Netherlands News in English
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Van Weel aims to bridge trust gap with police officers
Justice Minister David van Weel acknowledged a trust gap between police officers and leadership during a parliamentary debate, pledging to work on bridging the divide. While political parties JA21 and...
More people to the polls in K-buurt Zuidoost, but turnout still 'far too low'
Voter turnout in Amsterdam's K-buurt neighborhood rose to 27.8% during the municipal elections, a significant increase attributed to local community mobilization efforts. Despite this progress, expert...
More people at the polls in K-buurt Zuidoost, but turnout still 'far too low'
Voter turnout in the K-buurt neighborhood of Amsterdam-Zuidoost rose to 27.8% during recent municipal elections, an improvement attributed to local community mobilization efforts. Despite this increas...
Our opening hours during Easter and Pentecost
The City of Haarlem has announced adjusted opening hours for the 2026 spring public holidays, with municipal offices closed on dates such as Easter Monday, King's Day, and Pentecost. While offices are...
Fines issued for ignoring cordon after ATM robbery in Badhoevedorp
Police issued fines to nine individuals who ignored security cordons following an ATM bombing in Badhoevedorp on Friday morning. Two suspects from Amsterdam were arrested shortly after the incident, a...
Court sentences Hasna A. to 9 years for slavery in Syria
An appeals court has sentenced 34-year-old Hasna A. to nine years in prison for crimes including slavery committed while she was in Syria. The ruling follows an appeal process where the Public Prosecu...
PSV slayer Patrick Brouwer key in Telstar’s relegation battle: ‘Not nervous if we play like this’
Telstar attacking midfielder Patrick Brouwer played a key role in his team's 3-1 victory over league leaders PSV, scoring a goal to help secure vital points. This win is significant for the Velsen-Zui...
Council of State also rules: asylum waiting period could not be extended
The Dutch Council of State has ruled that the 2022 decision to extend the processing period for asylum applications from six to fifteen months was unlawful. This ruling follows a similar judgment by t...
District wants to make street in front of OLVG car-free
The Amsterdam-Oost district is planning to make Oosterpark street and its intersection with Beukenweg car-free to improve safety and accessibility near the OLVG hospital. Scheduled for 2028, the proje...
Council of State: Education Ministry must still pay personnel costs to 222 school boards
The Dutch Council of State has ruled that State Secretary Judith Tielen must pay 222 primary school boards approximately 250 million euros in overdue personnel costs. This decision confirms a previous...
Calls to curb price hikes grow louder, but cabinet action remains pending
Members of the Dutch House of Representatives are urging the cabinet to take action against rising fuel prices exacerbated by the conflict in the Middle East. Despite growing pressure from political p...
IJmond municipalities join forces: 18 million euros for vulnerable neighborhoods
The municipalities of Beverwijk, Velsen, and Heemskerk are joining forces in a project called "Sterk IJmond" to tackle persistent issues in dozens of vulnerable neighborhoods. Supported by an 18 milli...
Debora and Alyssa face headwinds with Duinwijck but opt for a bold tactic in the golden game: ‘Hit everything over the net as hard as possible’
BC Duinwijck secured their 29th Dutch national badminton title in a thrilling final against their opponents in Den Bosch. The victory was decided in a "golden game" where players Debora Jille and Alys...
Cycling past forgotten stories of the Spaarne City: ‘North used to be the ghetto of Haarlem for us’
Cultural historian Karen Schenk is organizing cycling tours this spring to showcase lesser-known heritage and history in Haarlem. The tours focus on areas outside the city center, beginning with forgo...
Grumbling and taking action: Evert (82) tackles neglect in IJmuiden with a shovel and a mini protest sign
Evert Spaans, an 82-year-old resident of IJmuiden, is personally tackling weed overgrowth in his neighborhood to protest what he calls the area's deterioration. Although he criticizes the municipality...
Pathé organizes special screenings of I Swear for people with Tourette's
Pathé is organizing special preview screenings of the film 'I Swear' this Sunday in five cinemas, specifically designed for individuals with Tourette syndrome. The movie, based on a true story, follo...
JA21 and BBB demand minister dismiss police leadership
The Dutch political parties JA21 and BBB have demanded that the Minister dismiss the national police leadership. This call follows controversies regarding the leadership's communication with officers ...
Heemstede butcher's salt beef earns top marks in national trade competition
Slagerij Van der Geest from Heemstede received top honors for its cured beef and ossenworst at a national trade competition for regional products. The jury awarded the butchery maximum scores, recogni...
The quarterpipe holds no more secrets for Deza: ‘You learn it through trial and error’
Eleven-year-old Deza is mastering new skateboarding techniques, such as dropping in on a quarterpipe, at a skatepark in Haarlem. She describes the learning process as one of trial and error, emphasizi...
78 municipal notices on demolition and tree felling in Haarlem last week
The municipality of Haarlem processed 78 permit applications last week, with 76 focused on projects within Haarlem and one in Spaarndam. These applications mainly concern demolition and tree felling a...
Luciano branch in Zandvoort closes after five years. ‘Luckily I still visit Overveen often enough’
The Luciano ice cream parlor in Zandvoort is closing after five years of operation. Owner Barbara Molenaar announced the closure to focus entirely on the brand's location in nearby Overveen.
Out with the old: Scouting Brigitta welcomes your junk
Scouting Brigitta in Haarlem-Noord is inviting residents to donate their unused household items and clutter. The organization plans to repurpose or sell these donations to support their scouting activ...
Municipalities and police inspect 350 garage units in Heemskerk and Beverwijk
Police, local enforcement, and housing associations conducted an integrated inspection of 350 garage storage units across Heemskerk and Beverwijk last week. The large-scale operation was carried out a...
Amsterdam congratulates Diemen on 800 years of history
The municipality of Diemen is celebrating its 800th anniversary on Sunday, March 29. Its neighbor, Amsterdam, has extended congratulations to mark the historical milestone.
Suspect in attempted murder of children may have been psychotic
A 49-year-old man from Moergestel is accused of attempting to murder his two young children in December. According to his lawyer, the suspect had suffered from chronic insomnia for months and may have...
Outrage over new €159 Dutch World Cup shirts, experts respond: 'This is where the value lies'
Nike and the KNVB have unveiled the new Dutch national football team's World Cup kits, which feature a vibrant orange color and a retail price of 159 euros. While the high cost has sparked public back...
Public needs more help and clarity on sustainability, says SER
The Social and Economic Council (SER) reports that Dutch households and small businesses face significant obstacles when attempting to make their properties more sustainable. The advisory body is call...
Cpunt in Nieuw-Vennep reopens, floor cracks were 'superficial'
Art center Cpunt in Nieuw-Vennep has reopened after an investigation determined that floor cracks found in the building were superficial and did not compromise safety. The facility resumed operations ...
AEX index opens higher on hopes for end to war, oil price falls
The AEX-index in Amsterdam opened with gains on Wednesday, driven by optimism regarding potential peace negotiations between the United States and Iran. While U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that ...
Dutch National Ballet gives the VOC a place in classical ballet: updated version of 'La Bayadère' approaches history from a contemporary perspective
The Dutch National Ballet is introducing a revised production of the classical ballet 'La Bayadère' that incorporates the history of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) from a modern perspective. Chor...