Netherlands News in English

Will there be another price cap? How the government can lower energy bills

The Dutch government is considering several measures, including a potential price cap, to address rising energy bills caused by increasing oil and gas prices. Politicians in The Hague are currently ev...

Marengo trial appeal enters new phase with 108th hearing of crown witness

Unrest in Middle East also impacts mortgage market

Unrest in the Middle East has caused capital market interest rates to rise by 0.25 percentage points. As a result, mortgage lenders in the Netherlands have started increasing their interest rates.

Majority of political parties support conditions for viable Herenboerderij Heemstede. ‘Vague promises in election manifestos get us nowhere’

A majority of political parties in Heemstede have signaled their support for the conditions necessary to sustain the local Herenboerderij farm. This development comes after the farm's cooperative aske...

Stranded Dutch nationals from Oman land at Schiphol via Egypt

A group of stranded Dutch travelers returned to the Netherlands on a Transavia flight from Hurghada, Egypt, which landed at Schiphol Airport shortly after 5:30 PM. The exact number of returning citize...

Naval mission continues, Dutch frigate must watch out for nearby Russians

The Dutch government has confirmed that the frigate Evertsen will participate in a maritime defense mission in the Mediterranean Sea alongside a French aircraft carrier group. The mission is scheduled...

Asylum Minister tightens street supervision in Emmen following nuisance

Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink has announced increased street surveillance in Emmen to address ongoing nuisance caused by asylum seekers. The measures include the deployment of six special investi...

Partou regrets actions: ‘Parents informed too late about childcare abuse’

LPG is much cheaper than petrol and diesel. Motorists consider switching

Motorists are increasingly considering a switch to LPG as gasoline and diesel prices continue to rise. Most vehicles can be converted to run on the cheaper fuel without compromising the driving experi...

Singer Jill Scott to perform at AFAS Live in October

American singer Jill Scott is scheduled to perform at AFAS Live in Amsterdam on October 10. The concert will feature songs from her new album titled "To whom this may concern."

North Holland allocates 600,000 euros for bus stop accessibility; Haarlem and Velsen to apply for subsidies

The province of North Holland has allocated 600,000 euros to improve the accessibility of bus stops for individuals with disabilities. Municipalities including Haarlem and Velsen plan to apply for the...

Does going viral with a ‘wacky’ video actually win votes for local politicians?

Local Dutch politicians are increasingly using viral social media videos, ranging from humorous skits to unconventional language, to attract voters for municipal elections. The article explores whethe...

Resident of Zuidoost asylum shelter stabbed and taken to hospital

A resident of an asylum seeker shelter in Amsterdam Zuidoost was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds following a conflict with another resident on Wednesday afternoon. The incident occurred at the ...

Haarlem entrepreneur to court over threatened fine for Markd terrace: ‘It’s crucial and the calling card of your business’

Entrepreneur Xiadong Yeh has taken legal action to challenge a penalty imposed for an oversized terrace at her restaurant, Markd, in Haarlem. She is seeking clarity from an administrative court regard...

Sharp increase in fines for phone use while cycling; Beverwijk region accounts for over €104,000

The number of cyclists fined for using mobile phones in the Beverwijk region increased by over 30 percent in 2025, rising from 469 to 612. These penalties resulted in a total of more than 104,000 euro...

Toonbeeld Castricum seeking music buddies again

The "Muziekmaatjes" project in Castricum is launching a second edition to connect different generations through music. Following the success of the initial project, the organization is looking for new...

Disappeared: merger was no taboo at vv Nieuw-Vennep

This article reflects on the history of the defunct football club vv Nieuw-Vennep as part of a series on former sports organizations. The club, which was the predecessor to the current VVC, is noted f...

New asylum minister wants ‘peace, cleanliness, and order’ in Ter Apel

New Dutch Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink visited the Ter Apel registration center to pledge stability and order. While local Mayor Jaap Velema welcomed the visit as a positive first step for build...

A striped shirt and bold questions were all talk show host Jan Lenferink (1945-2026) needed

Daycare center where abuse occurred orders broad investigation into incident

Childcare provider Partou has launched an independent investigation following the arrest of a temporary worker suspected of attempting to abuse a two-year-old girl. The inquiry will evaluate internal ...

COA: 'no other choice' but to keep Hardenberg reception centers open

The Dutch asylum agency COA decided to keep two reception centers in the municipality of Hardenberg open, despite their scheduled closure on Sunday. Board member Joeri Kapteijns stated the agency had ...

Can Frank and Wendy finally leave Doha? Flight tickets are in

A couple from Haarlem, Wendy and Frank Hoorn, have successfully secured plane tickets to New Zealand after being stranded in Doha for over a week due to regional conflict and airspace closures. The pa...

Cabinet considers it too early for measures against rising energy prices

Dutch Finance Minister Eelco Heinen stated that the cabinet will not yet take measures against rising energy prices following the conflict in Iran. He argued that it is too early to predict the long-t...

Who is Oscar Garcia, the new Ajax manager? A close friend of Jordi Cruijff and a man struck by great personal tragedy

Oscar Garcia, a 52-year-old Catalan, has been appointed as the new head coach of Ajax's first team. He was promoted by technical director Jordi Cruijff with the specific goal of securing qualification...

Teens assault peers in Beverwijk and Heemskerk, footage shared on Snapchat

Police in the IJmond region have arrested five minors for physical abuse and violence against their peers in Beverwijk and Heemskerk. The incidents took place at President Kennedyplein and Debora Bake...

17-year-old shot by police is robbery suspect

A 17-year-old boy who was shot by police in Capelle aan den IJssel is a suspect in a robbery that took place earlier that day. According to the Public Prosecution Service, the boy remains in stable co...

Maartenskerk wins Friends of Old Hillegom Certificate

The Maartenskerk, the oldest church in Hillegom dating back to 1248, has been awarded the annual certificate by the Friends of Old Hillegom society. The historic building won the prize after receiving...

Elise Schaap to star in new drama series De Machine

Actress Elise Schaap is set to star in the upcoming six-part BNNVARA drama series titled 'De Machine.' The show is scheduled to premiere on the NPO Start streaming platform in the spring of next year.

Jetten and Tusk want ‘pragmatic solution’ to oil dispute

Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk have called for a pragmatic solution to the ongoing oil supply dispute between Ukraine and Hungary. During a joint press conferenc...

Mega solar farm near Schiphol back in operation late June after glare issues, 230,000 new panels on the way

The solar park De Groene Energie Corridor (DGEC) near Schiphol Airport is expected to return to full operation by the end of June. This follows the installation of 230,000 new solar panels, which is s...