Netherlands News in English
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Jan-Willem Roodbeen and Jeroen Kijk in de Vegte get TV show on NPO 1
Radio hosts Jan-Willem Roodbeen and Jeroen Kijk in de Vegte will host a new weekly television show titled "Jan-Willem Ruimt Op!" on NPO 1 starting May 1st. The program will feature guest artists and a...
Jewelers more cautious as gold prices hit record highs: 'You get much less jewelry for your money'
Record-high gold prices are driving individuals to sell their old jewelry in large quantities while making new purchases less attractive for consumers. Jewelers and goldsmiths are becoming more cautio...
Museum of Comic Art in Noordwijk honors 90-year-old artist Jan van Haasteren: More than the popular jigsaw puzzles
The Museum of Comic Art in Noordwijk is hosting an exhibition to celebrate artist Jan van Haasteren's 90th birthday. The showcase explores his entire body of work, highlighting that his career extends...
ACM intensifies oversight of energy market due to rising gas prices
The Netherlands' Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) is intensifying its oversight of the energy market in response to rising gas prices caused by instability in the Middle East. The regulator i...
Growing calls in Dutch Parliament not to permanently close Groningen gas fields
Support is growing in the Dutch House of Representatives to keep the Groningen gas fields open as a strategic emergency reserve rather than closing them permanently. This proposal, supported by partie...
Dutchman Ryan Song eliminated in San Marino national song festival semi-final
Dutch singer Ryan Song failed to qualify for the final of the San Marino Song Contest after performing his song "Break the Cage" in the first semi-final on Wednesday. He was not among the five acts se...
'All safety tips are welcome.' Seniors in IJmuiden talk with police
During a seniors' day event at a library in IJmuiden, police officers met with local residents to discuss digital safety and security. Participants engaged with the police to learn about staying safe ...
Reader Question: Is PostNL allowed to record your ID details when picking up a parcel?
A reader's inquiry explores why PostNL service points record identification details when customers collect packages, contrasting this with the less stringent requirements for home deliveries. The arti...
Anything for fame: VPRO youth series satirizes internet craze
The VPRO youth series 'Snapflat,' directed by Diederik Ebbinge, satirizes the modern obsession with internet fame and social media followers. The show follows Danny, an aspiring folk rapper from the N...
Siem de Jong and Daniel de Ridder return to Ajax as technical managers
Former players Siem de Jong and Daniel de Ridder have returned to Ajax to serve as technical managers. They will work alongside Technical Director Jordi Cruijff in their new roles at the club.
Crisis cabinet seeks stability: will the real foreign minister please stand up?
The Dutch coalition government is facing internal competition over who speaks for the country regarding the crisis in Iran. Multiple ministers, including Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen and Prime Minis...
Eerdmans wants to enshrine 'gas emergency button' in law
JA21 leader Joost Eerdmans proposes legally designating the Groningen gas field as a strategic reserve to allow drilling during emergency situations. He argues that rising energy prices necessitate ke...
Edison Awards ceremony to be broadcast live on NPO Start for the first time in years
The Edison Awards ceremony will be broadcast live next Monday evening via the NPO Start platform, marking the first time in years the event is available for live viewing. The organization confirmed th...
South Holland requests power grid capacity for a quarter million homes
The province of South Holland has requested electricity grid capacity for approximately 250,000 new homes planned for construction through 2032. This collective application was submitted to grid opera...
Explosion destroys apartment complex entrance at Witte de Withplein in De Baarsjes
An explosion caused significant damage to the entrance of an apartment complex on Witte de Withplein in Amsterdam early this morning. No injuries were reported, though the blast shattered windows and ...
Son Seth must fulfill the motocross dream of his father and grandfather, but he lacks the fire
No intercity trains between Haarlem and Leiden due to broken-down train
Intercity train services between Haarlem and Leiden Centraal are suspended due to a broken train. The disruption is expected to last until approximately 10:00 AM.
Politicians debate at Mendelcollege: 'You must stay in Haarlem and not end up in Hoofddorp'
Local politicians and students at Mendelcollege in Haarlem held a debate ahead of the municipal elections on March 18. The discussion addressed housing concerns for young people and the city's approac...
XR glues doors of multiple Amsterdam high schools shut
Extinction Rebellion glued shut the doors and chained the gates of approximately 35 high schools in Amsterdam to protest against the climate crisis and educational policies. The group left messages ca...
XR blocks access to Amsterdam high schools with glue and chain locks: classes cancelled at IVKO
Zita Pels (GroenLinks) forced to stand her ground during housing debate: ‘This is not polarizing’
Investigation into reported shooting in Velsen-Noord
Police responded to reports of a possible shooting at Stratingsplantsoen in Velsen-Noord on Wednesday evening. Authorities are currently conducting an investigation to determine exactly what occurred ...
New museums are increasingly becoming experiences: "This is our vortex tunnel"
Amsterdam is seeing a rise in commercial experience-based museums that prioritize immersive environments and social media appeal over traditional art collections. While critics argue these for-profit ...
New museums are increasingly becoming experiences: "This is our vortex tunnel"
Amsterdam is seeing a rise in 'experience museums' focused on social media photos and immersive activities rather than traditional art collections. While these commercial venues aim to make learning a...
Kleverparkfestival ends after forty years: 'It’s run its course, our permit became 1500 percent more expensive'
The Kleverparkfestival in Haarlem is being discontinued after forty years due to a 1500 percent increase in permit costs. It is the second event in the city to recently announce its cancellation, foll...
Can I grow new plants from my houseplant's seeds?
In his weekly column, Boer Tom answers a question from reader Petra Hageman regarding the propagation of her Madagascar Jewel houseplant. Hageman asks if it is possible to successfully grow new plants...
Nine out of ten times Danny Bakker scores with a header. After his miss, he scores an own goal in the semi-final: 'Focus shifts back to Sunday'
Telstar captain Danny Bakker experienced a difficult match during the KNVB Cup semi-final against AZ, missing a header before scoring an own goal. The mistake contributed to Telstar's defeat, though B...
Car ends up in Hoofdvaart Abbenes, driver slightly injured
A car crashed into the Hoofdvaart in Abbenes on Wednesday night, leaving the driver with minor injuries. Although the driver survived with slight wounds, the vehicle was heavily damaged in the inciden...
Demolition of De Meet sports hall causes no pain
Demolition of the De Meet sports hall and an adjacent pharmacy has begun to prepare for the De Strandwal development project. Construction of the new buildings is expected to start shortly after the d...
Depressed and anxious: health of workers in the Netherlands is declining significantly
Recent data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reveals a significant decline in the health of working individuals across the country. The findings indicate that employees are increasingly struggling wi...