Netherlands News in English
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Young people aged 16 and over to receive higher minimum wage in 2027
Starting January 1, 2027, individuals aged 16 to 20 in the Netherlands will receive a higher minimum wage. Social Affairs Minister Hans Vijlbrief is implementing the increase, which follows a plan est...
Soundos El Ahmadi lost 35kg after pregnancy: 'Had to learn to walk again'
Dutch comedian Soundos El Ahmadi shared that she lost 35 kilograms gained during her last pregnancy, a process that took two years to complete. In an interview with &C magazine, the 44-year-old descri...
Fourteen years in prison and TBS for three murders in Rotterdam-IJsselmonde
The Rotterdam District Court sentenced 25-year-old Sendric S. to fourteen years in prison and mandatory psychiatric treatment (TBS) for three murders committed in the IJsselmonde district. The ruling ...
No criminal case against FVD over controversial videos
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) has dismissed several complaints against two campaign videos released by the political party Forum for Democracy (FVD). After evaluating four specific allegat...
DJ and singers at the Old Pump: Hillegom welcomes flower parade with ‘Pomp and Splendor’ event
The town of Hillegom will celebrate the upcoming flower parade with a local event called 'Pomp en Pracht' at the Oude Pomp square this Saturday. The festivities will feature live music performances by...
Why you keep watching a politician you dislike longer: ‘Without emotion we wouldn't vote’
Gijs Schumacher, the new professor of political psychology at the University of Amsterdam, explains that all politicians use emotions to engage voters. His research suggests that politics and emotion ...
Reserving a piece of sidewalk for King's Day is not cool
The article presents a weekly poll asking for public opinion on the practice of reserving sidewalk space for King's Day flea markets. Readers are invited to share whether they find pre-marking spots t...
Mauritshuis: Bredius heirs' lawsuit hits us to the core
The heirs of former director Abraham Bredius have filed a lawsuit against the Mauritshuis museum regarding the permanent display of a 25-piece art collection bequeathed to the institution. While Bredi...
Time is running out for circular shop MooiZooi in Molenwijk: still no new premises
Sustainable neighborhood shop MooiZooi is still searching for a new location as its current building in Haarlem's Molenwijk district is scheduled for demolition. Founder Alice Taylor expressed the urg...
Connection and togetherness key at Sea Fishing Day in Velsen-Zuid
Sportvisserij MidWest is organizing a Sea Fishing Day in Velsen-Zuid on Saturday, June 14, specifically for people with disabilities. The event aims to foster social connection and togetherness throug...
Saving in uncertain times: why having two buffers is important
The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) has advised consumers to establish financial buffers to navigate current economic uncertainty and rising costs. While the regulator emphasizes the i...
Laptop of Hillegom child porn producer and collector searched again; Lawyer: 'Hardly any evidence to support suspicions'
The Hague Court of Appeal has ordered a re-examination of data on a computer belonging to a 38-year-old man from Hillegom who was previously convicted of child pornography. His lawyer requested the re...
Bram and Esra from B&B Vol Liefde are getting married
Bram and Esra, former participants of the third season of the Dutch reality show B&B Vol liefde, have announced their engagement. The couple shared the news that they are getting married via a post on...
Harry Styles could stand in Ajax's way: search for alternative venue for European play-offs
Ajax is forced to search for an alternative venue for its potential European play-off matches because the Johan Cruijff Arena is unavailable due to ten scheduled Harry Styles concerts. The club is cur...
Color and charm in an 18th-century home: I still almost can’t believe I was able to buy this special house
Sanne Germann lives in a historic 1740 shop building in Den Burg, Texel, which she has decorated with vibrant colors and a unique layout. The 71-square-meter home features eclectic interior design and...
David (22) and Bram (19) clashed as neighbors but are now friends: 'We can argue heatedly, just like brothers'
David Bergfeld and Bram Nederbragt from Haarlem share the story of how their relationship evolved from being clashing neighbors to close friends. Despite their occasional intense discussions, the two ...
Tata Steel fined another 8.5 million euros for excessive emissions
Tata Steel has been ordered to pay an additional fine of over 8.5 million euros for exceeding harmful emission limits at one of its plants. The penalty was imposed by the North Sea Canal Area Environm...
Van Weel: we will increasingly see major cybercrime
Dutch Justice Minister David van Weel warns that major cyberattacks, such as those targeting ChipSoft and Odido, will become increasingly common as global cybercrime rises. He stresses the need for mo...
Eerenberg himself has many questions about discovered benefit data
State Secretary for Finance Eelco Eerenberg expressed his own concerns and questions regarding a recently discovered data vault containing information about the childcare benefit scandal. He noted tha...
Dutch MEPs: stop going to Strasbourg
Dutch MEPs from several political parties have called for the European Parliament to temporarily suspend its monthly sessions in Strasbourg due to energy shortages and regional instability. In a lette...
Amsterdam square cordoned off over possible firearm, two men arrested
Police arrested two men and cordoned off part of Frederiksplein in Amsterdam this morning following reports of a possible firearm. While officers in heavy vests responded to the scene, it remains uncl...
'That's bold,' thinks Jesper Rasch. But he doesn't know what 'chasse patate' means in Chinese either
Cyclist Jesper Rasch has left his long-time Dutch team in North Holland to join an international squad, marking a major shift in his career and culture. He describes moving away from familiar traditio...
Politics on the Amstel: PRO Amsterdam needs no referendum for Israel boycott
Journalists from AT5, Het Parool, and De Telegraaf discuss current political issues in Amsterdam in the podcast 'Politiek aan de Amstel.' The discussion covers the PRO Amsterdam party's stance on an I...
Thin mattress, 40-degree heat and rice for breakfast: how new columnist Jesper Rasch (28) is discovering Chinese cycling life
Dutch cyclist Jesper Rasch has joined the China Anta-Mentech Cycling Team as a sprinter and mentor for local riders. Rasch, who hails from Zandvoort, will share his monthly experiences of racing and a...
Weather forecast for the May holiday: 'fine outdoor weather'
Meteorologist Berend van Straaten provides a weather forecast for the upcoming May holiday in Haarlem, predicting favorable outdoor conditions. This follows a period of pleasant spring weather as the ...
Yves Berendse and Jeangu Macrooy in new season of Beste Zangers
AVROTROS has announced that Yves Berendse and Jeangu Macrooy will participate in the nineteenth season of the popular music program 'Beste Zangers'. The new series is scheduled to be broadcast later t...
Record amount of data traffic through Amsterdam internet exchange
The Amsterdam Internet Exchange has reached a record data traffic volume, processing 15 terabits per second for the first time. This milestone reflects the increasing amount of internet traffic passin...
TommyTomato relaunches in slimmed-down form; 30,000 students may get healthy lunches again after May break
The social enterprise TommyTomato is resuming its operations in a slimmed-down form after securing new financing. While the restart allows 30,000 primary school students to receive healthy lunches aga...
René took his brother's Tolkien books as a child. Now he has a museum dedicated to them
René has turned his childhood passion for J.R.R. Tolkien's books into a dedicated museum in Leiden. The establishment is featured as a lesser-known museum gem run by volunteers with limited opening h...
Creating the flower parade in a Noordwijkerhout hall. The setup days are a celebration in themselves
Hundreds of volunteers are decorating fifteen floral parade floats at a bulb company in Noordwijkerhout ahead of this weekend's event. The construction phase has become a popular attraction for touris...