Netherlands News in English
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Difference between expensive and cheap childcare in Haarlem amounts to hundreds of euros per year
Data from the Central Bureau of Statistics reveals that parents in Haarlem face significant annual cost differences for childcare. Depending on the provider, families can see price variations amountin...
Water board imposes ‘rare’ daytime watering ban for 1.4 million people: ‘Situation worsening’
The Amstel, Gooi en Vecht Water Board has issued a rare daytime irrigation ban for 1.4 million people due to worsening drought conditions. The restriction prohibits the watering of gardens, sports fie...
Major alarm due to dune fire near Overveen
A fire broke out in a nature area in Overveen this afternoon, prompting emergency services to escalate their response due to the high risk of spreading caused by dry conditions. The fire was quickly b...
Leimuiderbrug broken again for an hour: "Does anyone have a football in the back?"
The Leimuiderbrug in the Netherlands experienced its fifth malfunction this month, causing significant traffic delays for commuters. Despite previous maintenance and software updates, the bridge conti...
Billion-euro deficit for bridges and roads: why borrowing more money is not a good idea
Economists are warning against increasing the national debt in the Netherlands to fund urgent maintenance for roads, bridges, and dikes. While some politicians in The Hague advocate for borrowing more...
10 companies join Bol and Bijenkorf in reporting data breach at partner Ceva
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) reports that customer data from 12 companies may have been compromised following a cyberattack on logistics partner Ceva Logistics. Among the affected business...
Bicycle manufacturer Accell, parent company of Batavus, Sparta and Babboe, files for bankruptcy
The Dutch bicycle manufacturer Accell, which produces well-known brands such as Batavus, Sparta, and Koga, has been declared bankrupt by a court in Amsterdam. This ruling puts the future of these prom...
33-year-old man arrested in investigation into Osdorp car crash filled with explosives
A 33-year-old man from Amsterdam has been arrested at Schiphol Airport in connection with a car crash in Osdorp on July 28. The suspect is believed to be one of three individuals who fled a vehicle fi...
Body found in the water near the Amsterdamsebrug
A body has been discovered in the water near the Amsterdamsebrug in the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal. Police have launched an investigation to determine the identity of the person and the circumstances surrou...
Jan Smit's anniversary concert in Volendam to be broadcast on AVROTROS in October
Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS will air a recording of Jan Smit's 30th-anniversary concert series in October. The performances took place last weekend at Marina Park in Volendam, marking the singer's thre...
To Iceland to see the solar eclipse: "We don't have eclipse glasses yet"
Dutch travelers are heading to Iceland to witness a total solar eclipse, with some planning their entire trip around the event while others are visiting by coincidence. Many of these eclipse-chasers, ...
This summer, the heat in Amsterdam became too much to handle
Recent summers in Amsterdam have experienced periods of extreme heat that proved challenging for residents. The article discusses how these particularly hot seasons have impacted daily life in the cit...
Ordering from webshop de Bijenkorf barely possible anymore
The Dutch department store de Bijenkorf is currently experiencing significant issues with its online ordering system. Customers are only able to purchase items that are currently in stock at physical ...
Fire on balcony of Slotermeer home after loud bang, explosive likely thrown
A fire broke out on the balcony of an apartment in the Slotermeer neighborhood of Amsterdam late yesterday evening following a loud explosion. No injuries were reported, and the police have launched a...
Triviant quiz show draws 670,000 viewers for first episode
The first episode of the AVROTROS quiz show Triviant, hosted by Anniko van Santen, attracted 670,000 viewers on Monday evening. This performance placed the program in seventh position among the most-w...
Another car fire in Haarlem, police investigating
A car was destroyed by fire early this morning on Diederikstraat in Haarlem-Oost. Police are currently investigating the incident and have not ruled out arson.
Eclipse glasses flying off the shelves: We are being flooded with calls
Eclipse glasses are rapidly selling out across Amsterdam as residents prepare for an upcoming partial solar eclipse. Experts warn that looking directly at the sun without proper eye protection can cau...
Frans Duijts writes about difficult periods in biography: 'Self-criticism is not lacking'
Singer Frans Duijts has co-authored a new biography titled 'Vallen & Opstaan' with reporter Andries Jelle De Jong. The book, which reflects on the artist's personal and professional challenges, is sch...
Haarlem Saturday market temporarily moves to Zijlstraat, Nieuwe Groenmarkt and Krocht
Due to a temporary change, the Saturday market in Haarlem will move from the Grote Markt to the Zijlstraat, Nieuwe Groenmarkt, and Krocht on August 15. This relocation affects the location of the mark...
Fuel prices rise again as hopes for peace fade
Fuel prices at the pump in the Netherlands have risen again after a short period of decline. This increase is driven by rising oil prices due to diminishing hopes for a quick reopening of the Strait o...
Bullet casings and blood in the street, suspected victim reports to hospital later
A 30-year-old man was hospitalized with gunshot wounds following a shooting on the Jan Rebelstraat in Osdorp, Amsterdam, during the early hours of the morning. Police discovered blood and shell casing...
Major damage following explosion at business premises in Nieuw-Vennep, fire extinguished
An explosion caused significant damage to a business premises on Luzernestraat in Nieuw-Vennep around 3:00 AM. A fire broke out following the blast, which the fire department successfully extinguished...
Firefighters extinguish fire in basement of Haarlem health center
Firefighters extinguished a fire in the basement of a health center on Zaanenstraat in Haarlem early this morning. The blaze, which was caused by a power bank, was contained within an hour with limite...
Life is more than three percent more expensive than a year ago
According to final figures from the Central Bureau of Statistics, the cost of living in the Netherlands rose by an average of 3.2 percent in July compared to the same month last year.
Daily life 3.2 percent more expensive in July due to high fuel and energy prices
Inflation in the Netherlands reached 3.2 percent in July, according to final figures from Statistics Netherlands. Rising fuel and energy costs are the primary drivers behind this increase in the cost ...
Another data breach: credit card details stolen from printer Simian
Printing company Simian has confirmed a data breach resulting in the potential exposure of personal information belonging to Dutch and Belgian customers. A smaller subset of these customers also had t...
1 million euros for a final chance: parents of 5-year-old Muk fight against the clock
The parents of five-year-old Muk are raising 1 million euros to afford an American medication for their daughter, who has been diagnosed with childhood dementia. This treatment offers a final chance t...
Alderman knew about Oostbrug cost explosion before election but withheld information
Amsterdam Alderman Melanie van der Horst withheld information about a massive cost increase for the proposed Oostbrug project until after the March 2026 municipal elections. Documents reveal that the ...
Scammers send fraudulent letters in the name of Talpa boss John de Mol
Scammers are sending fraudulent letters posing as Talpa Network boss John de Mol to falsely promise recipients financial support. A spokesperson for Talpa Network has confirmed that these deceptive le...
House prices fell in six municipalities, sharpest rise in Achterhoek
While housing prices continue to rise across much of the Netherlands, six municipalities saw a decrease in home prices during the second quarter compared to the previous year. Conversely, the municipa...