Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Booking.com silent on extent of hack, email addresses and phone numbers likely leaked
Booking.com is currently assessing the scale of a data hack that likely exposed user email addresses and phone numbers. The company is in contact with data protection authorities, though specific deta...
Tom Egbers makes EO documentary about World War II
Presenter Tom Egbers has created a documentary titled "De Brief" for broadcaster EO, focusing on the story of Jetty van Thijn, a woman who died during World War II. The documentary follows the 68-year...
From fire safety to noise nuisance: Heemskerk FvD bombards council with questions about asylum seekers' center
The Heemskerk faction of the Forum for Democracy (FvD) has submitted a series of questions to the local government regarding plans for a new asylum seekers' center. The party's concerns include fire s...
Research into chatbot use by companies and institutions
The Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) and the Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) have launched a joint investigation into the use of chatbots in customer service. The study will examin...
Foreign ministers: Solution in Lebanon would help entire region
Foreign ministers from 17 countries, including the Netherlands, have urged Lebanon and Israel to utilize the current ceasefire opportunity to end their conflict. The joint statement warns that the ong...
Another crisis of confidence at Coornhert Lyceum: deputy principal suspended by Dunamare: 'I'm no longer allowed in the school, as if I'm some criminal'
Assistant principal Anja Schoots of the Coornhert Lyceum has been placed on administrative leave by the Dunamare school board following a period of ongoing tension. Schoots, who is now barred from ent...
Parking no longer free in Gein: "I'll have to pay, because I don't want that fine"
The neighborhood of Gein has become the final area in Amsterdam-Zuidoost to transition from free to paid parking this week. While some residents are unhappy with the new permit costs for multiple vehi...
Paper here: a look at the municipal paper archives
The municipality continues to maintain significant paper archives despite the general shift towards digital information storage. This overview explores the persistence of physical records and their pr...
Spotting blossoms in Amsterdam? This spring route takes you from pink cloud to pink cloud
A new cycling and walking route has been designed to help people enjoy the spring blossoms appearing across Amsterdam's canals and historic facades. The route guides participants through the city's mo...
Erik van Muiswinkel guest at fifth Schalkwijk Society afternoon
Comedian Erik van Muiswinkel will be the special guest at the fifth annual event hosted by the Genootschap Oud Schalkwijk on May 9. Van Muiswinkel, who grew up in the Schalkwijk district of Haarlem, w...
Civil servants give municipality high marks, but it scores low on social safety
Municipal employees in Amsterdam gave their employer an average rating of 7.5, though a recent survey highlighted serious concerns regarding social safety and high work pressure. Reports of internal u...
Civil servants give municipality solid marks, but social safety scores low
Employees of the municipality of Amsterdam gave their employer an average rating of 7.5, though concerns remain regarding social safety and high work pressure. A recent survey found that 22% of staff ...
De Kast and De Bankzitters to perform for Royal Family on King's Day
The Frisian band De Kast and the group De Bankzitters are scheduled to perform for the Dutch royal family during King's Day celebrations in Dokkum. The program team noted that De Kast was specifically...
Incident at Turkish foundation in Badhoevedorp not the first: ‘This is bad for the neighborhood's reputation’
An explosion occurred Tuesday morning at the Tefekkur foundation in Badhoevedorp, marking the latest in a series of incidents at the site. Neighbors report that the location has previously seen a car ...
Food safety not up to standard at over two-thirds of fish shops
A recent inspection by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) found that more than two-thirds of fish shops failed to comply with food safety regulations. The most frequent ...
Prosecutors demand four years for man for financing Hamas
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a four-year prison sentence against 58-year-old Amin A. for allegedly financing Hamas. Prosecutors claim that between 2010 and 2023, A. raised over 8....
Fossil fuel phase-out summit approaches, expectations diverge
The Netherlands and Colombia are co-hosting the first international conference on phasing out fossil fuels at the end of this month in Santa Marta, Colombia. Ministers from approximately fifty countri...
9 pets found dead in Bergentheim, possibly poisoned
Police in Bergentheim are investigating the deaths of nine pets, including seven cats and two dogs, found dead in the village. Authorities suspect the animals may have been poisoned and are currently ...
25-year-old man arrested on suspicion of planning an attack
A 25-year-old man from Den Bosch was arrested last Friday on suspicion of preparing a terrorist attack. The Dutch Public Prosecution Service announced the arrest on Tuesday, following investigations i...
Police investigate explosion at Turkish cultural center in Badhoevedorp
Police are investigating an explosion that occurred at a Turkish cultural center in Badhoevedorp early this morning, which caused property damage but no injuries. Surveillance footage identified suspe...
Police release images of man posing as bank employee who withdrew thousands in IJmuiden and Amsterdam
Police have released surveillance footage of a suspect who allegedly posed as a bank employee to defraud victims of thousands of euros. The man was recorded using stolen bank details to withdraw cash ...
Tata and works council reach agreement on innovation department, legal action avoided
Tata Steel Nederland's management and the Central Works Council reached an agreement on Tuesday regarding budget cuts for the PQI innovation department. As a result of this settlement, the planned leg...
Switching from 'dead' HFC Haarlem to Telstar? Betrayal to some, a fairy tale to others
The article explores the complex emotions of former HFC Haarlem fans as they witness the rise of regional rival Telstar following the demise of their own club. While some supporters view switching loy...
Irene de Bel after hack: I’d rather save my medical records myself, even if it takes a bit longer to make an appointment
A security incident at software provider ChipSoft has caused hospital patient portals to remain offline for a week, disrupting online appointment scheduling. The breach has led patients to reconsider ...
LHV: GPs using ChipSoft must report to the Dutch Data Protection Authority
The Dutch National General Practitioners Association (LHV) has advised doctors using ChipSoft software to report a potential data breach to the Data Protection Authority. This recommendation follows a...
Prosecution seeks up to 66 months in prison for Assen art heist
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded prison sentences of up to 66 months for three suspects involved in an art heist at the Drents Museum in Assen. Two suspects received lower sentencing ...
Enthusiasts and haters in conversation on 'Fatbike Friday'
Cultural Center Breen and the Van Eesteren Museum are hosting a 'Fatbike Friday' discussion in Amsterdam's Nieuw-West district to address polarized public opinion regarding fatbikes. The event aims to...
Haarlem almost got the trolleybus: costs too high and Heemstede fiercely opposed
In 1945, a proposal was made to replace Haarlem's tram system with electric trolleybuses, which would have provided quiet and clean public transport decades ago. However, the plan was ultimately rejec...
Stopera architect Cees Dam dies aged 93
Architect Cees Dam, the designer of Amsterdam's Stopera building, has passed away at the age of 93. His firm, Dam & Partners Architecten, announced that he died on Monday following a brief illness.
Petrol prices rise further in Belgium, but filling up remains cheaper than in the Netherlands
Gasoline prices are continuing to rise in both Belgium and the Netherlands. Despite the increase, refueling remains more affordable in Belgium according to data from the Belgian Federal Public Service...