Netherlands News in English

Two Amsterdam men arrested for role in Rotterdam explosions and shooting

Duo blows up ATM in Nieuw-West hotel

Two suspects used explosives to target an ATM inside a hotel in Amsterdam's Nieuw-West district early Tuesday morning. No injuries were reported, although the building sustained damage and the suspect...

New Ajax coach Oscar Garcia candid ahead of baptism of fire: 'After Mariona's death I can handle anything'

Oscar Garcia has taken over as the interim manager of Ajax, aiming to lead the club to Champions League qualification starting with an upcoming match against Sparta. In an open interview, he discussed...

Rob Bakker pursues youth care complaint: ‘Before you know it, your child is gone’

Historian and writer Rob Bakker has released a sequel to his book 'Kinderen van de staat,' continuing his critique of the Dutch youth care system. While acknowledging the good intentions of workers, B...

Haarlem politicians and experts debate youth care waiting list of 400 children: ‘Does supply create demand?’

Politicians and experts in Haarlem gathered at the De Pletterij debate center to address the city's youth care waiting list of 400 children. The discussion explored causes for the increased demand, su...

Resident injured in fire in De Pijp, home uninhabitable

A resident was hospitalized for smoke inhalation following an apartment fire in Amsterdam's De Pijp neighborhood shortly after midnight. The blaze rendered the home uninhabitable and forced neighbors ...

Windfall for 'unlucky' students: 2,000 euro compensation in 2027

Students who studied under the Dutch loan system are set to receive an additional compensation of approximately 2,000 euros in 2027. This extra payment, which depends on the length of their studies, c...

Mystery over identity of Verspronck’s ‘Girl’ is part of the appeal. Painting now on display at Frans Hals Museum

The Frans Hals Museum in Haarlem is hosting an exhibition featuring Johannes Cornelisz Verspronck's famous painting 'Girl in a Blue Dress,' focusing on the enduring mystery of the subject's identity. ...

100 more seats to fill in municipal elections

The upcoming Dutch municipal elections will feature 102 additional council seats compared to four years ago, bringing the total to 8,552 seats. This increase is based on recent population growth and a...

Bargain hunters search for gems at Sportcentrum Groenendaal flea market

Organisatieburo Mikki is hosting a flea market this Sunday at Sportcentrum Groenendaal on Heemsteedse Sportparklaan. The event invites bargain hunters and collectors to browse for unique items and enj...

War slows growth in almost all Dutch sectors, says Rabobank

Rabobank reports that the conflict in the Middle East is slowing economic growth across nearly all sectors in the Netherlands. Businesses are currently facing higher energy costs, disrupted trade rout...

Dutch Athletics vows to prioritize athletes after sex tape scandal: 'I think we can do better'

Chiel Warners, the new technical director of the Dutch Athletics Union, announced a shift in focus toward athlete welfare following a non-consensual sex tape scandal involving Zoë Sedney. During a pr...

Reader's question: How to find a legal cleaner without an immediate contract commitment?

After being injured in a bicycle accident, 71-year-old Siem Weterings is seeking a temporary, legally registered domestic worker to assist with household chores. The inquiry addresses how to hire such...

From the Red Light District to Henk Sneevlietweg: The city in miniature at new Miniature Museum

Amsterdam has opened a new Miniature Museum in the former Diamond Museum building near Museumplein, featuring detailed and interactive replicas of iconic city landmarks. The museum focuses on historic...

From De Wallen to Henk Sneevlietweg: The city in miniature at new Miniature Museum

A new Miniature Museum has opened in Amsterdam, featuring detailed and interactive models of iconic city locations like the Red Light District and Vondelpark. Located in the former Diamond Museum near...

Police and prosecutors hunt pimps with decoy profiles: Online unmasking of sexual exploitation and sex slavery suspects

Dutch police and judicial authorities are increasingly using decoy profiles on social media to expose pimps involved in sexual exploitation and sex slavery. This initiative targets the growing number ...

Beverwijk wants stricter house splitting rules to tackle nuisance in city center and Wijk aan Zee

The municipality of Beverwijk has issued a preparatory decision to implement stricter regulations on splitting and sharing residential properties. These measures are designed to address nuisance issue...

How concerned is Velsen about high fuel and energy prices? 'I use the car as little as possible'

Residents in the municipality of Velsen are managing the impact of rising fuel and energy prices caused by conflicts in the Middle East. While the price increases are noticeable, there is no widesprea...

Clarity at last for hundreds of Haarlem new homes facing nitrogen delays

The Haarlem municipality has released a list of housing projects, including hundreds of new homes, that are expected to face delays due to nitrogen regulations. Key affected sites include developments...

New climate lawsuit inevitable? Shell rejects Milieudefensie's 'unrealistic' demands

Shell has officially rejected new climate demands from the environmental organization Milieudefensie, labeling them as completely unrealistic. The energy giant's refusal to meet these latest requireme...

Forum under fire again, but no one in the party is losing sleep over it

The Dutch political party Forum voor Democratie (FvD) is facing criticism for including candidates with far-right backgrounds on its election lists. Despite the potential for boycotts following munici...

The future US president found the Amsterdam school board narrow-minded

Jennifer (35) and Anthony (14): 'I am proud my mother is running in the elections'

Van Gogh Museum acquires work that served as inspiration

The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam has acquired a painting by French artist Virginie Demont-Breton. The artwork served as a significant inspiration for Vincent van Gogh, who created his own interpretati...

Volt starts day with morning rave: People are being pushed out of the city

The political party Volt organized a morning rave in Amsterdam's Houthavens to campaign for the upcoming municipal elections and highlight the city's housing crisis. Lead candidate Juliet Broersen use...

Major fire in bicycle storage in Beverwijk, fire under control

A large fire broke out at a bicycle storage facility in Beverwijk on Thursday evening, producing significant smoke. Firefighters have since brought the blaze under control and are continuing efforts t...

Initiative to fill vacant office floors with tiny houses

Thomas van Leeuwen has proposed an initiative to build tiny houses on vacant office floors in Amsterdam to help address the housing shortage. The project aims to utilize 600,000 square meters of empty...

More and more space for modern art at Tefaf art fair

Weekend tips: things to do in Haarlem (March 13-15)

Haarlem features a busy schedule of activities and events for the weekend of March 13-15. Despite the unpredictable March weather, the city offers various outings to help residents and visitors fill t...

Sytze Rijpkema (Ja21) wants bridges over the IJ at the expense of art and culture: The cheese slicer method

Ja21 lead candidate Sytze Rijpkema proposes constructing two bridges over the IJ river in Amsterdam by reallocating funds from the city's arts and culture budget. Rijpkema suggests a broad reduction i...