Netherlands News in English
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Monica wrote a book about her parents who survived 17 concentration camps
Monica van Rijn has authored a book titled 'The Memory Place: How My Parents Survived Nazi Hell,' detailing how her parents survived 17 concentration camps during the Holocaust. The memoir, which took...
Amsterdam's Atlas statue returns to its familiar spot after almost two years
The iconic bronze statue of Atlas has returned to its position on the roof of the Royal Palace on Dam Square in Amsterdam following a two-year restoration. The 350-year-old statue was cleaned of green...
Fire near 't Harde still has multiple hotspots
Firefighters are using helicopters to tackle several remaining hot spots at a military training ground near 't Harde in Gelderland. The situation has persisted for several days, placing a significant ...
Thousands give loud applause for late Jade Kops
Thousands of people gathered in Naaldwijk on Friday to pay their final respects to social media personality Jade Kops with a loud round of applause. Outside the private farewell ceremony at WestlandTh...
Open water swimming season begins with dozens of warnings
The open water swimming season in the Netherlands begins on May 1st, with hundreds of locations designated as safe for swimming. However, dozens of sites have already received warnings due to blue-gre...
'Gentle poet' Gershwin Bonefacia at May 4 Memorial Concert; 'Resistance is a chain of continuous small acts against injustice'
Poet Gershwin Bonefacia, former city poet of Amsterdam and winner of the Gouden Ganzenveer 2026, will perform as a special guest at a remembrance concert on May 4th. The event will be held by the Kenn...
Dutch can profit more from their savings by investing
The Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) reports that one in ten Dutch households has sufficient financial resources to invest but chooses not to. This trend could lead to long-term f...
Chinook helicopter lands in Amsterdam during training flight
A Dutch Royal Air Force Chinook helicopter landed at the Marineterrein in Amsterdam on Wednesday morning as part of a scheduled training flight. After a brief five-minute stop, the transport helicopte...
The battle for Eredivisie survival: how things stand for Volendam and Telstar
The battle against relegation in the Dutch Eredivisie is intensifying with only three rounds remaining in the season. Following the confirmed relegation of Heracles Almelo, five clubs are now competin...
Fire department wants to extinguish fires faster near 't Harde
The fire department aims to quickly extinguish a wildfire near 't Harde by redeploying two Chinook helicopters on Friday. Elburg Mayor Harm-Jan van Schaik stated that the additional aerial support is ...
IJmuider Courant returns to Kennemerlaan. New editorial office in IJmuiden
The editorial office of the IJmuider Courant has moved to a new location at Kennemerlaan 35 in IJmuiden this week. The staff transitioned from their previous office at Fidelishof back to the well-know...
William's therapy garden refurbished thanks to NH Helpt
Workers from Cordaan Landlust Leerwerkbedrijf renovated William Jansen's large therapy garden in Amsterdam following an appeal on NH Helpt. The team performed extensive maintenance, including pruning ...
Growing season off to a slow start due to persistent drought
The growing season in the Netherlands is starting at a disadvantage due to persistent drought conditions affecting farmers and gardeners. LTO Nederland reports that soil and groundwater levels have no...
Dynamic electricity contract? Turn everything on this afternoon and the money will roll in
Electricity prices for consumers with dynamic energy contracts in the Netherlands will drop to a record low of -47 cents starting at 12:00 PM today. This negative pricing allows households to earn mon...
New in: these businesses opened in Amsterdam in April
Amsterdam saw the opening of several new hospitality and snack businesses throughout the month of April. These new establishments offer various options for those looking for fresh spots to visit in th...
Strand van Oranje festival should not return
A weekly poll invites readers to share their opinions on whether the festival 'Strand van Oranje' should be allowed to return. The article encourages public participation to gather community feedback ...
Conrad Shipyard is too special to be demolished after all
The article presents a weekly poll inviting readers to share their views on the potential demolition of the historic Werf Conrad site. It suggests that the location may be too significant to be torn d...
Minister pushes through fatbike plan: what are its chances? ‘Just prove the bike is the problem’
Dutch Minister Vincent Karremans is moving forward with a plan to introduce specific regulations for fatbikes, including a minimum age requirement and area-specific bans. Experts have expressed skepti...
9 cool photos of Bevrijdingspop through the years
The article showcases nine historical photographs of the Bevrijdingspop music festival, which is held annually in Haarlem. The event takes place every May 5th in the Haarlemmerhout park to celebrate f...
Amsterdam needs about six thousand new blood donors
The blood supply organization Sanquin has launched a campaign to recruit 6,000 new donors in the Amsterdam region to maintain essential stocks for surgeries and medical treatments. Nationally, the org...
Centuries-old battle against the water
The article highlights the popular cooperative board game Pandemic and its variant, Pandemic: Rising Tide. This version shifts the focus from fighting viruses to the historical struggle of water conta...
Musical about girl group Dolly Dots in Dutch theaters next year
A new Dutch musical about the girl group Dolly Dots is set to premiere in theaters next year, featuring lead roles played by Shanna Slaap, Juliëtte van Leeuwen, Pip Lucas, and Teuntje Post. Additiona...
‘I prefer writing in the back of a covered wagon’: Author Tommy Wieringa on joining convoys to Ukraine
Author Tommy Wieringa will speak in Bloemendaal on May 9 about his experiences delivering defensive aid to Ukraine. He frequently participates in humanitarian convoys to the war-torn country and uses ...
Copper animals and botanical colors at Wendy’s home: ‘I can express my creativity in my interior’
Wendy Klaver showcases her classical, botanical-themed interior in her 1930s home located in Den Helder. Her decorating style, featuring copper animals and organic colors, has evolved from a few initi...
Family in disbelief over murder of Italian woman in Amsterdam: ‘Ilenia was a modest and shy woman’
The family of 45-year-old Ilenia Panzolini has confirmed her identity following a fatal incident in an Amsterdam residence two weeks ago. Panzolini, an Italian national working as a hotel cleaner, was...
Two Chinook helicopters deployed at ’t Harde wildfire
The Dutch Ministry of Defence has deployed two Chinook transport helicopters to help extinguish a wildfire on military grounds in 't Harde, Gelderland. The Defense Helicopter Command announced the dep...
Jett Rebel releases new music after three years and goes on tour
After a three-year hiatus, Dutch musician Jett Rebel has released a new single titled "Changes Coming 'Round The Bend." This release marks the start of more music coming this year and precedes an upco...
Investigation also launched into April 21 fire at Ederheide military site
The Royal Military Constabulary is investigating a fire that occurred on April 21 at a military training ground on the Ederheide. This probe follows similar investigations into recent fires at other D...
Dutch Tax Administration receives record 10.7 million tax returns
The Dutch Tax and Customs Administration received a record 10.7 million tax returns from individuals and businesses before the May 1 deadline. This total surpasses the previous record of 10.5 million ...
Emergency order in Weert to give fire department space
An emergency ordinance was issued in Weert on Thursday night to provide firefighters enough space to extinguish an ongoing wildfire. The ordinance remains in effect through Friday as emergency crews c...