Netherlands News in English

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Average home requires double the median income: Home ownership out of reach for many households

The Netherlands Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis (CPB) reports that an annual income of at least 96,000 euros, double the modal income, is now required to afford an average home. This makes homeown...

Police release photo of Herkenbosch murder suspect due to mother's fate

Dutch police have released a photo of Daniel B., a suspect detained for the murder of Paul Vossen in Herkenbosch. Authorities suspect his involvement in the disappearance of his mother and are seeking...

Election debate focuses on affordable housing: ‘Students can earn an extra 1000 euros this way’

Ministry: Iranian refugees not being sent back to Iran for now

The Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security has announced a suspension of decisions on asylum applications from Iranian nationals. This policy pause ensures that Iranian refugees will not be forcibly r...

Eye Filmmuseum director steps down after 'implemented restructuring'

Bregtje van der Haak is stepping down as director of the Eye Filmmuseum in Amsterdam following a restructuring process driven by financial challenges and job cuts. The museum's board has appointed Joh...

Eye Filmmuseum director steps down after restructuring

Bregtje van der Haak is stepping down as director of the Eye Filmmuseum following a restructuring process triggered by significant financial difficulties and job cuts. Both the museum's board and Van ...

Unfair and harmful: ‘motherhood penalty’ pushes women into a financially vulnerable position

Psychologist Thijs Launspach highlights the 'baby penalty,' a phenomenon where women often experience significant financial setbacks and career stagnation after having children. In contrast, men’s c...

Attention tourists: temporary bike path on Dam Square

The municipality of Amsterdam has begun replacing loose paving stones and their foundations on Dam Square, resulting in narrowed roads and a temporary bicycle path through the pedestrian zone. Traffic...

Cyprus issued yellow travel advisory after drone attack

The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has updated the travel advice for Cyprus to yellow following a drone attack in the region. This designation indicates increased safety risks and warns travelers t...

The Ringpark route is coming: Share your ideas for a new walking route around IJmuiden

A new five-kilometer walking path called the Ringparkroute is being developed around IJmuiden. While the route is already physically present, local residents are being encouraged to share their ideas ...

New center for domestic violence and child abuse: "Truly important"

A new center for domestic violence and child abuse called Filomena has opened in Amsterdam West to provide specialized support for victims, families, and perpetrators. The facility, which is co-locate...

Marta and Kim of circus dance company still still on letting go and trust: ‘You have to know you won’t fall’

Local lead candidates see decline in municipal council quality

Local lead candidates in the Netherlands expressed concern over the declining quality of municipal councils during a debate in Nieuwspoort. Richard de Mos of Hart voor Den Haag suggested that low comp...

Yolanthe reality series gets second season on Netflix

Netflix has announced that the reality series about Yolanthe Cabau will return for a second season. Production for the new episodes has already begun.

All voting passes should have been delivered by now

Amsterdam residents who have not received or have lost their voting passes for the March 18 municipal elections can now apply for a replacement. Requests must be submitted by March 13 via the municipa...

All polling cards should have been delivered by now

Amsterdam residents who have not received their voting passes for the upcoming municipal elections on March 18th can now request replacements from the municipality. Applications for a new pass must be...

Mahla (45) from Haarlem screams with joy hearing Khamenei is dead: 'But celebrating feels too early'

Mahla Cacaee, a Haarlem resident who lived for years under Iran's oppressive regime, expressed joy following news that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in an Israeli and American attac...

Kéri (24) has endometriosis: ‘Hearing the pain wasn’t all in my head was a relief’

Approximately 430,000 women in the Netherlands suffer from endometriosis, a chronic condition causing severe pain and potential fertility issues. Kéri Coenraads shared her experience of receiving a d...

Jan (64) and Maudy (60) close their pub: ‘We worked through the night on New Year's and Boxing Day, always together’

After 37 years of operation, Jan and Maudy are closing their iconic bar, Café ’t Centrum, in IJmuiden. The establishment, which locals consider a piece of cultural heritage, has been sold to a new ...

Fire in Overveen dunes, road closed

A fire broke out in the dunes along Zeeweg in Overveen on Monday evening, prompting a large response from the fire department. The road was closed to traffic while emergency services worked to extingu...

Photo exhibition ‘On the Way: The Journey of Refugees’ reveals raw stories behind refugee lives. What remains when you lose everything?

The photo exhibition 'Onderweg' presents the personal stories and journeys of refugees to emphasize the human lives behind the migration crisis. Project leader Clemy de Rooy and volunteer Esther Duine...

Cabinet will not draft retirement age legislation for now

The Dutch cabinet has decided to temporarily halt the development of legislation intended to accelerate the increase of the retirement age. This decision follows a meeting with labor unions FNV, CNV, ...

Wu-Tang rappers back in Amsterdam: "What was that one coffeeshop called, De Dampkring?"

Wu-Tang Clan members Ghostface Killah and Street Life held a signing session at the Concerto record store in Amsterdam ahead of their performance at the Ziggo Dome. During the visit, the rappers share...

Wu-Tang rappers are back in Amsterdam: "What was that one coffeeshop called, De Dampkring?"

Members of the Wu-Tang Clan, including Ghostface Killah and Street Life, held a signing session at the Concerto record store in Amsterdam ahead of their concert at the Ziggo Dome. The rappers met with...

Passive, sloppy and Mika Godts as Amin Younes: was PEC away really Ajax's worst game this season?

Ajax's scoreless draw against PEC Zwolle has been criticized by fans as one of the team's worst performances of the season. Supporters expressed their frustration with the lackluster play during the m...

BMW recalls thousands more cars in the Netherlands due to fire risk

BMW is recalling 4,233 vehicles in the Netherlands, specifically 5-series and 7-series models, due to a potential fire risk. This Dutch recall is part of a larger global action involving hundreds of t...

Lawyers allowed to bring laptops and phones to prisons again

Lawyers in the Netherlands will be allowed to bring laptops and mobile phones when visiting clients in prison starting after the summer. This policy change follows a successful consultation between th...

Unions threaten action, state pension pause insufficient

Dutch labor unions are threatening industrial action as the government continues with plans for state pension changes and social security cuts. After a meeting at the Catshuis, union representatives s...

Ajax beat NAC Breda in friendly match

Ajax defeated NAC Breda 5-2 in a friendly football match held at sportpark De Toekomst in Amsterdam. The goals for Ajax were scored by Don-Angelo Konadu, Steven Berghuis, Don O'Niel, and Jinairo Johns...