Netherlands News in English
Netherlands news in English — Dutch national headlines covering politics, housing, immigration, the economy, transport and daily life, translated and updated throughout the day for the international community.
From market to supermarket? Haarlem's Groentedoeners start in Kweektuin
The Kweekmarkt has launched at the Haarlem Kweektuin, introducing the 'Groentedoeners' cooperative which aims to establish a member-run sustainable supermarket. The group currently operates a monthly ...
Look for deductions: how to ensure the lowest possible tax bill
Tax season has begun for approximately 9.4 million people in the Netherlands, who must now file their annual returns. Taxpayers are encouraged to identify eligible deductions, such as healthcare expen...
Shadow over May and summer holidays, regional travel agents notice: 'People are playing it safe, just like during the pandemic'
The conflict in the Middle East is causing travelers to reconsider their holiday plans for May and the summer, leading to a rise in cautious booking behavior similar to the COVID-19 pandemic. Travel a...
Berendsen finds Russian participation in Paralympics 'incomprehensible'
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen criticized Russia's participation in the Paralympic Games under its own flag, calling it "incomprehensible" while the country continues its attacks on Ukraine. Ber...
Lia (82) struggles with loss of precious gold necklace: 'Where can I report it? Everything is digital nowadays and very alienating'
Lia, an 82-year-old woman from Bennebroek, has lost two irreplaceable gold necklaces inherited from her mother and gifted by her husband. She is struggling to find a way to report the loss to potentia...
Self-harvest garden Bloemendaalse Weelde officially launches
Mayor Michel Rog of Bloemendaal officially inaugurated the Bloemendaalse Weelde self-harvest garden on Friday by planting the first lettuce seedling. The new community garden is located on Johan Verhu...
Binnenweg hosts 'The Council on the Street' on Saturday March 14: Talking with Heemstede's lead candidates
Political Café Heemstede is organizing a soapbox debate and election market on March 14 at the Binnenweg under the theme "The Council on the Street." All political parties will be present to engage w...
Serbian woman (20) and baby found in good health
A 20-year-old Serbian woman and her baby, who were reported missing yesterday morning, have been found in good health. The police confirmed their safety, and local news outlets have since removed the ...
Serbian woman (20) and baby missing since yesterday, last seen in Bos en Lommer
Police are searching for 20-year-old Sakira and her ten-month-old baby, who went missing on March 6 after being last seen in the Bos en Lommer neighborhood of Amsterdam. The woman was visiting family ...
Wrinkles and varicose veins make Patty and Yvonne animations eerily realistic
Amsterdam-based animation duo Patty Stenger and Yvonne Kroese are premiering their new short film, 'Vleestomaat', at the Kaboom Animation Festival. The project uses realistic 3D collages based on phot...
Crisis at the Farmer-Citizen Movement: is Henk Vermeer the savior or the destroyer of the BBB?
Henk Vermeer's appointment as the new leader of the BoerBurgerBeweging has triggered an internal party crisis. A group of sixty prominent members is opposing his leadership and demanding the return of...
Striker Weghorst starts again for Ajax against Groningen
Wout Weghorst will start as Ajax's striker in their away match against FC Groningen, keeping Kasper Dolberg on the bench. Steven Berghuis also returns to the starting lineup for the first time after r...
Girl on bike with foot trapped in Haarlem accident freed after half an hour and hospitalized
A young girl was injured on Saturday afternoon in Haarlem after her foot became trapped following a bicycle accident on Korte Verspronckweg. Emergency services freed her after approximately thirty min...
Daphne (29) feels perfectly healthy but can’t get disability insurance: ‘Was immediately rejected’
Daphne Vasen, a 29-year-old beauty salon owner, was denied disability insurance despite currently being healthy. Insurers rejected her application due to a shoulder injury sustained five years ago, co...
Iranians on Dam Square call for Dutch government action
Hundreds of Iranian protesters gathered on Dam Square in Amsterdam to urge the Dutch government to take more action for the Iranian people. The demonstrators are calling for support amidst ongoing con...
Suspect in murder of The Hague garage owner released before verdict
Ruben B., the suspect in the 1992 murder of garage owner Loek van Dam in The Hague, has been released from custody ahead of the court's verdict in the reopened case. His lawyer confirmed the release j...
🔴 Traditionally tough away match for Ajax • AZ face dominant PSV later tonight
Ajax faces a challenging away match against FC Groningen today, seeking revenge after losing the league title at the same venue last season. Later this evening, AZ will travel to Eindhoven to take on ...
’BijHenC’ in IJmuiden rises above the level of a harbor cafe (8.5)
The restaurant 'BijHenC' in IJmuiden has been awarded a high rating of 8.5, exceeding the expectations typically associated with a standard harbor cafe. The review invokes the atmosphere of a classic ...
Iranians back on Dam Square for march to US consulate
Hundreds of Iranians gathered at Dam Square in Amsterdam today for a demonstration and a march toward the U.S. consulate at Museumplein. This marks the second time in a week that such a manifestation ...
The most dangerous managers are not only those who shout or intimidate
Career coach Anne-Marije Buckens warns that dangerous leadership is not always characterized by intimidation, but can involve subtle manipulation. She illustrates this through the experience of a 55-y...
Preventing falls? Forgotten foot muscles prove invaluable for the elderly
Movement scientist Lydia Willemse investigated the role of small, often overlooked foot muscles in preventing falls among the elderly. Her study explores whether simple exercises, such as walking on t...
International Women’s Day has been turned into a kind of Mother’s Day
Journalist and city poet Yanaika Zomer writes a column discussing how International Women's Day has evolved into a celebration similar to Mother's Day. The piece reflects on the changing nature of the...
Woman assaulted and robbed by four people after opening door in Haarlem home
A woman was assaulted and robbed by four individuals at her home on Generaal Cronjéstraat in Haarlem on Friday, March 6. The incident occurred around 2:00 AM after the victim opened her door. Police ...
Definitely no room for caravans at Blekersveld: ‘We had hope for a moment, but are deeply disappointed’
Mobile home residents in Overveen expressed deep disappointment after a council meeting on Thursday finalized the decision to exclude them from living at Blekersveld. The ruling marks a definitive end...
National government blocks Alderman Klaassens' total ban on steel slag: 'I feel bypassed and overruled but find the timing very inconvenient'
The Dutch national government has blocked a municipal ban on steel slag implemented by Beverwijk Alderman Suzanne Klaassen, making local restrictions of this kind impossible. Klaassen expressed frustr...
Is gluten unhealthy? ‘Be glad you can eat it’
While the number of gluten-free products is increasing and more people without allergies are avoiding gluten, experts suggest it is not inherently unhealthy for the general population. The article hig...
Corendon repatriation flight from Oman postponed for safety reasons
A Corendon repatriation flight from Muscat, Oman, to Amsterdam scheduled for Saturday afternoon has been postponed due to security concerns. The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the delay, ...
D66 member from Buitenveldert is happy: They are against the erotic center again, that works out well
Residents of the Buitenveldert neighborhood in Amsterdam are welcoming political party D66's decision to remove a proposed erotic center from its election program. The project, intended to reduce crow...
How to deal with someone who isn't doing well? Dancing with Death is a book about an intense friendship with a sad ending
The biographical fiction book 'Dansen met de Dood' by Haarlem author Fook Hali explores the complexities of supporting a friend struggling with suicidal thoughts. It raises difficult questions about w...
Light walk in Velsen-Noord worth repeating: 'I had so many fans along the way'
Residents of Velsen-Noord celebrated the first 'Velsen-Noorderlicht' light walk, an event where locals decorated their homes and streets with lights. The community-led initiative was highly successful...