Netherlands News in English
Dutch national news translated to English. Politics, economy, housing, immigration, and more for expats and internationals.
How Takehiro Tomiyasu is having an immediate impact at Ajax and why he is more likely to leave than stay
Japanese left-back Takehiro Tomiyasu has made a significant impact since joining Ajax's starting lineup, but his future at the club is uncertain due to his expiring contract. Although he has performed...
Hardenberg shows: even with Dispersal Act, municipalities cannot be forced into asylum solidarity
The asylum seeker center in Hardenberg will remain open as other Dutch municipalities continue to avoid their responsibility for housing refugees. Despite the implementation of the dispersal law, the ...
Publishing house ‘In de Knipscheer’ to close after fifty years of pioneering: ‘We were always focused on unheard voices’
The Haarlem-based publishing house In de Knipscheer is closing this week after fifty years of operation. Known for promoting diverse and unheard voices, the publisher is ceasing activities following a...
Shell CEO: brace for gas and oil supply disruptions to Europe
Shell CEO Wael Sawan has warned that Europe may soon experience fuel supply disruptions similar to those currently affecting Asian markets. The instability is driven by the conflict in the Middle East...
Switching to daylight saving time is like a mini jet lag: how to soften the blow
Somnologist Manu Sastry explains how the transition to daylight savings time can cause symptoms similar to jet lag and impact overall health. He provides practical advice and tips to help people adjus...
An Egyptian goose nesting in a pollard willow in Santpoort-Zuid. Is that normal?
A resident of Santpoort-Zuid discovered an Egyptian goose nesting high in a pollard willow tree in the local polder. This sighting has raised questions about nesting habits as birds begin preparing fo...
BEU Film Festival in Wijk aan Zee shines spotlight on directors: ‘Attention often goes to movie stars, but the director deserves it’
The first edition of the BEU film festival is set to take place this weekend in Wijk aan Zee, featuring events across five different locations including a radar bunker. The festival aims to shift the ...
Ryan (9) hasn't been to school for three years: In this system, you have to push a triangle through a circle
Nine-year-old Ryan is one of nearly 1,200 children in Amsterdam who do not attend school, a record high that reflects systemic failures in providing tailored education. Many of these students drop out...
Major parties in talks with scout: Looking beyond the current coalition
Amsterdam political parties have completed initial coalition talks with scout Hendrik Jan Biemond following the recent elections. The leading GroenLinks-PvdA group is considering several options, incl...
Paul Slettenhaar officially leaves Castricum, only two aldermen left
Paul Slettenhaar has officially resigned from his position as an alderman in the municipality of Castricum. His departure leaves the local administration with only two remaining aldermen, both of whom...
National Padel Championships a good dress rehearsal for Haarlem’s Ole Oosterom (25) ahead of Eredivisie: ‘Want to stay at the highest level’
Haarlem resident Ole Oosterom and teammate Boris Beumer reached the quarterfinals of the Dutch National Padel Championships before losing to the eventual finalists. Representing the Santpoort-based cl...
Pedestrian hit by tram at Heemstedestraat stop
A female pedestrian was hospitalized after being struck by a tram at the Heemstedestraat stop in Amsterdam Nieuw-West around 5:15 PM. Emergency services attended the scene, resulting in the closure of...
Bloemendaal D66 alderman Thessa van der Windt defends FvD leader Lidewij de Vos: ‘Would a man’s election victory also be attributed to his looks?’
D66 alderman Thessa van der Windt defended Forum for Democracy leader Lidewij de Vos against sexist comments that attributed her election success to her appearance. Van der Windt questioned if a male ...
Advice on spending 25 million euros: youth-focused foundation for Jewish life in the city
An advisory committee recommends that Amsterdam's €25 million allocation for Jewish life be managed by an independent foundation with a strong focus on supporting youth. The proposed strategy involv...
Jill Helena, Ellen ten Damme and Naomi threatened after sharing experiences with Ali B
Lawyers for Jill Helena, Ellen ten Damme, and Naomi reported that the women faced threats and physical violence after sharing their experiences regarding rapper Ali B. As a result, the three alleged v...
All toys gone from Intertoys Breestraat: store closes its doors
The Intertoys toy store on Breestraat in Beverwijk has permanently closed, with all merchandise removed from the premises on Tuesday. Customers are now being redirected to the chain's other location a...
Court: Zandvoort not allowed to set new noise rules for race track
The court in Haarlem ruled that the municipality of Zandvoort was not authorized to establish new noise regulations for its race circuit in May 2024. Following a lawsuit by local residents and interes...
Mobility scooters vs. high thresholds: accessibility remains a challenge for polling stations despite quiet elections
The recent municipal elections in Velsen were generally peaceful, but accessibility for voters with mobility issues remained a challenge at several locations. High thresholds at some polling stations ...
Cabinet also considering energy price compensation for middle-income earners
The Dutch cabinet is exploring additional measures to mitigate rising energy prices for middle-income households following pressure from the House of Representatives. An emergency fund is being fast-t...
Elan Wonen declines to join large-scale Belgiëlaan development: 'Our hands are full with other projects'
Housing corporation Elan Wonen has declined to join a large-scale new construction project on Belgiëlaan in Haarlem's Europawijk neighborhood, citing a full schedule of other commitments. The proposa...
Three more suspects identified: Operation 'Game Over?!' leads police to fraud suspects in Purmerend, Alkmaar and Kortenhoef
The police operation 'Game Over?!' has led to the identification of three suspects linked to fraud cases in Purmerend, Alkmaar, and Kortenhoef. The identification follows local media coverage of the o...
Dutch House of Representatives wants energy emergency fund reopened quickly
The Dutch House of Representatives has passed a nearly unanimous motion calling for the swift reopening of the Temporary Emergency Energy Fund. The proposal, initiated by MP Esmah Lahlah, requires the...
Defender Sven Botman undergoes successful surgery on facial injury
Dutch defender Sven Botman has undergone successful surgery for a facial injury sustained during a match against Sunderland. His club, Newcastle United, expects him to be available for selection again...
'Cassius' Cruyff was banned from the Dutch national team for a year: 'Johan turned pale'
In late 1966, Dutch football star Johan Cruijff was suspended from the national team for one year after allegedly striking a referee. The decision was handed down by a disciplinary committee led by la...
Volkswagen recalls nearly 100,000 electric cars due to battery problem
Volkswagen is recalling nearly 100,000 electric vehicles globally due to potential issues with battery modules, as announced by the German transport authority KBA. In the Netherlands, approximately 4,...
Over 1,700 sign up for claim against Chemours
More than 1,700 people have joined a mass legal claim against the chemical company Chemours in Dordrecht. The PFAS Vrij Green Claim foundation is seeking an immediate halt to PFAS emissions and financ...
Many students: people with different sexual orientations are not equal
A study commissioned by the Dutch Ministry of Education found that over 40% of secondary school students in the Netherlands do not believe people with different sexual orientations are equal. The rese...
Code yellow for heavy wind gusts tonight
The KNMI has issued a code yellow warning for the entire Netherlands due to expected heavy wind gusts from Tuesday night into Wednesday. While the alert applies nationwide, the specific timing of the ...
Construction of large commercial building in Waarderpolder may soon resume
Contractor Van der Worp has lost a summary judgment lawsuit against project developer Haarlem Business Center regarding a construction project in the Waarderpolder. This legal decision is expected to ...
Dutch man (49) stabbed to death in Bali
A 49-year-old Dutch tourist was fatally stabbed on the Indonesian island of Bali on Monday evening. The victim's nationality and age were confirmed by local reports following the incident.