Netherlands News in English
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Parliament seeks clarification on data vault containing benefits scandal documents
The Dutch House of Representatives has called for clarification regarding a data vault containing millions of documents related to the childcare benefit scandal that remained hidden for years. Politic...
Underground music makers connect: Unfiltered and straight from the heart
The 'Nieuwe Nederlandse Naïviteit' is a vibrant new underground music scene in the Netherlands characterized by artists who create unfiltered and heartfelt music. The movement has already released tw...
Council of State: give more consideration to future generations
The Dutch Council of State has advised the cabinet to prioritize the interests of future generations when drafting legislation, particularly concerning long-term issues like climate change, housing, a...
Council of State extends priority for housing construction cases
The Dutch Council of State announced it will continue prioritizing housing construction cases until at least the summer of 2027 to address the country's housing shortage. Since the policy began in 202...
Bloemendaal resident builds aquatic drones for war in Ukraine: 'Such an unmanned boat has already saved the life of a Ukrainian soldier'
Martijn Otten, an entrepreneur based in the Netherlands, is manufacturing remote-controlled aqua drones to assist the Ukrainian military along the Dnepr river frontline. These unmanned boats are used ...
Man dies after falling into water in Bos en Lommer
A man died on Wednesday night after falling into the Erasmusgracht in Amsterdam's Bos en Lommer neighborhood. Emergency services pulled the individual from the water shortly before 11:00 PM, but he wa...
18-year-old arrested for assaulting PowNed journalist in Utrecht
An 18-year-old man from Utrecht has been arrested for assaulting a PowNed journalist in the city's Overvecht district on March 11. The police confirmed the suspect's apprehension following the physica...
Petrol and diesel slightly cheaper again due to negotiation optimism
Fuel prices for petrol and diesel in the Netherlands decreased on Thursday morning following weeks of record highs, with prices reaching 2.546 and 2.589 euros per liter respectively. This decline is a...
Amsterdam man (59) suspected of stealing shop employee's phone in Utrecht
A 59-year-old man from Amsterdam is suspected of stealing a mobile phone from a retail worker in Utrecht. The suspect is currently being investigated for the theft of the employee's device.
Housing market cools: prices fall and number of viewings declines
The Dutch housing market cooled down at the start of the year, with both property prices and the number of viewings seeing a decline. According to quarterly data from the NVM, interest from buyers has...
Housing prices leveling off due to war and cheap apartments
The Dutch housing market is experiencing a cooldown with flattening or slightly declining prices, partly attributed to international conflicts such as the war in the Middle East. While homes are remai...
Lawyers for art heist suspects speak today — follow it here
The trial regarding the art robbery at the Drents Museum continued in Assen on Thursday with defense lawyers presenting their pleas. Prosecutors have requested prison sentences between 44 months and 5...
Severely injured Bert Kops would never wrestle again, but shortly after became champion
Amsterdam-born wrestler Bert Kops Jr. overcame a life-threatening car accident at age 19 that doctors predicted would end his athletic career. Defying medical expectations, he returned to training and...
Who will build the fastest power tool race car and win a trip to space?
The 'Beverwijk Maakt Het' event, scheduled for April 17 and 18, will feature a Power Tool Race where teams compete with self-built vehicles. Participants will showcase their creativity and technical s...
St. Antonius Hospital seeks MS patients who received stem cell therapy abroad
St. Antonius Hospital and Amsterdam UMC are looking for MS patients who traveled abroad to receive stem cell therapy in recent years. Estimates suggest hundreds of individuals have sought this treatme...
Study into MS patients who received stem cell therapy abroad
Amsterdam UMC and St. Antonius Hospital are launching a study targeting MS patients who traveled abroad for stem cell therapy in recent years. Researchers aim to gather data from the hundreds of indiv...
Heavy traffic on A9 due to accident in Amstelveen
An accident on the A9 motorway near Amstelveen has caused traffic delays of nearly an hour for commuters traveling from Schiphol toward Utrecht. Authorities are currently diverting traffic via the A10...
Long traffic jam on A9 after truck accident: delays reach one hour
A truck accident on the A9 highway between Badhoevedorp and Amstelveen has caused significant traffic delays of up to an hour. Heavy congestion is also reported on several other major routes in the re...
Overtoomsesluis bridge diversion
The Overtoomsesluis bridge will be closed to cars, trucks, and trams from April 24 to May 4 due to scheduled maintenance work. Diversions will be in place for all affected traffic during this period.
Basic-Fit in good shape with growing membership and new clubs
Basic-Fit reported that its membership has grown to six million following the last quarter. The fitness chain also expanded its operations by opening 33 new clubs.
Cyclist dies after falling into ditch in Hillegom
A cyclist died on Wednesday afternoon after riding into a ditch in Hillegom. Local police have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the fatal incident.
Heemstede residents on Leidsevaartweg are fed up with rumble strips: ‘It’s a buildup of noise’
Residents of the Rivierenbuurt neighborhood in Heemstede are frustrated by persistent noise pollution caused by rumble strips on Leidsevaartweg. Despite two years of discussions with the municipality,...
Searching for traces of the past at the Brederode Ruins: Children can earn an archaeologist passport
Starting April 26, children can engage in an archaeological adventure at the Brederode Ruins in Santpoort-Zuid during the May school holiday. By completing various tasks, participants have the opportu...
Slight drop in unemployment, fewer benefit claims in almost all of the Netherlands
The unemployment rate in the Netherlands fell to 4% in March, marking a decrease from a four-year peak recorded in February. Most regions across the country saw a decline in the number of people recei...
Dozens of fatal barn fires again in 2025, insurers concerned
The Dutch Association of Insurers reports that over 60,000 animals died in barn fires last year, reflecting a lack of progress in fire safety improvements. This figure remains consistent with the prev...
UWV assigns different staff to calculation work as it's not getting any easier yet
The Dutch employee insurance agency UWV has established a specialized team to prevent further errors in calculating WIA disability benefits, as detailed in its 2025 annual report. The agency continues...
UWV chief issues warning to cabinet before departure: Intervene
UWV chairman Maarten Camps has warned the Dutch cabinet that the agency can no longer handle the increasing volume of disability benefit applications. He predicts that 200,000 people could face waitin...
How to remove lichen from concrete tiles without using vinegar or soda? Farmer Tom found out
Boer Tom provides advice on how to remove lichen from concrete tiles without using vinegar or soda. This column addresses reader inquiries received following his previous article about cleaning green ...
Amsterdam East: Cannot rule out drug bus staying at OLVG after all
The drug user bus located at the OLVG hospital in Amsterdam East may remain at its current site past June 30th because no alternative location has been found yet. Although the facility has helped redu...
After fonQ, another well-known online furniture shop faces closure: ‘It’s an uncertain time’
Dutch online furniture retailer Huus has applied for a suspension of payments due to financial difficulties. The company, which operates a large webshop and physical stores in cities such as Hengelo a...