Netherlands News in English
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Line dancing is the new hit in Amsterdam: "Finally, there's room for country"
American-style line dancing is gaining significant popularity in Amsterdam, led by instructor Riley McGann. Participants from across the country are attending these sold-out classes, which offer a mod...
In pictures | WorldPride in Amsterdam concludes with colorful Pride March
The WorldPride event in Amsterdam concluded on Saturday with its traditional Pride March. The colorful parade drew participants to the city, and highlights of the festivities have been documented in a...
Economic powerhouse Germany loses 15,000 jobs per month: what does this mean for the Netherlands?
Germany's manufacturing sector is currently shedding 15,000 jobs per month across the automotive and machinery industries. This economic downturn in Germany is expected to have significant repercussio...
Man injured in stabbing on Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal
A man was injured in a suspected stabbing incident on the Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal in Amsterdam city center on the evening of the incident. Emergency services were deployed to the scene and the victim ...
Don’t look through a CD hole: eye doctor on how to safely view a solar eclipse
Ophthalmologist Hans Vingerling warns that viewing Wednesday's partial solar eclipse in the Netherlands without proper protection can cause permanent eye damage. He specifically advises against using ...
Foundation accelerates claim against cargo bike company Babboe due to potential bankruptcy
The claim foundation Veilige Bakfiets is accelerating efforts to secure compensation for owners of defective Babboe bicycles due to the risk of bankruptcy for parent company Accell. This move aims to ...
Eclipse fever hits Europe: hotels more expensive and viewing spots scarce
The upcoming solar eclipse on August 12 is causing a surge in tourism across parts of Europe. This influx of travelers has led to limited accommodation availability and significantly higher hotel pric...
Warm weekend heralds next week: temperatures up to 30 degrees possible
The Netherlands is set for a week of warm, summery weather with temperatures expected to reach 30 degrees Celsius by Thursday and Friday. Dry conditions are forecast to persist throughout the week, fu...
Son Mieux band members Maud Akkermans and Olivier Lucas announce they are expecting a baby
Maud Akkermans and Olivier Lucas, members of the Dutch band Son Mieux, have announced that they are expecting a baby. Due to her pregnancy, Akkermans will be absent from the band's upcoming European t...
Ted Lasso actress enjoys Dutch lessons for the new season
Actress Hannah Waddingham shared that she enjoyed learning Dutch for her role as Rebecca in the new season of the series Ted Lasso. In the show, her character learns the language from her boyfriend, w...
Motorist drives 150 km/h in city center and asks for a warning
Police in Amsterdam confiscated a car and a driver's license after they were caught driving 146 km/h in a 50 km/h zone. The driver, who was stopped as part of a Europe-wide speed enforcement campaign,...
Four suspects chased and arrested after yet another break-in at fire station
Police arrested four suspects following a high-speed chase that ended near Rembrandtpark in Amsterdam after a break-in at a fire station in Aalsmeer. The incident is part of a string of recent burglar...
Final day of World Pride arrives with protest march and closing concert
The final day of the two-week World Pride event in Amsterdam features a protest march from the President Kennedylaan to the Museumplein. The celebration concludes with a concert at the Pride Village, ...
Foodies and film lovers take note: Cinema Culinair comes to Haarlem
Cinema Culinair is coming to Haarlem, offering an immersive experience where audience members can eat the same food featured in the films they are watching. This event combines dining and cinema, allo...
Hoofddorpplein renovated with its own 'amphitheatre': "Amsterdam's calling card"
The Hoofddorpplein in Amsterdam has undergone a two-and-a-half-year renovation featuring a new amphitheater and seating area designed to improve community interaction. Funded by neighborhood budgets, ...
Heatwave also hits wallets: spending drops by 4 percent, with rural areas staying home
During heatwaves, consumer spending in the Netherlands drops by 4 percent as residents tend to stay indoors. While rural citizens are more likely to stay home, urban dwellers frequently visit hospital...
Julian Brandt could have joined clubs worldwide: But Ajax and Jordi kept playing on my mind
German footballer Julian Brandt decided to join Ajax as a free agent despite interest from clubs worldwide. He chose the Amsterdam club to take on the challenge of helping with their reconstruction.
Police release footage of foiled 2022 assassination attempt: 'Turn around! Hands against the wall'
Police have released footage from a 2022 operation in Amsterdam where they successfully prevented an attempted assassination. The intervention was triggered by a distress call from a man who spotted t...
Mentrum patient holds nurse in chokehold for minutes during escape attempt
A 29-year-old patient at the Mentrum care facility in Amsterdam has been sentenced to six months in prison and conditional psychiatric treatment for holding a nurse in a chokehold during an escape att...
Nature area burns down in Bennebroek
A fire broke out in a natural area in Bennebroek around 6:45 PM. Firefighters quickly contained the blaze, limiting the damage and preventing it from spreading further.
Ariana Grande hits number 1 for the fourth time with eighth studio album eternal sunshine
American singer Ariana Grande has achieved her fourth number one spot on the Dutch Album Top 100 with her eighth studio album, 'petal'. This milestone comes shortly after the singer announced that she...
"It feels like piracy": Party boats thunder into Muider bedrooms
Residents of Muiden are experiencing significant noise pollution from loud music on party boats traveling across the IJmeer. While local authorities struggle with enforcement due to the boats moving a...
Ajax to start without Brandt and Ter Stegen against PEC Zwolle
Ajax coach Míchel Sánchez announced that new signings Julian Brandt and Marc ter Stegen will not start in the team's opening Eredivisie match against PEC Zwolle. The club is also managing squad fitn...
Brandi Carlile to perform at AFAS Live six months later than planned
American singer Brandi Carlile has rescheduled her performance at AFAS Live in Amsterdam from October 27 to April 2 due to personal circumstances. The concert will take place nearly six months later t...
Profit from supermarket savings stamps halves, but you still get extra money back
Albert Heijn customers will soon take twice as long to fill a savings book due to changes in the stamp program. Experts suggest that current savers should continue, as they still receive extra value d...
De Achterklap Podcast | No comeback for Marco Borsato and Jan Smit opens up
Rumors regarding a major comeback for Marco Borsato have been dismissed. Meanwhile, Jan Smit is celebrating his career anniversary with the community of Volendam.
K3 doesn't understand criticism of Pride Amsterdam performance: 'It's actually important'
The girl group K3 faced backlash on social media following their surprise performance at WorldPride in Amsterdam this past Saturday. The group members expressed confusion regarding the criticism, stat...
Gilano H. from Wild West-style shooting at Zaandam hospital arrested in Ghana
Dutch national Gilano H. was arrested in Ghana while attempting to smuggle 6 million euros worth of cocaine. He was previously wanted by authorities in connection with a shooting at an emergency depar...
14-year-old girl missing from Southeast, police and family concerned
Police and family are concerned for 14-year-old Foske, who went missing yesterday in the Zuidoost district of Amsterdam. A witness last spotted the teenager this morning near Diemen, and authorities a...
Farmers face tension amid heat and drought: corn scorching and potatoes barely surviving
Farmers in the Netherlands are facing significant challenges due to ongoing heat and drought, which are damaging crops like corn and potatoes. Despite these concerns, some farmers remain hopeful as po...