Netherlands News in English
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Watch now: Amsterdam Chooses - The Final Debate, live from Meervaart Theater
Eleven political party leaders in Amsterdam participated in a final televised debate at theater Meervaart to discuss key issues including housing, safety, and public space. The debate occurs as latest...
Child rushed to hospital after car accident in Haarlem
Two children were involved in a car accident on Tuesday afternoon on Florence Nightingalestraat in Haarlem. One child was subsequently rushed to the hospital with urgent injuries.
Shipowners cautious about military mission in Strait of Hormuz
The Royal Association of Netherlands Shipowners (KVNR) has expressed opposition to a Dutch military mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The organization warns that participating in such a mission ...
From trailer park to pub: two young politicians with a mission
Young politicians Kim Denie and Sander Blankestein are campaigning for re-election to the Haarlemmermeer municipal council to better represent their generation's interests. Denie, who grew up in Amste...
Mixed feelings surrounding Persian New Year, music festival cancelled
A Persian New Year music event in Haarlem has been canceled because musicians felt it was inappropriate to perform festive music given the current unrest in their homeland. Instead, a smaller jam sess...
Municipality aims to downsize civil service with new 'top structure'
Mayor Femke Halsema and Alderman Hester van Buren have announced a restructuring of Amsterdam's municipal organization from five to seven clusters to streamline decision-making. The plan aims to reduc...
What it’s like to be the face of a supermarket: ‘Lammers would have to make twenty films for that kind of money’
After thirteen years, Dutch supermarket chain Jumbo is replacing its long-time brand ambassador Frank Lammers with entertainer Rob Kemps. Reporter Jurriaan Nolles provides insight into the role and fi...
Bevrijdingspop takes extra measures due to crowds for popular Bankzitters
Bevrijdingspop Haarlem is implementing extra security measures for its upcoming May 5th edition to avoid the dangerous overcrowding experienced during last year's festival. Organizers have improved si...
Three pedestrians hit by car in IJmuiden, two taken to hospital
Three pedestrians were struck by a car on Tuesday afternoon at the Pleiadenplantsoen in IJmuiden. Two of the injured victims were subsequently transported to the hospital for medical treatment.
Flex homes safely installed in De Glip; first residents set to move into new prefab houses soon. ‘More privacy and daylight’
The final sections of 18 prefabricated temporary housing units were installed on Tuesday in the De Glip neighborhood of Heemstede. The project includes self-contained apartments and a community room, ...
Jetten holds introductory call with President of Suriname
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten held an introductory phone call with Suriname's President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons. The leaders discussed bilateral cooperation and the upcoming visit of the King in D...
Bad news for homebuyers: Middle East war leads to more expensive mortgages
Rising oil and gas prices triggered by the conflict in the Middle East are causing interest rates to rise. This shift reverses previous expectations of lower rates and is expected to make mortgages mo...
Stabbing on Buiksloterweg: two injured and three arrests
Man uses deepfakes to open 46 accounts at ABN AMRO
A Dutch man used deepfake technology to forge identity documents and open 46 bank accounts at ABN AMRO last year. These accounts were subsequently used to commit fraud by placing orders under other pe...
Haarlem sailing clubs sound alarm over broken Buitenhuizer Bridge: No money for repair or replacement
Sailing clubs in Haarlem are sounding the alarm after Rijkswaterstaat announced there is no funding to repair or replace the broken Buitenhuizer Bridge. The bridge is expected to remain closed for sev...
Kelly Steen of Hera United: KNVB's plan to downsize Women's Eredivisie shows a lack of vision
Household costs rise by tens of euros due to record prices at the pump
Record-high gasoline and diesel prices are increasing monthly household expenses by several tens of euros. While frequent drivers and low-income families are the most affected, the direct financial im...
They hardly hear anything from Amsterdam: how Ajax leaves loaned-out players to their fate
Several football players on loan from Ajax, including Ahmetcan Kaplan and Tristan Gooijer, have expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of communication from their parent club. The article highlights ...
Youth center in Akersloot turns into polling station for one day: De Storey Club opens doors for elections
The Storey Club youth center in Akersloot has been converted into a polling station for one day during the elections. Residents of the municipality of Castricum can cast their votes at the venue where...
Hardenberg imposes penalty on COA to force closure of asylum center
The municipality of Hardenberg has imposed a penalty payment on the Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) for failing to close two reception centers according to their agreement. Th...
Person injured in stabbing in North, trauma helicopter landed
One person was injured in a stabbing incident on the Buiksloterweg in Amsterdam Noord on Tuesday afternoon. Emergency services, including a trauma helicopter, attended the scene where police have cord...
A lesson in perseverance and sacrifice for the team
A parent recently informed a hockey team's group chat that their daughter would be quitting the sport due to a lack of motivation. The article uses this situation to reflect on the importance of teach...
Appeal against man who stabbed Scott from Driehuis to death; alleged accomplice also to appear in court
The Amsterdam Court of Appeal has scheduled the appeal of F.D., who was convicted for the manslaughter of 24-year-old Scott from Driehuis, for October 26 and 29. The dates were set during a preliminar...
Transavia also introduces fuel surcharge due to rising fuel prices
Budget airline Transavia has introduced a fuel surcharge of five euros on several flights starting this week in response to rising kerosene prices. The company confirmed the decision on Tuesday, follo...
Rob Kemps replaces Frank Lammers as the face of Jumbo commercials
Rob Kemps, also known as the artist Snollebollekes, has been named the new face of Jumbo supermarket commercials. He replaces actor Frank Lammers, who previously held the role in the brand's advertisi...
Explosive found in Nieuw-Vennep
Police discovered and removed an explosive device resembling a jerrycan with fireworks from a waterway in Nieuw-Vennep. Investigations are ongoing regarding this discovery as well as other regional in...
Mayor Halsema reshuffles top management after absenteeism crisis: ‘Organization is reaching its limits’
Dutch Parliament: Ban Muslim Brotherhood and affiliated organizations
A majority of the Dutch House of Representatives has voted in favor of a motion by the PVV to ban the Muslim Brotherhood and its affiliated organizations. This outcome follows several previous attempt...
Come see the renovated council chamber during the open day on April 4
An open day will be held on April 4th to showcase the renovated council chamber to the public. Visitors will have the opportunity to see where the city council debates and makes decisions regarding th...
