Netherlands News in English
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9 pets found dead in Bergentheim, possibly poisoned
Police in Bergentheim are investigating the deaths of nine pets, including seven cats and two dogs, found dead in the village. Authorities suspect the animals may have been poisoned and are currently ...
25-year-old man arrested on suspicion of planning an attack
A 25-year-old man from Den Bosch was arrested last Friday on suspicion of preparing a terrorist attack. The Dutch Public Prosecution Service announced the arrest on Tuesday, following investigations i...
Police investigate explosion at Turkish cultural center in Badhoevedorp
Police are investigating an explosion that occurred at a Turkish cultural center in Badhoevedorp early this morning, which caused property damage but no injuries. Surveillance footage identified suspe...
Switching from 'dead' HFC Haarlem to Telstar? Betrayal to some, a fairy tale to others
The article explores the complex emotions of former HFC Haarlem fans as they witness the rise of regional rival Telstar following the demise of their own club. While some supporters view switching loy...
Tata and works council reach agreement on innovation department, legal action avoided
Tata Steel Nederland's management and the Central Works Council reached an agreement on Tuesday regarding budget cuts for the PQI innovation department. As a result of this settlement, the planned leg...
Police release images of man posing as bank employee who withdrew thousands in IJmuiden and Amsterdam
Police have released surveillance footage of a suspect who allegedly posed as a bank employee to defraud victims of thousands of euros. The man was recorded using stolen bank details to withdraw cash ...
Irene de Bel after hack: I’d rather save my medical records myself, even if it takes a bit longer to make an appointment
A security incident at software provider ChipSoft has caused hospital patient portals to remain offline for a week, disrupting online appointment scheduling. The breach has led patients to reconsider ...
LHV: GPs using ChipSoft must report to the Dutch Data Protection Authority
The Dutch National General Practitioners Association (LHV) has advised doctors using ChipSoft software to report a potential data breach to the Data Protection Authority. This recommendation follows a...
Prosecution seeks up to 66 months in prison for Assen art heist
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded prison sentences of up to 66 months for three suspects involved in an art heist at the Drents Museum in Assen. Two suspects received lower sentencing ...
Enthusiasts and haters in conversation on 'Fatbike Friday'
Cultural Center Breen and the Van Eesteren Museum are hosting a 'Fatbike Friday' discussion in Amsterdam's Nieuw-West district to address polarized public opinion regarding fatbikes. The event aims to...
Haarlem almost got the trolleybus: costs too high and Heemstede fiercely opposed
In 1945, a proposal was made to replace Haarlem's tram system with electric trolleybuses, which would have provided quiet and clean public transport decades ago. However, the plan was ultimately rejec...
Stopera architect Cees Dam dies aged 93
Architect Cees Dam, the designer of Amsterdam's Stopera building, has passed away at the age of 93. His firm, Dam & Partners Architecten, announced that he died on Monday following a brief illness.
Petrol prices rise further in Belgium, but filling up remains cheaper than in the Netherlands
Gasoline prices are continuing to rise in both Belgium and the Netherlands. Despite the increase, refueling remains more affordable in Belgium according to data from the Belgian Federal Public Service...
Administrative court rejects planning compensation for Waterakkers residents. Plaintiff: ‘Outrageous how Heemskerk treats residents’
An administrative court in Haarlem has rejected a claim for damages from residents in Heemskerk who argued that nearby housing construction decreased their property value. The residents expressed frus...
New crossing on Communicatieweg requires main road closure
A new pedestrian crossing will be constructed on the Communicatieweg in Heemskerk near the Shell gas station. To facilitate the construction, the road will be partially or fully closed during the May ...
Prosecution demands 18 months in prison for Peter Gillis for tax fraud
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded an eighteen-month unconditional prison sentence for real estate entrepreneur and reality star Peter Gillis. Gillis is accused of submitting incomplete...
Minister: Undocumented migrants only punishable if they fail to cooperate
Dutch Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink clarified that undocumented migrants will only face criminal prosecution if they fail to cooperate with their deportation process. This assurance was given dur...
Roofer sentenced to prison after fatal carbon monoxide poisoning
A roofer from Loosdrecht has been sentenced to a three-month suspended prison sentence and 240 hours of community service for causing a fatal carbon monoxide poisoning. The incident led to the deaths ...
Child Mayor Kiyaro: ‘Once you put on your chain of office, you are someone’
Amsterdam is preparing to elect a new child mayor and child council for the upcoming term. The outgoing child mayor, Kiyaro, reflected on his experiences and the importance of the role during his year...
'My daughter's (26) fatal accident has a devastating effect on our family': Suspect in fatal Drie Merenweg crash was speeding
The mother of a 26-year-old woman killed in a high-speed crash on the Drie Merenweg shared the devastating impact of the loss during a court hearing in Haarlem. The suspect is accused of driving signi...
Council of State critical of Jetten cabinet's financial choices
The Dutch Council of State has criticized the financial policies of the Jetten cabinet, stating that current decisions are insufficient to address future economic challenges. Additionally, the advisor...
Demonstration at Senate against proposed asylum laws
Protesters from Extinction Rebellion and other organizations gathered outside the Senate in The Hague to demonstrate against proposed asylum legislation. The protest occurred as the Senate held furthe...
PRO Haarlem, D66 and CDA want to talk to residents
Following the March 2026 municipal elections, the political parties PRO Haarlem, D66, and CDA are inviting residents to share their ideas to help shape the city's plan for the next four years. Communi...
Tennis player Griekspoor also loses first match in Munich
Dutch tennis player Tallon Griekspoor lost his opening match at the tournament in Munich to Canadian Denis Shapovalov in three sets. Currently the top-ranked player in the Netherlands, Griekspoor cont...
Justice leaves Carlo Heuvelman’s family in the cold, Mallorca case compensation still unpaid five years later
The parents of Carlo Heuvelman are still waiting for a court-ordered compensation of over 69,000 euros five years after his fatal assault in Mallorca. Despite legal confirmation of their entitlement a...
Button shop celebrates 40 years; owner Thea (74) cannot find a successor
Thea de Boer’s specialized button shop on Amsterdam's Herengracht is celebrating its 40th anniversary while facing an uncertain future due to rising rents and a lack of successors. Despite the shop'...
Aleid Bos reconstructs her father’s youth through old letters: ‘It felt like an exotic story: my father grew up in Spain’
Aleid Bos has written a book titled "Citroenen uit de achtertuin" to reconstruct her father's childhood in Spain using a collection of old letters found after his death. The work explores her father's...
Hamas financing suspect: money was for humanitarian aid
Palestinian activist Amin A. denied allegations of financing Hamas during a trial in a Rotterdam court. The 58-year-old defendant maintained that his activities were intended solely for humanitarian a...
Brussels approves Dutch state aid package to reduce cow numbers
The European Commission has approved a state aid package of over 600 million euros for the Netherlands to support dairy farmers who voluntarily reduce their livestock. The funding will be distributed ...
Museum director: Return the third bracelet as well
The director of the Drents Museum has called for the return of a third stolen bracelet during the trial of three suspects accused of a robbery last year. Robert van Langh emphasized that the artifacts...