Netherlands News in English
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Long queue in Castricum and public urinators caught in Heemskerk. King's Day passed quietly in the region
King's Day 2026 passed peacefully in the region, with significant crowds in Castricum leading to a "one in, one out" policy at Dorpsplein. In Heemskerk, local authorities reported a few instances of p...
Heemskerk adjusts charging plan after many reactions, draft traffic decree now ready
The municipality of Heemskerk has updated its plan for installing additional electric vehicle charging stations after receiving significant public feedback. The draft traffic decision incorporates res...
Park Schoonenberg in Velsen-Zuid to expand after removal of football pitches; housing to be built in the park
The removal of football fields at Waterloo in Driehuis will facilitate the construction of 60 new homes and the expansion of Park Schoonenberg in Velsen-Zuid. This project aims to increase housing ava...
ATM will not return; two suspects in Santpoorterstraat bombing quickly released
Two suspects arrested for the ATM explosion robbery at Santpoorterstraat last Tuesday have been released from custody. The destroyed ATM, which was located in an annex of a real estate office, will no...
Sellers forced to compromise: 12.2 percent of homes reduced in price
A new trend report from housing platform Huispedia reveals that 12.2% of homes have seen price reductions as overbidding becomes less common. Sellers are increasingly forced to lower their asking pric...
Aartsen wants to expand entry-level job pilot for status holders
Minister of Work and Participation Thierry Aartsen is expanding a pilot program that provides "starter jobs" for newcomers with residence permits to more than 80 municipalities. The initiative aims to...
Van Veldhoven after fossil fuel summit: We can start building the ‘house’
Dutch Climate Minister Stientje van Veldhoven announced that an international conference co-organized by the Netherlands and Colombia has reached a significant milestone in phasing out fossil fuels. S...
Very large wildfire on Venneweg in Kessel
A large wildfire broke out near the De Heldense Bossen campsite on Venneweg in Kessel, Limburg. Local safety authorities have classified the incident as a very large nature fire.
Dutch woman on flotilla: trying to reach Greek waters
Jesse van Schaik, a 21-year-old Dutch passenger on the Gaza flotilla, reported that the fleet of over 50 ships is currently attempting to reach Greek territorial waters. It remains unclear if any vess...
Democraten Gorinchem also wins re-elections in Gorinchem
Democraten Gorinchem won the municipal re-elections in Gorinchem, securing 26.3% of the vote and maintaining their seven seats. Stadsbelang followed in second place with four seats, identical to the o...
Strong smoke odor remains in Nunspeet
A large wildfire at a military training ground near 't Harde caused a persistent, strong smell of smoke in the neighboring town of Nunspeet on Wednesday evening. Wind conditions directed the smoke fro...
Mayor of Gorinchem: Turkish community has endured a lot
Mayor Reinie Melissant of Gorinchem stated that the local Turkish Dutch community faced significant hardship following allegations of vote tampering in the previous municipal elections. A re-election ...
Mayors praise efforts at 't Harde wildfire
Mayors from Elburg and Nunspeet have praised the extensive efforts of fire departments from across the country in responding to a wildfire in 't Harde. The officials highlighted the effective organiza...
Will Amsterdam Pride become world heritage? Chances increased significantly today
The Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science has nominated Pride Amsterdam for UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list. This move follows a recommendation from the Council for Culture, high...
Minor injury in stabbing at Lijnden emergency shelter
One person sustained minor injuries following a stabbing incident at an emergency shelter in Lijnden on Monday evening. Police and the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee responded to the scene at the COA ...
Girl on fatbike hospitalized after collision at Haarlem roundabout
A girl was taken to the hospital on Wednesday evening following a collision between her fatbike and a car in Haarlem. The accident occurred at a roundabout at the intersection of Zuiderzeelaan and Eur...
Weekend guide: things to do in Amsterdam from May 1 to 3
The article highlights various activities taking place in Amsterdam from May 1 to May 3, such as visiting markets and exhibitions. It provides suggestions for entertainment during the weekend between ...
Nostalgic candy shop Ieteke in Santpoort closes its doors after five years: ‘It’s not yet a final goodbye’
Annemarie and Fedor Haaker have closed their nostalgic candy store, Ieteke, in Santpoort-Noord after five years of operation. The owners decided to shut down because the business's turnover no longer ...
Café Trouw and coffee bar AX join forces in Koningstraat: 'We’re in the casual dating phase'
Café Trouw and coffee bar AX have launched a partnership on Koningstraat in Haarlem to offer a combined service. AX provides specialty coffee in the morning, while Café Trouw takes over in the after...
Safety region: part of 't Harde wildfire under control
A wildfire in 't Harde is partially under control, according to a spokesperson for the local safety region. Officials expressed hope that the entire area will be contained within a short period.
Caregiver consultant Pauline helps residents of Castricum and Uitgeest through the red tape
Consultant Pauline Landwehr Johann is assisting caregivers in Castricum and Uitgeest by helping them navigate the care system and find appropriate resources for their loved ones. Following an initial ...
MEPs call for tougher penalties for antisemitism
Several political groups in the European Parliament are advocating for harsher penalties and stricter enforcement to combat the rise of antisemitism across Europe. During a parliamentary debate on Wed...
Smoke plume from Veluwe wildfire reaches England
Smoke from a large wildfire on the Veluwe in the Netherlands has reached the coast of England. Satellite imagery captured the plume passing over Norwich around 5:00 PM.
Nunspeet Mayor: Ready for evacuation if necessary due to fire
The municipality of Nunspeet is prepared to evacuate residents if a fire at the ASK military training ground near 't Harde expands. Mayor Céline Blom confirmed that emergency shelter has been establi...
No dangerous levels detected in smoke in parts of South Holland
Smoke from a wildfire near 't Harde drifted over parts of South Holland, including Leiden, Alphen aan den Rijn, and Gouda, on Wednesday. Local safety authorities conducted air quality measurements and...
'It's been a good run': Kennemerland Animal Ambulance chair Helma Wienen steps down after 16 years
Helma Wienen is stepping down as the chairperson of the Kennemerland animal ambulance service after serving for 16 years. The 81-year-old will be succeeded by 55-year-old Jacqueline Makbouli.
Veteran Billy Cobham at the Phil Friday: Still the world's best fusion drummer after half a century
Legendary fusion drummer Billy Cobham is scheduled to perform at the PHIL in Haarlem this Friday. Known for his complex drum setups and a career spanning over half a century, Cobham continues to be ce...
Suspect in distraction theft that cost Irene (80) her life released with ankle monitor
An Amsterdam court has ruled that a suspect in the violent death of 80-year-old Irene Winkel will be released with an electronic ankle monitor. Of the three individuals suspected of involvement in the...
'Five hundred additional hectares for industrial land'. Businesses north of the North Sea Canal want to grow
Entrepreneurs in the region north of the North Sea Canal are calling for 500 hectares of additional industrial land to match local housing growth. Economic Forum chairman Friso de Zeeuw emphasizes tha...
Rental supply continues to shrink despite changes in rent law, researchers say
ABN AMRO researchers warn that the supply of middle-segment rental housing will continue to shrink as long as the government maintains high taxes on private rental properties. Despite recent changes i...