Netherlands News in English
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'Rico the Chilean' now also suspected of attempting to solicit two contract killings
Amsterdam criminal Ricard R., known as 'Rico de Chileen,' is now suspected of attempting to incite two contract killings while already serving an eleven-year prison sentence. One of the targets was fa...
Corrupt Zandvoort official receives lighter sentence than demanded for fraudulent land sale to mother
A 38-year-old former legal worker from Haarlem has been sentenced to 240 hours of community service and a five-month suspended prison sentence for fraud and corruption. While working for the municipal...
Advice: De Mos and D66 should discuss The Hague coalition
Scout Ahmed Aboutaleb has advised that Hart voor Den Haag, the party of former alderman Richard de Mos, should enter coalition talks with D66 in The Hague. The recommendation follows an exploratory ph...
New forensic investigation at home where deceased bank employee was found
Police have resumed a forensic investigation at a home in Amsterdam-Zuid where an ABN Amro employee was found dead last week. While the cause of death remains unknown, authorities have stated there is...
Velsen council must speed up exploratory talks for new executive
The municipal council of Velsen is being urged to accelerate the exploration phase for forming a new governing coalition. The article encourages readers to participate by sharing their opinions and vo...
Traffic disruption due to HOV roadworks in Beverwijk and Velsen-Noord
Large-scale construction on the HOV network between Beverwijk and Velsen-Noord in May will lead to significant traffic disruptions and road closures. The Velsertraverse will be temporarily closed, and...
Prosecutor seeks 20 years and psychiatric treatment for three murders in Rotterdam-IJsselmonde
The Public Prosecutor's Office has demanded 20 years in prison and mandatory psychiatric treatment for 25-year-old Sendric S. for three murders in Rotterdam. S. confessed to fatally shooting three men...
Current Bloemendaal coalition of VVD, D66 and CDA must look for additional party, concludes mediator David Moolenburgh
Explorer David Moolenburgh has recommended that Bloemendaal's current coalition of VVD, D66, and CDA seek an additional partner to secure a more stable majority. The advice aims to strengthen the admi...
RIVM expects little nuisance from Easter fires due to wind
The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) expects minimal air quality issues from Easter fires this weekend due to favorable wind conditions. While most of the Netherla...
Renovation of historic Halfweg lock complex to begin after summer. 'Water management, restoration, livability – everything comes together here'
The Hoogheemraadschap van Rijnland will begin renovating the historic lock complex in Halfweg after the summer to improve water flow towards the Zijkanaal F pumping station. The project addresses curr...
Rico the Chilean arrested for inciting assassinations
Richard R., also known as Rico de Chileen, was arrested in his prison cell for allegedly attempting to incite two contract killings. The arrest occurred shortly after the court sentenced him to thirte...
Relative: my father's death was one person's choice
The daughter of a murder victim delivered a statement in a high-security Rotterdam courtroom during the trial of 25-year-old Sendric S. She expressed the profound grief of her father's death, noting t...
New in Amsterdam: these spots opened in March (and yes, you’ll want to check them all out)
Several new venues opened in Amsterdam during the month of March, including a miniature museum and a restaurant featuring a world-famous chef in Amsterdam-Zuid. The article provides a guide to these n...
Vesteda gains financial breathing room through investor agreements
Vesteda, the largest commercial residential investor in the Netherlands, has secured financial breathing room through new agreements with its investors. This arrangement allows the company to avoid th...
Gerdien and Jules are two artists under one roof: ‘Our house is also my gallery’
Gerdien Noordeloos and her husband Jules have lived in Tuitjenhorn for 35 years, where their home also serves as a gallery for their art. Gerdien specializes in ceramics while Jules practices photogra...
Let the municipality intervene at TommyTomato: healthy lunches must not be lost
This weekly proposition asks for public opinion on whether the municipality should intervene to support TommyTomato. The goal is to ensure that the provision of healthy school lunches is preserved and...
Entrepreneur donates 8 million euros to Museum Prinsenhof Delft
Surinamese-Dutch entrepreneur Eduard Hoogenboom has donated 8 million euros to Museum Prinsenhof Delft for the sustainable renovation of its historic monastery complex. The funds will specifically sup...
Children of De Pionier primary school put finishing touches on Haventheater performance: 'Everything must be theater-worthy'
Students from primary school De Pionier are preparing for their biennial project 'Uit de Kunst!' which showcases singing, dancing, and music. All groups from the school will participate in a performan...
Two car break-ins in Haarlem, one arrest
Two car break-ins occurred on Schotlandstraat in Haarlem during the night between Thursday and Friday. Police have arrested one suspect following the back-to-back incidents.
Supermarket opening hours in Haarlem during Easter 2026
This article provides the supermarket opening hours in Haarlem for the Easter 2026 holiday period. It covers operating times for Good Friday, Easter Saturday, and both Easter Sunday and Monday.
Tiny 11-square-meter room without bathroom or kitchen for nearly €100,000 sparks outrage
A tiny 11-square-meter room in Amsterdam listed for nearly 100,000 euros without a kitchen or bathroom has sparked public outrage. As these individual room sales become more frequent, Amsterdam's hous...
Dutch gas reserves being ‘cautiously’ refilled
Gasunie has begun cautiously refilling Dutch gas reserves following a cold winter that saw stocks drop to their lowest level in ten years. The replenishment process officially started on Thursday as t...
A bird's-eye view of the world of Neptunes and Orions at Valkenburg Airfield Visitor Center
The newspaper supplement 'AlleTijd' is featuring the Valkenburg Airfield Visitor Center as part of its series on lesser-known museum gems in the Netherlands. Run by volunteers, the center offers visit...
The Blacksmith Museum is a tribute to the ninety forges Nieuwkoop once had
The Smederijmuseum in Nieuwkoop is a volunteer-run museum that preserves the local history of blacksmithing. It serves as a tribute to the ninety small smithies that were historically located througho...
Fuel prices rise sharply again, diesel up 10.5 cents
Fuel prices continue to rise significantly due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The advisory price for a liter of diesel at major oil companies has increased by more than 10 eurocents.
Housing association Elan wins lawsuit against minister over Heemstede care complex and is entitled to 600,000 euros: 'The money is very welcome'
The Haarlem-based housing association Elan has won a lawsuit against the Dutch government, securing 600,000 euros for the Slottuin residential care complex in Heemstede. The court ruled that the organ...
Diesel price surges to new record, gasoline also slightly more expensive
Diesel prices in the Netherlands have hit a new record high after increasing by nearly nine cents per liter in a single day. This significant price hike impacts the transport sector and delivery busin...
The Voice of Flanders filming interrupted after Joost Klein and Koen Wauters clash
Filming for The Voice van Vlaanderen was temporarily halted after a heated verbal conflict broke out between Dutch artist Joost Klein and coach Koen Wauters. The incident took place during the show's ...
Long COVID patients feel ignored for years as government pulls funding from only support center: ‘This is inhumane’
The Dutch government has decided to terminate funding for Q- and C-support, the only organization dedicated to assisting long COVID and Q-fever patients. Patients have expressed deep distress over the...
Friday May 8 climate quiz in Haarlem council chamber: 'What percentage of Dutch electricity is generated sustainably?'
Haarlem will host its first climate quiz in the city hall council chamber on Friday, May 8. Groups of enthusiastic participants will compete to answer questions regarding climate issues and the status...