Netherlands News in English
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Build your own burger at Burger Business
Former case manager Saïd has opened the first Burger Business location in Haarlem's Cronjéstraat. The establishment offers customers the opportunity to assemble their own burgers.
20 crisis housing units planned for people with confused behavior
Housing corporation Ymere is establishing twenty 'time-out' homes in Amsterdam to provide temporary shelter and intensive support for individuals exhibiting confused or problematic behavior. This init...
Dutch industry grows at fastest pace in four years driven by chemicals and refineries
The Dutch industrial sector experienced its strongest growth in four years during the second quarter of 2026, with revenue increasing by 8.4 percent compared to the previous year. This growth was prim...
Ajax pubs angry at Ziggo for not broadcasting match: "I'm already paying a fortune"
Owners of Ajax-themed cafes in Amsterdam and Haarlem are upset with Ziggo Sport for not securing the broadcast rights to the upcoming Ajax match against FC Sion. Because the game will only be availabl...
The easiest way to travel to the F1 weekend in Zandvoort
The final Formula 1 weekend in Zandvoort will take place this weekend, leading to significant road closures and traffic restrictions in the surrounding region. Organizers and the ANWB advise visitors ...
All episodes of De Fabeltjeskrant to be available on YouTube soon
All episodes of the Dutch children's series De Fabeltjeskrant are being released on YouTube with improved image and sound quality. The first ten episodes will be available on the show's official YouTu...
Building squatted on Reguliersgracht, but squatters leave after talking to police
A group of approximately twenty squatters briefly occupied a vacant building on the Reguliersgracht in Amsterdam. Following a discussion with police officers, the group agreed to leave the property vo...
Cabinet regrets that 'data vault' with childcare benefits scandal documents remained hidden
The Dutch cabinet has expressed regret for failing to inform the House of Representatives earlier about a data vault containing millions of documents related to the child benefit scandal. Officials al...
JA21 staffer Maarten Brante dies after falling into the water at Prins Hendrikkade
Maarten Brante, a Ja21 staff member, podcast host, and photographer, has died at age 48 following a fatal accident in Amsterdam. He fell into the water at the Prins Hendrikkade on August 13 and passed...
JA21 staffer Maarten Brante dies after falling into water at Prins Hendrikkade
Maarten Brante, a political staffer for the JA21 party, has died at age 48 following a fatal accident on the Prins Hendrikkade in Amsterdam. He fell into the water in the early hours of August 13 and ...
This is aphasia, a non-congenital brain injury: ‘Caused by damage to language areas in the brain’
A man in an Amsterdam-Zuidoost nursing center is suffering from aphasia, a communication disorder caused by brain damage such as a stroke or infarction. Researcher Rimke Groenewold explains that aphas...
Unknown man 'Lucky' was a regular at Amsterdam soup shop: "We had a bond"
Police are seeking to identify an anonymous man known as 'Lucky' who has been hospitalized for three years following a medical emergency that left him with aphasia. The man, a frequent visitor to a so...
Medical error costs Amsterdam UMC dearly: patient receives highest category compensation
Amsterdam UMC has been ordered to pay the highest category of compensation after failing to inform a patient of a positive hepatitis C diagnosis for 26 years. By the time the patient discovered the in...
11 pre-vocational students incorrectly placed in secondary school lottery, OSVO apologizes
Eleven VMBO students in Amsterdam were incorrectly placed during the secondary school matching process due to a technical error in the lottery algorithm. The organization OSVO has apologized for the m...
Katja quietly changes piglet candy shape after 33 years: ‘More contemporary’
After 33 years, the candy brand Katja has quietly updated the shape of its popular pig-shaped sweets. The company confirmed the change, noting that the new design is intended to look more contemporary...
News media appeal fines for reporting on weight-loss drugs
DPG Media is appealing fines imposed on several newspapers for their reporting on the weight-loss drugs Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. The media organizations and the Dutch Association of Journalists ...
A10 West closed weekend of August 21 to 24
The A10 West inner ring road will be closed from August 21 to August 24 between the De Nieuwe Meer junction and the S107 Slotervaart ramp. Motorists are advised to follow the indicated detours during ...
Living on the water is not cheap: houseboat is more expensive than a house
Although houseboats often appear cheaper than traditional houses due to their smaller size, they are actually more expensive per square meter. In the Netherlands, buyers pay over 20 percent more for t...
Public Prosecution Service demands 80 hours of community service for Mocro Maffia actor Marouane Meftah
The Public Prosecution Service has demanded an 80-hour community service sentence and a one-month suspended prison sentence for actor Marouane Meftah. The Mocro Maffia actor was involved in two violen...
Tobacco industry eyes nicotine pouches for new success
Tobacco companies are increasingly focusing on nicotine pouches as a profitable alternative to traditional cigarettes. While these products are currently growing faster than vapes, the industry faces ...
Michiel de Ruijter tunnel closed temporarily due to operating system failure
The Michiel de Ruijter tunnel in Amsterdam has been closed in the eastbound direction due to a malfunctioning control system component. Repairs are underway, though it remains unclear when the tunnel ...
Natali Anna and Ruben Brinkman to play Máxima and Willem-Alexander in Máxima sequel
Natali Anna and Ruben Brinkman have been cast as Queen Máxima and King Willem-Alexander in the third season of the drama series Máxima. The actors described the production as a major adventure.
Cabinet wants to build 100,000 homes, but regulations hinder investors
The Dutch government aims to construct 100,000 new homes annually, but stakeholders warn that current policies are hindering progress. Rising costs and increased risks are causing investors and landlo...
Jetten will also be cheering for his fiancé tonight, but not too loudly
Rob Jetten and King Willem-Alexander share the experience of having Argentine partners, which creates a complex situation during international sports matches against Argentina. This dynamic is current...
Unrest in Zwanenburg due to squatters in demolition building next to primary school
Parents of students at De Kameleon primary school in Zwanenburg have expressed concerns after squatters occupied a vacant school building located directly next to the campus. While the municipality in...
Vanilla custard falls out of favor: supermarkets pull the dessert from shelves en masse
Dutch dairy brands and major supermarkets like Albert Heijn are phasing out 'blanke vla' due to declining consumer demand. Manufacturers have stopped production as customers increasingly prefer more d...
Ajax match not on TV: fans must watch away game against Sion via stream
The Ajax Conference League play-off away match against FC Sion will not be broadcast on television. Fans wishing to watch the game must purchase a stream.
Ajax signs defender Torrents (19) from FC Barcelona
Ajax has signed 19-year-old Spanish defender Jofre Torrents from FC Barcelona on a four-year contract. Technical director Jordi Cruijff praised Torrents' development and noted that the player chose th...
Ajax signs 19-year-old defender from FC Barcelona: A very talented player
Ajax has signed 19-year-old defender Jofre Torrents from FC Barcelona. The player has committed to the Amsterdam-based club with a contract running until mid-2030.
Hartjesdag on the Zeedijk: "This is the best party"
Hartjesdag, a historic celebration known as the 'carnival of Amsterdam,' returned to the Zeedijk for the 28th time on the third Monday of August. Participants dressed in cross-gender attire to celebra...