Netherlands News in English
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United States supports Israel in ICJ genocide case
The United States has filed a declaration of intervention at the International Court of Justice to support Israel in the genocide case brought by South Africa. The legal action, which South Africa ini...
New episodes of hit series Máxima look sublime again, down to the smallest detail
Jetten satisfied with lower voting threshold
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten expressed support for measures intended to lower the threshold for voting, including an increase in polling stations and the use of smaller ballots. During a press conf...
Will there be a referendum on an Amsterdam boycott of Israel?
A citizen collective has submitted a formal request for a referendum in Amsterdam concerning a municipal boycott of Israel, listing ten specific demands such as severing ties with Israeli institutions...
Will there be a referendum on an Amsterdam boycott of Israel?
A citizen collective has submitted a request for a referendum in Amsterdam to implement a ten-point boycott of Israel, targeting municipal ties, procurement, and cultural cooperation. The initiative h...
Woman (22) from Heerhugowaard suspected of stabbing at Amsterdam ferry
A 22-year-old woman from Heerhugowaard was arrested following a stabbing incident near the ferry at Amsterdam Central Station on Monday. A man sustained minor injuries in the attack, and the suspect w...
Legalize the play area at Hoeve Duin en Kruidberg
A proposal has been made to legalize the playground area at Hoeve Duin en Kruidberg. The public is invited to share their opinions and vote on the matter.
Politics at the breakfast table in Castricum: women discuss housing, entrepreneurship and sustainability
About thirty women and female politicians gathered at De Oude Keuken in Castricum for an election breakfast organized by Stichting Goed Contact. The participants discussed several key topics including...
Crown witnesses may receive suspended sentences
The Dutch cabinet proposes allowing crown witnesses in organized crime cases to receive conditional sentences in exchange for providing valuable information. To qualify, the witness must be facing a m...
Minister Letschert rebuffed: €2,000 bonus for ‘unlucky students’ postponed
Minister Rianne Letschert's plan to provide a 2,000 euro bonus for students has been postponed after Prime Minister Rob Jetten removed it from the cabinet agenda. The decision was triggered by a proce...
Jetten calls fire at Rotterdam synagogue terrible
Dutch politician Rob Jetten condemned a fire at a synagogue in Rotterdam, stating that the incident has caused significant fear within the Jewish community. Police have since arrested four suspects in...
Denk Haarlemmermeer wants to improve trust in politics: 'Some throw their voting pass straight in the trash'
Hakan Ünal, leader of the new Denk party branch in Haarlemmermeer, aims to restore political trust among residents who feel unrepresented and skip voting. He argues that increasing diversity within t...
Nina van Tongeren (26) created a play about child abuse: ‘You’re quickly seen as either a pathetic victim or a hero who survived’
'Stop talking, start building at Grote Buitendijk': Velsen politicians remarkably united on housing
Politicians in Velsen have expressed a strong consensus on the urgent need to begin housing construction at the Grote Buitendijk site. During a recent election debate, Bas Koppes of the VVD pointed ou...
Despite criticism, government wants mandatory insurance for the self-employed
The Dutch government is moving forward with a proposal to require all self-employed workers to have disability insurance. The policy aims to protect entrepreneurs from poverty, although it has faced c...
Dutch Cabinet critical of US decision to ease Russia sanctions
The Dutch cabinet has criticized the United States' decision to temporarily ease oil sanctions against Russia. Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen stated that international pressure on Russia should be inc...
How the Rotterdam city council became a springboard to The Hague: ‘First I was in charge of the Lijnbaan, then the whole of the Netherlands’
Several prominent national politicians, including Minister Vincent Karremans and Stephan van Baarle, gained essential experience in the Rotterdam city council before transitioning to national politics...
Óscar García ‘proud’ to be Ajax coach: ‘A great honor, like being manager of Barcelona’
New Ajax coach Óscar García expressed his pride in leading the club, comparing the honor to coaching Barcelona. He described himself as a demanding coach ahead of the team's upcoming match against S...
Haarlem must refill its filled-in canals with water
A proposition suggests that the city of Haarlem should refill its previously filled-in canals with water. The article invites readers to share their opinions and vote on the matter.
Renouncing US passport much cheaper after legal battle
The US government has significantly reduced the fee for renouncing citizenship from $2,350 to $450 following a legal dispute. This change provides financial relief to Dutch Americans seeking a certifi...
Rijnstate receives dozens of calls about gynecologist
The Rijnstate hospital has received dozens of inquiries following news that a former gynecologist fathered at least 16 donor children using his own sperm during the 1970s and 1980s. A spokesperson con...
Weeks of delays on A9 between Alkmaar and Uitgeest due to roadworks. New asphalt needed to prevent worsening of cracks on Haarlem-bound lanes.
Major maintenance and asphalt renewal will take place on the A9 highway between Alkmaar and Uitgeest from May 18 to June 15. The project aims to prevent further cracking on the roadway heading toward ...
Four suspects arrested after explosion at Rotterdam synagogue
Four individuals have been arrested on suspicion of involvement in an explosion at a synagogue in Rotterdam. The incident occurred at the A.B.N. Davidsplein location during the night between Thursday ...
Politics on the Amstel: Will the coalition stay in power or will Amsterdam change course?
Journalists from AT5, Het Parool, and De Telegraaf discuss the final week of political campaigning in Amsterdam, covering topics such as tourism, the cannabis ban, and local community issues. The revi...
Controversial bill: minor criminals to be allowed as crown witnesses
The Dutch government plans to expand the crown witness regulation to allow smaller criminals to testify against major crime figures. Minister of Justice David van Weel is moving forward with the contr...
LIVE | Óscar García holds first press conference as Ajax manager
Óscar García has been appointed as the new head coach of Ajax, succeeding Fred Grim. García held his first press conference this afternoon ahead of his debut match against Sparta tomorrow at the Jo...
Paintings by late Haarlem artist Frans Strunk to be sold for Dutch Cancer Society: ‘He finally gets his first solo exhibition’
The paintings of deceased Haarlem artist Frans Strunk will be sold this coming weekend, with all proceeds donated to the Dutch Cancer Society (KWF). Strunk passed away from cancer at age 80 last Decem...
New NME building with reused materials
The sustainable renovation of the NME building in Haarlem began in March 2026, focusing on the reuse of construction materials to reduce waste and emissions. The project will create a visitor center f...
Municipality intervenes in rental of student complex in Zuidoost
The municipality of Amsterdam has imposed fines totaling €45,000 on the manager of a large student complex in the Zuidoost district. The enforcement action consists of multiple orders subject to per...
NVWA: Most play sand meets asbestos standard
An investigation by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) found that most play sand meets safety standards for asbestos. While 65 out of 99 products contained no asbestos a...