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Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
More blank votes in Moerdijk municipality
The municipality of Moerdijk recorded an increase in blank votes during the recent elections, rising from 0.2 percent in 2022 to 0.5 percent this year. A total of 87 blank ballots were cast compared t...
Fundraising for US weapons for Ukraine behind schedule
European allies are falling behind schedule in raising funds for the PURL procurement program, which is designed to purchase essential American weapons for Ukraine. The initiative has currently failed...
Dutch Safety Board: Do more with recommendations from collapsed Nieuwegein car park
The Dutch Safety Board (OVV) reports that the Minister of Housing is not adequately implementing recommendations following the partial collapse of a parking garage in Nieuwegein in 2024. While the OVV...
Ajax player Tomiyasu back in Japan squad after nearly two years
Ajax defender Takehiro Tomiyasu has returned to the Japanese national team after nearly two years following a long-term injury. Tomiyasu, who joined the Amsterdam-based club in December, is set to fac...
Dutch gas supply not at risk, but winter reserves nearly empty: 'No problem yet'
According to gas network operator Gasunie, the gas supply for the Netherlands and surrounding countries remains stable despite recent attacks on installations in Qatar. While the Netherlands does not ...
Landscape architect René rolls up his sleeves in Velserbeek: ‘You look at things differently when you stand still’
Landscape architect René Huiberts is renovating the circular planting bed near the entrance of Park Velserbeek. The project involves replanting roses and using decorative shells to enhance the area i...
Oil price rises by more than 10 percent due to Middle East war
The price of Brent crude oil rose by more than 10 percent on Thursday morning following conflict in the Middle East. This price hike is attributed to the ongoing war and recent Iranian attacks on ener...
Reigershoeve care farm in Heemskerk opens its gates for residents with dementia: ‘No life without freedom’
Care farm De Reigershoeve in Heemskerk has decided to keep its gates open, allowing residents with dementia to move freely on and off the premises. The facility is prioritizing personal freedom and au...
World Indoor Championships schedule: Get ready for Lieke Klaver, Jessica Schilder and the relay teams
The World Indoor Athletics Championships will be held in Torun, Poland, from March 20-22, featuring Dutch athletes like Lieke Klaver and Jessica Schilder. Despite the absence of star runner Femke Bol,...
GreenLeft largest party in Amsterdam after seat gains
GroenLinks has become the largest party in the Amsterdam municipal council after gaining two seats for a total of ten. D66 also gained a seat, securing its position as the second-largest party with ei...
National turnout for municipal elections 53.7 percent
On Wednesday, 53.7% of eligible voters participated in the Dutch municipal elections, according to data from the ANP Election Service. This turnout reflects an increase from the 2022 elections, where ...
Charities chase trillion-euro inheritance
Dutch elderly are expected to leave behind a record 1,000 billion euros in inheritances, marking the largest wealth transfer in history. Charities are increasingly targeting these funds, though some e...
Sophie and Martine spoke with primary school students in Haarlem for a film: 'They wish their parents would spend less time on their phones at home'
Filmmaker Sophie Koster and choreographer Martine van Santen have released a new film featuring students from the Ter Cleeff primary school in Haarlem. The film explores the children's dreams for the ...
'Cleaning up together is more fun': come help on National Cleanup Day!
National Clean-up Day will take place on Saturday, March 21st, encouraging volunteers to help tidy up their local streets. Volunteer Gina Houwer highlights that working together makes the task more en...
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Election blog: counting continues at NDSM, full count expected this morning
Vote counting for the municipal elections continues at the NDSM Loods in Amsterdam, with final results expected this morning. Currently, GroenLinks leads the count with 70% of the votes processed, fol...
Election blog: GL/PvdA hold first joint talks and appoint scout
Following the municipal elections in Amsterdam, GroenLinks and PvdA have appointed Hendrik-Jan Biemond as a scout to lead coalition negotiations. Local party leaders from JA21, FvD, and Denk reacted t...
Bep van Klaveren fought his final match on this day in 1956: a bloody injury ended the legendary career of the ‘Dutch Windmill’
On March 19, 1956, legendary Dutch boxer Bep van Klaveren, known as the 'Dutch Windmill', fought his final career match in Rotterdam. The historic bout ended prematurely after a bloody injury forced t...
Do you suffer from hay fever? Watch out for these fruits and vegetables
Individuals with hay fever may experience allergic reactions, such as an itchy mouth or swollen lips, when eating specific fruits, vegetables, or nuts. Immunologist Ger Rijkers explains that this cros...
Yves Berendse to return to Ziggo Dome in November
Singer Yves Berendse is scheduled to perform a concert at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on November 14. The venue officially announced the upcoming show on Thursday.