Netherlands News in English

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...

Province tackles suffocating red tape for sports clubs

The province of Noord-Holland is taking action to reduce regulatory pressure on sports clubs and promote exercise among its residents. While the national government and municipalities hold primary res...

Information meeting at Villa Flora about plans for Hillegom's Jozefkerk

An information meeting regarding the future plans for the Jozefkerk in Hillegom will take place at Villa Flora on Wednesday, March 4th. The event is open to the public and aims to provide updates on t...

Coffee with Paul de Jong (Liberal Collective Amsterdam): Individual freedom is highly valued

Paul de Jong, leader of the Liberaal Collectief Amsterdam, outlines his party's goals for the upcoming municipal elections, which include building 7,500 new homes annually and professionalizing the ro...

Saloome lives between joy and fear: Iranian refugee from Velsen-Noord knows nothing of family's fate

Saloome Sheykhnia and her family, Iranian refugees living in Velsen-Noord, are experiencing mixed emotions following the death of Ayatollah Khamenei after 37 years of rule. While they celebrate the en...

Farewell to the warm heart of Overveen: Ineke Janssen leaves as owner of Primera after nineteen years

Ineke Janssen is stepping down as the owner of the Primera store in Overveen after nineteen years of service. The shop has been a central part of the local community, serving as a hub for residents du...

Netherlands in talks with France on nuclear weapons cooperation

The Dutch government has accepted an invitation from France to discuss closer cooperation regarding nuclear weapons. Ministers Dilan Yeşilgöz and Tom Berendsen informed the House of Representatives ...

Approval for major takeover: ABN AMRO cleared to acquire NIBC for nearly a billion

ABN AMRO has received official approval to acquire NIBC for approximately one billion euros. The transaction marks the largest acquisition within the banking sector in several years.

Jetten faces 'hot' spring: unions remain combative after Catshuis talks

Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten faces ongoing opposition from labor unions following a meeting at the Catshuis regarding state pension (AOW) plans. Despite a positive introductory discussion, the cabi...

In ‘The Imposter’, Orkater dives into the world of a celebrated director facing accusations

Asian comfort food: Labo Chao brings new flavors to Haarlem

Labo Chao, a new Pan-Asian eatery owned by Xiaodong Yeh, has opened in the former location of Bistrobar Indonesia in Haarlem. The menu features diverse Asian flavors with significant Chinese influence...

Far fewer customers choose Odido since hackers posted stolen data on dark web: ‘Breach of trust’

Odido has seen a significant decline in new customers after hackers published the stolen data of millions of users on the dark web last Thursday. The data breach has caused a major loss of consumer tr...

No more deer collisions: Zandvoort gets new fence along railway tracks

ProRail plans to install a two-meter-high wildlife fence along the railway track between Zandvoort and Overveen this spring to prevent frequent collisions with deer. The project aims to improve safety...

Tallon Griekspoor stuck in Dubai due to Iran war

Dutch tennis player Tallon Griekspoor is currently unable to leave Dubai following his participation in an ATP tournament final. All flights from the city's airport have been grounded due to regional ...

Man kicked into the water at Oosterdokskade

A man was kicked into the water at the Oosterdokskade in Amsterdam on Wednesday afternoon by a group of three suspects who fled the scene. The victim managed to climb out of the water himself and file...

Multi-vehicle crash on A4 near Hoofddorp-Zuid

Multiple vehicles were involved in an accident on the A4 highway near Hoofddorp-Zuid on Monday afternoon. The incident was reported by Rijkswaterstaat Traffic Information.

Almere councilors shocked by sex crime allegations against former colleague

Former Almere city councilor Jan B. is under investigation for allegedly molesting two children, aged 2 and 13. The 66-year-old suspect is accused of abusing one of the children while working as a sub...

Karbonkel temporarily removed from Sound & Vision due to pests

The TV puppet Karbonkel has been temporarily removed from the Beeld & Geluid museum in Hilversum due to a pest infestation. Visible damage to the fur around the puppet's neck prompted a six-week treat...

European economy most vulnerable to Iran conflict: ‘Timing could not be worse’

ING economists warn that the European economy is particularly vulnerable to the potential consequences of a prolonged conflict between Iran and the United States. The timing is seen as especially poor...

France to expand nuclear arsenal

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans to expand the country's nuclear arsenal from its current stock of approximately 290 warheads. He also extended an invitation for NATO allies to par...

Vanished: Football club Breesaap played at the highest amateur level in the 1960s

The defunct Dutch football club Breesaap, originally founded by employees of the Hoogovens steelworks, is featured in a series about historical sports organizations. During its peak in the 1960s, the ...

More customers switching to KPN and VodafoneZiggo after Odido data breach

Telecom provider Odido is seeing an increase in customers switching to competitors like KPN and VodafoneZiggo following a data leak. Comparison websites report that the incident has caused significant...

Berendsen: Repatriation from Middle East currently not possible

Foreign Affairs Minister Tom Berendsen stated that repatriating Dutch citizens from the Middle East is currently impossible due to the closure of airspace in the region. The Dutch government is active...

Study: Housing and green space are the key issues at the Haarlem polls

A study by Citisens reveals that housing and environmental issues are the primary concerns for voters in Haarlem's upcoming elections. Residents are expected to support political parties based on thei...

Childcare abuse suspect worked as freelance care professional

Emergency services can still reach Driehuis via cycle paths and bus lanes during road closures

Emergency services in Driehuis remain accessible during major traffic disruptions by utilizing alternative routes. Vehicles can travel via bicycle paths and bus lanes to ensure they reach their destin...

Childcare sexual offense suspect was 50PLUS council member in Almere, formerly SP

A 66-year-old man suspected of indecently touching two children at a childcare facility has been identified as a former city council member for the 50PLUS and SP parties in Almere. The suspect served ...

Election van tours Amsterdam ahead of elections

An election cart is touring Amsterdam to engage with residents and answer questions ahead of the municipal elections on March 18. Organizers aim to increase voter turnout by explaining the local impac...