Netherlands News in English
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Municipalities and police inspect 350 garage units in Heemskerk and Beverwijk
Police, local enforcement, and housing associations conducted an integrated inspection of 350 garage storage units across Heemskerk and Beverwijk last week. The large-scale operation was carried out a...
Amsterdam congratulates Diemen on 800 years of history
The municipality of Diemen is celebrating its 800th anniversary on Sunday, March 29. Its neighbor, Amsterdam, has extended congratulations to mark the historical milestone.
Suspect in attempted murder of children may have been psychotic
A 49-year-old man from Moergestel is accused of attempting to murder his two young children in December. According to his lawyer, the suspect had suffered from chronic insomnia for months and may have...
Outrage over new €159 Dutch World Cup shirts, experts respond: 'This is where the value lies'
Nike and the KNVB have unveiled the new Dutch national football team's World Cup kits, which feature a vibrant orange color and a retail price of 159 euros. While the high cost has sparked public back...
Public needs more help and clarity on sustainability, says SER
The Social and Economic Council (SER) reports that Dutch households and small businesses face significant obstacles when attempting to make their properties more sustainable. The advisory body is call...
Cpunt in Nieuw-Vennep reopens, floor cracks were 'superficial'
Art center Cpunt in Nieuw-Vennep has reopened after an investigation determined that floor cracks found in the building were superficial and did not compromise safety. The facility resumed operations ...
AEX index opens higher on hopes for end to war, oil price falls
The AEX-index in Amsterdam opened with gains on Wednesday, driven by optimism regarding potential peace negotiations between the United States and Iran. While U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that ...
Dutch National Ballet gives the VOC a place in classical ballet: updated version of 'La Bayadère' approaches history from a contemporary perspective
The Dutch National Ballet is introducing a revised production of the classical ballet 'La Bayadère' that incorporates the history of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) from a modern perspective. Chor...
From thrilling chases to canal-side kisses: These Hollywood films also used Amsterdam as a backdrop
American actor Brad Pitt is in Amsterdam this week to film scenes for his upcoming movie, The Riders. The production highlights Amsterdam's ongoing popularity as a backdrop for major Hollywood films, ...
14-year-old girl injured after being hit by tram in Buitenveldert
A 14-year-old girl was injured on Friday morning after being struck by a tram on Buitenveldertselaan in Amsterdam. The victim was transported to the hospital, though her current condition remains unkn...
Potato prices drop below 0 euros, massive surpluses in Europe
The European potato market is experiencing a significant surplus, leading to prices dropping below zero euros and forcing some growers to pay for the disposal of their crops. In the Netherlands, the s...
Small businesses especially hesitant to hire them, but self-employed construction workers are mostly genuine entrepreneurs
Research by the Economic Institute for Construction (EIB) indicates that most self-employed workers in the sector are genuine entrepreneurs, despite small companies' fears of regulatory issues. Nevert...
Annet Schaap wins Flemish audience award for children's book Krekel
Dutch author Annet Schaap won the audience award for her book 'Krekel' at the Flemish literature prize De Boon on Tuesday evening. She secured the victory after receiving the most public votes in the ...
Fire department cannot determine cause of Westpoort fire: damage is too extensive
The fire department is unable to determine the cause of a devastating fire in Amsterdam's Westpoort district because the resulting damage is too extensive for a proper investigation. The blaze likely ...
Majority of Uitgeest councillors prefer another cooperation agreement
A majority of council members in Uitgeest, representing 12 out of 15 seats, have expressed a preference for establishing a cooperation agreement for the upcoming term. This indicates a continued desir...
Roadworks on Rijksweg Velsen-Zuid start April 2: traffic disruption until end of May
Roadworks on the Rijksweg in Velsen-Zuid and Broekeroog in Velserbroek are scheduled to begin on April 2. These works are part of a larger maintenance project for several main roads in Velsen and are ...
Haarlem city council back to male majority, sparking GroenLinks anger: 'The patriarchy pressures women'
The Haarlem city council has returned to a male majority after two female candidates stepped down and yielded their seats to male party colleagues. GroenLinks council member Melissa Oosterbroek critic...
Oil trader on soaring fuel prices: ‘People are starting to hoard like they did with toilet paper’
Oil trader Jan de Croon explains that fuel prices spike immediately during geopolitical unrest, unlike more stable commodities like coffee or sugar. He compares the current trend of drivers rushing to...
Dutch gas reserves drop to 5.8 percent, lowest level in 10 years
Dutch gas storage levels have dropped to 5.8 percent, marking the lowest level recorded in a decade. This data, reported by Gasunie's National Energy Dashboard, reflects a significant decline in the c...
Bus transport in IJmond on the rise, passenger numbers up 14 percent
Bus transportation in the IJmond region experienced a 14 percent increase in passengers in 2024 compared to 2023. This growth indicates that ridership is steadily returning to levels recorded prior to...
Mice, Amersfoort ballots and purple pencils. Strange situations at polling stations in the Haarlem region
During the municipal elections on March 18, several unusual incidents occurred at polling stations in the Haarlem region. In Haarlem, voters discovered ballots intended for Amersfoort and a purple pen...
Municipal spending rises by nearly 6 percent
Dutch municipalities expect to increase their collective spending by nearly 6 percent in 2026, reaching a total of 84.6 billion euros. According to data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS), this represe...
Free compost for your garden! This is when you can pick it up in Haarlem
Residents of Haarlem can soon collect two free bags of compost to help kickstart their spring gardening projects. This local initiative is designed to support garden maintenance as the warmer weather ...
Car ends up on its side in ditch after accident in Haarlem, driver hospitalized
A car ended up on its side in a ditch following an accident at the intersection of Wagenweg and Van Limburg Stirumstraat in Haarlem on Wednesday morning. The driver was subsequently transported to the...
Piet Buter (76) from Haarlem was Iran’s national coach: ‘Sanctions caused a shortage of aircraft spare parts’
Piet Buter, a 76-year-old from Haarlem, reflected on his two-year tenure as the head coach of Iran's national football team. He shared his experiences working in the country under international sancti...
Nieuw-Vennep residents go to court over 'too few' parking spaces at new development: 'Hundreds of new neighbors will soon want to park on our streets'
Six residents in Nieuw-Vennep are taking legal action against a 2,000-home development project at the Pionier-Bols site due to concerns over insufficient parking. The group argues that the current pla...
At least 100 Afghan guards go to court to force evacuation to the Netherlands
Approximately 100 Afghan guards who worked for the Dutch during the NATO mission are taking legal action against the Netherlands to demand evacuation. The guards fear for their safety under the Taliba...
48 trees cut down in Heemskerk: 'Most are dead'
A permit has been requested to cut down 48 trees at the Maerten van Heemskerckplein in Heemskerk, most of which are reportedly dead. The request has caused confusion among residents because the area i...
Opposition party Ons Beverwijk questions rental agreement between municipality and council candidate Klomp. ‘Conflict of interest?’
The opposition party Ons Beverwijk has raised concerns about a potential conflict of interest regarding a municipal lease for a Ukrainian refugee shelter. The city is paying 9,500 euros per month to e...
Milouska Meulens to write this year's Children's Book Week gift
Author and presenter Milouska Meulens has been selected to write this year's Children's Book Week gift, as announced by the book organization CPNB. Additionally, illustrator Harmen van Straaten will c...