Netherlands News in English
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Bison Bowling reunion feels like a trip back in time. Especially for brothers Leo and Rick Claus: 'Once the party got going, our job was done'
Brothers Leo and Rick Claus attended a reunion event titled "De Laatste Ronde!" at Bison Bowling, reflecting on the venue's history and their family's legacy. The event celebrated the heritage of the ...
Doctor and influencer Carlijn van Leeuwen, daughter of presenter Bert, has MS
Carlijn van Leeuwen, an influencer and daughter of Dutch TV presenter Bert van Leeuwen, has announced that she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis five months ago. She shared the news on social medi...
Gerrie Ruimgaart, known as 'Pa Tokkie', dies at age 73
Gerrie Ruijmgaart, widely known as 'Pa Tokkie,' has passed away at the age of 73. His family announced his death via social media, though no cause of death was provided.
No trains between Haarlem and Leiden Central due to a collision
Train services between Haarlem and Leiden Centraal are suspended until approximately 7:00 PM on Saturday following a collision. The national railway operator NS announced the disruption, affecting tra...
Now 'an inhuman place', soon a vibrant transport hub for Haarlem and the region
The city of Haarlem is constructing a new public transport hub, Haarlem Spaarnepoort, to improve regional connectivity for the southern Schalkwijk district. In addition to the transport hub, the proje...
Girl injured in collision with tram at Belgiëplein
A young teenage girl was injured this afternoon after being struck by a tram while crossing the tracks at Belgiëplein in Amsterdam Nieuw-West. She was transported to the hospital with a head injury w...
Over 10,000 Velsen tenants to pay tens of euros more per month from July 1; 'Incomprehensible', says Tenants' Council chair
Starting July 1, more than 10,000 tenants in Velsen will face monthly rent increases of tens of euros. The Woningbedrijf Velsen Tenants' Council strongly opposes the hike, citing significant overdue m...
Cyclist seriously injured in fall in Haarlem, air ambulance at the scene
An elderly cyclist was seriously injured on Saturday afternoon after falling on the Nieuweweg in Haarlem. The woman was reportedly startled by a passing horse, leading to the dispatch of a trauma heli...
Karremans lacks understanding for XR protest on A12
Minister Vincent Karremans of Infrastructure and Water Management expressed his disapproval of climate activists from Extinction Rebellion who occupied a portion of the A12 highway near Utrecht on Sat...
For a quick and honest meal, Jetties is the place to be (7+)
Jetties has been a well-known establishment in Haarlem for over fifteen years, specializing in organic and sustainable food. This article marks the first time the restaurant has been visited and revie...
Car catches fire in parking lot in center of Hillegom
A parked car caught fire for unknown reasons on Saturday afternoon at the Henri Dunantplein in the center of Hillegom. The cause of the blaze remains under investigation.
A homeless man joins the St Matthew Passion. Lottie Hellingman: ‘He is smiling. He seems to belong here’
Lottie Hellingman recounts her first experience attending a St Matthew Passion performance for children at the Muziekgebouw aan het IJ in Amsterdam. The event is characterized by its inclusive atmosph...
Weather for King’s Night and Day: ‘Heavy coat but also sunscreen’
The weather forecast for King's Night and King's Day in the Netherlands predicts predominantly sunny conditions according to Weeronline. Celebrants are advised to wear warm clothing for the cool air w...
Police: Body in water at Veemkade is 37-year-old man who jumped from ferry
The body of a 37-year-old man was recovered from the IJ river along the Veemkade in Amsterdam on Friday morning, two days after he jumped from a ferry. Police, who conducted an extensive search follow...
Major fire in Haarlem apartment complex
A large fire broke out in an apartment complex on Stresemannlaan in Haarlem on Saturday afternoon. Multiple fire department vehicles responded to the scene to combat the blaze.
Cabinet extends contract with DigiD company despite parliamentary opposition
The Dutch cabinet will extend its contract with Solvinity, the provider responsible for operating the DigiD digital identity system, starting early next month. State Secretary Eric van der Burg confir...
Discover your inner Máxima: Choose ‘wow-sleeves’ and colors that clash a little
Queen Máxima is recognized as the Netherlands' leading style icon for her ability to command attention through both simple and bold fashion choices. Royalty editor Josine Droogendijk provides tips on...
Cultural season starts at Wagenaar Van Co in Velsen-Zuid with thought-provoking minimalist work
The cultural season at Wagenaar Van Co. gallery in Velsen-Zuid begins this Saturday with a three-part exhibition featuring artists Annalinda Wagenaar, Sasja Wagenaar, and Jeroen Effern. The first show...
Princesses regularly seen in Máxima's clothes: 'Good for image'
Princesses Amalia, Alexia, and Ariane frequently wear items from Queen Máxima’s wardrobe, a practice experts believe enhances their public image. This habit of sharing clothes is seen as a positive...
Heavy smoke from house fire in IJmuiden
A house fire on Trompstraat in IJmuiden caused significant smoke development on Saturday morning. Emergency services responded to the blaze in the residential building.
XR climate protesters walk onto A12 at De Meern
A large group of Extinction Rebellion climate protesters successfully walked onto the A12 highway near De Meern on Saturday. Despite attempts by the police to block the demonstration, they were unable...
XR climate protesters try to enter A12 near De Meern
Climate protesters from Extinction Rebellion attempted to block the A12 highway near De Meern on Saturday. Police have successfully prevented the demonstrators from entering the road so far.
Haarlem’s Kian Macnack (23) dreams of pain-free jumping after year of setbacks in Ghent to work with father Hein at Oranje again
23-year-old Haarlem volleyball player Kian Macnack is working to recover from a persistent knee injury that sidelined him for much of the 2025-2026 season. After a difficult year following his transfe...
Musical star Antje Monteiro struggled with panic attacks: 'Oxazepam in my bag'
Dutch musical star Antje Monteiro revealed in a recent interview that she has struggled with panic attacks since her childhood. She believes the condition may be a result of being bullied during her s...
Baby boomers leave behind massive €1 trillion inheritance, but far from everyone will get a share
A significant wealth transfer is expected in the Netherlands as baby boomers are projected to leave behind approximately 1,000 billion euros in inheritances over the coming years. While this massive i...
Ivo van Woerden spent years investigating controversial online guru Bentinho Massaro: ‘Anyone can get caught up in this’
Journalist Ivo van Woerden has released a book detailing his five-year investigation into controversial online guru Bentinho Massaro and his group's residency in a Bussum monastery. The work examines ...
Cyclist injured in collision with car in Beverwijk
A cyclist was injured on Saturday morning after colliding with a car on Plesmanweg in Beverwijk. Emergency services attended the scene following the accident.
Sharp rise in sick leave due to mental health issues costs billions: 'Nowhere else in the world does the employer pay two years of salary'
The Netherlands is experiencing a significant rise in employees unable to work due to mental health issues, with nearly 900,000 people currently classified as disabled. This trend results in billions ...
With Aloha and Timboektoe on the Velsen-Noord beach, Pim (30) sets the course for his island state: 'We’re going to build something cool on the North Pier'
Pim Lammertse, the owner of beach club Aloha in Velsen-Noord, is expanding his business by acquiring the neighboring pavilion Timboektoe on May 1st. He aims to transform the Noordpier area into a prem...
Our village has enough volunteers and groups to celebrate King's Day
In Katwijk, preparations for King's Day festivities begin immediately after the previous year's event, involving cleanup and detailed evaluations. Board member Rein Varkevisser noted that while there ...