Netherlands News in English
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Municipality launches safety reporting point and tours unsafe spots with residents: 'We can't always take away feelings'
The municipality of Uitgeest has launched an online reporting tool for residents to share safety concerns and will conduct a neighborhood tour on April 14th. During the tour, municipal staff and resid...
More than a hundred homeless people to go to court for shelter in 2025
In 2025, at least 122 homeless individuals in the Netherlands took legal action to secure a place in a shelter. According to research by Investico, De Groene Amsterdammer, and Trouw, these individuals...
Singer and musical actress Pia Douwes receives royal decoration
Singer and musical actress Pia Douwes was appointed Knight in the Order of the Netherlands Lion on Tuesday evening. The royal decoration honors her significant contributions to the Dutch performing ar...
Beverwijk resistance hero Wim van der Geest honored with street name; as a priest he helped hundreds of children into hiding
The city of Beverwijk has decided to name a street after resistance hero Wim van der Geest. During World War II, the priest helped hundreds of children find hiding places while serving in Limburg.
New mass claim being prepared against chemical plant Chemours
The foundation PFAS Vrij Green Claim is launching a mass claim against the Chemours chemical plant in Dordrecht on behalf of local residents. The lawsuit seeks an immediate halt to PFAS emissions and ...
Large differences in cancer drug prices, KWF calls for more transparency
KWF and the Netherlands Cancer Institute report that hospitals pay significantly different prices for the same cancer medications, with variations up to 2,800 euros per treatment. The organizations ar...
Real estate association sounds alarm: sale of rental homes widens gap between first-time buyers
The Dutch real estate association NVM reports that the large-scale sale of rental properties is significantly increasing inequality among first-time homebuyers. While the supply of homes for sale has ...
Local parties heading for victory in municipal elections
Local parties in the Netherlands are expected to gain ground in next week's municipal elections, according to a poll by Ipsos I&O. However, voter turnout is projected to be low once again.
Will you soon have to pay for parking outside Haarlem city center?
Haarlem plans to introduce paid parking in seven additional neighborhoods by 2030 to reduce car usage and increase urban green space. The proposal has become a central issue in the upcoming municipal ...
Large group of economists advises against billions in aid for Tata Steel: 'Too risky'
More than 100 economists have warned in the journal ESB that a proposed 2 billion euro subsidy for Tata Steel's green initiatives is inefficient and risky. They argue that the government funds would b...
New report: cycling in Haarlem gets a 6+
A study by the Fietsersbond indicates that cycling in Haarlem is less pleasant than in similar municipalities, receiving a rating of just over six. Although spring is encouraging more residents to cyc...
Theater maker David Roos (26) inspired by love between Nazi descendant and Holocaust survivor
Israel van Dorsten of ‘Ruinerwold’ made a series about cults: ‘When I got out, I thought we were unique. That’s not the case’
Neighborhood opposes waste boat in the Singel: ‘This is UNESCO World Heritage!’
Senior center in Southeast torn apart by allegations of abuse of power, dick pics and embezzlement
How political parties want to make Amsterdam safer: ‘The municipality in charge’
SP, BIJ1 and De Vonk hand out free public transport tickets in Zuidoost: 'Okay, one extra for your friends then'
Political parties SP, BIJ1, and De Vonk distributed free public transport tickets at Kraaiennest station in Amsterdam-Zuidoost to advocate for free mobility. The organizers argue that public transport...
Bol stops selling play sand after new asbestos find
Online retailer Bol has permanently ceased the sale of play sand after traces of asbestos were discovered in two products sold on its platform. The decision follows an investigation by the Dutch newsp...
Switch failures between Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Schiphol resolved
Fire in vacant house during renovation in Haarlem
A fire broke out on Tuesday evening in a vacant house undergoing renovations on Nachtegaalstraat in Haarlem. Local residents alerted the fire department after witnessing smoke and hearing several loud...
Fire in vacant house in Haarlem
A fire broke out in a vacant house undergoing renovation on Nachtegaalstraat in Haarlem after construction materials reportedly caught fire. The fire department successfully extinguished the blaze, an...
Will the Rijksmuseum’s iconic girl in blue be reunited with her parents? ‘They must belong together’
Amsterdam business owners concerned about safety in the city: ‘Never seen it this bad’
Daan Wijnants (VVD) wants higher littering fines, including for deposit hunters: "I don't feel sorry for them at all"
VVD leader Daan Wijnants has proposed stricter measures and higher fines to combat Amsterdam's waste problem ahead of the municipal elections. He specifically called for a 250 euro fine for deposit hu...
Safety major concern for downtown business owners: "Female colleagues afraid to walk the streets at night"
The annual Amsterdam City Index reveals that safety in the city center has reached a record low, with entrepreneurs reporting increased aggression, vandalism, and shoplifting. Business owners also exp...
New Ajax coach still believes in second place: ‘This club must look up and not down’
Óscar García has been appointed as the new head coach of Ajax, succeeding the dismissed Fred Grim. The 52-year-old Spaniard expressed confidence in his ability to improve the team's performance and ...
Emad (42) reluctantly puts Pizzeria Sorrento in IJmuiden up for sale: 'I hope the buyer comes tomorrow, not today'
Emad Sorrento, 42, has put his IJmuiden-based pizzeria up for sale due to concerns regarding his health and family responsibilities. Although he is reluctant to part with the business, he acknowledges...
Tineke Abma shows the beauty of old age at Museum of the Mind: ‘Aging is not an end point, it offers unique opportunities’
A new exhibition curated by Professor Tineke Abma at the Museum van de Geest offers a positive perspective on aging, challenging the common narrative of physical decline. The showcase explores how soc...
Ali B will not be on camera during sex crimes appeal
Rapper Ali B will not be filmed during his appeal hearing later this month as he has not given permission for cameras in the courtroom. The legal proceedings concern his appeal against a prison senten...
Just don't bring it into the house
A parent reflects on the persistent presence of soda and candy vending machines in schools after seeing them at their son's high school. They note that such machines have been considered a normal part...