Netherlands News in English
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Police issue warning after dangerous chase along railway in Haarlem
Police arrested a suspect following a mobile phone theft at Heemstede-Aerdenhout station on Tuesday. The incident involved individuals fleeing across the railway tracks towards Haarlem, prompting a po...
Military ceremony at Grote Markt
On August 26, young soldiers from the Regiment Huzaren van Boreel will take their oath during a military ceremony at the Grote Markt in Haarlem. The event includes a military parade through the city c...
Hero medal for Vera Rebel
Mayor Jos Wienen has awarded the Heldenpenning to Vera Rebel for saving a man from the Schotersingel in Haarlem on August 22, 2025. Rebel jumped into the water and brought the victim to safety after n...
High NS bill after summer discount causes confusion: 'Be alert'
Dutch train passengers are experiencing confusion and frustration after receiving unexpectedly high NS invoices despite purchasing a promotional 49-euro summer subscription. Many travelers report bein...
Air Force to fly F-35s over Zandvoort Grand Prix on Sunday
The Royal Netherlands Air Force will perform a flyby featuring a Chinook helicopter, a C-130 Hercules, and several F-35 fighter jets during Sunday's Dutch Grand Prix. This aerial display, requested by...
Emma Wortelboer gives birth to second daughter: 'The delivery went well'
Dutch presenter Emma Wortelboer announced on Instagram that she has given birth to her second daughter. The 29-year-old shared the news of the newborn's arrival on Wednesday.
Look back: Santi went viral with failed selfie during first Formula 1 in Zandvoort
In 2021, Santi Greeven became viral after a failed attempt to take a selfie with Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff at the Zandvoort Formula 1 circuit when his mother called him at the crucial moment....
500 bullets in the facades: how a strike in Amsterdam got completely out of hand
In the summer of 1911, a strike by boat workers and sailors in the Amsterdam neighborhood of Kattenburg escalated into violent unrest. The workers were protesting to demand higher wages and improved f...
Body found in water near the Riekermolen
Police have discovered a body in the water near the Riekermolen at the Amsteldijk in Amsterdam. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, though the identity of the victim and the ...
Hold off on buying grass seed and fertilizer for your yellow lawn
Experts advise homeowners to wait before attempting to repair yellow lawns caused by the extremely dry summer of 2026. Applying grass seed or fertilizer now is discouraged, as the lawn needs time to r...
21-year-old man arrested after attempted burglary at Spaarndam fire station
A 21-year-old man from Haarlem was arrested for attempting to burglarize a fire station in Spaarndam after DNA evidence was found at the scene. This incident is part of a significant nationwide increa...
58 municipal reports on construction, tree felling, and traffic in Haarlem last week
The municipality of Haarlem processed 58 permit applications last week, with the vast majority concerning projects directly within the city. These applications cover various issues including construct...
Dutch investors snap up SpaceX shares: record amount of 169 million euros
Dutch investors have invested a record 169 million euros in shares of SpaceX, CSG, and Magnum shortly after their market debut. The interest in Elon Musk's space company SpaceX has been particularly h...
New power grid rules: Bloemendaal urges timely registration of construction projects with Liander
The municipality of Bloemendaal is urging developers to submit housing projects by September 2nd to ensure timely grid capacity requests from Liander. This initiative targets all projects expected to ...
Water board around Amsterdam further expands sprinkling ban
The Amstel, Gooi and Vecht water board is extending its irrigation ban to include the use of groundwater due to persistent drought conditions. This measure follows a previous restriction on using surf...
Explosion at jeweler in Buikslotermeerplein, police investigate ATM blast
A jewelry store at the Buikslotermeerplein in Amsterdam-Noord was hit by an explosion early this morning, causing significant damage to the building and surrounding businesses. Police are currently in...
Soft Serve Day! 7 places to get a delicious soft serve ice cream in Amsterdam
In celebration of National Soft Ice Cream Day on Wednesday, August 19, various locations in Amsterdam are highlighted for their soft-serve ice cream offerings. Residents are encouraged to treat themse...
Build your own burger at Burger Business
Former case manager Saïd has opened the first Burger Business location in Haarlem's Cronjéstraat. The establishment offers customers the opportunity to assemble their own burgers.
20 crisis housing units planned for people with confused behavior
Housing corporation Ymere is establishing twenty 'time-out' homes in Amsterdam to provide temporary shelter and intensive support for individuals exhibiting confused or problematic behavior. This init...
Dutch industry grows at fastest pace in four years driven by chemicals and refineries
The Dutch industrial sector experienced its strongest growth in four years during the second quarter of 2026, with revenue increasing by 8.4 percent compared to the previous year. This growth was prim...
Ajax pubs angry at Ziggo for not broadcasting match: "I'm already paying a fortune"
Owners of Ajax-themed cafes in Amsterdam and Haarlem are upset with Ziggo Sport for not securing the broadcast rights to the upcoming Ajax match against FC Sion. Because the game will only be availabl...
The easiest way to travel to the F1 weekend in Zandvoort
The final Formula 1 weekend in Zandvoort will take place this weekend, leading to significant road closures and traffic restrictions in the surrounding region. Organizers and the ANWB advise visitors ...
All episodes of De Fabeltjeskrant to be available on YouTube soon
All episodes of the Dutch children's series De Fabeltjeskrant are being released on YouTube with improved image and sound quality. The first ten episodes will be available on the show's official YouTu...
Building squatted on Reguliersgracht, but squatters leave after talking to police
A group of approximately twenty squatters briefly occupied a vacant building on the Reguliersgracht in Amsterdam. Following a discussion with police officers, the group agreed to leave the property vo...
Cabinet regrets that 'data vault' with childcare benefits scandal documents remained hidden
The Dutch cabinet has expressed regret for failing to inform the House of Representatives earlier about a data vault containing millions of documents related to the child benefit scandal. Officials al...
JA21 staffer Maarten Brante dies after falling into the water at Prins Hendrikkade
Maarten Brante, a Ja21 staff member, podcast host, and photographer, has died at age 48 following a fatal accident in Amsterdam. He fell into the water at the Prins Hendrikkade on August 13 and passed...
JA21 staffer Maarten Brante dies after falling into water at Prins Hendrikkade
Maarten Brante, a political staffer for the JA21 party, has died at age 48 following a fatal accident on the Prins Hendrikkade in Amsterdam. He fell into the water in the early hours of August 13 and ...
This is aphasia, a non-congenital brain injury: ‘Caused by damage to language areas in the brain’
A man in an Amsterdam-Zuidoost nursing center is suffering from aphasia, a communication disorder caused by brain damage such as a stroke or infarction. Researcher Rimke Groenewold explains that aphas...
Unknown man 'Lucky' was a regular at Amsterdam soup shop: "We had a bond"
Police are seeking to identify an anonymous man known as 'Lucky' who has been hospitalized for three years following a medical emergency that left him with aphasia. The man, a frequent visitor to a so...
Medical error costs Amsterdam UMC dearly: patient receives highest category compensation
Amsterdam UMC has been ordered to pay the highest category of compensation after failing to inform a patient of a positive hepatitis C diagnosis for 26 years. By the time the patient discovered the in...