Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Prosecution appeals in 1992 Hague garage owner murder case
The Public Prosecution Service has filed an appeal against the acquittal of 71-year-old Ruben B., who was suspected of murdering a garage owner in The Hague in 1992. While the court acknowledged stron...
Woman (50) arrested in Drenthe trunk murder case
Police have arrested a 50-year-old woman from Emmen in connection with the 2017 murder of Ralf Meinema, whose body was discovered in the trunk of his car with brain injuries. The arrest marks a new de...
Body found in Zaandam water identified as missing Polish man
The body of a Polish man who had been missing since March 13 was discovered in the water at Bornholmpier in Zaandam. Police have ruled out foul play following an investigation, concluding that no crim...
Police conduct further investigation at home where deceased man (81) was found
Police forensic investigators are conducting an additional search at a home in Amsterdam's Transvaalbuurt neighborhood where an 81-year-old man was found murdered in February. Detectives returned to t...
The oil crisis hits these entrepreneurs hard: "Trump must stop"
Local entrepreneurs in Amsterdam, including a driving school in Geuzenveld and a pancake restaurant on the IJ, are facing record-high fuel costs due to escalating tensions between the US, Israel, and ...
Ministry: UWV makes mistakes in unemployment benefit assessments too often
The Dutch Employee Insurance Agency (UWV) makes errors in approximately 11% of manual assessments for unemployment benefits. Minister Hans Vijlbrief reported these audit findings, indicating that mist...
Haarlem residents slightly better at waste separation, but city council still threatens new measures
Haarlem residents improved their waste separation rate to 50 percent in 2024, up from 49 percent the previous year. Despite this progress, the city government considers the improvement insufficient an...
Major planting day, urban safari and tile taxi in IJmuiden: Gathering ideas for Canopus Square renewal
On Saturday, April 18, Canopusplein in IJmuiden will host a community event to collect residents' ideas for transforming the square into a green meeting space. The day features various activities incl...
Doctors warn: intensive exercise sometimes masks dangerous heart problems, here is how
Doctors and researchers from Europe and the US, including those from Radboudumc in Nijmegen, are warning that intensive exercise can mask dangerous heart conditions. They highlight that certain heart ...
Record prices at the pump, but no shortages yet like in France
While nearly 20% of French gas stations are experiencing fuel shortages due to high demand at low-priced TotalEnergies locations, the Netherlands is currently not facing any supply issues. The Dutch i...
A10 South completely closed this weekend: what you need to know (and how to avoid the misery)
The A10 Zuid highway in Amsterdam will be completely closed this weekend, causing significant traffic disruptions for those traveling through the area. Motorists are advised to plan their trips carefu...
Cabinet grilled in Senate: will the plug be pulled on the state pension plan today?
D66 Senate floor leader Paul van Meenen expressed readiness to immediately scrap the planned increase in the state pension age during a debate on the government's policy statement. This signal from th...
Street robbery on Twickel: victim robbed by woman in red jacket and checkered skirt
A street robbery took place on Twickel in Haarlem on Saturday, April 4, where a victim was pushed and robbed by a woman wearing a red jacket and a plaid skirt. After the incident, the female suspect f...
From betting ten euros on AZ to losing 500 euros in Kazakhstan. North Holland sees rising number of gambling addicts: 'I’m no longer surprised by a debt of 50,000 euros'
Addiction clinics in North Holland are reporting a significant increase in the number of gambling addicts, often involving individuals with stable careers and homes. Psychologist Niels Bregman notes t...
Inspection: Only a quarter of festivals use reusable cups
A report by the Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT) reveals that fewer than 25% of festivals are using reusable cups and packaging despite a ban on disposable plastics. The agency chara...
From water pumps to mash: Mike (30) switches careers to start home-based takeaway. ‘The whole house smelled of mash every day’
30-year-old Mike Slot from Castricum has launched a home-based delivery service called Oma’s Stamppotkeuken to provide healthy meal options. The business focuses on traditional Dutch stamppot dishes...
Ter Apel application center overcrowded again all weekend
The asylum seeker reception center in Ter Apel exceeded its maximum capacity of 2,000 people, with 2,211 individuals staying overnight on Monday. This overcrowding reflects a recurring issue at the fa...
American investor makes billion-dollar bid for record label behind Taylor Swift
American billionaire Bill Ackman's investment firm, Pershing Square Holdings, has launched a multi-billion dollar takeover bid for Universal Music Group. The record label represents major global artis...
Linda went for a few plants and came home with 2,347 euros worth of stuff
38-year-old Linda, who struggles with emotional overspending, recently spent €2,347 at a garden center despite seeking financial guidance. She justified the large purchase as a reward for herself af...
Serious accident between car and fatbike in Haarlem, victim seriously injured
A serious collision occurred between a car and a fatbike at the intersection of Schoonzichtlaan and Zijlweg in Haarlem on Tuesday morning. The rider of the fatbike sustained serious injuries and was r...
In an Easter weekend full of sports, Mart Smeets sees a team of ‘troubled minds’: ‘Unwatchable’
Mart Smeets reflects on his childhood memories of attending a football tournament held near the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam. He discusses how sports and the Easter holiday became intertwined for him ...
Roadworks in Haarlem: keep this in mind this week (March 7 - April 13)
Haarlem will experience various roadworks and partial closures in several areas, including Van Marumstraat and Parklaan, from March 7 to April 13. These projects affect both the city center and surrou...
Why thousands of Dutch people are buying electric cars now: ‘I’ve finally been swayed’
The Netherlands is seeing a significant surge in electric vehicle sales, with second-hand EV purchases rising nearly 50% in March compared to February. This trend is largely driven by consumers seekin...
Presenter Mandy Woelkens expecting second child
Presenter and journalist Mandy Woelkens has announced on Instagram that she is expecting her second child. The Dutch media personality did not disclose any information regarding a partner in her annou...
GL-PvdA and JA21 want tougher sentences for femicide
Dutch political parties GroenLinks-PvdA and JA21 are drafting legislation to increase the maximum sentence for femicide from 25 years to 30 years or life imprisonment. The proposal aims to ensure hars...
Major damage after ATM bombing at five-star hotel in Amsterdam
An ATM bombing occurred on Tuesday morning at the Pestana Amsterdam Riverside hotel in Amsterdam-Zuid, causing significant damage to the building. The perpetrators targeted an ATM located inside the f...
Major fire in De Pijp home, extensive damage
A significant fire broke out this morning in an older residential building on Eerste Van der Helststraat in Amsterdam's De Pijp district. The blaze spread rapidly due to the wooden structure, causing ...
ING not yet halting Russian operations: sale falls through
Dutch bank ING has cancelled the sale of its Russian business operations, which was originally intended to facilitate its exit from the country. Despite previously announcing it would stop taking on n...
Small plane crashes next to A58 near Ritthem
A small sports plane crashed next to the A58 highway near the village of Ritthem on Tuesday morning. Local safety authorities confirmed the incident occurred in the province of Zeeland.
A10 South closed and no trains to and from Amsterdam Zuid station from April 10 to 13
The A10 Zuid highway will be closed and train services to and from Amsterdam Zuid station will be suspended from Friday evening, April 10, until Monday morning, April 13. These closures are expected t...