Netherlands News in English
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Fans disappointed but loyal after defeat against France: "I remain a proud Moroccan"
Moroccan football fans gathered in Amsterdam to watch the World Cup quarter-final match against France. Despite the team's defeat, the supporters expressed pride in their national identity.
NOS on Van Hooijdonk's disapproval of a female national coach: His opinion
Broadcaster NOS has defended the inclusion of diverse opinions on its program 'NOS WK Avond' following backlash over comments made by Pierre van Hooijdonk. The former international player sparked sign...
End of textbooks in the recycling bin? Schools join new publisher en masse
Over 1,500 schools in the Netherlands have joined a new publishing cooperative called Neon to replace traditional textbooks. This initiative aims to reduce the significant amount of paper waste caused...
Arjen Lubach on success: Not everything I touch turns to gold
In an interview on the podcast BOOS Grote Gesprekken, Dutch satirist Arjen Lubach reflects on his career, noting that the public often overlooks his less successful projects. He discusses the reality ...
Woman acquitted for depicting Minister Faber with Hitler mustache: 'Politicians must endure more'
A woman who depicted Dutch asylum minister Marjolein Faber with a Hitler mustache during a demonstration has been acquitted. The court ruled that the act falls under freedom of expression and noted th...
End of daily mail: PostNL to take two days from now on
Starting this weekend, PostNL will extend its standard delivery time for letters from one day to two days in the Netherlands. Customers who require faster delivery can still opt for a separate, higher...
Aviation sector aims to reduce number of unruly, intoxicated passengers
Dutch Minister Vincent Karremans is taking action against the increasing issue of disruptive and intoxicated passengers on flights. Proposed measures to address this problem include implementing fines...
Eight arrests following unrest around Morocco-France World Cup quarter-final
Following the World Cup quarter-final match between Morocco and France, police arrested eight people in Amsterdam due to civil unrest. Disturbances, including fires and attacks on officers with firewo...
Average rental home requires monthly income of 5,650 euros
Rental prices in the private sector in the Netherlands rose during the second quarter compared to last year. Data from housing platforms indicates that more than forty percent of these rental properti...
Danish fine for KLM of 400,000: they are not that green
The Copenhagen City Court has fined KLM 400,000 euros for misleading sustainability advertising. The court ruled that the airline's claims regarding environmentally friendly operations were not substa...
De Jonge's day: on testosterone, a lack of dissent and burning ambition
Hugo de Jonge faces his first parliamentary inquiry regarding the government's COVID-19 policy before the summer recess. Political reporter Niels Klaassen examines the challenging questions surroundin...
Dozens of riot police and eight police dogs storm Tussen Meer after being pelted
Dozens of riot police officers and police dogs cleared the Tussen Meer street in the Osdorp area of Amsterdam following civil unrest. The disturbance occurred after hundreds of youths gathered to set ...
Hospitals express concern over increasing pressure during heatwave: 'It is a stress test for your body'
Dutch hospitals are reporting an increase in emergency room visits during heatwaves, challenging the traditional view that peak pressure only occurs in winter. Medical professionals warn that prolonge...
Weekend tips: things to do in Haarlem (July 10-12)
This weekend from July 10th to 12th, the city of Haarlem offers a variety of sunny, summer-themed activities. Residents and visitors are encouraged to enjoy the lively city atmosphere during the warm ...
Sarah Janneh and Naaz are thriving in De Zwoele Stad
The talk show 'De Zwoele Stad' features interviews with singer-songwriter Naaz Mohammad and actress Sarah Janneh at the Amsterdamse Poort. The guests discuss their artistic work, cultural heritage, an...
New Eurostar trains must be able to withstand extremely high temperatures
Eurostar is modifying its new high-speed trains to withstand temperatures of up to 55 degrees Celsius. This measure is being taken to ensure service reliability as extreme summer heat becomes more com...
Jan Kol has been enjoying his holiday bunker in Zandvoort for years
Jan Kol and his wife have been spending their vacations in a converted World War II bunker located in the dunes of Zandvoort. The couple prefers their unique seaside retreat to international travel.
Shift in Haarlem labor market: most jobs now in business services
The labor market in Haarlem has undergone a significant shift, with the business services sector now providing the most jobs. This represents a change from a decade ago, when the healthcare sector was...
Schiphol security guard gets behind the wheel under the influence shortly after work
A security guard working at Schiphol Airport was caught driving under the influence shortly after finishing her shift. Despite the incident, her employer is legally restricted from immediately termina...
Digital euro one step closer after European Parliament support
The European Parliament has voted in favor of plans for a digital euro, moving the initiative a step closer to implementation. This support allows final negotiations between European Union member stat...
N205 partially closed between Haarlem and Vijfhuizen
The province of Noord-Holland is conducting road work on the N205 between Haarlem and the A9 exit at Vijfhuizen. The road will be partially closed from Thursday, September 10, until Monday, October 26...
Neighborhood organization De Groene Hub receives 300,000 euro subsidy from municipality
The Amsterdam municipality has granted a one-time subsidy of 300,000 euros to the neighborhood organization De Groene Hub to prevent it from ceasing operations. The organization, which focuses on sust...
Ajax talent Sean Steur (18) joins Newcastle United for a massive fee
18-year-old Ajax midfielder Sean Steur is transferring to Newcastle United in a deal worth approximately 27 million euros including bonuses. The English Premier League club reached an agreement with A...
Man who stole car from folk singer Sander Kwarten with children inside avoids jail time
A 36-year-old man who stole a car containing the children of singer Sander Kwarten last year will not return to prison. The court ruled that the sentence imposed for the theft has already been served ...
Trade with Russia and a gambler with tons of cash: how ABN Amro went (again) expensively wrong
ABN Amro has been fined 8.5 million euros by De Nederlandsche Bank for recurring anti-money laundering failures. The regulator cited the bank's over-reliance on client statements and its failure to pr...
Parcel delivery service ordered to halt operations by Labor Inspectorate
A package delivery service in North Holland has been ordered by the Labor Inspectorate to halt operations for one week. The inspection found that the company was employing individuals from outside Eur...
Inheritance tax is the most hated tax, people find it inherently unfair
While the Netherlands Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis reports public support for higher inheritance taxes, 50Plus senator Martin van Rooijen argues that the tax should be abolished entirely. He de...
Energy consumption has dropped significantly over the past quarter-century, but the decline has stagnated in recent years
Energy consumption in the Netherlands has decreased significantly over the past 25 years despite population growth. However, this downward trend has stagnated in recent years, with little change in co...
Good business from Moroccan World Cup fever: rush on shirts and cakes
Local businesses in the Bos en Lommer neighborhood of Amsterdam are experiencing a significant surge in sales for cakes and shirts ahead of the World Cup quarter-final between Morocco and France. Resi...
Defiant, exuberant, unifying and dazzling: WorldPride in Amsterdam
WorldPride is taking place in Amsterdam from July 25 to August 8. The event features a diverse program centered around the theme of unity.