Netherlands News in English
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Winner Ronald Schröer praises founder of the Netherlands' oldest race: 'Without Pim there would have been no race today'
Ronald Schröer won the Pim Mulierloop, the oldest running race in the Netherlands, which hosted 650 participants on Mother's Day. Held at the AV Suomi athletics track, the event was celebrated for it...
Bronze for gymnast Slooff on floor at World Challenge Cup
Nineteen-year-old Dutch gymnast Floor Slooff secured a bronze medal in the floor exercise final at the World Challenge Cup in Varna, Bulgaria. She finished in third place with a score of 12.800, trail...
Telstar starts offensively in key clash against Heracles; Soufiane Hetli replaces injured Tyrone Owusu
Telstar is adopting an offensive lineup with three attackers for their critical Eredivisie match against Heracles Almelo. Soufiane Hetli replaces the injured Tyrone Owusu in a game that could secure t...
Another protest on Rotterdam port railway line
Activists from the group Geef Tegengas held a second day of protests in the Port of Rotterdam on Sunday. This follows a similar action on Saturday where the group blocked the port's railway line.
Ajax start with Dolberg and Gloukh against FC Utrecht
Ajax has selected Kasper Dolberg to start as striker in their home match against FC Utrecht. Dolberg was chosen over Wout Weghorst, who missed the previous game against PSV due to illness.
'Excellent connection' Schipholweg continues to change: from Tour de France to Haarlem Spaarnepoort public transport hub
The Schipholweg in Haarlem-Oost, which opened in July 1954, has served as a vital link between Haarlem and Schiphol Airport for decades. Originally hosting the Tour de France just before its official ...
Fewer high-speed trains between Schiphol Airport and Rotterdam Central due to a defective train
High-speed train services between Schiphol Airport and Rotterdam Centraal are limited on Sunday afternoon. This reduction is due to a defective train on the high-speed line.
Rotterdam prepares for arrival of cruise ship Hondius
The Dutch cruise ship Hondius is scheduled to arrive at the port of Rotterdam by the end of the week after all passengers disembark in Tenerife. Local authorities are preparing for its docking, althou...
Leiden Marathon participant dies
A participant in the Leiden Marathon passed away during the event on Sunday. While police have confirmed the death, no further details regarding the individual's identity or the cause of death have be...
Forensic teams investigate after overnight attack in Haarlem: 'What can we do with those footprints in the sand?'
Forensic investigators are examining the scene following an overnight attack on a terraced house in the Fröbelstraat in Haarlem. The team is meticulously collecting evidence, including footprints fou...
26 arrested as asylum protest in Apeldoorn gets out of hand
Police arrested 26 people in Apeldoorn on Saturday night after a protest against emergency asylum seeker housing turned violent. Demonstrators attacked officers with fireworks, obstructed traffic, and...
Manon van Ewijk returns after months of injury: four goals in Haarlem’s win over Roda
Manon van Ewijk returned from a long-term injury to score four goals in Haarlem's 20-15 home victory against Roda during the third round of play. Additionally, KIOS secured a decisive 9-19 win over th...
Medical checks for Dutch nationals complete, departing at 2:30 PM
Dutch passengers from the vessel m/v Hondius have completed their medical checks and are scheduled to fly from Tenerife to Eindhoven on Sunday. The flight is expected to depart at 14:30 local time fol...
Velsertraverse closed? How to get in and out of Velsen-Noord
The Velsertraverse road in Velsen-Noord will be closed for maintenance between May 15-18 and May 22-28. Drivers on the Wijkerstraatweg and N197 should expect disruptions and follow yellow road signs f...
53 homes on site of former Hema in Hoofddorp
The municipality of Hoofddorp plans to build 53 new homes on the site of the former HEMA and Hangar 20 in the town center. The local government intends to sign a development agreement with the firm Wo...
Overbos convincingly wins championship. Hoofddorp side promoted to fourth division
Trainer Jordi Schel successfully led Overbos to the fourth-class championship and promotion following a dominant 10-0 away victory against ZSGOWMS. The team established control early in the match, sco...
Police find 340,000 euros and weapons in Zutphen man's bedroom
Police in early May discovered 340,000 euros in cash, drugs, and a gas alarm pistol in the bedroom of a 23-year-old man from Zutphen. The investigation was initiated after the suspect was observed par...
Heemstede alderman runs with 'Banana Paul' in fight against litter
Primary school students in Heemstede organized a cleanup relay to collect litter and raise awareness about environmental waste. The initiative, proposed by the local children's municipal council, feat...
Air France-KLM name to disappear: unrest at the top over 'drastic step'
Air France-KLM CEO Ben Smith has reportedly decided to change the name of the aviation group following the expected addition of Scandinavian airline SAS. The decision has sparked significant internal ...
Yanaika Zomer on her first novel: 'I didn't want readers to think: it's logical she cheats, her husband is a dick'
Columnist Yanaika Zomer has released her debut novel, "Heremietdagen," which follows a protagonist navigating her mother's dementia and the sudden death of a secret lover. The book explores the comple...
Crossing the North Sea at 55-60 km/h during KNRM Wijk aan Zee open day: 'It's really cool to get a chance to go along'
The KNRM held an open day in Wijk aan Zee, offering donors the opportunity to experience high-speed boat trips on the North Sea at speeds up to 60 kilometers per hour. The event was organized as a ges...
IJsselmeervogels and Spakenburg once visited Schoonenberg with trembling knees: Relegation to fourth tier a low point for VV IJmuiden
VV IJmuiden, historically a prominent team in top-level Saturday football, has reached a new low point following its relegation to the fourth class. The club's decline contrasts with its past status w...
A mysterious bunker, natural beauty and monuments around Bergen aan Zee
The weekend supplement AlleTijd features an 8.6-kilometer walking and cycling route exploring the natural beauty and monuments around Bergen aan Zee. The trail guides visitors through local landscapes...
Linda brings sexual trauma team to North Holland: 'I've left my trauma behind, I want that for others too'
Linda Kok has introduced the Expertise Team Sexual Trauma (ETST) to the Noord-Holland region to provide specialized support for victims of sexual abuse. Drawing from her own recovery experience, Kok a...
Maverick Jan fights for his waterfront palace. ‘There’s always something happening here. Who else has this in the Netherlands?’
Jan Bais, a 75-year-old resident of IJmuiden, is fighting to remain in his unique waterfront home after converting a houseboat into a structure on steel beams. The local municipality wants him to vaca...
Passengers head to the Netherlands after Spaniards leave the Hondius
A large-scale evacuation operation involving 23 countries is currently underway for passengers of the cruise ship m/v Hondius. Following the initial removal of Spanish passengers in Tenerife, other pa...
Tears at EDO's title: ‘It’s not the best day of my life, but it’s one of them’
EDO secured the championship and promotion to the second class following a 3-0 victory over their closest rival, FC Castricum. The win marks a significant achievement for the club, bringing a celebrat...
Kaya Lima dreams aloud after title with EDO: ‘I’m already looking forward to the second division’
Kaya Lima and his team HFC EDO have secured a championship title and promotion to the second class following a competitive match against Castricum. Lima delivered a standout performance in the first h...
Christina Curry expecting a girl
Christina Curry, the daughter of Patricia Paay, announced on Saturday that she is expecting a baby girl. She shared the news with her followers on Instagram by posting footage from a gender reveal eve...
This Haarlem local moved to Thailand fifteen years ago: ‘It still feels like a holiday’
Dave Numan, a former resident of Haarlem, permanently relocated to Thailand fifteen years ago following a vacation. He transitioned from his life in the Netherlands to one surrounded by Thai street fo...