Netherlands News in English
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Jan Versteegh wins Televizier-Ring for Best Presenter
Jan Versteegh has won the Televizier-Ring award for Best Presenter, marking his first success in this category. The ceremony also saw the online series PaardenpraatTV receive the award for best youth ...
In pictures | What the stars are wearing at the Gouden Televizier-Ring Gala in Amsterdam
The Gouden Televizier-Ring Gala, a major Dutch television awards event, is taking place in Amsterdam. The article highlights the fashion choices of the celebrities attending the ceremony.
Weekend tips: things to do in Haarlem (October 9-11)
Haarlem is hosting a variety of community activities from October 9 to 11, including artisan markets, nature walks, and early evening social events. The program also features family-friendly theater p...
Cabinet wants prison sentences for Hamas support, but Dam Square banner is officially not punishable. How does that work?
Protesters in Amsterdam were seen displaying a banner in support of Hamas, yet the Public Prosecution Service determined that their actions were not legally punishable. In response, the Dutch cabinet ...
For five years, Stephan Vanfleteren (57) captured the sea along the French and Belgian coast, sometimes at the risk of his own life
Photographer Stephan Vanfleteren has unveiled his five-year project, Transcripts of a Sea, at the Scheepvaartmuseum in Amsterdam. The exhibition captures the rugged coastline from Northern France to t...
Major fire in Olympic Stadium parking garage
A large fire broke out in the parking garage of the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam early this morning, prompting a massive emergency response. Authorities are advising local residents to keep windows an...
Live | Stars arrive on blue carpet for Gouden Televizier-Ring Gala
The Gouden Televizier-Ring Gala is being held tonight at the Koninklijk Theater Carre in Amsterdam to honor outstanding Dutch television programs. The ceremony, featuring nominees such as Kassa and De...
Many fire trucks called to fire in Olympic Stadium parking garage
A large fire broke out in the parking garage beneath the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam-Zuid, triggering a massive emergency response. Firefighters are currently struggling to access a blaze located in ...
Heinen has enough ways out of the box 3 swamp, but they all hurt
Finance Minister Eelco Heinen faces a difficult challenge in navigating the ongoing controversy surrounding box 3 taxation. He must find a solution while balancing political pressure from his own part...
Homebuyers get less square footage for the same money with new construction
The number of new-build homes for sale in the Netherlands has reached its highest level in nearly eleven years, yet buyers are receiving less living space for the same price due to shrinkflation. Expe...
Everyone wants to spare small savers, but who should pick up the tab?
The Dutch government must revise its Box 3 tax proposals after parliament rejected plans to lower wealth tax thresholds for savers and investors. Lawmakers are currently debating alternative revenue s...
KLM to cancel flights due to high number of aircraft requiring repairs
KLM will cancel flights from late October through early March to manage fleet availability issues caused by unexpected maintenance and repair delays. The airline aims to increase its reserve of interc...
End to intake freeze at Levvel, youths with severe issues can once again be admitted in Amsterdam
Care organization Levvel has ended its intake freeze for Amsterdam youth following successful negotiations to secure more beds for those in need of severe residential care. While access has been resto...
Max Martin has scored countless monster hits but does not see himself as the smartest
Renowned music producer Max Martin recently celebrated the Dutch premiere of & Juliet, a musical built entirely around his extensive catalog of global pop hits. The show, which reinterprets classic so...
Amsterdam will have more than twice as many people over 80 by 2050, but is far from ready
New research projects that the number of residents over eighty in Amsterdam will more than double by 2050. The city is currently unprepared for this demographic shift, necessitating urgent political a...
Seven broadcasters ask NPO for clarification on Eurovision participation
Seven Dutch public broadcasters have formally requested clarification from the NPO regarding the decision-making process for the Netherlands' participation in the Eurovision Song Contest. The broadcas...
Restaurant bills to rise further next year
The FoodService Institute Netherlands expects restaurant prices to rise by 4.5 percent next year, driven by inflation and economic uncertainty. Although total revenue in the hospitality sector is stil...
IKEA enters second-hand market with its own platform for used furniture
IKEA will launch a dedicated second-hand marketplace in the Netherlands by mid-2027 to allow IKEA Family members to buy and sell used home products. The platform aims to extend product lifespans and s...
Minister Yesilgöz labels Russia as ‘our enemy’, but the Netherlands is not at war
Dutch Minister of Defence Dilan Yesilgoz has explicitly declared Russia to be a "foe," shifting away from the diplomatic language of calling the country an aggressor. Although she clarified that the N...
After a breakup, Maria (29) suddenly found herself homeless: "Without a home, you lose yourself"
After a relationship breakdown led to her eviction three years ago, 29-year-old Maria has faced persistent housing instability in Amsterdam. She now plans to join the national housing protest on Dam S...
Six bedrooms and a view of Vondelpark: most expensive house in Amsterdam for sale
The most expensive home in Amsterdam, a villa on the Oranje Nassaulaan near Vondelpark, has been listed for sale at 20 million euros. The property features extensive living space, six bedrooms, and a ...
Public Prosecution Service was poorly protected against cyberattacks for years
An investigation has concluded that the Dutch Public Prosecution Service failed to adequately protect its ICT systems for years, leaving them vulnerable to cyberattacks. A security flaw in Citrix soft...
Three Polish suspects released after leaving suitcases at Haarlem station
Three Polish suspects arrested for leaving unattended suitcases at Haarlem station in September have been released from custody, though the investigation continues. The incident previously led to a te...
Escalated dispute over Van Gogh renovation resolved, museum to be refurbished
The Van Gogh Museum has reached an agreement with the Dutch government to resolve a funding dispute over a 104 million euro renovation project. Work on the museum is set to begin in the fall of 2028, ...
Van Gogh Museum to undergo major renovation in 2028: "Buildings in poor condition"
The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam is set to begin a major renovation in late 2028 after reaching a funding agreement with the Dutch government. The project aims to improve building safety and sustainab...
Shoe belonging to famous Zandvoort dwarf turns up in England
A shoe belonging to the famous 19th-century Dutch performer Simon Paap has been discovered in a museum in Warrington, England. Researchers confirmed the artifact's origins, linking it to Paap's travel...
Canadian poet Anne Carson wins Nobel Prize in Literature
Canadian poet Anne Carson has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for her innovative work that blends classical traditions with modern literary forms. She will receive the prize, which includes...
Uniqlo owner closes in on H&M and eyes Zara's throne
Fast Retailing, owner of Uniqlo, is aiming to surpass Inditex as the world's largest clothing retailer after reporting strong annual revenues. The company is actively expanding its European footprint,...
AI is changing the workplace but will not lead to mass unemployment
Recent research from the AWVN indicates that 95 percent of employers are now using AI, primarily to increase efficiency rather than to reduce their workforce. While experts anticipate that some job fu...
Arrival of East Bridge delayed again, municipality still short at least 170 million euros
The construction of the Oostbrug in Amsterdam faces further delays as the project currently faces a funding shortfall of at least 170 million euros. Technical complexities and rising costs have led to...