Netherlands News in English

Bestselling author Myrthe freed from the negative voice in her head: ‘Why would I still take the exit to hell?’

Dutch author Myrthe van der Meer has overcome a persistent negative inner voice following her time in a psychiatric ward, an experience that inspired her bestselling book and recent film adaptation, P...

Arya (13) joins women's march in Alkmaar for the first time

Thirteen-year-old Arya participated in her first International Women's Day march in Alkmaar, joining about 100 activists to advocate for equal rights and an end to gender discrimination. Similar event...

House shot at on Beemsterstraat in North

A house on Beemsterstraat in Amsterdam-Noord was shot at on Wednesday morning, though no injuries were reported. Forensic investigators are currently examining the scene after neighbors reported heari...

Why do women have orgasms less often? This misunderstanding plays a major role

Sexologist Judith Price discusses the orgasm gap in the Netherlands, where women experience orgasms less frequently during sex than men. She argues that this sexual inequality contributes to broader s...

The massive rise of local parties: why nearly a third of the Netherlands no longer votes for national parties

Local political parties in the Netherlands have seen a significant rise in popularity, with nearly one-third of voters now choosing them over national parties. The article examines the impact of this ...

Hundreds of banned political ads flood social media: ‘Dangerous that this is possible’

More than 270 political social media advertisements regarding municipal elections have been found to violate European regulations and platform policies. Despite being prohibited, these posts remain ac...

Language expert reads hundreds of pages of government jargon and sighs: ‘Poor council members’

Language expert Jan Renkema highlights the challenges municipal council members face when navigating hundreds of pages of complex government jargon. He emphasizes that these documents are critical for...

Fay and Fleur lost their mother to hereditary breast cancer, but they can be saved

Fay and Fleur discovered that a hereditary risk for aggressive breast cancer was known in their family but kept from their mother, who died of the disease. Now that the sisters are aware of the geneti...

Motorcyclist seriously injured after collision with car on Siciliëweg in the Westelijk Havengebied

A motorcyclist was seriously injured on Saturday night following a collision with a car on the Siciliëweg in Amsterdam's Westelijk Havengebied. Emergency services and a Mobile Medical Team responded ...

Thousands join Feminist March in Amsterdam, Halsema speaks at Carré: 'We are not in a good position'

Cycling through India: this well-known Haarlemmer is doing it with his childhood friend

Joshua Nolet, a well-known resident of Haarlem, is participating in the new television program 'The Bicycle Race.' He is embarking on a cycling journey across India alongside a childhood friend.

‘Usually starts as a fairy tale’: how to recognize a toxic relationship?

Publicist Yesim Candan has released a book aimed at raising awareness about the warning signs of toxic relationships to help prevent femicide. The publication highlights that an (ex-)partner is respon...

Drost driving belt factory became successful thanks to the rise of Haarlem as an industrial city

The former Drost drive belt factory in Haarlem, once a key supplier for the city's industrial rise, has been preserved and transformed into the Oerkap restaurant and city beach. After serving as a tan...

City awakens under a blanket of mist

Amsterdam is currently experiencing dense fog, prompting the KNMI to issue a code yellow weather warning for the region. Conditions are expected to improve by 10:00 AM as the sun breaks through, but d...

The Greenhouse | The most beautiful nature film in ages is also about humanity

Climate reporter Jeroen Kraan discusses the nature film Whispers in the Woods in his weekly column. Directed by Vincent Munier, the film is highlighted for its ability to capture human wonder and its ...

Vegan hotspots, living in an old gym and Gerard and Johan have been together for 62 years

This week's collection of stories from Amsterdam highlights local vegan hotspots and a unique home converted from a former gymnasium. The compilation also features a couple celebrating 62 years togeth...

Femia (93) accidentally transfers 700 euros, but gets it back after months: ‘A happy ending after all’

Ninety-three-year-old Femia accidentally transferred 700 euros while attempting to provide her daughter with a financial gift. After several months of waiting, she successfully recovered the funds, br...

International Women's Day: Feminist March in Amsterdam, Halsema organizes conference

Amsterdam is celebrating International Women's Day with several events, including a Feminist March from Dam Square to Museumplein and a 'Women Unite' conference at the Carré Theatre hosted by Mayor H...

Lower fines for illegal rental of Haarlem apartment via Airbnb

A Haarlem administrative judge has fined a grandson and his mother €4,750 each for illegally renting out an apartment via Airbnb in 2023. The 85-year-old owner of the flat was also fined a reduced a...

Robert of iconic duo Gebroeders Grimm dies after life full of glitter

Robert Anthony, one half of the iconic Amsterdam duo Gebroeders Grimm, has passed away at the age of 87. Alongside his husband Thom, the Pride ambassadors spent 25 years as flamboyant hosts at over a ...

Tyrone Owusu (27) missed much of the season due to injuries but is back in time for the final sprint: 'Stepping on the gas in final matches'

Tyrone Owusu has returned to fitness for Telstar after missing eleven matches this season due to injury. The 27-year-old midfielder is now ready to play in the final matches of the Eredivisie season.

Puck (21) faces street harassment almost every day, and she’s not alone. A tour of unsafe spots in Haarlem: 'I’d turn off my music here, to hear what’s happening'

Twenty-one-year-old Puck Zomer and a reporter tour various locations in Haarlem to highlight the frequent street harassment women face in the city. The report examines specific areas identified as uns...

Homes evacuated due to major fire at Vught restaurant

A large fire broke out at a restaurant in Vught early Sunday morning around 3:30 AM. Several nearby homes were evacuated due to the dense building structures, and displaced residents are currently bei...

Lodewijk Asscher: Every day the AOW turd remains on the table is wasted time

Lodewijk Asscher, a former PvdA leader and key architect of the Dutch pension agreement, has criticized the government for its indecision regarding the AOW state pension age. He expressed frustration ...

Major maintenance at Schiphol causes weeks of disruption again. Why is it allowed?

Sharp DVVA ends unbeaten run of sluggish Hoofddorp: 'Maybe a bit of underestimation'

Hoofddorp suffered its first defeat of 2026 after losing 1-2 to Amsterdam-based side DVVA, ending a six-game unbeaten streak. The visitors outperformed the home team in sharpness, bringing an end to H...

Motorist injured in crash with significant damage in Overveen, Zeeweg closed

A car driver was injured on Saturday evening after veering off the road on the Zeeweg (N200) in Overveen. The accident resulted in significant vehicle damage and led to the temporary closure of the ro...

Women's team secure first World Cup qualifying win against Ireland

The Dutch women's national football team secured their first World Cup qualifying victory with a 2-1 win over Ireland in Utrecht. Lineth Beerensteyn scored both goals for the Netherlands, including th...

Hillegom strikes late against Olympia Haarlem: 'In 85 minutes we gave away almost no chances'

In a recent football match, Hillegom secured a 1-3 victory against Olympia Haarlem by scoring three goals in the final five minutes. Despite leading 1-0 for most of the game, the Haarlem-based team su...

After another poor performance, Jordi Cruijff must answer whether interim coach Fred Grim can stay at Ajax

Following a 3-1 defeat against Groningen, pressure is mounting on Ajax interim coach Fred Grim. New technical director Jordi Cruijff must now decide on Grim's future as he begins his official duties o...