Netherlands News in English
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Beverwijk Avondvierdaagse asks participants to come by bike
Organizers of the Avondvierdaagse Beverwijk, scheduled for June 2 to 5, are requesting that participants and supervisors arrive by bicycle. This measure is intended to address the limited availability...
All the scenarios: How Ajax can still avoid the play-offs this afternoon
Ajax faces a decisive final matchday against Heerenveen, with multiple scenarios determining their European qualification status for next season. Depending on their own result and those of rivals FC T...
Time is running out for Olympia: Haarlem side soundly beaten and not yet safe
Olympia Haarlem faces a critical situation after a 0-4 defeat against WV-HEDW, leaving them just two points ahead of Hillegom in the standings. The team must secure points in their upcoming match agai...
Funda gem: own a harbor crane in Amsterdam for 875,000 euros
A giant harbor crane on the KNSM-eiland in Amsterdam has been put up for sale on the housing platform Funda for 875,000 euros. The unique property offers a distinctive alternative to traditional resid...
Preparatory work during first Velsertraverse weekend closure: 'A lot happening in a small space'
Preparatory work for the renovation of the Velsertraverse successfully began during its first weekend closure, involving tasks like moving signs and installing LED lighting. Project officials noted th...
The Greenhouse | Costs of CO2 emissions remain extremely unequally distributed
Climate reporter Jeroen Kraan discusses the impact of a new European CO2 tax in his weekly column. He argues that the levy will further increase the existing inequality in how carbon emission costs ar...
Stranded mudflat hikers rescued by lifeboats and helicopter
A group of 32 mudflat hikers was rescued from the Wadden Sea near Ameland on Sunday morning using rescue boats and a helicopter. The emergency services intervened after the group encountered difficult...
Pieter Vermeulen Museum set to open in IJmuiden: ‘Want to take a greater social role and be more inclusive’
The Pieter Vermeulen Museum in IJmuiden is set to reopen in approximately four weeks following a renovation. Director Arjen Verkaik and a team of volunteers are currently finalizing the nature museum,...
Musician Danjil Tuhumena fought for his life, music helped him recover: ‘Stayed positive’
Musician Danjil Tuhumena, known for his appearances on "The Voice of Holland," recently shared his experience battling a life-threatening liver disease. He credits his recovery and positive mindset to...
Transition regret: Gundolf wanted to be a woman, regretted it and celebrates 'return' with baptism
67-year-old Gundolf from Zandvoort celebrated his return to living as a man with a baptism ceremony after spending 35 years as a trans woman. He expressed regret over his gender reassignment surgery a...
Telstar and FC Volendam keep training ground gates closed, but 'spygate'? Not at all!
FC Volendam and Telstar have closed their training sessions to the public to ensure focus and tranquility ahead of their final relegation matches. FC Volendam coach Rick Kruys dismissed 'spygate' rumo...
Occupation of the Bloemenhove Clinic was half a century ago, but abortion is still a struggle: ‘I see the choice to become pregnant and not to be as two sides of the same coin’
Sanne Thierens has published a book titled "De Bezetting" to mark the 50th anniversary of the activist occupation of the Bloemenhove clinic in Heemstede. The book details the historical struggle for r...
Tough times for small festivals: 'We really don't do this for profit'
Smaller festivals are currently facing financial hardships caused by rising operational costs and a trend of audiences delaying ticket purchases until the last minute. Organizers emphasize that these ...
The final Studio Voetbal: 'It shouldn't be a big retrospective show'
The long-running Dutch television program Studio Voetbal will air its final episode tonight on NPO 1 after 24 years and nearly a thousand broadcasts. Presenter Sjoerd van Ramshorst aims to maintain th...
Suspect in explosions at Polish supermarket in Beverwijk released. New development puts appeal on edge
A 31-year-old Amsterdam resident, previously sentenced to eight years for his involvement in explosions at Polish supermarkets, has been released from pretrial detention to await his appeal at home. T...
Queen Máxima celebrates 55th birthday privately
Queen Máxima is celebrating her 55th birthday this Sunday in a private setting with her family. The Government Information Service confirmed that the occasion is being marked within a domestic circle...
Crowds at Bijlmer Arena station after three concerts, including Harry Styles
Following three simultaneous concerts in Amsterdam, including a performance by Harry Styles, Station Bijlmer Arena experienced severe overcrowding and a brief temporary closure on Monday night. The st...
Harry Styles kicks off Arena concert series to loud cheers
British singer Harry Styles kicked off his concert series at the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam on Saturday night. Thousands of fans greeted the artist with deafening cheers as he performed the open...
What to do with the weak 'plots' and the ugly 'plotsklaps'
Reader Tineke Jippes critiques the modern usage of the word 'plots' as a weak alternative to the more traditional and dramatic Dutch terms 'plotseling' and 'plotsklaps.' She argues that the shortened ...
Hillegom completes first task and can no longer be directly relegated
Hillegom avoided direct relegation after securing a 2-0 victory against VIOS W. The team now has a chance to achieve full safety in their final match of the season, depending on their own result and t...
Cyclist seriously injured in collision with car in Beverwijk, driver tests positive
A cyclist was seriously injured on Saturday evening following a collision with a car on the Alkmaarseweg in Beverwijk. Multiple emergency services responded to the scene, and the driver involved repor...
Minor stabs man after argument in home on Stuyvesantstraat in De Baarsjes
A minor boy stabbed a man following an argument inside a residence on Stuyvesantstraat in Amsterdam's De Baarsjes district. The victim was taken to the hospital while conscious, and although the suspe...
After three days of camping, it's finally time for the 'Harries': "It was cold and rainy"
Fans of Harry Styles have begun entering the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam for the first of ten scheduled concerts after camping outside for up to three days in cold and rainy weather. Local busine...
Unions threaten action, but experts doubt massive strikes
Three Dutch trade unions have threatened national industrial actions starting May 30 unless the government cancels planned budget cuts to social security benefits. Despite the threat, experts remain s...
HBC on the verge of promotion playoffs after flattering 4-1 win at DEM
HBC moved into third place in the fourth division after a 1-4 victory over DEM under interim coach Jasper Ketting. The team is now just one win away from securing a spot in the promotion playoffs.
Cabinet feels support eroding as rising gas bills present new problem
The Dutch government faces declining public support as a new CO2 tax is set to increase gas bills for households. With energy prices already high and alternatives scarce, the additional costs are crea...
Police warn about WhatsApp 'girl houses', girls sharing personal photos
Police in Amsterdam are warning about 'WhatsApp girls' houses,' where children as young as 11 share personal photos and videos that may be monitored by anonymous adults. These channels often require a...
Canadian on board Hondius tests positive for hantavirus
A Canadian individual aboard the Dutch cruise ship Hondius has tested positive for hantavirus. According to Canadian health officials, the patient is currently in stable condition and was hospitalized...
Froukje de Both once suffered whiplash: ‘I just accepted that stiff neck’
Dutch presenter Froukje de Both shared her experiences living with the long-term effects of a whiplash injury in a recent interview. She explained that she has accepted her chronic stiff neck and limi...
Train fire at Haarlem Spaarnwoude station, traffic towards Haarlem disrupted
A fire broke out in a train at Haarlem Spaarnwoude station on Saturday evening, resulting in the suspension of train traffic heading towards Haarlem. Emergency services were alerted to the incident, w...