Netherlands News in English
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Float, dock, and toast! These are the spots in Amsterdam
Amsterdam offers several locations where boaters can moor their vessels to cool off and enjoy drinks on the water. The article highlights four specific spots in the city that provide easy docking acce...
When will the Drinking Water Museum in Heemstede finally reopen? Unique collection with 1853 water pipes, sophisticated equipment and a sturgeon from Kazakhstan
The Drinking Water Museum in Heemstede has been closed for three years, with no clear date set for its reopening. The museum houses a unique historical collection, including water pipes from 1853 and ...
Poetry collection on canal anniversary and IJmuiden: Velsen collective presents book at Harbor Festival
The Velsen poetry collective is releasing its second book, titled "Rondom momenten in 150 jaar IJmuiden en Noordzeekanaal," to commemorate the 150th anniversary of IJmuiden and the North Sea Canal. Th...
Sprinkler system failure in new University Library, building evacuated due to flooding
The new University of Amsterdam library was evacuated and closed on Thursday afternoon after a defective sprinkler system caused significant flooding. Students were forced to leave the building, which...
Haroon Ali: If you wait too long, apologies lose their meaning
The Dutch government recently issued an official apology to the Moluccan community, continuing a trend of addressing historical wrongs such as slavery and the Holocaust. Columnist Haroon Ali notes tha...
Haarlemmermeer considered for small nuclear plant: alternative to Zeeland or Groningen sites ready
The Dutch cabinet is currently focusing on large nuclear power plants in Zeeland or Groningen, but grid operator TenneT has proposed an alternative plan for six smaller reactors. One of the potential ...
Haarlem man on trial for stalking young women: ‘I have 80 women, you will be the 81st’
A 37-year-old man from Haarlem is on trial for stalking and threatening two young women with disturbing notes left at their homes. The notes contained threats of torture and claims of being a hitman, ...
Get a free meal in Haarlem during Keti Koti
To commemorate and celebrate Keti Koti, the day marking the abolition of slavery, free meals are being distributed at various locations. Residents in Haarlem can pick up a free meal as part of these c...
Early morning workouts on Veemkade: "If you go at the end of the day, you'll end up on a terrace instead"
Athletes in Amsterdam are increasingly moving their workouts to the early morning at the Veemkade to avoid high daytime temperatures. Participants and instructors report that exercising before 7:00 AM...
Pure joy as Brian Brobbey simply says: 'A little bit in love'
The article highlights the refreshing nature of Brian Brobbey's interviews compared to the typically dull responses given by players during major football tournaments. It focuses on the Dutch striker'...
Province grants exemption for asylum seeker center in Santpoort-Zuid
The province of North Holland has granted an exemption to establish an asylum seeker center in Santpoort-Zuid for up to 200 people. The facility is authorized to operate at the location for a period o...
Weeronline: officially warmest June 24 ever recorded
On Wednesday, June 24, the Netherlands recorded its warmest temperature for that date since records began in 1901. The temperature in De Bilt reached 32.8 degrees Celsius, breaking the previous record...
Young people do everything at The Big Sing: they write, act, and create the lyrics
The biennial vocal festival The Big Sing will host the youth performance 'Lost & Found' at PHIL Haarlem on June 25. In this production, young participants serve as both performers and creators, having...
Waste collection earlier than normal, recycling centers closing early
Waste collection services will begin earlier than normal and recycling points will close ahead of schedule. Residents are encouraged to check the updated timetable for these adjusted service hours.
Thijs Römer’s first interview since conviction on radio show MISCHA!
Thijs Römer is set to give his first interview since his conviction on the NPO Radio 1 program MISCHA! during the night of Wednesday to Thursday. The live broadcast was confirmed by broadcaster AVROT...
Haarlem hits 'rare' heat level 9, city opens day shelters for homeless people
Haarlem and Amsterdam have reached a rare heat intensity level of 9, an occurrence that typically happens only a few times per year. In response to the extreme weather, the municipality of Haarlem has...
Setback for cabinet: government plane must be replaced again
The Dutch government must replace its official aircraft, PH-GOV, after only eight years of service, significantly shorter than the typical 25 to 30-year lifespan. This unexpected replacement is estima...
Documents: ICC watchdog calls for dismissal of chief prosecutor
An internal watchdog for the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague has recommended the dismissal of chief prosecutor Karim Khan following an investigation into sexual misconduct. The advisor...
21 years in prison for killing woman with dog chain
A court in The Hague has sentenced 39-year-old Paul V. to 21 years in prison for the murder of his ex-partner, Laura, in January 2024. The court ruled that V. strangled the victim with a dog chain, re...
Group of 42 Gazans arrives in the Netherlands
A group of 42 Palestinians with work or study visas arrived in the Netherlands after being assisted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to leave the Gaza Strip. The evacuation follows rulings from the ...
Blowing off steam over Werf Conrad demolition during therapeutic session at the Pletterij: 'Hardly any substantive discussion in city council'
A debate was held at the Pletterij in Haarlem to discuss the demolition of the historic 1897 Werf Conrad administrative building on Spaarndamseweg. Participants criticized the city council's May decis...
Royal decoration for Nel Bartman
Nel Bartman was appointed Member of the Order of Orange-Nassau on June 23 for her 40-year dedication to the HKC Haarlem korfball club. Mayor Jos Wienen presented the royal decoration during the club's...
Lil Kleine gets another documentary series on Prime Video
Prime Video has announced a new three-part documentary series about rapper Lil Kleine titled 'Lil' Kleine: Terug'. The series is scheduled to premiere on July 6 in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Shipbuilder Damen loses multi-billion contract to German rival
The German government has canceled an 18 billion euro contract with Dutch shipbuilder Damen Naval for the construction of six frigates. Instead, the German Ministry of Defense has decided to award the...
Tata executives get €110,000 ‘bonus’: steel company says ‘no precedent’, union says ‘impossible to explain to workers’
Four board members at Tata Steel have received a special bonus of over 110,000 euros, a move the company defends as a one-time payment despite ongoing budget cuts. The FNV union has criticized the bon...
Liberty Global takeover of VodafoneZiggo approved in Europe: ‘No competition concerns’
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Dutch internet and television provider VodafoneZiggo by Liberty Global for 1 billion euros. The commission stated that the deal raises no compet...
Injured woman found in bushes near Muiderpoort station, police seek identity
An unconscious, injured woman was discovered in the bushes near Muiderpoort station in Amsterdam-Oost on Tuesday evening. Police suspect she was the victim of a crime and are currently working to iden...
Plaintiffs in Tata case: prevent history from repeating itself
Residents living near the Tata Steel plant argued in a The Hague court that the Dutch State is prioritizing industrial interests over public health. Their lawyer warned that the government risks repea...
RCH and VEW fields undergo drastic overhaul after larva drama
Major renovations are being carried out at the Johan Neeskens Sportpark in Heemstede this summer to address a long-standing grub infestation. Large portions of the natural grass fields used by footbal...
Plaintiffs in Tata case: prevent history from repeating itself
Concerned residents living near the Tata Steel plant have appeared in court in The Hague, claiming the Dutch government prioritizes industrial interests over public health. Their lawyer warned that th...