Netherlands News in English
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Youp van 't Hek writes book about his late friends
Former comedian and writer Youp van 't Hek has written a new book dedicated to his deceased friends. The work is being released to commemorate the 60th anniversary of his publishing house, Thomas Rap.
Housing Minister to accelerate home construction and relax rental laws
Housing Minister Elanor Boekholt-O'Sullivan has proposed plans to accelerate housing construction and relax rental laws to increase the available housing supply. These proposals were detailed in a for...
The World Cup in this traditional Dutch sport aims to put the Netherlands on the map next year
The Korfball World Cup will be hosted across twelve locations in the Netherlands next year, marking the first time the country has held the event since 2003. The national korfball association aims to ...
Cabinet allocates over 950 million euros for energy measures
The Dutch cabinet has allocated over 950 million euros to mitigate rising energy prices for citizens, businesses, and farmers. The package includes 627 million euros in direct aid and 340 million euro...
Beats & Bulbs matures: Hillegom’s liberation festival marks its fourth edition
The fourth edition of the Beats & Bulbs liberation festival will take place on Saturday, May 2, in Hillegom's Van Nispenpark. The event aims to bring a fresh perspective to the village center as the f...
Mileage allowance up, motor vehicle tax down: these are the government's energy measures
The Dutch cabinet is increasing the tax-free kilometer allowance for employees by two cents while significantly reducing motor vehicle taxes for vans and trucks. These changes will be financed by redu...
'Discover Spaarnwoude Park' showcases recreation area in all its glory: from art collections to model trains and paddleboarding
The 'Ontdek Spaarnwoude Park' event celebrated the start of the recreation season in the green space situated between Amsterdam, Hoofddorp, and Velsen-Zuid. Various local businesses, clubs, and organi...
Traffic gridlock on first day of roadworks on Communicatieweg
Traffic in Heemskerk came to a standstill on Monday as construction began on a new crossing at Communicatieweg. Despite prior announcements, many motorists were caught off guard by the road closure, c...
Fire at house in Hoofddorp, no injuries
A house fire broke out on Monday morning on Koegrasstraat in Hoofddorp, prompting a quick response from emergency services who upgraded the incident to a medium fire. No injuries were reported, and th...
Mr. Schultens is dizzy but unreachable: Dr. Rutger fears the worst
GP Dr. Rutger performs an emergency home visit after his patient, Mr. Schultens, abruptly hangs up the phone while reporting symptoms of dizziness. Fearing a medical crisis, the doctor rushes to the s...
Minister adjusts rules: rents allowed to rise again in many cases
Minister of Housing Elanor Boekholt-O’Sullivan is relaxing rent moderation rules, which will lead to higher housing costs for many tenants. The changes will allow landlords to increase rents for var...
The endless search for Tanja Groen: how every tip gave hope but yielded nothing
The search for Tanja Groen, a student from Schagen who disappeared over thirty years ago, has remained unsuccessful despite numerous leads and extensive investigations. Efforts to find her have includ...
Journalist and radio producer Jan Donkers dies at 82
Former journalist and radio presenter Jan Donkers has passed away in Amsterdam at the age of 82. Throughout his decades-long career, he was a pioneering music critic, author, and American expert who w...
Cabinet allocates millions to break housing market deadlock and accommodate landlords
The Dutch government is allocating 156 million euros to resolve housing project delays caused by a shortage of municipal staff. Furthermore, 90 million euros will be invested to streamline and acceler...
Wijkertunnel in Velsen closed for roadworks, diversions causing 60-minute delays
The Wijkertunnel will be closed in both directions for maintenance from May 1 until the morning of May 4. Traffic is being diverted through the Velsertunnel, which may result in delays of up to 60 min...
Girl stabbed to death in Blerick home, man and woman arrested
A young girl died following a stabbing incident in a residence in Blerick, Limburg, on Monday morning. Police have arrested a man and a woman, both residents of the home, in connection with the incide...
Mart Smeets lost his enthusiasm for the Amstel Gold Race when Jean left
Mart Smeets shares that his passion for the Amstel Gold Race declined after 2010 following the loss of his mentor, Jean Nelissen. He describes Nelissen as the central figure of the sport in the Nether...
Roadworks in Haarlem: what to expect this week (April 20 - April 27)
Haarlem will experience several road closures and maintenance projects from April 20 to April 27, affecting areas such as Kinderhuissingel and Parklaan. Drivers are advised to account for these disrup...
Confidence in Willem-Alexander and Máxima rises again
Public confidence in King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima has increased for the second consecutive year. A survey of 22,000 members by the EenVandaag Opiniepanel shows a continuing upward trend in ...
Possible shots fired during dispute on Rhoneweg
Police arrested a suspect following reports of a possible shooting during an argument on the Rhoneweg in Amsterdam Nieuw-West on Monday morning. No injuries were reported, and authorities are currentl...
Numidia and Juvat Westendorp to star in musical The Bodyguard
Numidia and Juvat Westendorp have been cast in the upcoming production of the musical The Bodyguard. Numidia will play the role of Nicki Marron, while Westendorp will share the lead role of Frank Farm...
Travel allowance won't increase everywhere after government intervention: ‘It’s just costs’
The Dutch cabinet plans to increase the tax-free travel allowance from 23 to 25 cents per kilometer. However, many employers are expected to maintain current rates rather than raising actual reimburse...
Pension too low, fraud victim? Consumers increasingly complain to ombudsman thanks to AI
The Dutch financial complaints institute, Kifid, reported a significant increase in consumer complaints over the past year. Director Eveline Ruinaar noted that consumers are finding the organization m...
Tobacco tax revenue falls as more people buy abroad
The Dutch government's revenue from tobacco excise tax fell by 15% to 2.6 billion euros in 2025. According to CBS data, the decline is driven by a decrease in smoking and an increase in consumers purc...
Maintenance truck launched in accident during roadworks on A44 in Abbenes
A serious accident occurred on the A44 motorway near Abbenes during roadworks around midnight between Sunday and Monday. A service vehicle was launched from a truck's trailer, resulting in significant...
Weekly tips: things to do in Amsterdam from April 20 to 24
This article offers activity recommendations for Amsterdam during the week of April 20th to 24th, ahead of the King's Day celebrations. It highlights the favorable weather forecast as an incentive for...
Explosion at home on Leeuw van Vlaanderenstraat in West
An explosion occurred early this morning at a residence on Leeuw van Vlaanderenstraat in Amsterdam's Kolenkitbuurt district. The street has a history of multiple explosions, leading to previous securi...
Driver crashes into parked vehicles in Haarlem, causing significant damage
A motorist collided with two parked cars on Prinsen Bolwerk in Haarlem around midnight between Sunday and Monday. The accident resulted in significant damage to the vehicles involved.
Many more young people, I'm happy about that
Record Store Day, which originated in the United States in 2008 to support struggling record stores, has evolved into a popular annual event in the Netherlands. The celebration features special releas...
RIVM proposes ban on cigarette filters over microplastics
The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) has proposed a ban on cigarette filters to reduce microplastic pollution. The institute states that removing filters would ben...