Netherlands News in English
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Next COVID inquiry week kicks off with Diederik Gommers
Diederik Gommers will kick off a new week of public hearings by the Dutch parliamentary inquiry committee investigating the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Gommers, a former Outbreak M...
Dorien visits natural burial inspiration evening at Onderlangs in Castricum: ‘I’m looking for a spot in the sun’
Dorien attended an information evening about natural burials at the Onderlangs cemetery in Castricum to learn about eco-friendly end-of-life options. The event allowed visitors to explore the grounds ...
Neighbor rescues people from burning debris at gym: "He said: please, don't leave me alone"
A local resident rescued two people from the debris following a powerful explosion at a gym in an apartment building in Osdorp, Amsterdam. The witness shared his traumatic experience as authorities co...
Haarlem housing market: 48 percent of buyers came from outside the municipality last year
According to data from the Kadaster, 48 percent of people who purchased a home in Haarlem last year came from outside the municipality. This figure is higher than the national average in the Netherlan...
Hikers extinguish fire in IJmuiden dunes. 'They are the heroes'
On Friday afternoon, walkers successfully extinguished a dune fire in IJmuiden before emergency services took over. Their quick response was credited with preventing the fire from spreading further.
Samuel Welten creates World Cup song: 'Hope the Oranje hearts will glow'
Artist Samuel Welten has released a new song for the upcoming World Cup, aiming to inspire fans of the Dutch national football team. In an interview with NU.nl, Welten expressed his hope that the trac...
VVD, D66 and CDA reach coalition agreement after ‘careful and constructive process’. Same three aldermen to continue
The VVD, D66, CDA, and Lijst Metselaar parties have reached a preliminary agreement to form a new municipal government in Bloemendaal. The three current aldermen will remain in their positions for the...
Lawyer: Promes has 'significant personality issues'
During an appeal hearing, the lawyer for former soccer player Quincy Promes claimed his client has significant personality issues and requested a psychological evaluation. The defense highlighted Prom...
Fire in Woerden halts train traffic in part of the Randstad
A fire in Woerden has suspended train services between Utrecht and both Den Haag and Rotterdam. NS and ProRail anticipate that traffic will resume around 8:15 PM.
Josine Steenvoorde of PRO Heemstede: 'I really think something must be done about road safety on the Binnenweg'
Josine Steenvoorde, a new council member for the PRO Heemstede party, is advocating for improved road safety on the Binnenweg. She is one of six new representatives joining the Heemstede municipal cou...
Humberto Tan on the end of RTL Tonight: 'Sometimes a risk doesn't pay off'
Humberto Tan reflected on the conclusion of his talk show RTL Tonight, which is set to air its final episode this Friday. The presenter acknowledged that the program was a calculated risk that ultimat...
From Arie Haan to Jaap Stam: 275 Orange shirts with a story
Collectors Brian Borghardt and Erik van Goor have compiled their extensive collection of Dutch national football team jerseys into a new book titled 'Het Oranjeshirt'. The publication features 275 shi...
Marly Bak (31) from Velserbroek chases first overall victory in Zandvoort: ‘I’m traveling a lot this summer’
Marly Bak from Velserbroek is competing in the Robijn Quickwash Eredivisie Beach volleyball tournament in Zandvoort this weekend. Alongside teammate Bjorna Gras, the 31-year-old is seeded sixth in the...
Another explosion in Lukas Schoonderbeekstraat in Hillegom: ‘There we were again, the whole street in our pajamas’
A firework bomb exploded in Lukas Schoonderbeekstraat in Hillegom during the night between Thursday and Friday, marking the third such incident in the neighborhood. Similar explosions occurred twice l...
Politics on the Amstel: Much irritation over Halsema and will the bridge over the IJ still happen?
Journalists from AT5, Het Parool, and De Telegraaf analyzed the recent Amsterdam coalition agreement debate, highlighting criticism of Mayor Femke Halsema's management of the proceedings. Key topics d...
Jetten anticipates economic setback due to Iran war
Rob Jetten stated during a weekly press conference that the ongoing conflict involving Iran could lead to less favorable economic outcomes. He emphasized that the cabinet will explore ways to support ...
De Zefier primary school celebrates 10th anniversary with circus performance by students: 'I've never been in a circus before'
Primary school De Zefier in IJmuiden celebrated its 10th anniversary with a special circus performance featuring its students as the lead performers. The event included various acts such as human pyra...
Multiple people arrested for explosion at Amsterdam gym
Police have arrested several individuals and seized multiple vehicles following an explosion at a gym in Amsterdam that occurred between Thursday night and Friday morning. Authorities have not yet dis...
NAM not required to contribute to Groningen housing compensation for now
The Nederlandse Aardolie Maatschappij (NAM) is currently not required to contribute to compensation payments for the decline in value of unsold homes in the Groningen earthquake zone. This decision te...
Custody extended for 19-year-old suspect in fatal Zeeland accident
A 19-year-old suspect involved in a fatal traffic accident in Zeeland will remain in custody for an extended period. The Public Prosecution Service Zeeland-West-Brabant announced the decision on Frida...
De Achterklap Podcast | World Cup row involving the Dutch team and the end of talk shows?
This podcast episode discusses controversies involving the Dutch national football team during the World Cup. It also addresses the uncertain future of talk shows and various side issues related to th...
Rutte: Netherlands narrowly escaped code black during pandemic
Former Prime Minister Mark Rutte testified before a parliamentary inquiry commission that the Netherlands narrowly avoided a "code black" healthcare collapse during the COVID-19 pandemic. He stated th...
Auditors uncertain about Tata Steel due to coke oven plant risks
PwC accountants have expressed uncertainty regarding the future of Tata Steel Nederland following plans to revoke permits for two coking gas plants in IJmuiden. The annual report for the company's Dut...
Man (27) gropes woman and pulls down another's bikini bottom at Zandvoort pool: 100 hours community service
A 27-year-old man has been sentenced to 100 hours of community service for sexually assaulting two women at a swimming pool in Zandvoort. The court found him guilty of inappropriately touching one vic...
New Beverwijk executive can start, but not before council has its say on coalition agreement
The new municipal executive of Beverwijk is set to begin its term after the city council discusses the "Beverwijk in Balans" coalition agreement. Four new aldermen will take office following the forma...
Minister: No immediate problems due to asylum system outage
Migration Minister Bart van den Brink stated that a technical outage in the Eurodac asylum system is not currently causing issues in the Netherlands. While the system for exchanging fingerprint data b...
Fire department still searching for victims after Amsterdam explosion
Firefighters are searching for potential victims in the rubble twelve hours after an explosion at Osdorpplein in Amsterdam. Authorities cannot yet rule out further casualties as emergency services hav...
Cabinet will not yet raise age limit for high-risk gambling
The Dutch cabinet has decided against raising the minimum age for high-risk gambling from 18 to 21. State Secretary Claudia van Bruggen argued that a higher age limit could drive young adults toward u...
Online gambling ad ban in the works due to rising addiction
The Dutch cabinet is moving toward a total ban on online gambling advertisements due to a significant rise in the number of players since legalization. This measure is being introduced to address the ...
World Cup opening match draws 1.7 million viewers
The opening match of the World Cup between Mexico and South Africa attracted 1.7 million viewers. Additionally, the opening ceremony preceding the match drew an audience of 1.3 million people.