Netherlands News in English
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From Rollator Rave to Techno Therapy: ADE is for everyone. Tips for free activities
The Amsterdam Dance Event will take place from October 21 to 25, offering a record-breaking program of music and culture across the city. The festival features inclusive activities ranging from techno...
The Strokes are on a roll at the Ziggo Dome, but Julian Casablancas could have left the autotune at home
The Strokes performed a concert at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam. While the band was in good form, older songs were more successful than newer ones, and lead singer Julian Casablancas's use of autotune ...
Mrs. Karels (92) is dead and Dr. Rutger must officially confirm it: that will be a peculiar task
General practitioner Dr. Rutger discusses the difficult but necessary task of officially confirming a patient's death. He recounts his experience attending to 92-year-old Mrs. Karels, whose strong pre...
Albert Heijn hit by IT incident, app and website down
Supermarket chain Albert Heijn has taken its website and mobile app offline due to an ongoing IT incident that has halted grocery deliveries and disrupted loyalty programs. Physical stores remain open...
Rabobank raises savings rate by 0.1 percentage point
Rabobank is raising its savings interest rates by 0.1 percentage points, with specific tiered rates applied to balances up to 5 million euros. This change follows a recent interest rate increase by th...
Fresh start to the week after rainy weekend: 4 to 10 degrees on Monday morning
The Netherlands faces a mixed weather outlook this week, starting with a sunny but cool Monday before shifting to more unsettled conditions on Tuesday. Following a rainy weekend, the country will see ...
Significant damage to restaurant on Jan van Galenstraat after major fire, residents evacuated
A major fire destroyed a restaurant on Jan van Galenstraat in Amsterdam after a parked scooter caught fire outside the building. Residents living in apartments above the establishment were evacuated, ...
Brave but slightly naive, Yvon Jaspers confronts farmers who previously appeared on Farmer Wants a Wife
Yvon Jaspers has produced a documentary investigating the potential link between pesticides and Parkinson's disease, prompted by her brother's diagnosis. Her efforts have led to confrontations with fa...
Viewing tip! This Haarlem museum is coming to television
The Teylers Museum in Haarlem will be featured in the Avrotros television program Nu te zien! on November 3. Museum director Marc de Beyer will present the Zeker Weten? exhibition, highlighting the im...
Promising cloud company becomes first customer to commit to AI gigafactory plan in Port of Rotterdam
The cloud company Nebius, based in Amsterdam, has signed on as the first client for a proposed AI gigafactory in Rotterdam. Although the project faces significant funding challenges and a lack of dire...
Outage on Albert Heijn, Etos and Gall & Gall websites and apps
Major Dutch retailers Albert Heijn, Etos, and Gall & Gall are facing widespread outages across their websites and mobile applications. The parent company, Ahold Delhaize, has not yet determined the ca...
Ruben runs half marathon for long COVID research: "I see for myself how devastating it is"
Ruben Treurniet is running the Amsterdam half marathon this Sunday to raise funds for long COVID research, inspired by his brother Lex's struggle with the debilitating condition. The campaign has alre...
Record year for barn owls takes an unexpected turn: rescue mission in farm barn
Barn owls in Haarlemmermeer are having a record-breaking breeding year due to an exceptional abundance of mice. Experts Bert-Jan Bol and Roel Draijer, who have monitored the area for over 35 years, ha...
Is running a (half) marathon really a good idea? 'Proper preparation takes months'
Thousands of runners are preparing for the 51st annual Amsterdam Marathon, an event that spans over 42 kilometers. While the training process takes months of dedication, experts and participants conti...
New noise zones around Schiphol block 24,000 new homes, so the cabinet chooses to let more residents suffer severe nuisance
The Dutch government plans to adjust noise and safety zones around Schiphol Airport to allow the construction of 24,000 new homes in Amsterdam. This decision is expected to increase the number of peop...
Now I dare to dream again about having a dog or maybe even children
A Brazilian immigrant describes overcoming a lifetime of childhood trauma, abuse, and subsequent mental health struggles after moving to the Netherlands. Following an intensive trauma treatment and th...
AI checkers assess texts for humanity: 'Good for the discussion'
The rise of AI-generated content has prompted a growing debate over authenticity, leading to the increased use of detection software like Pangram. While these tools help identify AI-written texts, exp...
Last day for Ome Piet ferry as hopes for a successor fade
Skippers Martin Brekelmans and Erik Hoogenboom have ended their sixteen-year tenure operating the Ome Piet ferry between Badhoevedorp and the Amsterdamse Bos. Despite the route's popularity, the duo h...
After three years of misery, Perr Schuurs has a first against old love Ajax: 'I came home sad every day'
NEC defender Perr Schuurs has made a successful return to the pitch after a difficult two-and-a-half-year struggle with a severe knee injury. Playing seventy minutes against his former club, Ajax, mar...
Energy agency urges countries to consider releasing extra diesel
The International Energy Agency has requested that member nations accelerate the release of strategic diesel reserves to address global supply shortages caused by regional conflicts and refinery damag...
Mijntje: I hope an employer looks beyond the years I didn't work for pay
Mijntje is a middle-aged woman seeking to re-enter the workforce after years of unpaid caregiving for her family. She is sharing her experience with Anne-Marije Buckens, a professional consultant who ...
Minotaur wins audience award at Parool Film Fest
The film Minotaur has won the audience award at the tenth edition of the Parool Film Fest in Amsterdam, which saw record visitor numbers this year. The movie, directed by Zvjagintsev, offers a harsh c...
Huub Stapel preferred taking to the air over the cold sea
Presenter Huub Stapel explores Dutch landscapes and traditions across four seasons in the new Omroep Max series Een jaar in vogelvlucht. The premiere featured aerial drone footage of the country, high...
Old biscuit factory in Haarlem becomes haunted hotel for Halloween
The former De Volharding factory in Haarlem-Noord is being transformed into the Haunted Transue Hotel from October 28 to 31. Architect Adam Transue designed the attraction using recycled materials to ...
Fierce waves and strong winds: you couldn't make kitesurf talent Alex (13) any happier
Thirteen-year-old Amsterdam resident Alex Bovenkerk is making waves as a talented young kitesurfer after only two years in the sport. Under the guidance of professional coach Gijs Wassenaar, Alex is t...
First boos at the Arena: Ajax cannot (yet) keep up with Feyenoord and PSV
Ajax has started the season poorly, falling behind rivals Feyenoord and PSV after a 1-1 draw with NEC. Trainer Míchel Sánchez acknowledged the team's struggles, stating that they must improve immedi...
Watch out for the Spanish! This walk takes you back centuries in Haarlem
Haarlem will host a StoryTrail theater walk on October 18, where storyteller Franciscus will bring local legends and history to life for participants. The tour features tales of historical figures lik...
Experts doubt effectiveness of new freelance law: 'Much remains a grey area'
The Dutch government plans to implement the Self-Employed Persons Act by 2028 to clarify the distinction between independent contractors and employees. Experts remain skeptical, however, arguing that ...
Chameleon Klaver: how the GroenLinks leader keeps reinventing himself
Jesse Klaver has maintained his position as the undisputed leader of the PRO party by consistently reinventing his political image over the past twelve years. Despite various challenges, his party cur...
Police make potential drug discovery after accident on A9 near Badhoevedorp
A 24-year-old man was arrested following a single-vehicle accident on the A9 near Badhoevedorp after testing positive for cannabis use. Police also discovered two bags containing suspected hard drugs ...