutch regulator ACM has ordered grid operators to take additional measures this year to address increasing power grid congestion. The regulator determined that current efforts are insufficient to ...
Mother of BBB leader Caroline van der Plas seriously ill, politician takes step back
BBB leader Caroline van der Plas is taking a temporary leave from her duties in the House of Representatives to care for her seriously ill mother. Her mother, Nuala van der Plas-Fitzpatrick, is a form...
Ecowende wind farm turbines to get red blades to prevent bird collisions
The upcoming Ecowende wind farm will paint some turbine blades red to investigate if the color makes the rotating rotors more visible to birds. This research aims to determine if the increased visibil...
Japanese Emperor to visit Delft, Leiden, Utrecht and Amstelveen
Japanese Emperor Naruhito is scheduled to visit Delft, Leiden, Utrecht, and Amstelveen in two weeks. The official program for the visit was announced by the Netherlands Government Information Service ...
Princess Ariane debuts at state banquet for Japanese imperial couple
Princess Ariane will make her debut at a state banquet on June 17 during a gala dinner for the Japanese imperial couple. The 19-year-old daughter of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima was confirm...
Dutch nationals prosecuted for plot to kidnap Belgian minister
Belgian authorities are seeking to prosecute three Dutch suspects for an alleged 2022 plot to kidnap former Justice Minister Vincent Van Quickenborne. The federal prosecutor's office in Brussels confi...
Jeroen is ambassador for the Special Olympics 2026 in Haarlem: 'A huge honor'
Jeroen, a 40-year-old from Haarlem, has been named an ambassador for the Special Olympics 2026 for people with intellectual disabilities. He accepted the role after being invited by the director of th...
US warns Dutch World Cup fans: allow extra travel time
The US Embassy in the Netherlands has advised Dutch football fans traveling to the World Cup in the United States to prepare for significant airport congestion and customs delays. Travelers are encour...
Esmah Lahlah, number two of GroenLinks-PvdA, leaves Parliament to become Amsterdam alderman
Esmah Lahlah, the second-ranked member of the GroenLinks-PvdA party in the Dutch Parliament, is resigning from national politics to become an alderwoman in Amsterdam. She accepted the role following a...
Chantal van den Berg from Vijfhuizen will not become CDA MP after all, but alderman in Alphen aan den Rijn: 'If they call me, I will clearly say no'
Chantal van den Berg, a CDA politician from Vijfhuizen, has been officially installed as an alderman in Alphen aan den Rijn instead of joining the Dutch House of Representatives. She expressed her ent...
Ajax reaches agreement with new manager: Michel signs until summer 2028
Ajax has reached an agreement with 50-year-old Miguel Ángel Sánchez Muñoz, known as Michel, to become the club's new head coach. The deal follows Ajax's qualification for the Conference League prel...
No cavity wall insulation if traces of bats are found
The Dutch government has implemented the eDNA method to detect the presence of protected bats before cavity wall insulation can be installed. This requirement ensures that homeowners comply with wildl...
Controversial documentary about young drug users released: 'Starting a real conversation'
The controversial documentary series "Nachtkinderen" has been released on Videoland following criticism and a delayed premiere. The production follows young people between the ages of 15 and 25 to exp...
Artist Eric Claus, creator of the horse and rider sculpture on Laan der Nederlanden, dies
Artist Eric Claus, known for creating the horse and rider sculpture located at the Laan der Nederlanden in Haarlem, has passed away. His work was inspired by the history of the site, which sits atop t...
Direct sleeper trains to Italy starting at the end of this year
Starting December 14, the Dutch-Belgian railway company European Sleeper will launch a direct night train service from Breda to Milan. The new route will operate three times per week, offering travele...
Amsterdam helps residents keep their homes cool
The city of Amsterdam is allocating €50,000 to help residents implement energy-saving heat mitigation measures. The funds are intended for items such as shade cloths and fans to help keep homes cool...
New Pieter Vermeulen Museum opens doors in IJmuiden and focuses on nature of Kennemerland
The Pieter Vermeulen Museum is set to open in IJmuiden on June 10th, focusing on the nature and environment of the Kennemerland region. The museum features a permanent exhibition exploring the relatio...