Netherlands News in English
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Less pressure, more fun: racing at Zandvoort is a relaxing break for Thijs Boogaard (17)
Seventeen-year-old tennis talent Thijs Boogaard has rejoined TC Zandvoort for the first three matches of the season. After this brief stint, he will leave the team to compete in Rosmalen, following an...
Haarlem to get international train service to Antwerp, Ghent, and Paris as GoVolta adds stop
Starting December 14, train operator GoVolta will launch a daily international service connecting Haarlem to Paris, with intermediate stops in Antwerp and Ghent. The company specifically chose Haarlem...
How Pride grew from a small gay party to a mega-event: "It’s always been a struggle"
Journalists Michiel Klaassen and Menno Sedee have released a book exploring the 30-year history of Amsterdam Pride and its evolution from a promotional party into a major activist event. The authors h...
Record proceeds for KWF after successful Vissenloop and VissenRun
The Vissenloop and VissenRun events raised a record-breaking 150,000 euros for the Dutch Cancer Society (KWF) this past weekend. A total of 2,734 participants took part in the walking and running edit...
Inflation soars to 3.5 percent in May, Iran war makes everything more expensive
Inflation in the Netherlands rose to 3.5% in May, significantly exceeding analysts' expectations according to the Central Bureau of Statistics. The increase is primarily driven by rising fuel and ener...
More municipalities have local heat plans, majority still do not
The number of Dutch municipalities with or developing a local heat plan has increased from 90 to 128 over the past year, according to the Red Cross and the Climate Alliance. While this is seen as a po...
Man who stalked his ex: I wasn't myself. This was a different E. in a manic episode
A man appeared in court for stalking his ex-girlfriend in Leiden throughout several months in 2025, including placing GPS trackers on her car and sending threatening messages to her family and friends...
Aalsmeer reaps the rewards of handball player Donny Vink's return: He's enjoying it again
Handballer Donny Vink has returned to Aalsmeer after a brief retirement, helping the team reach the national championship finals. The 27-year-old recently signed a one-year contract extension, citing ...
Documentary reveals just how filthy the North Sea floor is
The documentary 'De Noordzee BV' highlights the 'Fishing for Litter' project, which has removed more than 8.5 million kilograms of trash from the North Sea over the last 25 years. It explores the moun...
New name for merged Bloemendaal and Heemstede welfare organizations: 'Says in one word what we stand for'
The welfare organizations WIJ Heemstede and Welzijn Bloemendaal have officially merged and rebranded under the new name 'Sterk Bloemendaal Heemstede.' The organization introduced a new logo and visual...
Tens of thousands of households can get paid for dimming solar panels
Dutch grid operator Enexis is partnering with the company Zonnedimmer to pay tens of thousands of households to temporarily shut off their solar panels. This initiative is designed to prevent the powe...
Community center De Hofstede in Velserbroek attracting more visitors: Drinks at a reasonable price
Community center De Hofstede in Velserbroek has seen a significant increase in visitors, reaching 850 people per week after facing potential closure in 2023. The center is now attracting a wider demog...
Children as young as 10 can now use mobile payments at youth bank BUUT
ABN AMRO's youth bank, BUUT, has launched a service allowing children as young as 10 years old to make mobile payments using their smartphones. Starting Tuesday, BUUT claims to be the first bank in th...
School trips under pressure due to funding shortages: 'Roller coasters have multiple functions'
Primary schools in the Netherlands are increasingly struggling to fund school trips as parental contributions decline in high-poverty areas. To address this issue, the Youth Education Fund is distribu...
Haarlem must house 283 more status holders this year
The municipality of Haarlem has provided housing for 91 status holders since the beginning of this year. According to figures from the Ministries of the Interior and Justice, the city is required to a...
One dead and two injured in Heerhugowaard stabbing incident
One person died and two others were injured following a stabbing incident at a business in Heerhugowaard on Thursday evening. Police responded to the scene around 7:35 PM and launched a large-scale op...
Clothing on fire along railway tracks in Beverwijk, police investigate arson
On Monday evening, several items of clothing were set on fire near the Sint Aagtenpoort in Beverwijk along the train tracks. Local police are currently investigating the incident as a suspected case o...
Police: Officer unaware woman was pregnant during arrest
A police officer who pulled a pregnant woman to the ground during an arrest at an asylum seeker center in Zeist stated he was unaware of her pregnancy. The police reported that the officer would have ...
Farewell after twelve years in the eye of the storm as Zandvoort alderman. Gert-Jan Bluijs: ‘Above all, you must be able to look ahead’
Gert-Jan Bluijs is stepping down as an alderman in Zandvoort after twelve years in the position and sixteen years as a council member. Known as "the treasurer," his departure marks the end of a long e...
Overview of (almost) all foundation stones in Velsen: 200 featured on Velsen Historical Society website
The Historische Kring Velsen has documented approximately 200 historical foundation stones from buildings in the Velsen area, particularly IJmuiden, in its online image database. This collection showc...
Keti Koti month begins with memorial march: "Have more love and understanding for each other"
Dozens of people participated in the 'Memre Waka' commemorative walk through Amsterdam's city center to mark the start of Keti Koti month. The procession visited historical sites linked to the slave t...
Keti Koti month kicks off with memorial march: 'Have more love and understanding for each other'
The Keti Koti month began with 'Memre Waka,' a commemorative walk through Amsterdam's city center past historical sites linked to the slave trade. Participants marched to the Mayor's residence to emph...
Citizens' initiatives soon easier to arrange in North Holland
The province of North Holland is lowering the required number of signatures for citizen initiatives from 5,000 to 1,500. This change aims to make it easier for residents to place specific topics on th...
What is heat power? New weather metric determines if it's too hot to work or exercise
The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) is introducing a new metric called 'hittekracht' in its weather app this Tuesday. This hourly indicator is designed to help users determine when t...
Emergency departments to receive partially fixed budget of 4.6 million from 2027
Starting in 2027, emergency departments will receive a partial fixed budget of approximately 4.6 million euros to supplement current patient-based funding. This shift in the Dutch healthcare system ai...
Cause of Cruquius bridge malfunction remains a mystery: ‘Bridge deck won’t close properly’
The cause of ongoing malfunctions at the renovated Cruquius bridges remains unknown as the bridge deck fails to close properly under certain conditions. The issue recurred on Monday morning, leading t...
IJmuiden man allegedly threatened ex-partner, mental health workers and lawyer: 'I thought my child was kidnapped'
A 42-year-old man from IJmuiden appeared in an Alkmaar court for allegedly threatening his ex-partner, a lawyer, and mental health workers. He defended his behavior by claiming he believed his child h...
Dog handler again at center of outcry over violent police action: what is going on?
Recent videos showing police dog handlers using force at an asylum seekers center near Soesterberg and in Utrecht have sparked public outrage. These incidents have raised questions about the conduct a...
Amsterdam not (yet) caught up in World Cup fever
NH Sport visited the center of Amsterdam to gauge public excitement for the upcoming World Cup, finding that public enthusiasm and street decorations are currently low. Despite the quiet start, local ...
Superfan Sylvana visits twelve Harry Styles shows this year. Celina goes to the Arena three times. 'Every night is different'
Harry Styles is performing ten concerts at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam as part of his Together, Together Tour, drawing fans from around the world to the Netherlands. Local fans are attending ...