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Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
New step for Amsterdam hospitality family Vooges with Bar Staal: ‘First you teach them everything, now they tell me things I never taught them’
Uitgeest faces €200,000 deficit in 2025 accounts: ‘It looks like we have money left, but it’s already allocated’
The municipality of Uitgeest is facing a 200,000 euro deficit in its 2025 annual budget, with similar shortfalls expected for the following year. Officials noted that while it may appear the town has ...

Side effects of measures troubled former OMT member Kluytmans
Former OMT member and microbiologist Jan Kluytmans testified before the parliamentary inquiry committee regarding the Dutch government's COVID-19 response. During the hearing, he expressed that the un...
Call: Are you an expat in Amsterdam? Tell us about your life in the city
Advertising agency KesselsKramer, known for the I amsterdam letters, declared bankrupt

CEO fraud hits Haarlem SMEs, fake payment requests sent in director's name
CEO fraud is increasingly targeting small and medium-sized enterprises in Haarlem through the use of insecure business domains to send fake payment orders. Scammers impersonate company directors to au...

Employees can lease second bicycle at lower tax rate
New regulations from the Dutch Tax Authorities now allow employees to lease multiple company bicycles at the lower tax rate of seven percent. This adjustment makes it more financially attractive for w...

Athletics Union: running events had measures in order
The Dutch Athletics Union stated that organizers of running events in Amersfoort, Groningen, and Utrecht had proper safety measures in place during Sunday's races. The statement follows reports of sev...
Knoops lawyer couple reprimanded for excessive billing
Wanted! Parents who want to watch their favorite childhood shows with their children
The NPO has recently made its entire television archive available online. They are now looking for parents who would like to watch their favorite childhood programs together with their children.

Cyclist struck by motorist in Limmen
A cyclist was struck by a motorist on the Rijksweg in Limmen on Monday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 10:10 AM.
Hester van Buren will not serve second term as PRO alderman: ‘Different choice made’

Kluytmans: urgency varied by region at start of pandemic
Microbiologist and former OMT member Jan Kluytmans told a parliamentary inquiry committee that the perceived urgency of COVID-19 varied significantly across different Dutch regions at the start of the...

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Retired multi-talent: 'I am no more interesting than my brush'
Retired artist Arie Koning, who discovered his talent for drawing and painting at age 35, shares insights into his life and career. He previously served as a member of the Royal Netherlands Marechauss...

I'm sick of ads and they turn out to be unreliable too
Journalist Sam van Opbergen discusses the prevalence of deceptive and annoying online advertisements, noting that many have become increasingly fraudulent. The commentary explores the growing frustrat...
Brian Brobbey ready for World Cup: ‘This is a completely different Brobbey. This one plays in the Premier League’

Céline Dion adds ten extra concerts in Paris next year
Céline Dion has announced ten additional concert dates in Paris scheduled for May 2027. The performances will take place between May 8 and May 29, as revealed by the singer on her Instagram account.

Police raid business premises in Hoofddorp, taxi van seized
Police and customs officials conducted a raid on a car company's premises on Jadelaan in Hoofddorp on Monday morning. Officers from the Amsterdam unit participated in the operation, which resulted in ...

Koen Wauters on Joost Klein incident in The Voice: 'Only lasted half an hour'
Koen Wauters has addressed a past disagreement with Joost Klein that occurred during the filming of The Voice van Vlaanderen. Wauters downplayed the conflict, stating that the incident only lasted abo...