Netherlands News in English
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Shocking or not? This is what a student room in Haarlem costs per month
As the new academic year approaches, many students are looking for housing in Haarlem. The article examines the monthly costs associated with renting a student room in the city.
Dutch economy grows primarily due to higher household consumption
The Dutch economy grew by 0.4 percent in the second quarter of 2026, according to Statistics Netherlands. This growth is driven primarily by increased household consumption, representing a slight rise...
Dutch economy grows faster in second quarter, driven by higher consumption
The Dutch economy grew by 0.4 percent in the second quarter compared to the previous quarter, according to Statistics Netherlands. This growth, which was primarily driven by higher consumption, repres...
KLM profit rises on higher ticket prices despite Iran conflict and high fuel costs
KLM reported increased profits for the last quarter despite the impact of the Iran conflict and rising jet fuel costs. The airline successfully offset these expenses by increasing ticket prices for pa...
Building permit fees vary significantly by municipality
A yearly study by the Vereniging Eigen Huis shows that building permit costs vary significantly between municipalities in the Netherlands. In some cases, residents may pay tens of thousands of euros m...
Amsterdam designer Joost Grootens in the running to design new euro banknote
Amsterdam-based designer Joost Grootens has been selected as one of ten finalists to design the new series of euro banknotes. His proposed designs, which focus on humanizing European icons, are compet...
Labor market remains tight despite fewer job vacancies
The labor market in the Netherlands tightened slightly in the second quarter, with 95 vacancies for every 100 unemployed individuals. Meanwhile, the number of self-employed workers has declined for th...
LIVE Conference League | Ajax hosts Vojvodina: comfortable margin for Amsterdammers after big win in Serbia
Ajax prepares to face FK Vojvodina in the second leg of the Conference League third qualifying round at the Johan Cruijff Arena. Having secured a 4-1 victory in the first leg in Serbia, the Amsterdam-...
To spray with salt water or not to spray? Potato farmers struggle with drought
Potato farmers in the southern part of North Holland are struggling with drought and rising salt levels in irrigation water, forcing them to choose between using harmful water or letting crops wither....
Sellers with asking prices that are too high forced to lower them: average price drop of 41,551 euros
In the past quarter, one in eight home sellers in the Netherlands were forced to lower their asking prices, marking the highest rate in two and a half years. On average, these sellers reduced their pr...
Drought crisis looms: national meeting today on low water levels and precipitation deficit
The Netherlands is facing a drought crisis that has led to water usage restrictions and limited navigation on waterways. Officials are scheduled to hold a national meeting in The Hague on Thursday to ...
High number of sick leave reports in healthcare sector costs at least 5.8 billion euros annually
The healthcare sector in the Netherlands faces annual costs of at least 5.8 billion euros due to high employee absenteeism. With an average absence rate of 7.5 percent, healthcare workers have the hig...
Rinsing your bum crack after a haircut? This surgeon says it's not a bad idea
Surgeons Robert Smeenk and Boudewijn Toorenvliet have developed a less invasive treatment for a recurring and often embarrassing inflammatory condition caused by stray hairs. Their research offers a n...
'Medical miracle' Julian (22) passes away: 'Money for the oncologist rather than flowers'
Julian de Kievit, a 22-year-old from Hoofddorp, has passed away after battling brainstem cancer for twelve years, far exceeding his initial two-year prognosis. Known for his fundraising efforts for ch...
Beer market slumps, but enthusiasts remain thirsty for unique and foreign brews
While the overall Dutch beer market is currently facing a downturn, some entrepreneurs are finding success by focusing on niche online sales of unique and alcohol-free specialty beers. Businesses like...
This is how the car with explosives traveled from Germany to Nieuw-West
Following a cross-border pursuit, a vehicle involved in a German ATM robbery crashed in Amsterdam Nieuw-West yesterday containing explosives. The suspects fled the scene, prompting a police investigat...
Pride events at Homomonument can go ahead as residents lose court case
A judge has ruled that WorldPride events near the Homomonument in Amsterdam can proceed as scheduled, rejecting a plea from local residents to cancel them due to noise concerns. The court determined t...
Train tickets and subscriptions are generating profit for NS again
NS reported a modest profit in the first half of 2026, supported by an average 6.5 percent increase in ticket prices. Despite the higher costs, the Dutch national railway operator saw a slight rise in...
Madonna confirms performance at World Pride Music Festival Saturday night
Madonna has confirmed she will perform at the World Pride Music Festival at Afas Live in Amsterdam this Saturday. She will be joined by DJ Honey Dijon for her 'Club Confessions' show, a performance sh...
Fitz-Jim moves to Torino, Ajax receives around 3 million euros for the midfielder
Ajax midfielder Kian Fitz-Jim is set to join Italian club Torino after undergoing a medical examination today. The 23-year-old will sign a three-year contract, with an option for an additional season,...
Millions of Europeans have voted on new banknote designs
Six million Europeans have participated in a vote regarding the designs for new euro banknotes, according to the European Central Bank. The bank recently unveiled ten potential designs for the public ...
Tax authorities save nearly 2 million euros on letters and blue envelopes
The Dutch Tax and Customs Administration is saving nearly 2 million euros in printing and mailing costs as fewer blue envelopes are being sent. This decrease is due to nearly four million citizens opt...
Revolution in Dutch festival scene: hunting for dirt-cheap tickets becomes harder
TicketSwap has introduced a new feature allowing festival organizers to set minimum price limits on secondary ticket sales. This change aims to end the practice of dumping tickets at extremely low pri...
Regulator demands 42,000 euros back from ON! following funding of Blommestijn case
The Dutch Media Authority (CvdM) has ordered the broadcaster Ongehoord Nederland (ON!) to repay over 42,000 euros in improperly funded legal costs for a case involving Raisa Blommestijn. The broadcast...
Parents commemorate drowned son Raymi (14), two years after his death
The parents of 14-year-old Raymi held a memorial in Durgerdam, Amsterdam, two years after he drowned in the Buiten-IJ while on vacation. Following investigations into communication issues that hampere...
Suspect in murder of wife on Madurastraat called police himself
Antonio L. confessed to killing his wife, Ilenia Panzolini, at their home in Amsterdam's Indische Buurt in April after calling the police himself. During a preliminary hearing, prosecutors questioned ...
Trial of female urinals during Pride
During the Pride canal parade, a trial will be conducted using special urinals designed for women. These facilities allow women to urinate while in a slightly squatting position.
Ajax signs striker Tolu Arokodare on loan with an option to buy
Ajax has reached an agreement with Wolverhampton Wanderers to sign striker Tolu Arokodare on a one-season loan. The deal includes an option for the Amsterdam club to purchase the 25-year-old player pe...
Is Madonna coming to WorldPride Amsterdam? Here are all the clues so far
Fans are speculating that Madonna may perform at WorldPride in Amsterdam after noticing several potential clues. While nothing has been officially confirmed by organizers, the rumors have been circula...
Large police and EOD investigation in water near Haarlem
Police and the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service (EOD) are conducting a large-scale search operation in the water near the Meerwijkpad in Haarlem. While divers and drones are being used in the inves...