Netherlands News in English
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New housing plan along the railway in Santpoort-Zuid: Garages and gas station to make way
A proposal has been introduced to construct 80 to 100 homes near the Santpoort-Zuid railway station, replacing an existing gas station and garage boxes. Although the landowner has initiated the plan, ...
Ajax hack enables season ticket theft and lifting of stadium bans
A security hack at the Dutch football club Ajax has allowed for the theft of season tickets and the potential lifting of stadium bans for over 500 supporters. The vulnerability was uncovered by RTL Ni...
Ajax hack enables season ticket theft and exposes stadium bans
Dutch football club Ajax has confirmed a data leak after IT system vulnerabilities were identified by journalist Daniël Verlaan. The security flaw potentially allowed for the theft of digital season ...
Mona Keijzer nearly done with ‘amateurish’ BBB: ‘A glorified club of friends’
Mona Keijzer has sharply criticized the BBB party, labeling it "amateurish" and a "glorified group of friends" ahead of an upcoming members' meeting. She expressed frustration over the lack of clarity...
Participants wanted for Art Route Beverwijk & Wijk aan Zee 2026
Artists and creative entrepreneurs in Beverwijk and Wijk aan Zee are invited to participate in the Kunstroute scheduled for May 30 and 31, 2026. This upcoming edition of the event will celebrate the 7...
D66 and CDA show interest in price cap, VVD wants lower excise duties
Dutch political parties D66 and CDA have expressed interest in a proposal to cap fuel prices at the pump, with the costs funded by major oil and gas companies. The VVD instead advocates for lowering e...
Haarlem bars to stay open longer during World Cup?
The VVD party in Haarlem has proposed extending pub opening hours during the upcoming FIFA World Cup to accommodate late-night match broadcasts. Councillor Alexander Bruch argues that the move would s...
Maddy Stolk discusses novel about three generations of women at Blokker Bookstore
Author Maddy Stolk will be interviewed at Boekhandel Blokker in Heemstede on Saturday, March 28. The discussion will focus on her new novel, which explores the complex family history and legacy of thr...
Double performance by Kennemer Toneel Groep at De Luifel in Heemstede. ‘Sharp humor, uncomfortable recognition and moving moments’
The Kennemer Toneel Groep will perform the play 'Het regent in mei!' at Theater de Luifel in Heemstede this coming Sunday. The production features both afternoon and evening performances and is noted ...
Military chiefs from 30 countries discuss Hormuz coalition
Military leaders from the Netherlands and approximately thirty other nations are meeting in the United Kingdom this week to discuss forming a coalition to address the Iranian blockade of the Strait of...
Hungry on the Zeedijk? Good luck choosing: 5 places you must eat
The Zeedijk is highlighted as one of Amsterdam's premier culinary destinations, stretching from Central Station towards the Nieuwmarkt. This guide recommends five essential places to eat in an area fa...
Eleven reports at Castricum women's safety point: poor lighting and dark spots cause feelings of insecurity
A temporary reporting point in the municipality of Castricum received eleven reports from women expressing concerns about safety. The reports primarily cite poor lighting and dark spots as the main re...
Dutch cabinet: Fireworks age limit should be 18
The Dutch cabinet has expressed support for a proposal to raise the minimum age for lighting fireworks to 18 years. State Secretary Annet Bertram backed the initiative, which was originally introduced...
Five years in prison and mandatory psychiatric treatment for rape and threatening ex-partners
A 34-year-old man from Delft was sentenced by a court in The Hague to five years in prison and mandatory psychiatric treatment for abusing five former partners between 2022 and 2024. He was convicted ...
Two suspects arrested for large-scale bank help desk fraud
Two men were arrested in The Hague on Monday for their suspected involvement in a large-scale bank helpdesk fraud operation across the Netherlands. The suspects allegedly impersonated bank employees t...
Ajax and FC Volendam draw in friendly with many internationals missing
Ajax and FC Volendam played to a 2-2 draw in a friendly match on Wednesday. Both teams competed without a significant number of their international players who were away on national duty.
Asylum seeker who refuses to leave country jailed for assault
A 35-year-old Somali asylum seeker was sentenced to 14 weeks in prison for assault and refusing to leave the Netherlands after his asylum application was rejected. The ruling was issued by the Midden-...
Member since 1996, but FNV won't let Monique go just like that
Monique, a member of the Dutch trade union FNV since 1996, is facing difficulties while trying to cancel her long-term membership. The article highlights that legal rules for leaving associations and ...
Gorinchem council struggles with election results after voter solicitation allegations
The city council of Gorinchem is considering whether to validate recent election results or order a re-vote following allegations of voter fraud. A criminal investigation into the matter is ongoing, a...
Court of Audit makes government goals transparent with website
The Netherlands Court of Audit has launched a new dashboard to track the progress of government objectives. This tool aims to provide transparency regarding public spending and the achievement of stat...
Marengo main suspect Saïd R. denies in statement
Saïd R., a primary suspect in the Marengo trial, issued a statement during his appeal on Wednesday denying any involvement in criminal activities. He claimed that he was never part of a group organiz...
Edwin de Roy van Zuydewijn seeks court access to Máxima spin-off script
Edwin de Roy van Zuydewijn has filed a legal request to access scripts for the upcoming series Mabel & Margarita after RTL and Videoland refused to share them. The court in Lelystad is scheduled to he...
De Pizzabakkers explosions: Prosecutor demands 2.5 years for middleman (19)
The Public Prosecution Service has demanded a 2.5-year prison sentence for a 19-year-old Amsterdam man for his role in an attempted explosion at a "De Pizzabakkers" restaurant. He is accused of provid...
Lil Kleine announces concert at Olympic Stadium: his biggest show to date
Dutch rapper Lil Kleine has announced his largest solo concert to date, which will take place at the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam. The event follows the success of his comeback album and marks his fir...
Sport IJmond Noord inspires clubs at Beverwijk Club Night: How to grow club spirit? ‘Social bonding is essential’
Sport IJmond Noord hosted a "Club Night" at the DEM football club in Beverwijk to discuss strategies for strengthening club spirit and social bonding among members. The event, titled "Growing with clu...
Usefulness of daylight saving time is unclear, but it makes you happier
Daylight saving time will begin this coming weekend, requiring clocks to be moved forward by one hour. This change means the workday starts earlier, providing more evening daylight despite ongoing deb...
Sef believes Gaza comments led to Liberation Day rejection
Dutch rapper Sef believes he was not chosen as an Ambassador of Freedom for Liberation Day due to his public statements regarding the humanitarian situation in Gaza. He expressed this view in the docu...
Fien Vermeulen quits as Qmusic newsreader after more than ten years
Fien Vermeulen has announced her departure from the radio station Qmusic after serving as a newsreader for over ten years. In an Instagram post, she expressed her gratitude for her time at the station...
Every employee is the boss at the Netherlands' largest camping store: ‘Everyone does what they want’
Obelink, the largest camping store in the Netherlands, operates using a unique management model that eliminates traditional managers and gives employees full responsibility for their own tasks. Direct...
Global trade grew surprisingly under Trump's import tariffs
Global trade grew unexpectedly over the past year despite uncertainties surrounding U.S. import tariffs, according to the CPB Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis. While most regions saw an increase, e...