Netherlands News in English
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You can't just polish away the glass ceiling
The article discusses the metaphorical glass ceiling and gender inequality in the context of International Women's Day. It uses a satirical remark about cleaning the glass ceiling to highlight the ong...
Saskia from Castricum reflects on her Winter Full of Love adventure: 'My children were disappointed it didn't work out'
Saskia Leenders from Castricum reflects on her participation in the television show Winter Vol Liefde, where she sought a relationship with Klaas in Austria. Although the connection did not result in ...
Robbers brandished guns in wholesaler and shot at fleeing employee; sole suspect denies charges
Employees at a consumer electronics wholesaler in Haarlemmermeer were assaulted and one was shot during an armed robbery in August 2024. A 4.5-year prison sentence has been demanded for a 43-year-old ...
Princess Margriet visits Paralympic Winter Games in Italy
Princess Margriet is scheduled to visit the Paralympic Winter Games in Italy next week. Prime Minister Rob Jetten and Sports Minister Mirjam Sterk will also attend the events, according to an announce...
Cabinet considers measures to prevent 2026 prison cell shortage
State Secretary Claudia van Bruggen warns that the Dutch prison system faces a projected shortage of 265 cells this year without further intervention. While emergency measures are currently managing o...
Moment of silence for late baseball player De Jong
A moment of silence was held for former Dutch catcher and coach Sidney de Jong before a World Baseball Classic game between the Netherlands and Venezuela. De Jong, a prominent figure in Dutch baseball...
Amsterdam teacher Piet de Boer improved the lives of ‘imbeciles’
Long queues for Harry Styles pop-up store in Amsterdam: ‘I don’t even know her name, but it’s so much fun’
What should plant-based chicken pieces be called? Well-known advertiser makes a suggestion
New regulations have banned terms like 'vegetarian chicken pieces' and 'vegetarian bacon', requiring meat substitute manufacturers to find alternative product names. A famous Dutch advertiser, known f...
HFC match-winner at Nieuw Zuid almost played for Quick Boys: ‘For whatever reason it didn’t happen’
Delano Ladan scored the decisive header for Haarlem-based club Koninklijke HFC to secure a 1-0 victory over Quick Boys. The goal was particularly significant as Ladan had previously undergone a trial ...
Heemstede seeks solutions for N201 traffic bottleneck but leaves debate to successors: ‘New city council has its work cut out’
The Heemstede municipal council discussed the ongoing traffic congestion issues on the N201 and Cruquiusweg during its final session of the current term. Members decided to defer any concrete decision...
Excise duty reduction only way to curb fuel prices, say experts
Experts suggest that reducing excise duties is the only way for the government to control rising fuel prices driven by the conflict in the Middle East. Although pump prices are increasing, it is curre...
Huge line in central Amsterdam for Harry Styles pop-up store
Hundreds of fans gathered at a pop-up store in Amsterdam's Looiersgracht to purchase merchandise and music following the release of Harry Styles' new album. The store's opening precedes the singer's t...
Massive queue on Looiersgracht for Harry Styles pop-up store
Hundreds of fans gathered on the Looiersgracht in Amsterdam for the opening of a Harry Styles pop-up store celebrating his new album release. The store sells exclusive merchandise and CDs and will rem...
Will there be a Heemskerk flag in the council chamber? If it’s up to Tobias Nijboer, yes. ‘It is a sympathetic proposal’
Tobias Nijboer of the local party Heemskerk Lokaal has proposed hanging the municipal flag in the council chamber to better represent local pride. The initiative comes after the municipality distribut...
Girls get priority over boys on five football pitches
The city of Amsterdam has introduced priority signs for girls at five local soccer pitches to encourage them to be more active in spaces typically dominated by boys. Specific days have been designated...
Cabinet aims to provide more clarity for self-employed with new law
The Dutch government is drafting new legislation to provide greater clarity for self-employed professionals. This plan includes scrapping significant parts of current laws regarding false self-employm...
'Nothing unites like a common enemy', Velsen city council supports legal action to reopen lock route
The Velsen municipal council has unanimously supported taking legal action against Rijkswaterstaat following the national water authority's decision not to reopen the locks route. The council's move t...
Last week showed EU weakness on the world stage, says Jetten
Rob Jetten criticized the European Union's weak global position, citing internal divisions regarding the conflict in Iran as a primary example. He argued that the EU must significantly improve its int...
How the ghost of Óscar García looms over Fred Grim, fueled by Jordi Cruijff's words
Ajax coach Fred Grim aims to maintain pressure on league rivals Feyenoord while dealing with the legacy and influence of youth coach Óscar García. The situation has been intensified by recent public...
Why Rob Jetten is a bit like Donald Trump
The Dutch cabinet has faced criticism for its lack of clarity regarding attacks on Iran, highlighting a shift in influence where the Minister of Foreign Affairs is often overshadowed by other minister...
Jetten: Dutch people could become victims of Iran war
Minister Rob Jetten stated that Dutch soldiers could potentially be at risk in the conflict with Iran, although the likelihood is considered very small. The cabinet is currently considering a French r...
Jiya (16) and Elza (18) on their friendship: ‘Our friendship feels like a major plot twist’
Sixteen-year-old Jiya Bakas from Haarlem and eighteen-year-old Elza Sakinskaya from Vogelenzang discuss their unique friendship for a regional feature. They share insights into what makes their bond s...
Well-attended Beverwijk Christmas market to become annual event, municipality seeks permanent budget
The Beverwijk city council intends to turn its successful Christmas market into an annual event starting after the 2025 edition. Local authorities are currently investigating the allocation of a struc...
Study: Significant inequality between women and men remains in the city
The 2025 Emancipation Monitor reveals that women in Amsterdam continue to face significant inequalities compared to men, including lower economic independence and higher rates of street harassment. De...
In Amsterdam, women are more highly educated than men but less economically independent
Philosopher Jacqueline Duurland at Badhuis Leidsebuurt
The Badhuis in the Leidsebuurt will host philosopher Jacqueline Duurland and a singer-songwriter this Sunday afternoon to celebrate International Women's Day. The event offers a cultural program for t...
Health Inspectorate investigates work culture at Erasmus MC ICU
The Health Care and Youth Inspectorate is investigating the work culture at the Erasmus MC intensive care unit in Rotterdam. The probe follows reports from NOS and Nieuwsuur regarding a crisis of conf...
Ten reports of loud bangs at Harsco processing plant
The North Sea Canal Area Environment Service has received ten reports of loud bangs originating from the Tata Steel site. These incidents are specifically linked to activities at the processor Harsco.
Santpoort-Noord gets ATM back: residents can withdraw cash at Dekamarkt from March 23
Residents of Santpoort-Noord will regain access to a local ATM starting March 23, with a new Geldmaat machine being installed at the Dekamarkt supermarket. This move restores cash withdrawal services ...