Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Local broadcaster Haarlem105 requests city funding again, seeks structural contribution
Local broadcaster Haarlem105 has requested additional structural funding from the Haarlem city council for the second time in six months. Editors-in-chief Wessel van Opstal and Ruth Oei argue the inve...
Detention extended for suspects in fatal Hoorn nightlife violence
Three suspects involved in a fatal fight in Hoorn's entertainment district on March 28 will remain in custody for a longer period. The decision was made by the council chamber of the North Holland Dis...
Berendsen: list of Gazans with visas already with Israel
Minister Tom Berendsen stated that the Netherlands has submitted requests to Israel to allow nearly 50 Palestinians with Dutch work or study permits to leave Gaza. The minister clarified that the dela...
Dutch cabinet wants police to find missing persons' phones quickly
The Dutch government has proposed a new law that would allow police to track a missing person's phone and view their recent contacts more easily. Published by the Ministry of Justice and Security for ...
Serious truck accident in IJmuiden
A serious traffic accident involving a truck and a person believed to be a cyclist occurred in IJmuiden on Wednesday afternoon. The collision took place at the intersection of Egmondstraat and Kromhou...
Schiphol refueling company faces fine, safety insufficiently guaranteed
Aircraft Fuel Supply (AFS) has been ordered to improve safety at its Schiphol fuel farm after a storage tank imploded. The company faces fines of up to 1.2 million euros from the North Sea Canal Area ...
Far more people switching to fixed energy contracts than before the war
Since the conflict in the Middle East began, significantly more consumers in the Netherlands have switched to fixed energy contracts to combat rising prices. According to the Authority for Consumers &...
Give your opinion on the new housing rules from 2027
The city of Amsterdam is proposing updates to its housing regulations within the Housing Ordinance (HVV) starting in 2027. Residents and stakeholders are invited to share their opinions and provide fe...
New CEO for Velsen Housing Company
Eric Nagengast has been appointed as the new director-manager of Woningbedrijf Velsen. He takes over the top leadership position at the Dutch housing corporation.
Six injured in tram collision in Amstelveen
Six passengers were hospitalized with minor injuries after two trams collided at the Zonnestein stop in Amstelveen on Wednesday afternoon. A moving tram struck a stationary one from behind, causing si...
Another banana peel for the cabinet: the approaching end of mortgage interest deduction
The Dutch government is facing renewed political pressure as civil servants and coalition parties CDA and D66 push for the abolition of the mortgage interest deduction. Despite previous claims that th...
Bloemendaal beaches awarded Blue Flag again
The beaches of Bloemendaal aan Zee and Parnassia have once again been awarded the international Blue Flag certification for excellence in safety, water quality, and sustainability. This annual recogni...
Early birds watch sunrise atop A'dam Tower for its anniversary
Early birds gathered atop Amsterdam's A'dam Tower to celebrate its tenth anniversary with a sunrise view, silent disco, and rooftop activities. Originally built for Shell in 1966 and reopened as a mul...
Seven minors arrested after Apeldoorn riots
Police in Apeldoorn arrested seven minors on Tuesday evening following a gathering in the De Maten district protesting asylum seeker reception plans. While six local youths were detained for disturbin...
Report: Cabinet must take action on mortgage interest deduction
Officials from the Dutch Ministry of Finance report that the government must address issues regarding mortgage interest deductions, despite a coalition agreement to leave the policy unchanged. The rep...
Shots heard at Senate in the Philippines
Dozens of gunshots were reported at the Philippine Senate on Wednesday, though the exact cause of the incident remains unclear. The event may be linked to Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, who is currently wa...
Lawyers: victim killed themselves with a dog chain
Lawyers for 39-year-old Paul V. argued in a The Hague court that his partner committed suicide with a dog chain, rather than being murdered. The defense is seeking an acquittal for the suspect, who cu...
Curiosity as a starting point
Singrid established the Willie Wortel MAAK Lab in Haarlem to provide children with hands-on technical education and experience with the circular economy. Supported by a municipal subsidy, the lab allo...
Plastic from the Spaarne gets a second life
Teun from TZO and Sander from Stichting Pingu n Haarlem are collaborating to recycle plastic collected from the Spaarne river into new products like lamps. With support from a local circular economy ...
Sharing sportswear in your own neighborhood
The SWOP ON platform, created by initiator Bianca, facilitates the local exchange of secondhand sports clothing and equipment to promote sustainability and reduce costs. Supported by a circular econom...
Municipality withdraws Bloemendaalseweg redesign plan after criticism from residents and business owners: 'We have listened to you'
The municipality of Bloemendaal has withdrawn its plans for the redesign of the Bloemendaalseweg and the local shopping area following pushback from residents and business owners. Alderman Thessa van ...
Love Haarlem? Make it your job!
The Haarlem Initiatievenschool is offering a series of free training sessions and workshops throughout 2026 to help residents develop social and sustainable projects for the city. These sessions cover...
Arnhem schools and municipality urge: 'Give your child a phone as late as possible'
Nineteen schools, childcare organizations, and the municipality of Arnhem are advising parents to wait as long as possible before giving children smartphones. They also recommend that children under s...
AI books from Dutch company sold online without any warning
The Dutch company Andries B.V. has been producing books using AI and selling them through online retailers without disclosing their origin. Following an investigation, these webshops have committed to...
Dutch prosecutors find Wilders tweet featuring women's faces not a crime
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) has dismissed complaints against PVV leader Geert Wilders regarding an image he posted on X in August last year. The image compared a young blonde woman repre...
Dijksma calls Loosdrecht violence an attack on democracy
Sharon Dijksma, chair of the Association of Netherlands Municipalities, visited Loosdrecht to support Mayor Mark Verheijen following arson and vandalism at a new asylum seeker reception center. Both l...
Rutger Vink and Thomas van Grinsven win Children's Jury Prize for fifth time in a row
Rutger Vink and Thomas van Grinsven have won the Kinderjuryprijs for the fifth consecutive year in the category for ages seven to nine. In the ten to twelve age category, the prize was awarded to auth...
Cheetah escapes enclosure at Beekse Bergen, park closed
A cheetah escaped its enclosure at the Beekse Bergen safari park on Wednesday, leading to the park's temporary closure as a precaution. Staff are currently monitoring the animal within the park's peri...
Heemsteeds Burger Belang hopes for calm after period of turmoil: 'We have been through the worst of it'
The local political party Heemsteeds Burger Belang (HBB) is seeking internal stability after years of turmoil and personnel changes. Party chairman Jan Duinker expressed hope for a recovery, acknowled...
Prosecutors demand 20 years for 20-year-old in Hilversum murder
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a 20-year prison sentence for 20-year-old Thommy S. for the murder of 21-year-old Ozan Alakus in Hilversum. The victim, an Amsterdam resident, was sho...