Netherlands News in English
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Need a new or upgraded power connection? Apply before July 1, 2026
Individuals and businesses requiring a new or upgraded power connection are advised to submit their applications before July 1, 2026. After this deadline, all new requests will be placed on a waiting ...
Housing association wants tenant not to return to home shot at in Zuidoost
Housing corporation Eigen Haard is seeking to evict a tenant from her home in Amsterdam Zuidoost after the property was targeted in two separate shootings in January. The corporation cites neighborhoo...
19-year-old from Halfweg accused of attempted machete murder in Zandvoort sent for psychiatric observation
A 19-year-old man from Halfweg is facing attempted murder charges for allegedly attacking someone with a machete in Zandvoort on January 14. Following a court appearance, he has been ordered to underg...
Riding club De Commandeurs from Heemskerk has moved: ‘To attract people, you must offer good conditions’
Riding association De Commandeurs has moved from its long-time base in Heemskerk to new facilities in Castricum. The move aims to provide better conditions for members and attract more participants to...
Blokker is back: are you still a fan or have you moved on? Let us know
Following its bankruptcy in late 2024 and the subsequent closure of hundreds of stores, the household retail chain Blokker has made a comeback with 56 locations. The chain has returned to using its or...
Inspectorate imposes penalty on Tata Steel over hazardous steel slag
The Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT) has imposed a penalty on Tata Steel for failing to classify a specific type of steel slag as hazardous waste. The steel manufacturer must now upd...
The etiquette of the mayoral chain (and why we don't always follow it in Amsterdam)
The mayoral chain of office was introduced across the Netherlands in 1853 as a formal symbol of distinction for mayors. While strict etiquette traditionally governs how the chain should be worn, Amste...
Traffic disruption on A10 South and A4 from April 24 to May 5
Serious traffic delays of 30 to 60 minutes are expected on the A10 South and A4 motorways in and around Amsterdam from April 24 to May 5. Travelers are advised to account for significant extra travel ...
Interview with Vlaams Belang leader at UvA cancelled due to security concerns
A scheduled interview with Tom Van Grieken, leader of the Belgian party Vlaams Belang, at the University of Amsterdam has been canceled. The university's media outlet Folia reported that the event was...
Inspections: mental health care for asylum seekers inadequate
The Dutch Justice and Security and Healthcare and Youth inspectorates have concluded that organizations providing mental health care and safety to asylum seekers are failing to cooperate effectively. ...
Microcar enforcement on ferries postponed due to incorrect fine amount
Active enforcement against mini-cars on Amsterdam ferries has been delayed until May due to a miscommunication regarding the fine amount, which is 190 euros instead of the previously reported 140 euro...
Recommendation: Orphaned Jewish looted art should become a separate collection
A commission led by Lodewijk Asscher has recommended that Nazi-looted art belonging to Dutch Jews which remained unclaimed after World War II should be returned to the Jewish community. The advice, co...
Mayor Martijn Smit unveils Wim van der Geesthof sign with Holocaust survivor Jack Aldewereld: 'If anyone has seen God, it is him'
Mayor Martijn Smit and Holocaust survivor Jack Aldewereld unveiled the nameplate for the Wim van der Geesthof housing project on Tuesday. The development honors a priest who saved many Jewish people d...
Haarlem artist Arjan Broek’s exhibition on the golden glow of adversity: ‘Of course I sometimes thought: what on earth happened here?’
Haarlem photographer Arjan Broek is launching a photo exhibition and book titled 'Everything is possible' at Fort Knox in Hoofddorp starting April 25. The project features twenty portraits and stories...
Heemskerk Lokaal, Hart voor Heemskerk and CDA can proceed as council approves scout's report despite slim majority concerns
The Heemskerk city council has approved the start of coalition negotiations between Heemskerk Lokaal, Hart voor Heemskerk, and the CDA. Although the decision was unanimous, some council members expres...
Steven Kazàn on reunion with Jamie Kames: 'Maybe in a few years'
Illusionist Steven Kaz an stated in an interview with Weekend magazine that he and Jamie Kames will not be reconciling in the near future. The couple separated last summer following Kames's affair wit...
Cosmetics chain Rituals warns customers after data breach
Cosmetics chain Rituals has issued a warning to its customers following a data breach where customer information was unlawfully downloaded. The company advised individuals to be vigilant against poten...
Pedestrian injured in collision with bus on Elandsgracht
A male pedestrian was injured on Tuesday morning following a collision with a bus at the intersection of Elandsgracht and Marnixstraat. Emergency services responded to the scene around 11:45 AM, and t...
Concerns in Parliament over halt to power connections in Utrecht
Members of the Dutch House of Representatives expressed concern on Wednesday regarding the announced suspension of new power grid connections in parts of Utrecht province starting this July. MPs are q...
Action and Albert Heijn sell fake AirPods, Apple targets Dutch wholesaler
Retailers Action, Albert Heijn, and Sligro have been found selling counterfeit AirPods Pro that were marketed as genuine products at low prices. Apple discovered the illegal trade and is now taking ac...
In Search of Spekkoek: Three neighborhood dinners to connect residents of the Indische Buurt
On April 25, the community center De Schakel will host the first of three neighborhood dinners titled 'Op zoek naar Spekkoek' to connect residents of the Indische Buurt. Organizer Amis Agung Boersma a...
Tata Steel tests plant after excessive chromium-6 emissions
Tata Steel is conducting trial runs at its Direct Sheet Plant in IJmuiden this week to measure emissions following an earlier shutdown. The facility was closed after internal tests revealed that chrom...
Prosecutors: Shot teens were in the wrong place at the wrong time
The Public Prosecution Service stated during a preliminary hearing that two teenagers shot dead in an Amsterdam park on New Year's Day were victims of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. The 2...
Jetten refuses to say if he pressured D66 senators
D66 leader Rob Jetten refused to disclose whether he pressured his party's senators to support the asylum emergency measures law. The proposed legislation was ultimately rejected by the Dutch Senate o...
Wilders slams 'worthless package' against high fuel prices
PVV leader Geert Wilders has criticized the Dutch government's measures to mitigate high fuel prices, calling the plan a "flimsy package." He argued that the measures are insufficient and pointed out ...
What is your data actually worth online? ‘The more data hackers get on you, the higher the price’
Following a data leak at internet provider Odido, victims are pursuing a mass claim seeking hundreds of euros in compensation. Experts explain that hackers pay higher prices for complete datasets whic...
YouTube prank appears to be motive for fatal shooting of Syrian boys in Piet Wiedijkpark
A prank call from a YouTube livestream allegedly triggered a fatal shooting on New Year's Day in Amsterdam's Piet Wiedijkpark, resulting in the deaths of two innocent Syrian teenagers. The suspect rep...
UK and France convene Hormuz summit on reopening plans
The United Kingdom and France are hosting a meeting in London with military planners from over thirty countries, including the Netherlands, to discuss the restoration of shipping in the Strait of Horm...
71 notifications of demolition and tree felling in Haarlem last week
The municipality of Haarlem processed 71 permit applications last week concerning demolition and tree felling projects across the city. Residents are encouraged to check the list for developments occu...
Churches call on Haarlem coalition parties to save more houses of worship: 'Opportunities for the city'
The Klankbordgroep Kerken Haarlem is urging the city's coalition parties to support the repurposing of more local churches into community hubs, shops, or exhibition spaces. Following the successful co...