Netherlands News in English
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Employees can take time off to pull all-nighters during World Cup
Employees are taking time off to watch World Cup football matches that are broadcast during early morning and late-night hours. Despite these schedule conflicts, employers reportedly do not expect a s...
Suspended priest Pierre Valkering wants two high-ranking Vatican officials to testify in Haarlem: 'I want to know exactly what has been alleged about me'
Suspended Amsterdam priest Pierre Valkering is seeking to have two high-ranking Vatican officials testify at the Haarlem district court. He aims to uncover what Bishop Jan Hendriks reported about him ...
'Kennemerland is no Russia,' says Rinus Michels, but the amateurs score twice against the future European champions
In 1988, the Dutch national football team played a warm-up match against an amateur side from Kennemerland in Haarlem shortly before winning the European Championship. Although the professionals won, ...
Yet another house in Wijk aan Zee subdivided for migrant workers: '22 percent of the village are now migrant workers'
Residents of Wijk aan Zee are protesting the increasing conversion of homes into housing for migrant workers, who now make up 22% of the village population. After the Beverwijk municipality rejected a...
Apologizing for historical wrongs – how do you do it?
The Dutch state will officially apologize on July 2 to mothers who were forced to give up their children between 1956 and 1984. Historian Nicole Immler notes that while addressing such historical inju...
No provocation during Ye's first show in Arnhem
American rapper Ye performed the first of two scheduled shows at the GelreDome in Arnhem without making any provocative remarks. He focused primarily on his music from a large globe-shaped stage with ...
Search for missing man on Veluwe suspended due to presence of wolves
A search operation for a missing man in the northern Veluwe was suspended on Saturday evening due to the presence of wolves in the area. The rescue organization SAR Nederland stated that continuing th...
Injury and damage in car collision on Rijksweg in Velsen-Zuid
A collision between two cars occurred on Saturday evening on the Rijksweg in Velsen-Zuid, resulting in significant vehicle damage. One occupant of the vehicles was injured and transported to the hospi...
Olympia Haarlem reaches final, three set-piece corners seal victory. 'The defense was solid'
Olympia Haarlem secured a 3-1 victory over DCG in their first-division maintenance play-off match. The win, which advances the team to the final, was achieved through three successfully executed pract...
First-ever American of Haarlem club Flamingo’s dies
Steve Powell, the first American basketball player for the Haarlem-based club Flamingo’s, passed away on Saturday at the age of 82. He is remembered as the club's inaugural American recruit.
Hedgehog dance between VVD and PRO begins
Former ASML CEO Peter Wennink has raised alarms regarding potential political stagnation in The Hague, warning that the government may fail to deliver effective solutions for citizens. The VVD is curr...
S10 and Oscar and the Wolf duet created during sleepover with long conversations
Dutch singer S10 and Belgian artist Oscar and the Wolf have released a collaborative single titled "Safe and Sound," which was created quickly following a deep conversation during a sleepover. The tra...
Jeroen Elshoff: ‘I limp for two days after playing football’
In an interview with Mezza magazine, sports commentator Jeroen Elshoff discusses his physical health and passion for amateur soccer. Despite suffering from chronic knee pain that leaves him limping fo...
Tagore Park opens in no man's land on Strandeiland: "Had to scoot for half an hour"
Tagore Park has officially opened as the first park on Strandeiland, the newest development area in Amsterdam's IJburg district. The park features BMX tracks, sports fields, and gardens, providing ame...
Protesters with conspiracy signs removed from Ye performance
Police removed three protesters from the GelreDome in Arnhem on Saturday during a concert by the rapper Ye. The individuals, who carried signs featuring conspiracy theories about the Holocaust, were s...
Cruise ship Hondius departs Rotterdam
The cruise ship Hondius departed from the port of Rotterdam on Saturday evening following a hantavirus outbreak on board in April. The vessel is currently sailing to Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen, where i...
Residents sharpen knives over 'green postage stamp': '4,500 new homes coming to Cruquius. Why must this plot be filled too?'
Residents in Cruquius are threatening a joint lawsuit to block a proposed housing development at the 'Landje van Draaijer' site. The community argues that the project will cause excessive nuisance and...
Ye has a major downside, don't look away from it, says CIDI
Naomi Mestrum, director of the Center for Information and Documentation Israel (CIDI), is protesting against rapper Ye's performances at the GelreDome in Arnhem. She urges the public not to ignore the...
Holocaust museum refuses to cooperate with Ye visit
The National Holocaust Museum in Amsterdam has refused to facilitate a visit by American rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West. The Jewish Cultural Quarter stated that the artist's presence would ha...
Local hero Hendrik rallies Schiplaan residents for 150-person BBQ: 'My buddy Mike is providing chicken, burgers, and satay'
Hendrik Juliana is organizing a neighborhood barbecue for 150 residents of the Schiplaan in Zeewijk on July 4th. He aims to counter recent negativity in the area and bring the community together throu...
Entire neighborhood around Hortusplein now off-limits for stray bicycles
Authorities have expanded the bicycle parking ban to include sixteen streets surrounding the Hortusplein. Enforcement officers are now authorized to issue fines or remove any incorrectly parked bicycl...
Bubble blowing, hoop juggling and the flying pole: Circus Up comes to the Bazaar in Beverwijk
Circus Up, a new family circus created by the producers of Hans Klok and Friends, will perform at the Bazaar in Beverwijk from June 27 to July 5. The event features food trucks, bouncy castles, and pr...
Influencer trip ends with threats and a revelation about juvenile psychiatric detention
A sponsored trip involving fifty Dutch influencers ended in controversy after participant Anna Dobber reported being bullied during the vacation. The incident sparked an online witch hunt and threats,...
No emergency passports issued due to outage
A nationwide technical outage has prevented the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee from issuing emergency passports to travelers on Saturday. The cause of the malfunction and the expected time for a resol...
ASML invites Elon Musk to speak at internal technology conference
ASML has invited Elon Musk to speak virtually at an internal technology conference. Musk will share his vision on artificial intelligence, robotics, aerospace, and semiconductor manufacturing during t...
These former Goor residents fly the yellow Schoolfeest flag even outside Twente: ‘It’s really in my blood’
Former residents of Goor are continuing the tradition of flying the yellow Schoolfeest flag during the town's annual June festival, even after moving away from the Twente region. The flag serves as a ...
Head-on collision between motorcycle and car in Nieuw-Vennep, driver arrested
A motorcyclist was hospitalized following a head-on collision with a car in Nieuw-Vennep on Wednesday afternoon. The car driver was arrested after testing positive for alcohol and drugs, and his vehic...
Theater maker and politician Agaath Witteman (84) dies
Agaath Witteman, a prominent Dutch theater maker and politician, passed away on Friday at the age of 84 following a short illness. Her death was confirmed by theater producer Matthijs Bongertman on be...
Summary: Sloppy Futsal Amsterdam loses first final match
Futsal Amsterdam lost the first match of the best-of-three national championship finals 0-3 against Tigers Roermond at Sporthal Elzenhagen. Despite numerous chances and hitting the woodwork four times...
Car in water after serious accident involving motorcycle on N520 in Nieuw-Vennep
A serious accident involving a motorcycle and a car occurred on the N520 (Hoofdweg) in Nieuw-Vennep. During the incident, the car ended up in the water.