Netherlands News in English
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Joop Stoop and ten artists put mothers center stage in exhibition. The theme is 'There is no authority but yo mama'
Artist Joop Stoop and ten other artists are organizing a group exhibition titled 'Seama4 Nr. 2' at the creative space RC de Ruimte in Haarlem. The exhibition, which explores themes centered around mot...
Housing market cools due to rising mortgage rates
The Dutch housing market is cooling down following a rise in mortgage interest rates. ABN AMRO predicts that home prices will increase by 3 percent this year and 4 percent next year.
Back to the time of Kenau: new city festival in Haarlem
On Sunday, July 12, the new city festival Fier will transport Haarlem back to the historical era of the Siege of Haarlem. The event features parades and historical figures moving through the city cent...
Keti Koti 'Broken Chains' returns to De Schuur in Haarlem for the third time
On July 1st, the Netherlands commemorated the abolition of slavery. For the third consecutive year, the city of Haarlem hosted these commemorative events at the Schuur.
Number of train problems falls slightly after record year 2025
The number of train disruptions in the Netherlands decreased slightly during the first half of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. This decline occurred despite a record high number of disruptio...
Assema family sells marina in Penningsveer with nostalgia: 'Van Assema is a household name in our area'
After nearly 85 years of operation, the Van Assema family has decided to sell their well-known marina in Penningsveer. The owners describe the decision as a significant and emotional step for the fami...
Former council member Anne Feite Bloem resigns from SP over coalition with PVV in Pekela: 'Hate-mongering party'
Former SP faction leader Anne Feite Bloem has resigned his party membership in protest of a local coalition formed with the PVV in Pekela. He stated that he could no longer support the party because i...
From canal party to global symbol: 30 years of Canal Parade
Pride Amsterdam celebrates the 30th anniversary of the iconic Canal Parade this year. An exhibition titled 'Liefde op de Grachten' at the Grachtenmuseum marks this milestone by documenting the event's...
Traffic in North Holland: delays on the A7 during the Thursday morning rush hour, July 2
During the morning rush hour on Thursday, July 2, traffic on the A7 in the province of Noord-Holland is experiencing delays due to congestion. Motorists should anticipate a few minutes of extra travel...
What is changing in amateur football: sin bins in the cup and the much-discussed weekend football. 'This is a lifeline'
KNVB director of amateur football Jan Dirk van der Zee has reviewed the past season, focusing on the pilot program for time penalties and the ongoing discussions regarding weekend football. The organi...
Anti-Israel demonstration continues to haunt Wienen: 'We are shocked by the mayor'
Mayor Jos Wienen of Haarlem is facing continued political scrutiny following his decision to order the police to disperse a pro-Palestinian demonstration on May 15. Local political parties remain diss...
ABN AMRO: housing market cools due to higher mortgage rates
The Dutch housing market is cooling down due to rising mortgage interest rates, according to a report by ABN AMRO. While income growth and limited housing supply continue to support prices, the bank e...
Calling a plumber for a leaking roof? You might soon get an AI voice on the line: 'This will quickly become the new normal'
KPN is introducing a new service that allows businesses, such as plumbers, to use AI voices to answer incoming customer calls. While this technology aims to streamline communication, it has sparked a ...
Cabinet introduces smaller ballot, voters to mark only two boxes in 2029 European elections
The Dutch government is officially replacing the large ballot paper with a smaller version starting with the 2029 European elections. Under the new system, voters will be required to mark two boxes in...
Average holiday home price fell slightly last year, sales also down
In 2025, the average price of a holiday home in the Netherlands fell slightly to approximately 240,000 euros, alongside a decrease in total sales. Research from the Land Registry shows that most new h...
Holiday parks continue to grow: 4,000 parks, 135,000 cottages, and buyers often paying in full immediately
The popularity of holiday parks in the Netherlands continues to rise, with an increase in the total number of parks and vacation homes. According to new data from the Kadaster, property prices are inc...
Dutch national team arrives at Schiphol
The majority of the Dutch national football team has returned to the Netherlands following their elimination from the World Cup. The squad arrived at Schiphol Airport on a flight from Kansas City at a...
Van Essen: agriculture must remain possible around nature reserves
Agriculture minister Jaimi van Essen stated that farming should remain possible in areas surrounding nature reserves, despite the need for stricter nitrogen emission reductions in those zones. During ...
Nitrogen minister still hopes for broad support after heated debate
Nitrogen Minister Jaimi van Essen is seeking broad support from the Tweede Kamer for his new nitrogen policy despite significant political disagreement. Both Van Essen and Prime Minister Rob Jetten re...
Former Minister Rijkaart appointed acting mayor of Teylingen municipality
Former minister Frank Rijkaart has been appointed as the acting mayor of the municipality of Teylingen, effective September 1. He will succeed Carla Breuer, who is stepping down after twelve years to ...
Ajax sign footballers Snoeijs and Noordam until mid-2029
Ajax has signed Dutch international Katja Snoeijs from Everton. The 29-year-old football player has committed to the club with a contract lasting until the summer of 2029.
Last artwork by the late Wim T. Schippers unveiled at Stedelijk Museum
The final artwork by the late Wim T. Schippers, titled 'Wim is weg 1942-2026 (unfinished)', was unveiled at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam on Wednesday. Schippers donated the piece to the museum be...
Unannounced XR protest leads to emergency order by mayor at Tata Steel
The mayor of Velsen issued an emergency order to end an unannounced demonstration by Extinction Rebellion at the Tata Steel site. Nineteen activists were removed after demanding the immediate closure ...
JA21 reaches out on nitrogen policy but demands adjustments
JA21 member Maarten Goudzwaard has expressed a willingness to support the government's nitrogen plans to avoid policy stagnation. However, the party insists that the cabinet must demonstrate a genuine...
Final artwork by Wim T. Schippers unveiled at Stedelijk Museum
The final artwork by the late artist Wim T. Schippers, titled 'Wim is weg 1942-2026 (unfinished)', was unveiled at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam on Wednesday. The piece was donated to the museum b...
VVD: farmers hit, but also helped by nitrogen plans
VVD member of parliament Renate den Hollander acknowledged that the cabinet's nitrogen plans will impact farmers in the Netherlands. However, she refuted claims that these plans leave no future for th...
Rico Verhoeven and fiancée Naomy split up shortly before wedding
Kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven and his fiancée Naomy van Beem have called off their upcoming wedding and ended their relationship. The couple announced on Instagram that they have grown apart in ...
PFAS found in all breast milk samples tested, but study offers a glimmer of hope
Recent research by the RIVM and the Voedingscentrum has confirmed the presence of PFAS in all samples of breast milk tested in the Netherlands. Despite these findings, health experts advise mothers to...
SRO keeps major fixer of multimillion-dollar chaos out of the spotlight: 'All time focused on the work'
EY accountant Luc van Gils has been appointed to address the aftermath of a multi-million euro fraud scandal at the sports and real estate company SRO. The company stated that Van Gils will work in th...
Minister Sterk finds funds to reverse long-term care cuts
Minister of Long-Term Care Mirjam Sterk has secured funding to reverse proposed budget cuts in the long-term care sector. By reallocating resources more precisely, the sector will be able to maintain ...