Netherlands News in English
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Nearly 30 municipalities considering fat bike ban, some waiting for national policy
A survey of Dutch municipalities reveals that nearly 30 local governments are considering a potential ban on fatbikes. While some municipalities are exploring local measures, others are currently wait...
Royal Marechaussee: fire in 't Harde caused by explosives exercise
A wildfire that broke out on April 29 at the Artillery Shooting Range in 't Harde was caused by a military exercise involving explosives. Following a factual investigation, the Royal Netherlands Marec...
Roos’s bitterballen such a hit at Zandvoort beach club they are now being professionally produced
After gaining popularity at the De Haven van Zandvoort beach club, Roos's specialty bitterballen are now being mass-produced by a professional manufacturer. The establishment recently reopened for the...
Lisa Loeb had depression during pregnancy: 'As if the floor disappeared beneath me'
Dutch comedian Lisa Loeb shared on Instagram that she suffered from depression during her pregnancy. She described feeling overwhelmed by the fear that she would not be able to handle motherhood.
Confessed child porn suspect wants to work on drug addiction: 'I am 100 percent not a pedophile'
A 37-year-old man from Heemskerk appeared in an Alkmaar court facing charges of possessing child pornography between May and September of last year. The suspect confessed to the charges but denied bei...
Cygnets born at Zuider Buiten Spaarne despite stone-throwing youths: 'Born safely'
A pair of swans named 'Jan' and 'Zwaan' successfully hatched their eggs at a nest along the Zuider Buiten Spaarne in Haarlem on Wednesday. The successful hatching occurred despite previous incidents w...
Dutch use cars more often despite high fuel prices
Recent data from mobility consultancy Goudappel shows that Dutch residents are driving more frequently despite high fuel prices. While car usage has increased, many drivers are increasingly choosing t...
No more check-ins at municipal bike parking from June
Starting June 1, Amsterdam will eliminate the check-in requirement at municipal bicycle parking facilities, allowing cyclists to park for free for up to seven days. The initiative aims to reduce stree...
Sometimes Danielle Kliwon wants to strangle him, sometimes she wants to hug him: Ajax's ten-sided die
The article explores the inconsistent performances of Ajax player Anton Gaaei, comparing his impact on the pitch to a ten-sided die that evokes mixed emotions. Despite his unpredictable nature, the au...
Reconstruction of fatal stabbing in Den Hoorn
A crime scene reconstruction will be conducted in Den Hoorn to investigate the fatal stabbing of 16-year-old Giannini from Delft, which occurred on January 22. The decision was announced during a prel...
Over fifty shows at Jazz in the Red Light District
The 13th edition of the Red Light Jazz Festival will take place in Amsterdam's city center from June 5 to 7. The event features over fifty performances by national and international artists across var...
It didn't work out at Rayo Vallecano and Telstar, but Ties Kramer (20) hasn't given up on his football dream yet
Twenty-year-old defender Ties Kramer is joining amateur club ADO’20 next season after previous spells with Rayo Vallecano, Roda JC, and Telstar. He aims to use the move to the amateur ranks as a ste...
Peter Gillis sentenced to prison for tax fraud and community service for assaulting ex
Dutch real estate entrepreneur Peter Gillis has been sentenced by a court in Den Bosch to 18 months in prison, with six months suspended, for tax fraud. Additionally, Gillis received 60 hours of commu...
How does the mayor deal with the arrest of rooted children? Council remains dissatisfied with Wienen's asylum policy
The Haarlem city council majority has requested further dialogue with Mayor Jos Wienen regarding the deportation of long-term resident children. Despite the mayor's claim that he is not informed of su...
Business owner in Waarderpolder? Complete the survey
Entrepreneurs in the Waarderpolder are invited to complete a short noise production survey between May 7 and June 18, 2026, to update administrative records. The initiative aims to reconcile actual no...
Cruise line: People on board Hondius ‘very united’
The situation aboard the Dutch cruise ship Hondius is reported as calm and cohesive, with no passengers currently exhibiting hantavirus symptoms. A spokesperson for Oceanwide Expeditions stated that w...
LUMC: Care for person from ship Hondius proceeding according to plan
The Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) is providing care for a passenger from the cruise ship Hondius, reporting that the treatment is proceeding according to plan. The hospital has implemented a...
Christina Curry calls stories about Patricia Paay's health 'outrageous'
Christina Curry has criticized media reports concerning her mother Patricia Paay's health as "outrageous" following claims that it was deteriorating. Curry expressed her frustration with the coverage ...
Third edition of IJmond Liberation Day is exactly as it should be. 'I dreamed it would pour with rain'
The third edition of the Bevrijdingsdag IJmond festival was a major success, with organizers reporting favorable weather throughout the day. Despite initial fears of heavy rain, the sun emerged at 11 ...
Gorinchem recount final, Democrats largest party
Democraten Gorinchem has been confirmed as the largest party in the Gorinchem municipal council after the final results of the April 29 revote were established. The party secured seven seats, maintain...
Relieved Naomi feels vindicated by Ali B's prison sentence; rapper appeals to Supreme Court
Dutch rapper Ali B has been sentenced to three years in prison for two counts of rape, a verdict his legal team intends to appeal at the Supreme Court. A lawyer for one of the victims stated that the ...
Radboudumc admits potentially infected person from ship Hondius
The Radboudumc hospital in Nijmegen has admitted a passenger from the cruise ship Hondius due to a suspected hantavirus infection. The hospital confirmed the admission as they monitor the patient’s ...
Many windmills open for National Mill Day this weekend
Several mills in Haarlem and surrounding areas will be open to the public this coming Saturday and Sunday for National Mill Day. The event allows visitors to explore these historic structures and see ...
Cruise ship: 30 people disembarked on Saint Helena
Thirty passengers from the cruise ship Hondius, including three Dutch nationals, disembarked on the island of Saint Helena on April 24. Among them was a Dutch couple who both passed away, with the man...
Reduced sentence on appeal for Zwolle McDonald’s murders
Veysel Ü. was sentenced to 26.5 years in prison on appeal for the murder of two brothers at a McDonald's in Zwolle, a reduction from his initial 30-year sentence. The court in Arnhem cited a psycholo...
Alderman De Raadt scraps general smoking ban for Haarlem sports and play areas: ‘Unenforceable’
Haarlem Sport Alderman Eva de Raadt has rejected a city council proposal to implement a smoking ban across all sports and play areas in the city. De Raadt cited legal limitations under the Tobacco and...
Nine violent incidents in two months at De Oeverlanden cruising spot
Police have received nine reports of anti-gay violence over the past two months at De Oeverlanden, a known cruising spot in Amsterdam Nieuw-West. Victims have been subjected to verbal abuse, spitting,...
K3 hits the studio with Donnie for first-ever collaboration
Belgian girl group K3 and Dutch rapper Donnie have teamed up to record 'Schaduw', the official 'Foute Anthem' for radio station Qmusic. This collaboration marks the first time in the group's history t...
13-year-old boys open up about vaping: ‘It started with peer pressure, now I’m addicted’
Three 13-year-old boys share their personal struggles with vaping addiction and the influence of peer pressure. They highlight the ease with which minors can illegally purchase vapes through social me...
Fewer people with debt settlement loans and debt relief after assistance program shortened
The number of people receiving debt restructuring credits and participating in debt relief programs in the Netherlands decreased significantly last year. This decline follows the shortening of the dur...