Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Bloemendaal D66 alderman Thessa van der Windt defends FvD leader Lidewij de Vos: ‘Would a man’s election victory also be attributed to his looks?’
D66 alderman Thessa van der Windt defended Forum for Democracy leader Lidewij de Vos against sexist comments that attributed her election success to her appearance. Van der Windt questioned if a male ...
Advice on spending 25 million euros: youth-focused foundation for Jewish life in the city
An advisory committee recommends that Amsterdam's €25 million allocation for Jewish life be managed by an independent foundation with a strong focus on supporting youth. The proposed strategy involv...
Jill Helena, Ellen ten Damme and Naomi threatened after sharing experiences with Ali B
Lawyers for Jill Helena, Ellen ten Damme, and Naomi reported that the women faced threats and physical violence after sharing their experiences regarding rapper Ali B. As a result, the three alleged v...
All toys gone from Intertoys Breestraat: store closes its doors
The Intertoys toy store on Breestraat in Beverwijk has permanently closed, with all merchandise removed from the premises on Tuesday. Customers are now being redirected to the chain's other location a...
Court: Zandvoort not allowed to set new noise rules for race track
The court in Haarlem ruled that the municipality of Zandvoort was not authorized to establish new noise regulations for its race circuit in May 2024. Following a lawsuit by local residents and interes...
Mobility scooters vs. high thresholds: accessibility remains a challenge for polling stations despite quiet elections
The recent municipal elections in Velsen were generally peaceful, but accessibility for voters with mobility issues remained a challenge at several locations. High thresholds at some polling stations ...
Cabinet also considering energy price compensation for middle-income earners
The Dutch cabinet is exploring additional measures to mitigate rising energy prices for middle-income households following pressure from the House of Representatives. An emergency fund is being fast-t...
Elan Wonen declines to join large-scale Belgiëlaan development: 'Our hands are full with other projects'
Housing corporation Elan Wonen has declined to join a large-scale new construction project on Belgiëlaan in Haarlem's Europawijk neighborhood, citing a full schedule of other commitments. The proposa...
Three more suspects identified: Operation 'Game Over?!' leads police to fraud suspects in Purmerend, Alkmaar and Kortenhoef
The police operation 'Game Over?!' has led to the identification of three suspects linked to fraud cases in Purmerend, Alkmaar, and Kortenhoef. The identification follows local media coverage of the o...
Dutch House of Representatives wants energy emergency fund reopened quickly
The Dutch House of Representatives has passed a nearly unanimous motion calling for the swift reopening of the Temporary Emergency Energy Fund. The proposal, initiated by MP Esmah Lahlah, requires the...
Defender Sven Botman undergoes successful surgery on facial injury
Dutch defender Sven Botman has undergone successful surgery for a facial injury sustained during a match against Sunderland. His club, Newcastle United, expects him to be available for selection again...
'Cassius' Cruyff was banned from the Dutch national team for a year: 'Johan turned pale'
In late 1966, Dutch football star Johan Cruijff was suspended from the national team for one year after allegedly striking a referee. The decision was handed down by a disciplinary committee led by la...
Volkswagen recalls nearly 100,000 electric cars due to battery problem
Volkswagen is recalling nearly 100,000 electric vehicles globally due to potential issues with battery modules, as announced by the German transport authority KBA. In the Netherlands, approximately 4,...
Over 1,700 sign up for claim against Chemours
More than 1,700 people have joined a mass legal claim against the chemical company Chemours in Dordrecht. The PFAS Vrij Green Claim foundation is seeking an immediate halt to PFAS emissions and financ...
Many students: people with different sexual orientations are not equal
A study commissioned by the Dutch Ministry of Education found that over 40% of secondary school students in the Netherlands do not believe people with different sexual orientations are equal. The rese...
Code yellow for heavy wind gusts tonight
The KNMI has issued a code yellow warning for the entire Netherlands due to expected heavy wind gusts from Tuesday night into Wednesday. While the alert applies nationwide, the specific timing of the ...
Construction of large commercial building in Waarderpolder may soon resume
Contractor Van der Worp has lost a summary judgment lawsuit against project developer Haarlem Business Center regarding a construction project in the Waarderpolder. This legal decision is expected to ...
Dutch man (49) stabbed to death in Bali
A 49-year-old Dutch tourist was fatally stabbed on the Indonesian island of Bali on Monday evening. The victim's nationality and age were confirmed by local reports following the incident.
Prison sentence demanded for fake landlord who scammed students out of €21,000
Dutch prosecutors have demanded an 18-month prison sentence for a 31-year-old man who defrauded at least 18 students by offering non-existent or unavailable housing in Amsterdam. The suspect reportedl...
Uncertainty over Loek van Dam murder weighs heavily on next of kin
A Dutch court has acquitted suspect Ruben B. of involvement in the 1992 murder of Loek van Dam. The victim's son stated through his lawyer that the ongoing uncertainty and lack of answers regarding hi...
Dorpsstraat Castricum to become safer: speed bumps and new crosswalks
The Castricum municipal council will begin installing speed reducers and new pedestrian crossings in Dorpsstraat this May to improve safety for residents. These measures follow a decision made by the ...
Victim's lawyer in Ali B case: Client seeks recognition
On the first day of the trial against Dutch performer Ali B, a lawyer for one of the accusers stated that his client is primarily seeking recognition for an alleged assault and rape in Heiloo. The hig...
GroenLinks-PvdA proposes fuel price caps
The GroenLinks-PvdA alliance has proposed implementing maximum price caps for gasoline and diesel to protect consumers from rising fuel costs. Party leader Jesse Klaver discussed the proposal with the...
Six convicted in major case over fatal IJmuiden shooting, €100,000 in damages for victim's family
The Haarlem District Court has convicted six individuals for crimes including manslaughter, drug trafficking, and weapons possession related to the fatal shooting of Eric Sekiza in IJmuiden in Februar...
Castricum municipality thoroughly renovates three playgrounds: old equipment removed and accessibility improved
The municipality of Castricum is renovating three playgrounds this year located at De Wieken, Bogerdlaan, and Pijlkruid in Limmen. The project will involve replacing old equipment and improving access...
Nova College students first to use benefits practice tool: ‘Actually quite stupid if you forget it’
Students at Nova College in Haarlem are the first to use a new practice tool designed to help navigate the process of applying for government allowances. During a guest lecture from the Dienst Toeslag...
What did you do on the car-free Sunday half a century ago? Email us your memories and photos
This article invites readers to share their personal memories and photographs from the car-free Sundays held fifty years ago. The request follows a recent call by the International Energy Agency for g...
AT5 editor-in-chief Judith Zilversmit to give May 4th lecture in Nieuwe Kerk: A great honor
Judith Zilversmit, editor-in-chief of AT5, will deliver the commemorative speech at the Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam during the National Remembrance Day on May 4. Her address focuses on her family's perso...
DNB President thinks it is wise for government to wait on energy compensation
DNB President Olaf Sleijpen supports the Dutch government's decision to delay a resolution on household energy price compensation. The proposed measures aim to address rising costs resulting from the ...
Vaccinations for children and youth resume close to home
Vaccinations for children and young people have resumed at various local sites. These vaccinations are free, voluntary, and provided at convenient locations within the community.