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.
Pro Castricum and Lokaal Vitaal submit written questions over potential use of steel slag in municipality
Political parties Pro Castricum and Lokaal Vitaal have submitted written questions to the municipal executive concerning the potential use of steel slag within the municipality. The inquiry was prompt...
'Telstar' draws record crowd to Velsen Historical Society lecture: 'I don't have a season ticket, but I see Telstar is alive'
A theme lecture hosted by the Historische Kring Velsen about the football club Telstar attracted a record number of attendees at the BUKO stadium. The event showcased historical trophies won by the cl...
Amsterdam makes progress in tackling housing crisis, but major challenges remain
Amsterdam is making progress in addressing its housing crisis by increasing the number of social housing units and reducing waiting times for applicants. Additionally, new measures have been implement...
RIVM: Passengers on first Hondius flight test negative for virus
All passengers from the Dutch cruise ship Hondius who arrived on the first repatriation flight have tested negative for the hantavirus. The National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RI...
Two arrested for drug smuggling via Schiphol, 3 kilos of cocaine found
The Marechaussee arrested a 66-year-old woman and a 49-year-old man on Sunday for smuggling three kilograms of cocaine via Schiphol Airport. The drugs were found in the woman's luggage on a flight fro...
Visitors at P+R Nieuw-Vennep shocked but not surprised by stripped cars
Two vehicles were found extensively stripped of parts, including doors and dashboards, at a park-and-ride facility in Nieuw-Vennep last weekend. Regular users of the parking lot expressed shock but no...
Parliament wants to scrap expanded mortgage interest deduction, coalition divided
A majority in the Dutch House of Representatives has supported a motion to prevent the expansion of mortgage interest deductions. The proposal has caused a divide within the ruling coalition, with D66...
Tiny house next to Paradiso 'for sale': 'What is public art worth to us?'
Artist Leonard van Munster has put his iconic blue "mini-house" installation next to Amsterdam's Paradiso up for sale to highlight the lack of funding for public art maintenance. The protest piece wil...
Fat bike ban makes Enschede city center much quieter, says municipality
The municipality of Enschede reports that its fat bike ban in the city center has successfully reduced traffic since it took effect on March 11. Fat bike retailer La Souris has filed a lawsuit against...
Irene de Bel: 'Our legal system provides too few tools to tackle online abuse'
The Dutch hosting company NForce voluntarily took down the controversial website Motherless following a request from the Public Prosecution Service due to its host of illegal content. This action high...
Dutch children already underperform in math by age 5, but score better in one area
The International Early Learning and Child Well-being Study (IELS) shows that Dutch five-year-olds score lower in mathematics than their international peers. While lagging in math, Dutch children perf...
The municipal bathhouse was an instrument of civilization (though things sometimes got quite uncivilized)
A century and a half ago, municipal bathhouses served as vital hygiene facilities for working-class residents who lacked private showers and running water. These institutions were considered tools for...
Walk of Life Warm-Up in Heemskerk: walking for connection and mental health: ‘A walk is the shortest path to a good conversation’
The Walk of Life Warming-Up initiative is organizing walks across the Netherlands, including Heemskerk, to promote mental health and social connection. Led locally by Fabienne Zwanenburg, the program ...
Drink producer Stëlz adjusts advertisement after criticism of new poster
The Amsterdam-based beverage producer Stélz has announced it will modify its latest advertising poster following public criticism. The company confirmed the decision after initial reporting by RTL Ni...
Crying delivery drivers and high turnover: why are mail carriers fleeing PostNL?
PostNL is appealing a record 7 million euro fine imposed by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets amid criticism from the FNV union regarding poor working conditions. Union representativ...
Telstar fans review stadium snacks: From delicious Twente ham rolls to noodle snacks as hard as hockey pucks
Fans of the football club Telstar review snacks at various Dutch stadiums during away matches via their Instagram account 'Witte Leeuwen op Reis!'. Their critiques range from praising delicious local ...
Asylum protest in Apeldoorn continues, handful of arrests
Protesters in Apeldoorn continued to demonstrate against a planned emergency shelter for 240 asylum seekers, resulting in four arrests on Monday night for misconduct. Local authorities and police rema...
New reality show in the making about Amsterdam squares: ‘Love blossoms and relationships end’
A new reality television program is currently in development that will document daily life and social interactions on the squares of Amsterdam. Created by Vincent ter Voert, the show will follow vario...
Anniversary funky party machine Friday at Patronaat; Amsterdam Klezmer Band returns with ‘new color palette’
The Amsterdam Klezmer Band is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a performance at the Patronaat in Haarlem this Friday. Bassist Jasper de Beer credits the band's long-term success to their diverse ...
Things to do on Ascension Day in Amsterdam: from Rolling Kitchens to yoga by the IJ
Amsterdam offers a variety of activities for the Ascension Day holiday, including the Rollende Keukens food truck festival and yoga sessions along the IJ river. The city provides numerous entertainmen...
Koen Radstake new municipal secretary of Haarlem
Koen Radstake has been appointed as the new municipal secretary and general director of Haarlem, effective June 1st. He succeeds Catrien Lenstra, who moved to the municipality of Amsterdam, and will a...
Check your power connection before going green
Residents in Haarlem are advised to verify if their electrical connections are sufficient before installing sustainable technologies like heat pumps or solar panels. Due to increasing grid congestion ...
Fewer trains from Amsterdam to Hilversum and Almere due to track defect
Fewer sprinter trains are running from Amsterdam Centraal towards Hilversum and Almere on Tuesday due to a track defect between Amsterdam Centraal and Amsterdam Muiderpoort. The disruption began early...
Significant damage in rear-end collision between De Zilk and Hillegom
Two work vans were involved in a rear-end collision on Tuesday morning on the Beeklaan between De Zilk and Hillegom. While the accident resulted in significant vehicle damage, no injuries were reporte...
Dead man found in Lijnbaansstraat home, suspected foul play
Police have launched a major investigation after a man was found dead in a residence on Lijnbaansstraat in Amsterdam's Jordaan district. Authorities suspect a crime and have cordoned off the area near...
First asylum seekers arrive at Loosdrecht town hall
The first group of asylum seekers arrived at a temporary emergency shelter in the Loosdrecht town hall on Tuesday morning. The facility has a capacity for seventy people and the arrival was unannounce...
After relegation to the third division, coach René Anneese starts from scratch at DSOV: 'Footballing savvy must return'
Coach René Anneese has returned to lead DSOV after the club's relegation to the third division, marking a return to the level where they last played ten years ago. Anneese, who previously guided the ...
Linda’s tomato plants are a hit at ATV De Hofgeest seedling market: ‘A lady told me my plant had an incredible yield’
Linda Krukkert sold various plant cuttings, including popular tomato plants and dahlias, at the ATV De Hofgeest cuttings market. The event was a success for Krukkert, with visitors reporting high yiel...
Odido will not compensate customers after data breach from cyberattack
Odido has announced it will not compensate customers following a data leak caused by a cyberattack in February. CEO Søren Abildgaard stated that the company was not found to have violated any regulat...
Tiësto wins lawsuit against US law firm, awarded 17 million euros
DJ Tiësto has won a lawsuit against a United States law firm after the Amsterdam Court of Appeal ruled in his favor regarding incorrect tax advice. The court ordered the firm to pay the DJ 17 million...