Netherlands News in English
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Amsterdam Bite: Maison Champenoise's pâté en croûte is a hit in Amsterdam
The Amsterdamse Hap column features the French pâté en croûte from Maison Champenoise, a traditional meat pie from the Champagne region. This delicacy has become a popular culinary item among the d...
Budget fashion chain Primark lowers prices to stay ahead of competition
Budget clothing retailer Primark is permanently lowering prices on hundreds of popular items to maintain its competitive edge. This move is intended to challenge rising competitors like SHEIN and Temu...
Remarkable! Partial solar eclipse soon to be visible in Haarlem
A partial solar eclipse is expected to be visible over Haarlem on Wednesday, August 12. Residents will be able to observe the phenomenon, which will appear as if a portion of the sun is missing.
Dozens of reports of discrimination during first weekend of Pride Amsterdam
During the opening weekend of WorldPride in Amsterdam, over seventy reports of discrimination were filed with the RITA Community foundation. Many victims were harassed while traveling to and from even...
Haarlem expresses support after attack during Pride in Berlin
The municipal council of Haarlem has expressed its support and condolences to the victims of an attack during a Pride event in Berlin. The city officials reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring Haarle...
Saturday market relocated on August 1 and 15
The Saturday market at the Grote Markt in Haarlem will be relocated to Zijlstraat, Nieuwe Groenmarkt, and Krocht on August 1 and 15, 2026. This temporary move is necessary to accommodate the Haarlem C...
Nearly 1.2 million Dutch viewers watch Van der Poel win the final stage of the Tour de France
Approximately 1.2 million viewers in the Netherlands watched the final stage of the Tour de France on Sunday. Mathieu van der Poel secured the victory by crossing the finish line first on the Champs-Ã...
How to keep your teeth as healthy as possible: How diet can help
As the Netherlands faces a looming shortage of dentists, experts are highlighting the importance of maintaining dental health through proper oral care and diet. Dietitian Sanne Mouha and dentist Vince...
WorldPride Portrait: Ahmad grew up as a stateless refugee and now dances across the globe
Ahmad Joudeh, who grew up as a stateless refugee, pursued his dream of becoming a professional dancer after facing significant challenges. Ten years ago, he moved to the Netherlands with the support o...
WorldPride Portrait: Ahmad grew up as a stateless refugee and now dances all over the world
Ahmad Joudeh, a former stateless refugee born to Syrian and Palestinian parents, pursued his dream of becoming a professional dancer after arriving in the Netherlands a decade ago with the help of the...
Relatives confronted with details about stabbed sister in court, Public Prosecution Service offers apologies
During a court hearing in Alkmaar, the sisters of a woman murdered in Hoofddorp on April 15 were unexpectedly confronted with graphic details regarding her death. The public prosecutor has issued a fo...
Prince Bernhard sells all his real estate and other business interests
Prince Bernhard of Orange is selling all of his real estate holdings and business interests, including hundreds of properties in Amsterdam, to his business partners. The Prince stated that he intends ...
Liander expands power grid but cannot yet keep up with growing waiting list
Grid operator Liander provided 1,389 businesses with new or upgraded electricity connections during the first half of this year. Despite these efforts, the organization currently faces a growing backl...
High-speed chase on A4 ends in Leiden
Police arrested a 38-year-old man from Haarlemmermeer after a high-speed chase that began on the A4 near Badhoevedorp. The pursuit concluded in Leiden when officers used an inbox maneuver to stop the ...
Peter Pannekoek draws 401,000 viewers for start of final Zomergasten season
The final season of the Dutch interview program Zomergasten premiered on Sunday evening with 401,000 viewers. Comedian Peter Pannekoek served as the first guest for the series, which is set to conclud...
Attempted burglary at Badhoevedorp fire station, sixth in just over a week
A fire station in Badhoevedorp was the target of an attempted burglary overnight, marking the sixth such incident at fire stations across Noord-Holland in just over a week. Police are investigating th...
Gasoline price half a cent below record but may drop due to lower oil price
Gasoline prices in the Netherlands are currently just half a cent below record levels. However, falling oil prices and a weaker dollar suggest that prices at the pump may soon decrease.
Farmers feel cornered by new cow standards: 'Nearly impossible task'
The Dutch government has proposed a new regulation limiting farmers to a maximum of 2.6 cows per hectare as part of a package to address nitrogen emission issues. Many farmers have expressed concern, ...
Still more manual cars despite rapid rise of automatics
Nearly half of all cars in the Netherlands are now automatic, a doubling of the figure from ten years ago. This trend is primarily driven by the rising popularity of electric and hybrid vehicles, whic...
Patty Brard fears she won't have enough money for her retirement
Dutch television presenter Patty Brard has expressed concerns regarding her financial future and retirement. As a result, the 71-year-old intends to continue working for the foreseeable future to ensu...
After otter, catfish spotted near nature islands along A10: "They can grow up to 2.5 meters"
Ecologists have observed an otter and a catfish near five floating nature islands designed to connect wildlife habitats around Zeeburgereiland in Amsterdam. These sightings suggest that the new ecolog...
More and more buildings at risk of subsidence due to foundation problems
Nearly half a million buildings in the Netherlands are at risk of foundation-related subsidence damage by 2035. Without intervention, the total cost of damages is projected to reach 54 billion euros, ...
Addiction help via your employer: ‘That 5,000 euros is nothing compared to the costs of long-term absenteeism’
Large organizations in the Netherlands are increasingly helping employees with addictions by connecting them to specialized mental healthcare services. This initiative aims to reduce long-term absente...
Many bridges in North Holland need maintenance, 'most are outdated'
Rijkswaterstaat reports that many bridges in the province of Noord-Holland are aging and will require maintenance or replacement in the coming years. While officials confirm the structures are current...
Dentists sound alarm: We are heading for a dental care crisis
Dentists in the Netherlands are warning of an impending crisis in dental care due to an aging population and a decrease in the number of elderly patients with dentures. The professional association st...
Farmers are protesting again, but this summer feels different from 2022
Dutch farmers are planning new protests with tractors along highways, similar to the major demonstrations seen in 2022. However, experts note that the current situation differs significantly from the ...
Hans Klok receives Fred Kaps Award
Illusionist Hans Klok received the Fred Kaps Award in Utrecht this past Sunday. The award is recognized as one of the most prestigious honors within the international magic community.
Milkshake director Samallo steps down after 15 years: "I found festivals boring and not inclusive, here there is color"
Milkshake Festival director Marieke Samallo is stepping down after fifteen years, marking the end of an era for the inclusive dance festival held in Amsterdam's Westerpark. Samallo founded the event t...
Ajax secures narrow victory over Burnley between European matches after making swift changes
Ajax secured a 2-1 friendly victory against Burnley while rotating their squad between Conference League qualifiers against FK Vojvodina. New signings Marcos Leonardo and Caio Henrique made their debu...
Haarlem windmill De Eenhoorn celebrates 250th anniversary and is still in operation
The historic De Eenhoorn windmill in Haarlem recently celebrated its 250th anniversary. The paltrokmolen remains fully operational as a wooden sawmill, maintained by dedicated volunteers who have pres...