Netherlands News in English
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Mona Keijzer leaves BBB after breach of trust, continues as independent MP
Former Deputy Prime Minister Mona Keijzer has resigned from the BBB party after being passed over for the leadership role. She intends to remain in the House of Representatives as an independent membe...
Alternative Velsen voting guide is unverifiable. ‘Fishing is cultural heritage’
Voters in the municipality of Velsen are facing uncertainty ahead of the upcoming municipal elections in three weeks. Concerns have been raised regarding the alternative voting aid Keus.nl, which crit...
Prime Minister Dick has left the group
The article speculates on whether Prime Minister Dick Schoof's cabinet utilized a private group chat for informal communication and logistical coordination. It questions whether the group has been dis...
Suspicious package found at home in Hoofddorp
A suspicious package was discovered at a residential property in Hoofddorp, leading to a police cordon and an investigation by the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service (EOD). Emergency services are on ...
Streets need to be dug up much less often thanks to new method (but it won't be rolled out further)
Telstar open training attracts many fans: I always watch the matches at home, so it's great to see the players in person
Dutch football club Telstar held an open training session on Monday afternoon, attracting a large crowd of fans following their recent match against Feyenoord. Many supporters took advantage of their ...
Prosecutors may prosecute Rico the Chilean for plotting assassinations
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has been granted permission to prosecute Richard R., known as Rico the Chilean, for the preparation of liquidations. This follows a legal procedure in his native c...
Heemstede Art Fair closes for good. 'Tried everything to breathe new life into the event'
The Heemsteedse Kunstbeurs art fair is permanently shutting down after efforts to revitalize the event were unsuccessful. The multi-day cultural festival had been a regular fixture in Heemstede betwee...
Be careful with your headphones and earbuds: they contain toxic substances
A report from the EU-sponsored project ToxFREE LIFE for All warns that prolonged use of headphones and earphones can lead to the absorption of toxic substances through the skin. Dutch toxicology profe...
RTL announces second season of game show Pandora
RTL has announced that the game show Pandora will return for a second season. A specific release date for the new season has not yet been determined.
Do you often drive through the IJ tunnel? Fill in this questionnaire
Starting in the summer of 2027, the IJ-tunnel in Amsterdam will be closed to all traffic for at least one year. Authorities are asking regular users to complete a questionnaire to help them prepare fo...
North Holland coastal municipalities also want mandatory insurance for small sea vessels: ‘No one is currently responsible’
Coastal municipalities in North Holland are calling for mandatory insurance for small sea vessels following an incident where a fishing cutter remained stranded off Zandvoort for a month. The municipa...
Council approves Kooiplein building plans: residents head to Supreme Court. 'We’ve been fooled'
The Castricum municipal council has approved the TAM environment plan for construction projects at Kooiplein. Disappointed local residents have responded by announcing they will challenge the decision...
Pensions for 260,000 people in metal technology up by 8.3 percent
The Dutch pension fund PMT is increasing pensions by 8.3 percent for over 260,000 retirees in the metal technology industry. This increase was made possible following the transition to a new pension s...
Annual toad migration begins, volunteers still needed
The annual toad migration has officially begun across the Netherlands, as reported by RAVON. Amphibians are currently moving toward water bodies to breed, and volunteers are still needed to assist in ...
His father dropped a new window on 4-year-old Noud’s head, who didn’t make a sound: ‘Sometimes silence is a warning sign’
A four-year-old boy named Noud was brought to a doctor after a window accidentally fell on his head, causing a severe bleeding injury. Dr. Rutger expressed concern because the child remained silent, n...
Newly sworn-in Jetten cabinet holds first cabinet meeting
The newly sworn-in Jetten cabinet held its first council of ministers meeting on Monday afternoon to finalize the distribution of tasks within the various ministries. This meeting follows preliminary ...
BeamThis! showcases enormous variety of video art: from short films to abstract projections
The BeamThis! exhibition highlights a vast variety of video art, featuring everything from small films to abstract projections. While all participating artists utilize moving images, the showcase emph...
New ministers welcomed by predecessors at their ministries
On Monday afternoon, new Dutch ministers and state secretaries were officially welcomed to their respective ministries by their predecessors. The incoming officials formally assumed control of the dep...
Pedestrian injured in collision with car in Haarlem
A pedestrian was injured and taken to the hospital following a collision with a car in Haarlem on Monday afternoon. The extent of the victim's injuries is currently unknown.
Nothing remains but to wish Jetten I the best
On Monday, a new official cabinet photo was taken featuring His Majesty the King and the members of the Jetten I cabinet. This event marks the continuation of a 55-year-old tradition for new Dutch adm...
Jetten receives congratulations from Belgian and Luxembourgish prime ministers
The prime ministers of Belgium and Luxembourg have congratulated Rob Jetten on his new appointment, highlighting the importance of strong Benelux cooperation. Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever call...
Health ministers want to consult sector before making decisions
Dutch health ministers Sophie Hermans and Mirjam Sterk intend to consult with the healthcare sector before finalizing decisions on budget cuts. Minister Hermans expressed hope that these discussions w...
Borrow free litter pickers and hoops for National Cleanup Day
National Cleanup Day is scheduled for Saturday, March 21, and encourages residents to help clean up the city. To facilitate this, participants can borrow free trash pickers and waste rings.
Man from Zeeland accused of biting ex-partner's buttock and leg in Haarlem, DNA found on her trousers
A 33-year-old man from Terneuzen is accused of repeatedly abusing his partner in Haarlem between October and November of last year. The allegations include physical assault and biting the victim, whos...
Silvestro and Salvatore Sotera continue family tradition in Heemskerk: 'Pineapple on pizza... that remains a debate'
Silvestro and Salvatore Sotera have taken over the family-run Italian restaurant Da Pietro in Heemskerk, continuing the legacy started by Pietro Sotera in 2019. The duo aims to provide a welcoming din...
Dutch Olympians arrive at Schiphol
Dutch Olympic winter athletes arrived at Schiphol Airport on Monday afternoon following their return from Milan. A crowd of over one hundred people gathered at the Amsterdam airport to welcome the tea...
Coffee with William Clairbois (Party for Development): "We started as cavemen"
William Clairbois, the leader of the Partij voor Ontwikkeling, is seeking a seat in the Amsterdam city council with a platform focused on human progress and self-development. His party proposes polici...
Tofik Dibi, lead candidate for Bij1: ‘I was the ‘brave Moroccan gay man’ until I spoke out about Gaza’
Prison sentence for calling for citizen border controls
A police judge in Assen sentenced 54-year-old activist Jan H. to six weeks in prison for inciting citizens to perform illegal border controls. The court ruled that the defendant's actions were unlawfu...