Netherlands News in English
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A4 partially closed due to fatal collision near Belgian border
A fatal collision on the A4 highway near the Belgian border resulted in one death and the partial closure of the road between the De Markiezaat junction and Zandvliet. Local authorities also closed a ...
Heemstede's first inclusive playground praised but falls short: ‘Beautifully designed, but not inclusive enough’
The first inclusive playground in Heemstede opened last week in the Rivierenbuurt neighborhood to provide a shared space for all children. While local residents consider the new facility an asset, par...
Successor to iDIN identification service to be widely used in the Netherlands
The Belgian identification app itsme is launching for widespread use in the Netherlands starting Monday as a successor to the iDIN service. It allows users to log in to various organizations, such as ...
Parents in Velserbroek hunting for clothes for their child: 'Already outgrown them again'
A successful children's clothing fair was held this Sunday at the Hofstede in Velserbroek, attracting nearly a hundred visitors. Due to the high interest from parents, a follow-up edition of the fair ...
Toos & Henk - June 1
Cartoonist Paul Kusters provides a unique perspective on current events through his daily comic strip, Toos & Henk. The illustrations are published every week from Monday to Saturday.
Major fire in shop building on Cornelius Groenlandstraat in Heemskerk
A large fire broke out in a shop building on Cornelius Groenlandstraat in Heemskerk on Sunday evening around 9:30 PM. Emergency services quickly escalated their response, and multiple fire department ...
Person injured in stabbing on Nieuwe Hemweg in Amsterdam
A person was injured and hospitalized following a stabbing incident on Nieuwe Hemweg in Amsterdam on Wednesday evening. Police are currently searching for a suspect, described as a tall man with a cro...
René Diekstra: Assisted suicide is a right, not a crime
René Diekstra argues that assisted suicide should be treated as a legal right rather than a criminal offense. The article references a study he co-authored at Leiden University over 45 years ago whic...
Former EO presenter Menno Helmus (64) dies
Former EO presenter Menno Helmus has passed away at the age of 64 following a battle with cancer. During his career at the Dutch broadcaster from 1992 to 2010, he hosted programs such as Live-Lijn, Om...
Samantha Steenwijk: My forehead is full of Botox, yet I still managed to get a wrinkle
Dutch singer Samantha Steenwijk discusses her journey losing 20 kilograms and managing her health through immunotherapy for allergies. She shares personal details about her lifestyle, including how sh...
After 'Albania', Tour of Nibbixwoud won by Niels Reemeijer from Spaarndam
Niels Reemeijer, a 23-year-old cyclist from Spaarndam, won the Wielerronde van Nibbixwoud after finishing strongest in a final sprint against the peloton. This victory follows his recent racing experi...
From bakery to running route: first Social Run leaves them wanting more
Dozens of participants gathered in Beverwijk for the city's first Social Run, a non-competitive event starting at the bakery La Petite Boulangerie. The relaxed group run prioritized community and soci...
Goos Personal Training & Coaching moves to larger location: ‘We want everyone to feel at home’
Goos Personal Training & Coaching has relocated to a larger facility at Velserduinplein after seven years of operation on Kennemerlaan. The move followed a two-month renovation period designed to crea...
Which teacher made a difference for you? Respond!
A Dutch media outlet is inviting readers to share stories about teachers who had a significant positive impact on their lives for an upcoming series of interviews. Interested participants are asked to...
Songbird sport thrives in Amsterdam: every twa-twa whistle counts
The Surinamese singing bird association Ringmaster Amsterdam hosts competitive matches where 'twa-twa' birds are judged on the number of whistles they produce. Suniel Chedie, a prominent figure in the...
Suzan and Freek look back on 'amazing month in Arnhem'
Dutch musical duo Suzan & Freek have concluded a successful series of ten sold-out concerts at the GelreDome in Arnhem. After the final performance on Sunday afternoon, the pair reflected on the exper...
What I've won from radio contests: Radio, power bank, record player and now TV recordings
A journalist describes the experience of being unexpectedly broadcast live across the Netherlands after messaging a radio station to participate in a contest. The author details their history of winni...
GTST actress Noël van Kleef expecting first child
Actress Noël van Kleef and her partner Thom have announced that they are expecting their first child. The couple shared the news on Instagram, with the baby expected to arrive in November.
De Jong falls to Zverev in fourth round of Roland Garros
Jesper de Jong's impressive run at Roland Garros came to an end in the fourth round following a straight-sets loss to Alexander Zverev. The 26-year-old Dutch player lost 6-7, 4-6, 1-6 on his birthday,...
Car in water after collision at Hoofddorp intersection, driver hospitalized, one arrest
A collision between two vehicles at an intersection in Hoofddorp on Sunday afternoon resulted in one car ending up in the water. The female driver was transported to the hospital for treatment, and on...
Tractor pulling finally back at full throttle after two rained-out editions
The Trekkertrek Fun & Power Festival in Nieuw-Vennep returned successfully this weekend after two years of cancellations due to heavy rain. Participants competed in tractor-pulling challenges under su...
Flower bulb trader C.S. Weijers & Sons in Hillegom appointed Purveyor to the Household: 'A crown on a hundred years of entrepreneurship'
The flower bulb trading company C.S. Weijers & Zonen in Hillegom has been officially designated as a Purveyor to the Royal Household. The honorary title was presented by the King's Commissioner of Sou...
Amsterdam to launch its own port week in June; IJmuiden Port Festival follows a week later
Amsterdam will host its first port week in June to showcase the innovation and accessibility of its harbor as part of the Zeehavendagen. The event aims to demonstrate the relevance of the port and wil...
DSS reaches play-off final after war of attrition and 14 penalties. ‘We were still up for extra time’
Haarlem-based football club DSS advanced to the promotion play-off final after defeating Spirit’30 in a 14-penalty shootout. The team will face RKEDO this coming weekend on neutral ground for a chan...
Central Jewish Consultation threatens legal action over Kanye West
The Central Jewish Consultation (CJO) has threatened legal action if the Dutch government does not impose an entry ban on artist Kanye West, also known as Ye. The organization formally submitted the r...
Temporary housing found: residential group stays together in Bloemendaal
The residential group De Nieuwe Ark in Bloemendaal has secured a temporary housing solution, ensuring that its four disabled residents and their caregivers can remain together. They will move into two...
Hannie Schaft inspires students in Brazil: 'I hear they are thinking about how they can take action themselves'
A graphic novel about Dutch resistance fighters Hannie Schaft and the Oversteegen sisters is inspiring students in Brazil to reflect on activism and resistance. The book's Brazilian creators note that...
Britt regrets choosing an anonymous donor: 'A child needs to know where they come from'
Britt shares her regret over choosing an unknown sperm donor in the new "Donorkindpodcast voor Wensouders," emphasizing that children should know their biological origins. The podcast, created by Este...
Easels & Brushes and Art Route Beverwijk/Wijk aan Zee. 'We skipped the fairies and dragons'
The Ezels & Kwasten and Kunstroute events took place in Beverwijk and Wijk aan Zee over the weekend, celebrating 750 years of market rights in Beverwijk. The festival focused on themes of history, sto...
3x3 basketball takes over Haarlem in the shadow of St. Bavo Church. ‘The atmosphere is relaxed, but there is something at stake’
The Grote Markt in Haarlem hosted a stop of the 3x3 basketball PRO Cup on Sunday, set against the backdrop of the Sint-Bavokerk. The event highlighted the unique characteristics of the 3x3 variant com...