Netherlands News in English

Benali brings Ali and Nino to the stage: ‘There is always a war going on somewhere, peace is a luxury’

Living in a gym in Betondorp? This former school is now for sale (and no, you don't have to do gymnastics anymore)

A former school building from 1926, known as De Scheepskameel, is currently for sale in the Betondorp neighborhood of Amsterdam. This unique property allows residents to live in a historic space that ...

New artwork and water pump unveiled: Church Square regains historical look

Alderman Roel Beems has officially opened the renovated Church Square in Castricum following a two-month renovation project. The final phase of the project included the unveiling of a new artwork and ...

Tada! Haarlem's first female council members receive portraits in city hall

Mayor Jos Wienen unveiled portraits of Haarlem's first three female council members at the city hall this week. The ceremony honors these prominent historical figures for their significant contributio...

Province supports municipalities in expanding asylum reception

The province of North Holland has received over two million euros from the Dutch government to assist municipalities in creating additional reception spaces for asylum seekers. The funding is designat...

Months of delay for Tata Steel sustainability plan permit

Tata Steel's sustainability plans are facing several months of delay as the province of North Holland and the environmental agency require more information to assess the permit application. The evalua...

Fewer bus trips in Utrecht to make public transport more reliable

Public transport providers Transdev and Keolis are reducing bus schedules in the Utrecht region to improve service reliability and minimize unexpected cancellations. The decision follows a period of f...

Nancy and Rik open Schepsels ice cream parlor in Castricum with free ice cream for first 500 visitors: 'We feel something is in the air here'

Nancy Schaper and Rik Droog are opening a new ice cream cafe called Schepsels in Castricum on Saturday, March 7th. Located at the former site of Marx O’Larry’s, the shop will celebrate its grand o...

Fred Grim spoke with Jordi Cruijff, but not about the future: 'We do it weekly'

Ajax interim coach Fred Grim stated that his recent meeting with technical director Jordi Cruijff did not involve discussions about his future at the club. Grim expressed no concern regarding his job ...

Heemstede coalition aimed for a future-proof village. What is already noticeable in daily practice?

The 2022 Heemstede coalition agreement set goals to make the village safe, green, and future-proof through updated frameworks and visions. Despite these legislative plans, the tangible effects on the ...

Barbara de Loor reaches career peak in the snow of Inzell

This article looks back at the historical world speed skating title won by Barbara de Loor in Inzell, marking it as the highlight of her professional career. The retrospective is part of a weekly seri...

Photographers Lieke and Pim live and work in an old school. ‘For a shoot, the whole team first gathers around the dining table’

Photographers Lieke Heijn and Pim Janswaard live and work in a converted 1910 school building in Wormer, Netherlands. The 320-square-meter space consists of three former classrooms used as both a fami...

Operation successful, patient dead – students have almost no housing alternatives

What are steel slags? How dangerous are they and how do I know if they are in my neighborhood?

This article explores the nature and safety concerns regarding steel slags, which have recently become a major topic of discussion across the Netherlands. It provides information on what these materia...

Marco Borsato heard much more often on radio since acquittal in sexual offense case

Following his acquittal in a sex crimes case on December 4, music by Marco Borsato is being played 2.6 times more frequently on Dutch radio stations. An analysis by SoundAware shows a significant rise...

Dutch Cabinet clear on reopening Groningen gas fields: 'We're not going to do it'

The Dutch cabinet has confirmed it will not keep the Groningen gas field open, even for emergency situations. Interior Minister Pieter Heerma stated that the government feels a 'debt of honor' to the ...

Cabinet reiterates: gas extraction from Groningen field will not happen

The Dutch cabinet has reaffirmed that gas extraction from the Groningen field will not be resumed. Ministers stated that the field will be closed as planned, maintaining the previously established sch...

NS takes critical look at strike compensation

The Dutch railway operator NS is evaluating its current compensation scheme for passengers affected by train strikes, according to its annual report. Currently, travelers can receive up to 25 euros fo...

Ajax coach Grim remains hopeful for second place in Eredivisie

Ajax coach Fred Grim remains optimistic about securing second place in the Eredivisie despite a recent scoreless draw against PEC Zwolle. He believes the point gap is surmountable with several matches...

AP: Law governing police data collection falls short

The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) has stated that the police team responsible for gathering information before public demonstrations lacks a sufficient legal basis for its data collection activ...

Dutch Tour hero gifts Ryan Kamp ‘Ferrari on two wheels’: ‘Nice to be out of the Belgian world’

Former professional cyclist Laurens ten Dam has established the only Dutch cyclocross team, featuring rider Ryan Kamp. Ten Dam aims to increase the popularity of cyclocross in the Netherlands, challen...

Finally clear why De Linie in Velserbroek has been without streetlights for years

A bureaucratic error has been identified as the cause of long-term street lighting failures at the Linie in Velserbroek. After years of residents' complaints and government agencies shifting responsib...

Construction wholesaler staff threatened with knife during robbery in Nieuw-West

Construction wholesaler in Osdorp robbed for the second time in a month

A construction wholesaler in Osdorp, Amsterdam, was robbed by a man with a knife on Monday morning, marking the second robbery at the location in a month. The suspect fled with cash from the register,...

Gas power plants were used more often last year during dips in solar and wind energy

Gas-fired power plants in the Netherlands significantly increased their natural gas consumption last year to compensate for fluctuations in solar and wind energy supply. This led to a 6.2 percent incr...

Mike (35) competes in flower arranging championship: 'I train intensively with fellow florists'

Mike Boerma, a 35-year-old florist from Haarlem, will compete in the Dutch Championship Floral Art in Ede on March 9 and 10. Boerma, who considers flower arranging a form of art, has been training int...

Queen Máxima visits NS Train Modernization in Haarlem

Queen Máxima and Minister Stientje van Veldhoven visited NS Train Modernization in Haarlem on Wednesday as part of Circular Economy Week. They observed how old double-decker trains are being refurbis...

Netherlands wants to join mission near Iran: is it consistent with international law?

The Dutch government is considering participating in a mission involving Iran, prompting discussions about its legality under international law. This debate focuses on the justification for military a...

Around 450,000 political party members, highest since 1982

The number of Dutch political party members has reached 448,100, marking the highest level since 1982. According to the Documentation Centre for Dutch Political Parties, the total grew by nearly 15 pe...

Diesel price reaches record high, gasoline price also nears peak

The national recommended price for diesel in the Netherlands has reached a record high of 2.375 euros per liter, matching levels seen four years ago. Gasoline prices are also increasing, though at a s...