Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Addictive painkillers stolen from hospitals and pharmacies and sold
The Dutch Health and Youth Care Inspectorate has confirmed that heavy painkillers stolen from hospitals and pharmacies are being sold on the black market. This announcement follows investigative repor...
More arrests at protest against emergency shelter in Apeldoorn
Police arrested five individuals on Wednesday evening during a protest against emergency housing for asylum seekers in Apeldoorn. The demonstration is part of a series of recurring protests in the cit...
Heat pump dilemma: hybrid or all-electric. ‘We have a 1955 house that could be a very interesting case’
Over fifty people attended an information market at the Cunera primary school in Bakkum to discuss the transition to hybrid and all-electric heat pumps. The event featured presentations from the CALor...
Telstar fans watch crucial match on big screen at Buko Stadium
Telstar will face FC Volendam this Sunday in a decisive match to determine which team remains in the Eredivisie. Fans can gather to watch the game on a large screen at the Buko-stadion, as the loser w...
Haarlem coalition sacrifices old Werf Conrad administration building for housing: ‘Grandeur will not return’
The Haarlem city coalition has decided to demolish the 1897 Werf Conrad administration building to make way for new housing along the Spaarne. Although the building's historical remains were recently ...
Stopping weight loss injections isn't that simple, say studies and doctors: Weight returns to starting point
Medical experts and recent studies caution that weight loss medication often leads to a yo-yo effect, with many users returning to their original weight after stopping treatment. Surgeon Justin van de...
Community farm Nieuweweg is a great success, but the end seems near. ‘This is unsustainable’
The neighborhood farm on Nieuweweg in Haarlem's Reinaldapark is a commercial success but faces potential closure due to unsustainable operating conditions. Operators Ruben Heineman and Sarai Maëla ha...
RIVM: Passengers on 2nd and 3rd Hondius repatriation flights test negative
Passengers on the second and third repatriation flights from the cruise ship Hondius have tested negative for the hantavirus. The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) ...
Haarlem festival on the unknown sides of sex symbol Marilyn Monroe: 'A smart businesswoman who protected gay actors'
Hans Goes and Lisa Cobelens are organizing a festival in Haarlem dedicated to the lesser-known aspects of Marilyn Monroe's life. The event will highlight her role as a savvy businesswoman and advocate...
ATM bombing in De Pijp, one explosive fails to detonate
An ATM at the intersection of Van Woustraat and Ceintuurbaan in Amsterdam was targeted in an explosion early this morning, causing significant damage. One explosive failed to detonate and was later sa...
Venus Street residents complain about unclear housing plan: 'A blank check to a developer'
Residents of Venusstraat in IJmuiden criticized a proposed housing development during a council committee meeting on Wednesday, calling the current plan too vague. They expressed concerns that the pro...
They have flags, logos and banners? So do we! Foundation to amplify the soft voice of the well-meaning majority in the Netherlands
The civic movement De Goede Zaak has launched a fundraising campaign to amplify the voices of the "silent majority" in the Netherlands as a counter-response to far-right and anti-refugee symbols. Acti...
Sports entrepreneurs Paul and Nick organize second edition of CFC Character Games: 'Our event is about doing it together'
Sports entrepreneurs Paul Bruggeling and Nick Berkhout are organizing the second edition of the CFC Karakter Games this coming Sunday. The event will take place at the Atletiek Vereniging Castricum (A...
Annemarie Oster wrote her autobiography through the men in her life
Annemarie Oster, a former comedian on the satirical show Hadimassa, is profiled as part of the 'Iconen' series for her transition into a successful career as a columnist and author. Her latest book se...
Minor arrested for earlier vandalism in Loosdrecht
A minor from Utrecht has been arrested for his involvement in the vandalism of the Loosdrecht town hall on King's Day. The incident resulted in several broken windows and destroyed fences at the munic...
Five parties in Haarlemmermeer take next step in formation, including Forza! and PRO: ‘They have sufficient confidence’
Five parties in the Haarlemmermeer municipality, including the VVD, PRO, D66, CDA, and Forza!, have moved to the next stage of coalition formation. Informateur Pieter Litjens announced that the group ...
Arrests in Loosdrecht including for fireworks possession
Police arrested four individuals during an anti-asylum seekers center protest in Loosdrecht on Wednesday evening. The arrests were made for offenses including the possession of fireworks and public in...
'It’s all about the people': this thrift store and coffee bar wants to reach more Haarlem residents
Thrift store Woord & Daad and the Open Koffiehuis coffee bar in Haarlem are seeking to increase their visibility among local residents. These organizations serve as community hubs where people from di...
Pinoké and Amsterdam ready for championship playoffs: Can now go hunting
Field hockey clubs Pinoké and Amsterdam are preparing for the start of the Hoofdklasse play-offs for the Dutch national title. Pinoké qualified in third place after a strong season, while defending ...
Car ends up in ditch along A5 near Lijnden
A car crashed into a ditch along the A5 motorway near Lijnden on Wednesday evening. The driver was rescued by the fire department using a ladder after she managed to climb onto the vehicle's hood foll...
Van goes up in flames in Zwanenburg
A parked delivery van caught fire and was destroyed on Wednesday evening on the Kruiswaal in Zwanenburg. The cause of the blaze has not yet been specified.
Most proxy votes in Nieuw-West; stricter rules would be bad for turnout
Proxy voting in Amsterdam is most common in districts with low turnout, such as Nieuw-West, Noord, and Zuidoost, where it is often used by migrant communities. While the system faces scrutiny due to i...
Council wants to scrap ‘very dangerous U-turn’ from Kleine Houtweg plans
A narrow majority of the Haarlem City Council supports plans to green and narrow the Kleine Houtweg but has rejected a proposed 180-degree U-turn on the Kamperlaan. Council members labeled the U-turn ...
Haarlem Mayor Jos Wienen to chair national task force on steel slag
Mayor Jos Wienen of Haarlem has been appointed as the national chairman of the Taskforce for Existing Applications of Steel Slag. In this new role, announced by State Secretary Annet Bertram, Wienen w...
Seven thousand Velsen residents invited to major biennial poll
The municipality of Velsen is inviting 7,000 residents to participate in its large biennial survey to gather feedback on local matters. The poll addresses various topics, including car accessibility a...
Reader question: Can Ziggo raise prices now that they are adding football?
Dutch telecommunications provider Ziggo is increasing its monthly subscription rates by 2.50 euros starting July 1st due to the addition of ESPN sports channels. A reader has contacted an ombudsman to...
How can I decorate my roof terrace with plants? Farmer Tom: ‘Take a close look at the conditions’
Yvonne Weel from Heerhugowaard is seeking advice from Farmer Tom on how to landscape her new 38-square-meter roof terrace with plants. Tom emphasizes the importance of evaluating the specific environm...
Concerns about safety and concrete agreements regarding Tolweg asylum center: 'What if ten years is not enough?'
The municipalities of Heemskerk and Uitgeest have drafted an agreement with the COA for an asylum seekers' center on Tolweg. While local politicians generally support the plan, they have expressed con...
Bloemendaal scraps monument maintenance subsidies: 'This is unavoidable'
The municipality of Bloemendaal will terminate subsidies for the maintenance of municipal monuments starting January 1, 2027. Most local political parties support the decision, viewing it as a necessa...
'We are in a remarkably good position,' says finance alderman, but Velsen budget back in the red next year
The municipality of Velsen has reported its first positive financial balance in years, suggesting that additional budget cuts may not be necessary. However, local officials remain cautious as the budg...