Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Vondelpark now also a nuisance area after significant increase in incidents
Amsterdam has expanded its designated nuisance and dealer enforcement zone to include Vondelpark and surrounding streets following a rise in incidents involving intimidation and drug trafficking. This...
Public Prosecution Service investigates major cyberattack at Odido
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has launched a criminal investigation into a major cyberattack on telecom provider Odido. The breach resulted in the theft of millions of customer records, though ...
Russian embassy: Jetten makes misstep with support for Ukraine
The Russian embassy in the Netherlands has criticized the Jetten cabinet for issuing a statement of support for Ukraine instead of resuming dialogue with Russia. In a social media post, the embassy st...
Opposition parties seek room with D66, receive no promises
During a debate on the government's policy statement, opposition parties questioned D66 leader Jan Paternotte about potentially adjusting coalition plans. While Paternotte expressed a willingness to r...
Paternotte on poverty due to coalition plans: We don't want that
D66 leader Jan Paternotte has urged the Dutch cabinet to take action to reduce poverty following reports that the new coalition's plans could increase poverty rates. Projections show the poverty level...
Van der Heijden family writes their own book about a gnome: 'Everyone in class wanted to read it!'
The Van der Heijden family has written a book titled "Kabouter Pierewied," inspired by their frequent walks in the Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen. The creative project has been well-received by local ...
Help for seniors with moving
The City of Haarlem has reintroduced a moving expense allowance of €1,250 for seniors aged 65 and older who transition from multi-story rental homes to more accessible housing. This initiative, part...
Interior afternoon Haarlem houses
On March 6, 2026, Haarlem will host an event focused on the historical interiors of local houses dating from 1875 to 1945. Experts will discuss architectural details like stained glass and decorative ...
Election liveblog: which debates are coming up?
Amsterdam is preparing for municipal elections on March 18 with a series of debates scheduled to address topics such as housing, transportation, and the local economy. Current polling indicates a clos...
Elections: slightly fewer candidates in Haarlem than four years ago
On March 18, 365 candidates will compete for 39 seats in the Haarlem municipal council. This figure represents a slight decrease compared to the previous election four years ago, when 383 candidates w...
Three parties want to double the number of homes at Bos garden center site
Three political parties, including PvdA, Zelfstandig Bloemendaal, and GroenLinks, are proposing to double the number of planned homes at the former Bos garden center site. They are advocating for the ...
Klaver will not negotiate on accelerating retirement age
Jesse Klaver, leader of the GroenLinks-PvdA opposition, announced that his party will not negotiate on the minority cabinet's proposal to accelerate the increase of the retirement age. During a debate...
Mona Keijzer absent from debate on government statement
Mona Keijzer was absent from the parliamentary debate on the government's policy statement on Wednesday following her departure from the BBB party. Her resignation occurred after Henk Vermeer was appo...
ICL to face significantly higher fines for future violations
Fertilizer factory ICL faces a tenfold increase in potential fines, rising to 1.25 million euros, if it exceeds future emission standards in the Amsterdam area. The environmental agency implemented th...
Snowdrop walk in Thijsse's Hof
Hundreds of snowdrops are currently blooming in Thijsse’s Hof botanical garden. The site is once again hosting its annual display of these early spring flowers.
Heinen back to drawing board for Box 3 tax changes after heavy criticism
Dutch Finance Minister Eelco Heinen has announced revisions to the proposed box 3 tax legislation for capital gains. The decision follows significant criticism of the new system from both investors an...
Will Odido pay hackers not to share data? 'You can't do it right'
Telecom provider Odido has until Thursday to pay a ransom to the hacker group Shinyhunters to prevent the daily release of one million customer records. The company faces a difficult decision with no ...
Cabinet scraps box 3 law after a week and a half
The Jetten cabinet has decided to scrap the recently approved wealth tax (Box 3) legislation just one and a half weeks after its passage. The decision follows widespread criticism of the proposed tax ...
Klaver lashes out at Heinen for wanting to change new Box 3 system again
GroenLinks-PvdA leader Jesse Klaver criticized Finance Minister Eelco Heinen during a government policy debate regarding the proposed new box 3 wealth tax system. Heinen announced plans to urgently am...
Van den Brink wants to share asylum reception figures with municipalities quickly
Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink announced plans to release figures regarding the required number of asylum reception spots to municipalities as soon as possible. This move follows a delay by his pr...
Nearly half of South Holland houses too few status holders for too long
Nearly half of the municipalities in South Holland have failed to provide sufficient housing for status holders for at least two years. Although the provincial government has the authority to interven...
Jetten seeks cooperation to break the deadlock
Prime Minister Rob Jetten delivered his government statement, emphasizing that cooperation is essential for his minority cabinet to pass necessary reforms. He stated that the government is making majo...
'This is the practice ground. Here children really learn that we do it together,' says departing principal Ruscha Wijdeveld (67) of OBS de Erasmus in the disadvantaged Meerwijk neighborhood
Ruscha Wijdeveld is retiring as the director of OBS de Erasmus primary school in Haarlem's Meerwijk neighborhood after decades of service. The school, which hosts students from 35 different background...
70 municipal reports on demolition and tree felling in Haarlem last week
The municipality of Haarlem processed a total of 70 permit applications last week regarding demolition and tree felling. These reports were released to keep residents informed about upcoming activitie...
Festivals ban techno DJs following misconduct allegations
Several techno DJs have been barred from major Dutch music festivals, including Verknipt, DGTL, Awakenings, and Dominator, following allegations of sexual misconduct. Organizers confirmed the decision...
Major fire in Hoofddorp apartment building
A large fire broke out in an apartment building on Manenburgdreef in Hoofddorp, prompting emergency services to scale up to a Grip-1 level. Firefighters have rescued several residents from balconies, ...
Health inspectorate investigates lidocaine post-COVID treatment at Velsen-Noord clinic
The Dutch Health and Youth Care Inspectorate (IGJ) is investigating a clinic in Velsen-Noord for potentially violating medical research regulations while treating post-COVID patients with lidocaine. T...
Fred helps toads and salamanders cross safely. 'Just after sunset is rush hour. We want as few road casualties as possible'
In late February, Fred assists toads and salamanders as they migrate from hibernation to water pools for reproduction. The effort aims to protect these amphibians from traffic accidents during their p...
85 years after the February Strike: What the underground Parool wrote about the start of mass protests against Jewish persecution
