Netherlands News in English
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Heritage of the Week | NSB Bookstore De Driehoek/Het Bolwerk (1936-1945)
Propaganda material from a former NSB bookstore was recently discovered during renovations at Kalverstraat 3-5. The historical items, dating from 1936 to 1945, have been transferred to the NIOD Instit...
KLM flight attendant in isolation with suspected hantavirus infection
A KLM flight attendant from Haarlem is currently being held in isolation at Amsterdam UMC due to a suspected hantavirus infection. The Dutch Ministry of Health confirmed the situation following initia...
Pear drink without pears and smaller chocolate bars: these are the most misleading products of 2026
The 2026 nominations for the Gouden Windei award highlight the year's most misleading food products, such as pear juice primarily composed of apple juice and cheddar sauce with minimal cheese. Other n...
Major alert over ammonia leak at Diemen company, residents report stinging eyes
Emergency services responded to a large-scale ammonia leak at a company in Diemen after local residents reported symptoms such as stinging eyes and coughing. The situation has since been stabilized by...
Longer free bicycle parking in municipal facilities from June 1, 2026
Starting June 1, 2026, Amsterdam will deactivate the access gates in its municipal bicycle parking garages to simplify use. From that date, bicycles can be parked for free for a maximum of seven days.
’t Groot Clooster users slam participation process and ask alderman for suspension
Four organizations based at 't Groot Clooster in Heemstede have requested an immediate suspension of the participation process concerning the area's future. The parties submitted a formal letter to Al...
Mariska Bauer to go on theater tour with cooking show next year
Dutch presenter Mariska Bauer will launch an interactive theater tour titled "Maris, wat eten we vandaag" starting in early 2027. During the show, she will share personal stories with the audience whi...
What punishment awaits monument vandals and Remembrance Day disruptors? This fact works in their favor
During the National Remembrance Day on Dam Square in Amsterdam, activists defaced the National Monument and disrupted the two-minute silence to protest the war in Gaza. A total of thirteen people were...
Pump prices drop slightly after sharp decline in oil prices
Dutch gasoline and diesel advisory prices saw a slight decrease on Thursday following a sharp decline in global oil prices. The price drop is attributed to market hopes for a swift resolution to the c...
Had a Netflix subscription? A class action lawsuit is being prepared, and you can join for free
The Stichting Bescherming Consumentenbelang is preparing a mass claim against Netflix for increasing subscription prices since 2017 without clear transparency. The foundation argues that these price h...
Three lanes closed on A1 due to oil spill, major delays towards Amsterdam
Traffic on the A1 motorway towards Amsterdam is experiencing significant delays of up to 35 minutes due to an oil spill between Muiden and the Diemen junction. Three lanes have been closed while a spe...
Hotels seize Booking.com records in legal claim case
A bailiff has seized part of Booking.com's administrative records at the request of hotels currently engaged in a legal claim against the platform. The hotels sought the seizure after alleging that Bo...
New residence permit holders are working more often
An increasing number of refugees with residence permits in the Netherlands are finding employment shortly after being granted status. According to data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS), these individ...
Cleanup at lock complex ‘unfortunately’ yields no jewelry, but jerrycans and a ‘strange’ orange capsule with 0.3 grams of cannabis
A community cleanup effort at the Noordersluisweg lock complex resulted in the collection of various discarded items, including jerry cans and tuna tins. Among the more unusual finds were a curious or...
Bobbi befriends all the animals at the petting zoo: 'I petted the pig on its nose, he really liked it'
Three-year-old Bobbi recently visited the newly reopened petting zoo at Park Velserbeek, where she enjoyed interacting with and petting the animals. The visit marked a pleasant outing for the young ch...
Party for the Animals wants Rijksmuseum bird netting removed 'as soon as possible'
The Party for the Animals (PvdD) is calling for the immediate removal of anti-bird nets placed over trees in Amsterdam's Carel Willinkplantsoen by the Rijksmuseum. The museum installed the nets to pre...
Facade blown away in Amsterdam ATM bombing
Two suspects on a motorscooter fled after a double explosion during an ATM robbery at a shop in Amsterdam-West early this morning. The blast significantly damaged the building's facade, though no inju...
Man injured in hand in Haarlem stabbing, two arrested
A man sustained a hand injury during a stabbing incident on Generaal Cronjéstraat in Haarlem on Wednesday evening. Police have since arrested two individuals in connection with the incident.
It’s the end of an era and the big question now is: who will be the new Rico and Badr?
Dutch kickboxing is entering a new era as a prominent generation of fighters nears the end of their careers. Legends of the sport discuss how the next wave of athletes will handle the challenge of rep...
Ali B to hear today if he faces prison sentence in appeal ruling
Dutch rapper Ali B will hear the court's verdict today regarding his appeal against a two-year prison sentence for rape and assault. The artist will not be present in person for the court's decision.
Boy forgets binder of Pokémon cards at Heemskerk flea market; Lara does everything to find him: 'He was so proud of his collection'
A boy accidentally left his Pokémon card collection at a King's Day flea market in Heemskerk while visiting a stall run by Lara Gurgy and her brother. Lara is now actively searching for the owner to ...
Ministry asks Heemskerk for clarification on asylum reception: ‘Currently fails to meet Distribution Act’
The Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security has requested clarification from the municipality of Heemskerk regarding its plans for an asylum seeker center on Tolweg. The ministry warned that the curren...
'Clean' on paper, but what is really in concrete granulate? Your garden path could contain steel slag without you knowing
Toxicologist Paul Scheepers warns that concrete granulate used for garden paths may be contaminated with hazardous steel slag, even when labeled as clean. Private individuals are at risk as they often...
New design for Pontplein redevelopment, residents can comment until June 8
A new design for the redesign of Pontplein and its surrounding area has been presented after previous fly-over plans proved financially unfeasible. Residents can provide feedback on the proposal onlin...
Netherlands wants British model to curb femicide, but it doesn't always work
The Dutch government is considering new legislation inspired by a British model to combat femicide by allowing individuals to check their partner's history of domestic violence. While the House of Rep...
Renters increasingly worse off than buyers: ‘The gap is widening’
A report by ABN Amro reveals a growing financial divide between renters and homeowners, with renters spending a larger portion of their income on housing costs. This trend is particularly severe for y...
Tim Hofman, Afhaalchinees and Hila past the Taliban win De Tegel awards
The programs BOOS by Tim Hofman, Afhaalchinees, and the documentary series Hila voorbij de Taliban won prestigious 'De Tegel' journalism awards on Wednesday. The ceremony for these national awards too...
Cruise passenger treated in Düsseldorf is stable
A passenger from the cruise ship MV Hondius has been transported from Schiphol Airport to a hospital in Düsseldorf and is reported to be in stable condition. The Düsseldorf fire department confirmed...
Hundreds march in Loosdrecht against emergency shelter
A few hundred people gathered in Loosdrecht on Wednesday evening to march against the planned arrival of an emergency shelter. Members of Parliament Gidi Markuszower and Mona Keijzer were also present...
Damage after collision between police car and car in Hoofddorp
A police car and a passenger vehicle collided at the intersection of Rijnlanderweg and Taurusavenue in Hoofddorp on Wednesday evening. Both vehicles sustained significant damage as a result of the cra...