Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Harteheem in Heemkerk to be redeveloped. New construction to start in 2028: ‘Major step toward a more sustainable and greener Harteheem’
The Hartekamp Groep has announced plans to redevelop the Harteheem care facility in Heemskerk to improve safety, sustainability, and overall modernization. The project aims to replace outdated buildin...
CDA, PvdD, Jouw Haarlem and Actiepartij vie for spot at Haarlem coalition table: ‘Choose us. Choose a green, clean Haarlem’
The Haarlem city coalition for the next four years will include GL-PvdA and D66, but the search for a third partner continues. Four parties, including CDA and PvdD, are currently competing for a spot ...
Fraud report filed against home battery sellers: ‘It’s always the same people’
The Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has filed a fraud report against home battery sellers who use deceptive tactics to lock consumers into contracts costing up to €20,000. Victims ar...
Thom (19) saves driver from drowning: "The water was already up to her waist"
On Sunday evening, 19-year-old Thom and two other bystanders rescued a woman after her car crashed into the Leidsevaart in Bennebroek. The rescuers helped the driver escape through a broken window jus...
Thousands lose youth disability benefits after five years of work
Thousands of individuals receiving Wajong disability benefits will lose their eligibility after five years of employment if their income exceeds a specific threshold. This policy change is expected to...
Older workers spared while younger ones take on more: ‘Pressure will continue to rise’
As the state pension age rises in the Netherlands, more older employees are opting to reduce their working hours leading up to retirement. Employers express concern that this trend will create an unfa...
Johan Cruyff lives on in these living rooms: "No one believed it, but it was great fun"
Ten years after his passing, football legend Johan Cruijff remains a significant presence in the homes of Amsterdam residents through various personal mementos and artworks. Local residents shared sto...
Soy Kroon to star in new musical about Frans Halsema
Actor Soy Kroon will star as the lead in the new musical 'Voor Haar', which depicts the life of Dutch singer and cabaret performer Frans Halsema. The production was officially announced on Monday by A...
Zita Pels leader of merged GroenLinks/PvdA party in Amsterdam
Zita Pels has been appointed as the chair of the newly merged GroenLinks and PvdA faction in Amsterdam following the municipal elections. The two parties, which won a combined 17 seats, will negotiate...
Zita Pels group leader of merged GroenLinks/PvdA Amsterdam
Zita Pels has been appointed as the group leader for the newly merged GroenLinks and PvdA faction in Amsterdam following recent municipal elections. The two parties, which secured a combined 17 seats,...
Large part of Dutch fishing fleet stays in port due to high fuel prices
A significant portion of the Dutch fishing fleet is remaining in port this week due to soaring fuel prices. The trade association VisNed described the decision to stay ashore as a highly exceptional m...
Picking tulips for charity: 'People love having flowers in their homes in spring'
The 'Pick for Children's Happiness' charity event in Hillegom successfully raised 8,000 euros for children's causes. Visitors participated by picking their own tulips, a popular spring activity that c...
D66 strong in northern Heemstede neighborhoods, VVD gains ground around SEIN
Detailed election results for Heemstede reveal that D66 performed strongly in northern neighborhoods, while the VVD gained support near the SEIN facility. The release of data from individual polling s...
Where is the group of seals that spent two months on the west bank of Fort Island in IJmuiden?
A group of 15 seals that had been residing on the west side of Forteiland in IJmuiden for two months has recently disappeared. Local skipper Ton Kalkman noted that this was the largest group of seals ...
Epe imposes penalty on Fletcher over asylum shelter, chain refuses to pay
The municipality of Epe has imposed a daily fine of 17,250 euros on Fletcher Hotels for continuing to house asylum seekers past a set deadline. The hotel chain faces a maximum penalty of 3.1 million e...
Minister: Other municipalities needed for Hardenberg solution
Dutch Minister of Asylum and Migration Bart van den Brink has called for other municipalities to assist in solving reception capacity issues in Hardenberg. The asylum agency COA will begin paying dail...
Wetland paradises along the water help nature, though it’s a losing battle
New shoreline projects have been completed in Haarlem and Heemstede to create marshy banks that support local biodiversity. While these projects improve the landscape and provide habitats for various ...
Justice plays high-stakes game in tackling F-Game
Dutch police have released surveillance photos of 79 suspects linked to scamming tricks and other fraudulent activities to the general public. The images are being displayed on billboards along major ...
Barge springs leak at lock complex, nearly sinks, but hole is temporarily patched
An inland navigation vessel developed a leak and nearly sank on Monday afternoon at the Steigersweg along the North Sea Canal. Emergency response teams were able to perform provisional repairs to stab...
How the success of Scrabble club 'Weerwoord' began: A golden tip and Wim Bosboom made the opening unforgettable
Ruud Magre founded the scrabble club 'Weerwoord' in March 1986 at the De Schans community center in Beverwijk. Originally started as a creative social initiative for the neighborhood, the club has sin...
Are we in the worst energy crisis ever? ‘US is an unpredictable factor’
The head of the International Energy Agency warns that the current energy crisis is as severe as three previous major crises combined. Expert Aad Correljé from TU Delft emphasizes that while the situ...
Business owners hit hard by devastating fire: "Everything I have built is gone"
A devastating fire at the Nieuwe Hemweg in Amsterdam's Westpoort area has destroyed multiple business premises, primarily affecting small entrepreneurs in the food sector. Many business owners lost th...
COA misses Hardenberg deadline, will pay penalty Tuesday
The Dutch asylum reception agency (COA) failed to meet a deadline set by the municipality of Hardenberg to reduce the number of occupants at local facilities. As a result, the agency must begin paying...
Boys arrested in Heemstede suspected of preparing explosion
Two boys, aged 14 and 17, were arrested in Heemstede on suspicion of preparing an explosion or arson with terrorist intent. The Public Prosecution Service of North Holland confirmed that the arrests t...
Man stabbed in West, likely near Jan van Galenstraat metro station
A man was injured in a stabbing incident on Monday afternoon, which likely took place near the Jan van Galenstraat metro station in Amsterdam West. The victim reached the hospital independently, promp...
D66 only beats GL-PvdA in Haarlem-Southwest; FVD wins in Waarderpolder
GroenLinks-PvdA emerged as the winner in the recent elections in Haarlem, securing the most votes in 77 out of 89 polling stations. D66 finished in second place overall, managing to outperform the pro...
Ministry of Finance shuts down computer systems after cyberattack
The Dutch Ministry of Finance discovered a digital intrusion in several of its primary computer systems last week. Access to these systems was blocked on Monday as a security measure, preventing some ...
Coach companies fear losing customers due to higher fuel costs
Dutch touring car companies are concerned about losing customers as they attempt to pass on rising fuel costs to their clients. This particularly impacts businesses providing transport for school trip...
Operation ‘Game Over?!’ nets police series of suspects
The Dutch police have launched a public campaign called "Game Over?!" to identify 100 suspects involved in scamming elderly victims through fraudulent schemes. Images are being displayed on digital sc...
PowNed: De Wild temporarily absent from Radio 2, Eddy Keur replaces him
NPO Radio 2 DJ Ruud de Wild will be absent from his radio show for the coming week, broadcaster PowNed announced on Monday. He is expected to return next Monday, with Eddy Keur serving as his temporar...