Netherlands News in English
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Fire on Oirschotse Heide next to military area
A nature fire broke out on the Oirschotse Heide in Noord-Brabant on Thursday, covering an area of approximately 100 by 100 meters. The cause of the fire, which is located near military grounds, is cur...
Police respond to robbery report and find drugs, three arrested
Police responding to a reported robbery at a business park in Cruquius discovered a quantity of drugs and arrested three individuals found inside the building. Authorities are currently investigating ...
Police strike during undercover deal in Haarlem: eleven suspects arrested for fake cocaine
Eleven suspects were arrested in Haarlem during a coordinated police operation for selling fake cocaine, primarily composed of caffeine. The arrests occurred during an undercover deal at a parking lot...
Former President Duterte appeals decision to prosecute him
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has appealed the International Criminal Court's decision to prosecute him for alleged crimes against humanity. Following his arrest in early 2025, Duterte i...
Still unclear if military exercise caused wildfire
The Royal Netherlands Marechaussee is investigating whether a military exercise at the 't Harde training ground caused a large wildfire on the Veluwe. While on-site research cannot begin until the fir...
Petrol more expensive than ever: over 2.60 euros per liter
The national recommended price for a liter of Euro95 gasoline in the Netherlands has reached a record high, exceeding 2.60 euros for the first time. According to the consumer collective UnitedConsumer...
Take a tour during National Mill Day 2026 in Uitgeest and Akersloot; sails will turn if there is enough wind
Several historic mills in Uitgeest and Akersloot, including De Kat and De Oude Knegt, will be open to the public for National Mill Day 2026. Visitors can tour the various sites and observe the sails i...
Mascha has ME, but hardly anyone knows what it is: "In bed all day, it makes you desperate"
An exhibition at Treehouse on the NDSM-terrein in Amsterdam showcases the work of artists living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) to raise awareness about the chronic systemic disease. Participants...
It would be great to see Jelani Seedorf take center stage once more in the Vissersderby
Jelani Seedorf scored a late goal for Telstar in a 4-1 victory against Sparta, the club where he made his professional debut less than six months ago. The article highlights the significance of the go...
Inspectorate warns against benefit mediation agencies making mistakes
The Dutch inspection service is warning against benefit mediation agencies that frequently provide incorrect information, leading to errors in applications. These mistakes often result in young people...
Hundreds of ASML employees suffer health problems
A survey conducted by the FNV trade union reveals that hundreds of employees at chip machine manufacturer ASML are experiencing health problems attributed to wearing face masks. The complaints emerged...
Police release footage of man planting explosive at Haarlemmerstraat coffee shop
Police have released surveillance footage of a suspect who placed an explosive device at a coffeeshop on Haarlemmerstraat in Amsterdam last August. The blast caused significant damage to the building,...
Municipality of Haarlem offers subsidies to small cultural institutions
The municipality of Haarlem has introduced a 500,000 euro subsidy fund to support small cultural institutions with investments in their housing and facilities. Eligible organizations can apply for the...
Part of Hagelingerweg in Santpoort-Noord closed May 4 for paving
A section of Hagelingerweg in Santpoort-Noord will be closed for resurfacing on Monday, May 4. The road will be inaccessible between Dekamarkt and café De Wildeman from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM while a new...
Elburg roads reopen despite 't Harde fire, Eperweg remains closed
Most roads in the municipality of Elburg have reopened following a large wildfire in nearby 't Harde. The Eperweg remains closed to ensure emergency services have sufficient space to continue extingui...
Amsterdammers on the run in new season of Het Jachtseizoen: Most Wanted
The new season of the reality series 'Het Jachtseizoen: Most Wanted' features celebrities attempting to evade capture across the Netherlands. This season's participants include residents from Amsterda...
Toddler pools to reopen
Toddler pools in Amsterdam are reopening for the warm weather, offering a place for children to play in the water. These public pools provide an alternative for families who do not have gardens or pri...
17-year-old from Amsterdam arrested for bank scam targeting elderly
A 17-year-old from Amsterdam has been arrested for defrauding at least six elderly people using a sophisticated bank impersonation scam across several Dutch cities. The suspect allegedly stole bank ca...
Firefighters focus on hotspots at 't Harde wildfire
Firefighters are focusing on underground "hotspots" at a wildfire on the military training ground in 't Harde to prevent wind-driven reignition. Personnel are currently deployed to monitor and cool th...
Buses replace trains between Uitgeest and Beverwijk due to engineering works
ProRail will conduct track maintenance near Beverwijk and Heemskerk from May 7 to May 12, suspending train services between Uitgeest and Beverwijk. NS will provide replacement buses to accommodate tra...
Greenpeace activists storm world's largest meat company meeting
Greenpeace activists disrupted the annual shareholders' meeting of JBS, the world's largest meat processor, near Schiphol on Thursday. The protest caused attendees to flee the meeting room as activist...
Three Velsen churches collect hundreds of boxes of aid for Ukraine: ‘Incredible that you here in the Netherlands want to help us so much’
Three churches in the Velsen area, including congregations in IJmuiden and Driehuis, collaborated to collect hundreds of boxes of relief supplies for Ukraine last weekend. The joint effort aimed to pr...
Ban on extracting water from ditches in parts of Brabant due to drought
The Brabantse Delta water board has banned water extraction from streams and ditches in parts of Central and West Brabant due to ongoing drought. This ban, which took effect on Thursday morning across...
Why birds fly into windows and how to prevent it: ‘It is almost always fatal’
Timo Roeke from Vogelbescherming Nederland explains why birds frequently collide with glass windows and provides advice on how to prevent these often-fatal accidents. The guidance aims to help homeown...
Lennert Böhmer wants to be the humanist idealist of CDA Haarlem. 'We must not be an inward-looking club'
Lennert Böhmer, the new group chairman of CDA Haarlem, aims to revitalize the party by making it more outward-looking and dynamic. He is currently involved in negotiations with PRO and D66 to form a ...
Government abandons wage freeze in new pay offer to civil servants
The Dutch government has issued a new collective labor agreement offer to civil servants, abandoning a controversial wage freeze that led to months of strikes. This updated proposal aims to address un...
More and more children unable to cycle: ‘Taking road safety test unsafe for some’
Traffic organizations in the Netherlands are warning about a significant decline in cycling proficiency among children. Experts state that some children's skills have become so poor that it is no long...
TV puppet Karbonkel free of larvae after treatment: 'End of pests'
Karbonkel, the iconic puppet from the Dutch television series Ik Mik Loreland, has undergone professional pest treatment to remove larvae from its stuffing. The infestation had begun damaging the pupp...
Holiday pay is coming: one group of workers to receive hundreds of euros extra
Dutch employees will receive their annual holiday pay at the end of May, with part-time and minimum wage workers set to see a significant increase. According to calculations by HR service provider ADP...
Shorts or umbrella? This is the Haarlem weather forecast for May
Meteorologist Berend van Straaten from weeronline.nl provides the weather outlook for Haarlem for the month of May. The forecast helps residents determine whether to expect warm sunshine or rainy cond...