Events from the year 2023 in the Netherlands.
Incumbents
Monarch: Willem-Alexander Prime Minister: Mark Rutte Speaker of the House of Representatives: Vera Bergkamp (until 14 December); Martin Bosma (starting 14 December) President of the Senate: Jan Anthonie Bruijn
Events
15 March 2023 Dutch provincial elections 2023 Dutch water board elections 2023 Dutch electoral college elections 2023 Dutch island council elections 4 April 2023 Voorschoten train crash: One person is killed and 50 others are injured, nineteen of them hospitalized, when a train derails in Voorschoten, South Holland. 30 May2023 Dutch Senate election 1 July - The Future Pensions Act comes into law. 7 July Dutch cabinet collapses because of disagreement over migration law. 10 July Prime Minister Mark Rutte announces his retirement from politics following the collapse of his cabinet. 16 AugustThe Netherlands' statistics office reports the country has entered a recession after the economy declined by 0.3% in the second quarter with exports and household spending falling despite rising interest rates intended to lower inflation. 28 September: 2023 Rotterdam shootings: Three people are killed in shootings and arson attacks at a teaching hospital and a nearby private home in Rotterdam. A bluetongue disease outbreak in the Netherlands has spread to 319 sheep and cattle farming companies. 3 October Former army officer Pierre-Claver Karangwa is arrested in the Netherlands for his role in the genocide in Mugina, Rwanda, where, in April 1994, thousands of people were killed. 15 OctoberProtesters in Amsterdam call on the EU to take a stand against Israel's bombardment of Gaza, condemning European leaders for their silence on the violence Israel is committing in Gaza. 18 OctoberDutch serial killer Joran van der Sloot confesses in a U.S. federal court that he killed Natalee Holloway. 23 October A new species of prehistoric millipedes named Lauravolsella willemeni is discovered in the Netherlands, of a new genus named Lauravolsella. 22 November2023 Dutch general election
Deaths 1 January - Bob Jongen, 95, footballer 4 January - Manfred Krikke, 90, cycling team manager 8 January - Sietse Bosgra, 87, political activist 9 January - Simone Kramer, 83, author 12 January - Toos Grol-Overling, 91, politician 14 January - Lieuwe Westra, 40, cyclist 15 January - Jan Krol, 60, actor 15 January - Piet van Heusden, 93, cyclistOud-wielerkampioen Piet van Heusden (93) overleden 15 January - Fons Panis, 90, mayorFamiliebericht, NRC, 18 januari 2023. 17 January - Cornelius Rogge, 90, artistBeeldhouwer Rogge (90), 'Indiana Jones kunstwereld', overleden 19 January - Rudy Englebert, 72, bassist 20 January - Arno van der Heyden, 61, comedian and actor 22 January - Lenie de Nijs, 83, swimmer 23 January - Peter Maas, 69, mayor 1 February - Hans Sleven, 86, footballer 4 February - Geert-Jan Laan, 79, journalist 6 February - Ger Thijs, 74, actor and director 9 February - Marijke Merckens, 83, actress 7 March - Harry de Winter, 73, television producer and presenter, mesothelioma. 4 May - Joop van den Berg, 81, politician, MP (1988–1994).Fries oud-PvdA-Kamerlid Joop van den Berg overleden 12 June - Meindert Fennema, 77, political scientist.Dwarsdenker en politicoloog Meindert Fennema (77) overleden 13 June - Stef Tijs, 86, mathematician and game theorist. 18 June - Jellie Brouwer, 59, journalist and radio presenter, cancer.Kunststof-presentatrice Jellie Brouwer (59) overleden 23 June - , 88, actor (Ciske de Rat, Havinck, Under the Palms) and singer.Musicalacteur Willem Nijholt op 88-jarige leeftijd overleden 29 June - , 81, television presenter.Voormalig Studio Sport-presentator Jan Stekelenburg (81) overleden 30 June - , 87, composer, pianist and orchestra leader.Ruud Bos, man achter Carnaval Festival uit Efteling en bekende tv-muziek, op 87-jarige leeftijd overleden 1 July - Dilano van 't Hoff, 18, racing driver, race collision.Dilano van ‘t Hoff dies aged 18 in crash at Spa-Francorchamps 2 July - Theo Pahlplatz, 76, footballer (Twente, national team).FC Twente-legende Theo Pahlplatz (76) overleden 4 July - Jan Sierhuis, 94, painter.Jan Sierhuis (1928-2023) had ‘schoon genoeg van het gezeik’ en wilde gewoon schilderen 5 July - Rob Agerbeek, 85, pianist.Bekende jazzpianist Rob Agerbeek (85) overleden 10 July - Marga Minco, 103, journalist and writer.Schrijfster Marga Minco (103) overleden 15 July - Leonard Retel Helmrich, 63, cinematographer, film director and screenwriter (Eye of the Day, Shape of the Moon, Position Among the Stars).Documentairemaker Leonard Retel Helmrich (1959-2023) uit Tilburg overleden: hij observeerde ‘als één van hen’ 20 July - Theo Smit, 72, racing cyclist.Voormalig wielrenner Theo Smit op 72-jarige leeftijd overleden 27 July - Margriet Heymans, 90, writer and illustrator.Bossche schrijver en illustrator Margriet Heymans (90) overleden: ‘Wat ik schrijf, wat ik teken is het gewone leven’ 3 August - Bram Moolenaar, 61–62, computer programmer (Vim).Bram Moolenaar, creator of Vim, has died 9 August - Harrij Notenboom, 96, politician, MP (1963–1979) and MEP (1971–1984).Oud-KVP en -CDA-parlementariër Harry Notenboom overleden 12 August - Henk Tiesinga, 73–74, politician, senator (2009–2011).Oud-senator Tiesinga (CDA) overleden 13 August - Theo Meijer, 76, politician, MP (1996–2003).Theo Meijer, kamerlid en voorzitter enquêtecommissie Bijlmerramp, en Udenaar, overleden 19 August - , 84, author, lyricist and columnist.Tineke Beishuizen (84) overleden: de schrijfster wilde nooit meer weg uit Doesburg 22 August - Mathilde van den Brink, 82, politician, MEP (1989–1994).Mathilde van den Brink 22 August - Chrisje Comvalius, 75, actress (In Oranje, Off Screen, Achtste Groepers Huilen Niet).GTST-actrice Chrisje Comvalius (75) overleden 25 August - Rob Fruithof, 71, actor and television presenter.Voormalig Waku Waku-presentator Rob Fruithof overleden op 71-jarige leeftijd 31 August - Jan Jongbloed, 82, footballer (DWS, Amsterdam, national team).Voormalig Oranje-doelman Jan Jongbloed op 82-jarige leeftijd overleden 31 August - Clairy Polak, 67, journalist and radio and television presenter.Journalist en presentatrice Clairy Polak (67) overleden 16 September - Wimie Wilhelm, 62, actress (Baantjer).Regisseur en Baantjer-actrice Wimie Wilhelm (62) overleden 17 September - Louis Gooren, 79, endocrinologist.Overlijdensbericht Louis Wiet Gooren 20 September - Erwin Olaf, 64, photographer, complications from a lung transplant and emphysema.Fotograaf Erwin Olaf (64) onverwachts overleden na longtransplantatie 24 September - Reiky de Valk, 23, actor (Skam NL, Hunter Street).Dertigers-acteur Reiky de Valk overleden 25 September - Anneke Uittenbosch, 93, harpsichordist.De Nederlands klavecinist Uittenbosch overleden 26 September - , 79, actor (De Schippers van de Kameleon).Medisch Centrum West-acteur Klaas Hofstra overleden 6 October - , 78, footballer (Ajax, HFC Haarlem, Blauw Wit).Voormalig Ajax-goalie Boomgaard op 78-jarige leeftijd overleden 7 October - Tjerk Westerterp, 92, politician, four-time MP, minister of transport and water management (1973–1977), and MEP (1967–1971).Voormalig CDA-minister Tjerk Westerterp op 92-jarige leeftijd overleden 16 October - Toon Greebe, 35, darts player.Oud PDC WK deelnemer Toon Greebe is op 35-jarige leeftijd overleden 17 October - Kalle Oranen, 77, footballer (Sportclub Enschede, Twente, SC Heracles).Oud-voetballer Kalle Oranen (77) overleden 4 November - Hans Melchers, 85, businessman.In memoriam Hans Melchers 6 November - Berend-Jan van Voorst tot Voorst, 79, politician, Queen's commissioner of Limburg (1993–2005), state secretary for defence (1989–1993) and foreign affairs (1988–1989).Oud-gouverneur Van Voorst tot Voorst (79) overleden 7 November - Roel Luynenburg, 78, rower, Olympic bronze medalist (1972).Voormalig roeier Roel Luynenburg (78) overleden; brons bij Spelen in 1972 (death announced on this date) 8 November - Frank Houben, 84, politician, Queen's commissioner of North Brabant (1987–2003).Oud-commissaris Frank Houben (84) overleden: 'Echt een bijzonder mens' 9 November - Fred van Dorp, 85, Olympic water polo player (1960, 1964, 1968).Vlaggendrager Olympische Spelen 1968 Fred van Dorp overleden 14 November - , 72, journalist and television presenter.Journalist en Wie is de Mol?-presentator Karel van de Graaf (72) overleden 17 November - Ellen Jens, 83, television producer (De Fred Haché Show, We zijn weer thuis) and director.Death notice 18 November - Ruud Geels, 75, footballer (Ajax, Feyenoord, national team).Legendarische Eredivisie-spits Ruud Geels op 75-jarige leeftijd overleden 18 November - Rob Kerkhoven, 86, Olympic swimming coach (1968).Voormalig NOS-commentator en zwemcoach Rob Kerkhoven (86) overleden (death announced on this date) 19 November - Wim van der Leegte, 76, businessman (VDL Groep) and billionaire.Oud-topman VDL Wim van der Leegte (76) plotseling overleden 20 November - Jan Westdorp, 89, racing cyclist.Zeeuwse oud-wielrenner Jan Westdorp (89) overleden 23 November - Harald Hasselbach, 56, football player (Calgary Stampeders, Denver Broncos), Super Bowl champion (1997, 1998), mucinous adenocarcinoma.Broncos' two-time Super Bowl champ Harald Hasselbach dies at 56 23 November - , 78, actor (Max Havelaar, In for Treatment, Amsterdamned), stage director and playwright.Acteur Helmert Woudenberg (78) overleden 1 December - Burny Bos, 79, film producer (Miss Minoes, Mijn Franse tante Gazeuse), scenarist and children's book writer, mesothelomia.Abeltje-producent en acteur Burny Bos op 79-jarige leeftijd overleden 3 December - Peter d'Hamecourt, 77, journalist (NOS Journaal, VRT).Journalist en oud-Ruslandcorrespondent Peter d'Hamecourt overleden 6 December - Cilly Dartell, 66, television presenter (Hart van Nederland) and actress.Oud-Hart van Nederland-presentatrice Cilly Dartell (66) overleden 13 December - Paul Litjens, 76, Olympic field hockey player (1972, 1976).Oud-hockeyer Litjens (76) overleden, die als international 268 keer scoorde 13 December - Dick Tommel, 81, politician, MP (1981–1994).Voormalig KNB-voorzitter Dick Tommel overleden 14 December - Ernst Jansen Steur, 78, neurologist, pneumonia.Neuroloog Ernst Jansen (1945-2023) kreeg na enkele fouten alle media achter zich aan (death announced on this date) 16 December - Bert Peletier, 86, mathematician.Lambertus Adrianus Peletier (Bert) 16 December - Mathieu Segers, 47, historian, colorectal cancer.Hoogleraar en Europadeskundige Mathieu Segers (47) overleden 17 December - Linda van Dyck, 75, actress (10:32, A Gangstergirl, De grens).Actrice Linda van Dyck (75) overleden, collega’s in rouw: ‘Ze gaf altijd 120 procent’ 20 December - Harrie Smeets, 63, Roman Catholic prelate, bishop of Roermond (2018–2023), brain tumour.Oud-bisschop Harrie Smeets (63) van Roermond overleden 28 December - , 69, historian and television presenter, pancreatic cancer.Stadshistoricus Beno Hofman (69) overleden
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