Netherlands News in English
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Broadcasters ask minister for action against Ongehoord Nederland in draft letter
Dutch public broadcasters have sent a joint draft letter to Culture Minister Rianne Letschert expressing concerns about Ongehoord Nederland (ON!). The broadcasters argue that ON!'s actions are harming...
Cabinet reaches agreement with GL-PvdA on extra aid funding
The Dutch government has reached an agreement with the GroenLinks-PvdA opposition to allocate an additional 328 million euros to the development aid budget this year. This deal ensures the budget has ...
New coalition: 'We are not going to put up billboards with what we have achieved'
Amsterdam's new coalition between PRO Amsterdam and D66 has finalized an agreement that focuses on addressing the housing crisis and maintaining generous asylum policies while reducing the city's civi...
Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam from June 5 to June 7
Amsterdam offers various activities for the weekend of June 5th to June 7th, including jazz performances in the city's oldest neighborhood. Additionally, visitors can enjoy wine tasting events held in...
Little disappointment among South and Red Light District residents over erotic center cancellation
Residents of Amsterdam's Zuid and De Wallen neighborhoods have reacted positively to the decision by political parties PRO and D66 to scrap plans for a centralized erotic center. The coalition will in...
Little disappointment among South and Red Light District residents over scrapped erotic center
Residents of Amsterdam's South and Red Light districts have reacted positively to the decision by political parties PRO and D66 to scrap plans for a large centralized erotic center. Instead of a singl...
'The misery in Groningen is so massive, I had no idea.' Spaarndam author Anne-Gine Goemans dives into earthquake zone for thriller
Spaarndam-based author Anne-Gine Goemans has released a new thriller set in the earthquake-stricken province of Groningen. The novel explores both the physical damage and the emotional toll on residen...
Man sets cars on fire in Haarlem and Enkhuizen, police seek this suspect
Police are searching for a suspect linked to car arson attacks in both Haarlem and Enkhuizen. Surveillance footage captured a tall, slim man targeting vehicles on Bergvennen in Haarlem and Asterweg in...
Peter Pannekoek first guest of final season of Zomergasten
Comedian Peter Pannekoek has been announced as the first guest for the final season of the VPRO program Zomergasten. The news was revealed on the talk show Eva, with his episode scheduled to broadcast...
Arsonist at Parnassia clinic gets short prison sentence and necessary treatment
A 30-year-old woman from IJmuiden has been sentenced to a short prison term and mandatory treatment for committing arson at a Parnassia healthcare facility in Castricum. The fire, which occurred in Au...
Sef wins Lennaert Nijgh Prize: 'Not something I ever even thought about'
Dutch rapper Sef has been awarded the Lennaert Nijgh Prijs for best lyricist of the year. He will receive the lifetime achievement award on Monday during the annual Buma Awards Gala held in Amsterdam.
Uplifting pop as grief processing for POM’s Liza van As: ‘I wanted to feel happy again’
Liza van As, lead singer of the pop group POM, has released the band's second album, 'Enlightened, baby', which uses upbeat music as a method of processing grief. Despite her initial expectations of w...
KLM employee fired after leaking 1,000 liters of kerosene: 'High fire risk'
A KLM employee has been fired and denied severance pay after causing a leak of 1,000 liters of kerosene last year. A court in Haarlem ruled that the incident created a significant fire hazard and seri...
Picking strawberries on Strawberry Day: 'We're going to eat them all'
On 'Strawberry Day,' schoolchildren in Beverwijk participated in strawberry picking to learn about the region's history as a fruit cultivation and auction hub. The event aimed to teach children about ...
Van Vessem bakery in Kleverpark fully restored to original 1907 style
Bakery van Vessem has restored its original shop in the Kleverpark neighborhood to its historic 1907 style. The renovation marks a return to the roots of the nearly 120-year-old family business where ...
Beverwijk woman gets lower sentence for shining laser at police helicopter in attempt to contact aliens
A 55-year-old woman from Beverwijk received a reduced sentence on appeal for shining a laser pointer at a police helicopter. She claimed her actions were an attempt to establish contact with extraterr...
Floris Galjaard (21) profits from VanMoof's collapse: 'I thought, there’s a business in that'
Twenty-one-year-old Floris Galjaard from Driehuis has turned a hobby into a successful business by refurbishing and reselling hundreds of VanMoof e-bikes. His company capitalizes on the manufacturer's...
Velsen municipality miscalculates phone outages due to small Excel error
The municipality of Velsen incorrectly reported a phone outage of over 25 days instead of just three due to a calculation error in an Excel file. Telecom provider Vodafone flagged the mistake after no...
70,000 fans relieved: controversial rapper Kanye West allowed to perform in Arnhem
A Dutch court has rejected a request from a Jewish interest organization to declare Kanye West an undesirable person, allowing his scheduled performance in Arnhem to proceed. The ruling ensures that t...
Rutger & Thomas on relationship in the spotlight: 'Helping young people be themselves'
The popular YouTube couple Rutger and Thomas are gaining widespread recognition across the Netherlands for their children's books and media projects. Following the release of five books, they are laun...
Haarlem must house 283 more status holders this year
The municipality of Haarlem must provide housing for an additional 283 status holders by the end of this year, according to new figures from the Dutch government. Since the beginning of 2024, 91 refug...
Chemical company Dow cuts more than 600 jobs in the Netherlands
Chemical company Dow has announced it will cut 605 jobs within its Dutch operations. The move is part of a global restructuring effort that involves a total reduction of 4,500 positions worldwide.
Pure nostalgia: 5 historic shops in Haarlem
The city center of Haarlem is home to several historic shops that have been family-run for over a century. This article highlights five of these authentic businesses where visitors can experience loca...
What lessons is Zandvoort learning from a tumultuous Pentecost weekend? Calls for more measures grow louder
During the Pentecost weekend in Zandvoort, groups of troublemakers caused significant unrest, vandalism, and threats along the beach and boulevard. The disturbances forced two beach pavilions to close...
Condition of bridges in Velsen is good, only Juliana Bridge needs replacement
While a third of Dutch municipalities struggle with bridge maintenance backlogs, the situation in Velsen is reportedly good. Only the Julianabrug requires replacement, a project that has already been ...
Video unmasks attackers who broke man's jaw on King's Day as he defended his girlfriend
Two men have been identified following a violent assault on King's Day in Amsterdam that left a victim with a broken jaw. The suspects, a 27-year-old from Amsterdam and a 25-year-old from Uitgeest, we...
Twice as many hay fever symptoms as last week due to heat
Recent warm weather in the Netherlands has caused a significant spike in hay fever complaints, reaching the highest levels recorded so far this year. According to the NIVEL research institute, the num...
Stroke strikes 42,000 Dutch people per year: how it occurs and how to recognize it
Approximately 42,000 people in the Netherlands suffer a stroke annually, a condition recently highlighted by former speed skater Erben Wennemars' own health scare. The report explains what happens in ...
Six weeks in prison for Ajax fans who threw stones and bottles at police in Volendam
Two Ajax supporters were sentenced to six weeks in prison, with four weeks suspended, for attacking police officers with stones and bottles following a match in Volendam. The court also ordered the me...
Fifty reports of street insecurity made to the municipality so far
The municipality of Amsterdam has received fifty reports regarding street safety since implementing a more streamlined reporting system earlier this year. This change aims to better identify specific ...