Netherlands News in English
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Class action lawsuit over cervical cancer screening data breach
The Women’s Rights Collective has launched a mass claim against the laboratory Clinical Diagnostics following a data leak that compromised the medical records of hundreds of thousands of women. The ...
Discount chain Die Grenze clashes with NVWA over dirt-cheap beer: ‘Read the law properly’
The Dutch discount chain Die Grenze is in a dispute with the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) over the legality of its high alcohol discounts. Owner Bert Hesselink argues ...
These Heemstede residents hope the village shows massive support for refugee housing on June 20. 'If you have enough, build a longer table, not a higher wall'
On June 20, World Refugee Day, residents of Heemstede will participate in a walk to advocate for the establishment of refugee housing in their village. The initiative 'Welkom in Heemstede' organized t...
Tagore Park on Strandeiland open
Tagorepark has officially opened on Strandeiland in Amsterdam, featuring lush greenery and a large sports section. The new park offers residents and visitors a dedicated space for recreation and physi...
Convincing case for curfew effectiveness was missing, says Bruls
Hubert Bruls, the former chairman of the Security Council, testified to a parliamentary inquiry that a convincing argument for the effectiveness of the early 2021 curfew was missing when it was introd...
Large cordon around tourist bus near Amsterdam's Vondelpark, heavy police presence
Police have cordoned off a large area near Amsterdam's Vondelpark and Leidsebosje due to a suspicious situation involving a tourist bus. Officers in bulletproof vests and special units are on the scen...
Cabinet wanted to ease restrictions too quickly during pandemic, says Bruls
Nijmegen Mayor Hubert Bruls testified before the parliamentary inquiry committee that the Dutch cabinet pushed to relax COVID-19 restrictions too quickly in 2020. During his hearing, he reflected on t...
4,000 Beverwijk primary school children receive anniversary book on 750 years of market rights
Approximately 4,000 primary school children in Beverwijk are receiving a special anniversary book titled 'Zevenmaal Beverwijk' to commemorate the city's 750 years of market rights. Written by Truus Zo...
Hülya Kat from IJmuiden becomes alderman in Tilburg
Hülya Kat, a 42-year-old politician born in IJmuiden, has been appointed as an alderman in the city of Tilburg. This appointment marks a new direction in Kat's political career.
Bruls: Pace of COVID measures 'unprecedentedly high' in early stages
Hubert Bruls, former chairman of the Safety Council, testified to a parliamentary inquiry committee that the pace of developing COVID-19 measures was "unprecedentedly high" at the start of the pandemi...
SC Cambuur signs Jong Ajax forward Vink
SC Cambuur has announced the signing of attacker Skye Vink from Jong Ajax. The transfer follows the club's promotion to the Eredivisie.
Nearly 4,000 walkers pull out of Nijmegen Four Days Marches
Nearly 4,000 participants have cancelled their registration for the Nijmegen Four Days Marches event. According to the organizers, 3,915 people opted out by the Friday deadline, allowing their tickets...
Mortgage rates fall despite Middle East unrest: 'Very volatile'
Mortgage rates in the Netherlands are decreasing as banks announce further interest rate cuts this week despite instability in the Middle East. Mortgage advisor Van Bruggen describes the current marke...
Advanced 3D puzzling
The Markermeerdijk between Durgerdam and Hoorn has been reinforced and modernized over the past several years to ensure long-term flood protection. The complex engineering project, described as a high...
Warning! You are about to see a smoking influencer
Journalist Sam van Opbergen discusses whether social media platforms should provide warnings to young people when influencers are shown smoking. The debate focuses on the influence these online trends...
Mirjam Rost van Tonningen (HBB) new face on Heemstede municipal council: 'I want to help residents lower the barrier to politics'
Mirjam Rost van Tonningen has joined the Heemstede local council as one of six new members representing the Heemsteeds Burger Belang (HBB) party. She aims to make local politics more accessible to res...
Supermarkets quit lobby group over high costs
The Dutch supermarket umbrella organization representing Jumbo and several other major retailers has withdrawn from the business group VNO-NCW. The move comes as companies protest a significant increa...
Gyo Kretz wants to create a living room atmosphere in the Nieuwe Kerk with his songs; ‘This is entirely my music, without outside interference’
Singer-songwriter Gyo Kretz will perform an intimate solo concert titled the "Candlelight Tour" at the Nieuwe Kerk in Haarlem this Wednesday. The event is designed to create a warm, living-room atmosp...
Full bellies and good company on a budget at Sociaal & Culinair Haarlem: ‘Good food and meeting people’
The fifth edition of Sociaal & Culinair Haarlem provides affordable food and a social meeting space, specifically catering to people with limited financial resources. Organized by socially-minded grou...
Watch Bruls' COVID hearing: Were mayors involved in policy-making?
Hubert Bruls, former chairman of the Safety Council, is testifying before a parliamentary inquiry committee investigating the Dutch government's COVID-19 response. The hearing focuses on whether local...
Day five of COVID-19 hearings: ‘Schoof texted: Hugo actually wants to do everything himself’
Nijmegen Mayor Hubert Bruls and top official Mark Roscam Abbing testified before the parliamentary inquiry committee investigating the Dutch government's COVID-19 response. The hearings examined the c...
Sections of A10 closed June 12-15 weekend
Several connections on the A10 motorway and the S108 entry ramp will be closed during the weekend of June 12 to 15. Travelers should expect disruptions and follow local diversion routes during the mai...
Municipalities lagging far behind on housing for permit holders – check yours here
Most Dutch municipalities are significantly behind on their targets for housing refugees with residence permits, with 12,049 status holders still awaiting a home. This delay forces many individuals to...
Koeman still faces four selection puzzles for starting XI: final test for Oranje
Dutch national team coach Ronald Koeman faces four remaining selection decisions for his starting lineup ahead of a final friendly match against Uzbekistan in Manhattan. This game serves as the last p...
Financial worries for high earners, homeowners and business owners: how to avoid financial trouble
Despite 600 billion euros in Dutch savings accounts, one in five households lacks a financial buffer of at least 1,000 euros. Financial worries are increasingly spreading beyond low-income groups to i...
Halsema closes home in Kattenburg after 5kg of ketamine found
Mayor Femke Halsema has ordered the three-month closure of a residence in Amsterdam's Kattenburg neighborhood after police discovered over five kilograms of ketamine and other drugs inside. The reside...
Care villas for severely disabled children to close in three weeks after all: at least 9 children without a place
Two care villas for severely disabled children are set to close in three weeks due to financial difficulties, leaving at least nine children without placement. Parents are threatening legal action and...
Gathering in churches, mosques and creative hubs on Architecture Day
The ABC Architectuurcentrum is organizing Architecture Day, focusing on buildings and locations that foster social cohesion and solidarity. The event aims to explore how architectural design and neigh...
Red Cross raises 690,000 euros to fight Ebola in Congo
The Dutch Red Cross has raised 690,000 euros to support efforts against the Ebola outbreak in East Congo. Director Harm Goossens stated that more funding is urgently required to purchase essential pro...
North Holland traffic: Major delays on the N246 after accident in Monday morning rush hour, June 8
An accident on the N246 near West-Knollendam caused significant traffic delays during the morning rush hour on Monday, June 8. The incident resulted in heavy congestion in the Noord-Holland region of ...