Netherlands News in English
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Two men released after arrest at Ye concert in Arnhem
Two men, aged 22 and 24, have been released from custody following their arrest for disturbing public order during a concert by the rapper Ye at the GelreDome in Arnhem. The suspects from Schiedam and...
Children's sports school Fitkidzz Studio in Haarlem to host Special Olympics demonstration event. 'It's important to inspire people'
Fitkidzz Studio in Haarlem has been selected to organize the MATP demonstration sport for the 2026 Special Olympics. Founded by Ardine Schemmekes, the sports school provides a supportive environment f...
Walking through Weesp, a mini Amsterdam with local cookies and boats on the Vecht
This weekly feature from AlleTijd presents a 4.7-kilometer walking route through Weesp, a town often described as a smaller version of Amsterdam. The trail highlights local specialties like "Weesper m...
Haarlem wins at BEP to stay in Overgangsklasse; new champions KIOS end season with victory
Haarlem secured their position in the 'overgangsklasse' with a 13-17 victory over BEP in the final round of the season. Meanwhile, league champions KIOS concluded their campaign with a 21-24 win again...
UNO finishes successful season with promotion to the fourth division: 'With this squad we should be able to compete in the fourth division too'
UNO has secured promotion to the fourth class following a 3-1 victory over Brederodes in the promotion final. Trainer Reave van Egten's team capped off a successful season with the win and expects to ...
Expensive bollards in Hillegom Main Street still far off
The installation of retractable bollards to make Hillegom's Hoofdstraat car-free has been delayed for several months. Due to the project's high cost of approximately 150,000 euros, a formal tendering ...
VEW miss out on promotion to fourth division after defeat to Opperdoes: 'We never reached our level'
VEW missed out on promotion to the fourth class after suffering a 2-0 defeat against Opperdoes in a final match held in De Rijp. Despite their confidence going into the game, the Heemstede-based team ...
Broadcasting bosses' salaries rose further while regular staff fear for their jobs
Last year, salaries for Dutch broadcasting executives increased by an average of 4.5%, significantly higher than the 3.2% raise received by regular staff. This pay disparity has been criticized as a n...
Schiphol travelers bring own sandwiches en masse: air passengers save money on airport food
Many travelers at Schiphol Airport are bringing their own meals to avoid high food prices at the facility's numerous eateries. As the busiest food court in the Netherlands, the airport is working to d...
What every contact lens wearer needs to know, according to ophthalmologist: ‘Bacteria can settle in the surface’
Ophthalmologist Serdar Yavuzyigitoglu provides essential advice for contact lens wearers to prevent bacterial infections and maintain eye health. Given that millions of people in the Netherlands use l...
Schoten thrashes DIO to remain in fourth division: 'We failed to secure an even bigger result'
Schoten secured its place in the fourth class for next season after a dominant 6-0 victory over DIO in a promotion/relegation playoff final. The match, played on neutral ground in Heemstede, results i...
Tangle of age limits and checks in running world for full and half marathons: 'We are not the police'
The death of a 15-year-old girl during a race in Leiden has prompted an investigation into the inconsistent age limits and health regulations for marathons. The study reveals a lack of standardized ru...
Tennis player Lucas to Special Olympics: I think I'll get gold, I hope for silver
24-year-old Lucas Matthes is set to compete in tennis at the Special Olympics National Games held in Haarlem next weekend. Matthes, an ambassador for the event and a former Dutch national champion in ...
27 asylum seekers stayed in emergency shelter in Gieten last night
On Saturday night, 27 asylum seekers stayed at an emergency shelter in Gieten, Drenthe, marking a slight increase from 25 people the previous night. The temporary facility, located in the De Goorns sp...
Noraly Beyer on Joost Prinsen's farewell: He just didn't want to anymore
Noraly Beyer revealed that her partner, presenter Joost Prinsen, decided to end his life after suffering a stroke in October 2025. The stroke left Prinsen partially paralyzed and with speech difficult...
Renata Jansen photographs club characters as a tribute to super-volunteers: ‘They seem like a dying breed’
Photographer Renata Jansen has created a series of portraits to honor "super-volunteers" who have dedicated decades of service to their local sports clubs. The project highlights these indispensable i...
Financial stress makes language learning difficult. Welzijn Beverwijk and Socius simplify finances and administration with Totaal
Welzijn Beverwijk and Socius have launched the 'Totaal' program to help individuals simultaneously tackle language barriers and financial stress. The initiative focuses on improving both language skil...
The Greenhouse | Kilos of waste during surgery, try changing that
Climate reporter Jeroen Kraan highlights the significant waste produced during medical operations in his latest column. While the healthcare sector is increasingly prioritizing sustainability, signifi...
Signs were repeatedly missed, and now 70,000 children are out of school: ‘School hadn’t missed her until she posted about chicken nuggets’
The number of children staying home from school in the Netherlands has reached 70,000, with figures continuing to rise each year. While politicians often blame teacher shortages and large class sizes,...
Fire in building on Schoterbosplein in Haarlem, residents temporarily evacuated
A fire broke out in a building at the corner of Schoterbosplein and Iepenstraat in Haarlem on the night of Saturday to Sunday. Emergency services were alerted around 3:00 AM, leading to the temporary ...
Paula forced to pay for useless information session
A woman named Paula was charged for a useless sustainability consultation after being contacted by a scammer posing as an energy provider representative. This incident serves as a warning about fraudu...
F-35 at Schiphol: Routine training or is there more to it?
The Royal Netherlands Air Force is conducting training exercises with F-35 fighter jets at Schiphol Airport to practice cooperation between civil and military aviation. These drills, the first of thei...
Jan swapped Haarlem for Oslo 60 years ago but still dreams of a herring cart
81-year-old Jan Hoogenwerf reflects on his life in Oslo sixty years after moving there from his hometown of Haarlem. Despite his long residency in Norway, he maintains a strong connection to his Dutch...
A22 on-ramp temporarily closed after collision at Velsertraverse
Two cars collided on the A22 on-ramp at the Velsertraverse in Velsen-Noord on Saturday night around 11:50 PM. The incident resulted in a temporary closure of the ramp, and the exact cause of the accid...
Road inspector Michiel (31) hit by van: ’I flipped over and lay in the middle of the asphalt’
Rijkswaterstaat is seeking new road inspectors to manage the increasing volume of traffic and incidents on Dutch motorways. The article highlights the experiences of inspector Michiel, who survived be...
Wouter Klootwijk on young people needing to eat more herring: ‘If they don’t start eating fish soon, they won’t even live to be very old’
In his weekly column, Wouter Klootwijk advocates for increased herring consumption among young people, citing its importance for health and longevity. He warns that a lack of fish in their diet could ...
From club night to coffee rave: why young people are ditching bars for morning parties like Rise & Rave in Haarlem
The third edition of the 'Rise & Rave' event will take place on Tuesday, June 9th, at Copper Branch in Haarlem, offering a morning dance party with coffee and croissants before the workday begins. The...
Will villas be built next to the Brederode Ruins in Santpoort-Zuid? Opponents return to Council of State: 'Only the developer is happy'
Organizations including Monumentenbezit are threatening to appeal to the Council of State if plans for three villas next to the Ruïne van Brederode in Santpoort-Zuid proceed. Opponents argue that the...
Special training for neighborhood dispute mediators as problems grow more complex
BeterBuren has launched a pilot program in Amsterdam to provide specialized training for volunteer mediators dealing with increasingly complex neighbor disputes involving mental health issues or cultu...
After months of waiting, demolition resumes at Huis ter Wijck construction site: 'To continue in July or August'
Demolition work at the Huis ter Wijck construction site is set to resume in July or August after being delayed for months by administrative issues. The project involves clearing buildings at Kuenenple...