Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Mona Keijzer absent from debate on government statement
Mona Keijzer was absent from the parliamentary debate on the government's policy statement on Wednesday following her departure from the BBB party. Her resignation occurred after Henk Vermeer was appo...
ICL to face significantly higher fines for future violations
Fertilizer factory ICL faces a tenfold increase in potential fines, rising to 1.25 million euros, if it exceeds future emission standards in the Amsterdam area. The environmental agency implemented th...
Snowdrop walk in Thijsse's Hof
Hundreds of snowdrops are currently blooming in Thijsse’s Hof botanical garden. The site is once again hosting its annual display of these early spring flowers.
Heinen back to drawing board for Box 3 tax changes after heavy criticism
Dutch Finance Minister Eelco Heinen has announced revisions to the proposed box 3 tax legislation for capital gains. The decision follows significant criticism of the new system from both investors an...
Will Odido pay hackers not to share data? 'You can't do it right'
Telecom provider Odido has until Thursday to pay a ransom to the hacker group Shinyhunters to prevent the daily release of one million customer records. The company faces a difficult decision with no ...
Cabinet scraps box 3 law after a week and a half
The Jetten cabinet has decided to scrap the recently approved wealth tax (Box 3) legislation just one and a half weeks after its passage. The decision follows widespread criticism of the proposed tax ...
Klaver lashes out at Heinen for wanting to change new Box 3 system again
GroenLinks-PvdA leader Jesse Klaver criticized Finance Minister Eelco Heinen during a government policy debate regarding the proposed new box 3 wealth tax system. Heinen announced plans to urgently am...
Van den Brink wants to share asylum reception figures with municipalities quickly
Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink announced plans to release figures regarding the required number of asylum reception spots to municipalities as soon as possible. This move follows a delay by his pr...
Nearly half of South Holland houses too few status holders for too long
Nearly half of the municipalities in South Holland have failed to provide sufficient housing for status holders for at least two years. Although the provincial government has the authority to interven...
Jetten seeks cooperation to break the deadlock
Prime Minister Rob Jetten delivered his government statement, emphasizing that cooperation is essential for his minority cabinet to pass necessary reforms. He stated that the government is making majo...
'This is the practice ground. Here children really learn that we do it together,' says departing principal Ruscha Wijdeveld (67) of OBS de Erasmus in the disadvantaged Meerwijk neighborhood
Ruscha Wijdeveld is retiring as the director of OBS de Erasmus primary school in Haarlem's Meerwijk neighborhood after decades of service. The school, which hosts students from 35 different background...
70 municipal reports on demolition and tree felling in Haarlem last week
The municipality of Haarlem processed a total of 70 permit applications last week regarding demolition and tree felling. These reports were released to keep residents informed about upcoming activitie...
Festivals ban techno DJs following misconduct allegations
Several techno DJs have been barred from major Dutch music festivals, including Verknipt, DGTL, Awakenings, and Dominator, following allegations of sexual misconduct. Organizers confirmed the decision...
Major fire in Hoofddorp apartment building
A large fire broke out in an apartment building on Manenburgdreef in Hoofddorp, prompting emergency services to scale up to a Grip-1 level. Firefighters have rescued several residents from balconies, ...
Health inspectorate investigates lidocaine post-COVID treatment at Velsen-Noord clinic
The Dutch Health and Youth Care Inspectorate (IGJ) is investigating a clinic in Velsen-Noord for potentially violating medical research regulations while treating post-COVID patients with lidocaine. T...
Fred helps toads and salamanders cross safely. 'Just after sunset is rush hour. We want as few road casualties as possible'
In late February, Fred assists toads and salamanders as they migrate from hibernation to water pools for reproduction. The effort aims to protect these amphibians from traffic accidents during their p...
85 years after the February Strike: What the underground Parool wrote about the start of mass protests against Jewish persecution
City and Film Fund aim to bring European counterpart to the Oscars to Amsterdam
Henri Bontenbal (CDA) defends ‘freedom contribution’: ‘I’m not proud it was in my program either’
Premier Rob Jetten faced significant criticism during the first parliamentary debate on his new minority government's policy statement, specifically regarding the proposed increase of the retirement a...
House majority wants to soften state pension plans, opposition takes the floor
The Dutch governing parties D66, VVD, and CDA have agreed to soften planned increases to the state pension age by supporting an opposition motion. This decision aims to provide Prime Minister Jetten w...
Brekelmans (VVD) under fire over tax hike for ‘hard-working Dutch’
New Prime Minister Rob Jetten faced significant criticism during his first parliamentary debate regarding the government's policy statement and proposed increases to the retirement age. The two-day de...
PM Jetten kicks off two-day debate: how will he lay the foundation for this minority cabinet?
Prime Minister Rob Jetten has launched a two-day parliamentary debate to outline his minority cabinet's plans for the next four years. Following the cabinet's swearing-in, Jetten faces the House to es...
Suffering from hay fever now? In February, it's often due to pollen from these trees
The hay fever season has begun in February as early spring weather brings tree pollen into the air. Biologist Arnold van Vliet explains that allergic reactions now occur nearly year-round, identifying...
Last chance: free lead check for your garden
Homeowners with private gardens can request a free soil check to test for lead until May 2026. This initiative is designed to help residents ensure the safety of their garden environment at no cost.
Households increasingly using air conditioning to heat their homes
An increasing number of households, particularly those with owner-occupied homes, are utilizing air conditioning units to heat their dwellings. This shift highlights a growing trend in alternative dom...
WOZ value of homes rises by more than 10 percent this year
The average WOZ value of residential properties in the Netherlands has increased by 10.6 percent this year compared to the previous period. This significant rise was reported by the Waarderingskamer, ...
Linnaeusstraat dates back to 1308
The Linneausstraat is scheduled to undergo a major renovation to improve its infrastructure. The historic street has a long legacy, with origins dating back to 1308.
Millions of Dutch people on edge: what happens if hackers publish Odido customer data Thursday?
Cybercriminals who claimed responsibility for a hack on telecom provider Odido are threatening to publish the personal data of millions of Dutch customers this Thursday. The potential leak has caused ...
Dozens of homes in Hyde Park still empty months after completion: 'Lower the rent and make it for regular students'
Housing corporation Duwo has decided to open up vacant apartments in Hoofddorp's Hyde Park district to regular students after only 26 of 116 units intended for PhD researchers were rented. The move ai...
Parking fines rain down on construction-plagued Meerwijk: 'Soon we’ll have to sell the street paper'
Residents of the Meerwijk neighborhood in Haarlem are facing a surge in parking fines of 139 euros each after parking illegally due to a lack of available spaces. The shortage is caused by an influx o...