Netherlands News in English
Netherlands news in English — Dutch national headlines covering politics, housing, immigration, the economy, transport and daily life, translated and updated throughout the day for the international community.
Former radio duo Wietze de Jager and Mattie Valk are in contact 'occasionally'
Former radio duo Wietze de Jager and Mattie Valk have resumed occasional contact. The pair separated in 2017 following a public dispute regarding a professional move to Sky Radio.
How Gerry won lawsuit against KLM: 'Earned less for the same work'
Haarlem-based KLM stewardess Gerry Bouma won a landmark legal battle in 1992 after discovering she and other female colleagues were paid significantly less than men for the same work. Her victory secu...
Chris (65) and José (80) live with twenty queer residents: "You never have to explain who you are here"
Chris van der Kroon and Josee Rothuizen live in De Roze Hallen in Amsterdam, a residential complex designed for twenty queer individuals. The residents maintain independent apartments while fostering ...
Screen Time | How will Apple sell glasses that violate privacy?
Tech reporter Rutger Otto examines Apple's development of a controversial smart camera-equipped headset. The column discusses the significant privacy concerns surrounding the technology.
Liveblog: Canal Parade starts around 12:00 PM from the Oosterdok
Amsterdam is hosting the WorldPride Canal Parade on Saturday, August 1st, featuring approximately eighty boats traveling from the Oosterdok. Due to the high volume of expected visitors and the scale o...
Municipalities receive few exemption requests for fireworks ban
Municipalities in the Netherlands are currently receiving very few requests for exemptions to the national fireworks ban. While some local authorities have already decided not to grant any exemptions,...
50 million for PSV, 38 million for Ajax and 300,000 euros for Telstar: this is how much the clubs earned this summer
Dutch football clubs experienced varying levels of financial success during the summer transfer window, with PSV leading earnings at 50 million euros and Ajax securing 38 million euros. In contrast, T...
Will it stay tropical or not? This is the weather forecast for August in Haarlem
Meteorologist Sarah van Gorp from Weeronline provides an outlook for the weather in Haarlem throughout August. Following a warm and dry start to the summer, residents can expect a forecast for the com...
Back in Zandvoort: this is what Formula 1 used to look like
The Formula 1 Grand Prix is scheduled to take place at the Zandvoort circuit from August 21 to 23. This event marks the final time the race will be held at this location.
Why Ziggo is charging all customers an extra 2.50 euros for ESPN
Starting next week, Ziggo will automatically include the ESPN package for all digital TV subscribers, resulting in an additional monthly fee of 2.50 euros. Consumer market director Robin Kroes stated ...
Queer community defiant after Berlin attack: 'Will not hide'
The queer community in the Netherlands is expressing determination and resilience ahead of WorldPride Amsterdam following recent violent incidents and an attack in Berlin. Pride organizers and partici...
Ajax attacker Mika Godts (21) in talks with French top club Paris Saint-Germain
Ajax forward Mika Godts is in discussions with Paris Saint-Germain regarding a potential transfer. The French club has contacted both the 21-year-old player and Ajax to express their interest.
365,000 passengers use NS discount pass this summer
Approximately 365,000 travelers have utilized the NS temporary discount pass during the summer. Friday marks the final day for purchasing the subscription, with the national railway operator expressin...
Ajax signs German international Julian Brandt (30) for three seasons
Ajax has signed German international midfielder Julian Brandt on a free transfer. The 30-year-old player has committed to a three-season contract with the Amsterdam-based club, lasting until the summe...
Preparations for WorldPride highlight in full swing
Preparations are underway in Amsterdam for the WorldPride Canal Parade, which is scheduled to take place this Saturday. Organizers and participants are finalizing decorations and safety measures for t...
Blues festival in Grolloo founded by Johan Derksen ends after nine editions
The Holland International Blues Festival in Grolloo, co-founded by TV personality Johan Derksen in 2016, has officially ended after nine editions. The final event of the festival took place this past ...
Amsterdam man (42) sentenced to community service for incitement during World Pride event
A 42-year-old Amsterdam man has been sentenced to 40 hours of community service for incitement after shouting anti-gay slurs during a World Pride event in Amsterdam-West. Although the suspect denied t...
Director Tom Six reveals he has MS and is making a documentary about his illness
Dutch filmmaker Tom Six, known for the The Human Centipede franchise, has revealed he has been living with multiple sclerosis for fourteen years. He has produced a documentary titled The End of Tom Si...
Haarlem housing market: average buyer pays 5 percent above asking price
Buying a home in Haarlem remains difficult as 74 percent of buyers paid above the asking price in the past six months. The overall difference between asking prices and final sale prices has remained c...
Fewer ferries during Pride tomorrow: GVB unable to complete schedule
Due to a persistent shortage of qualified skippers, public transport operator GVB will reduce the number of ferries operating across the IJ in Amsterdam during Pride tomorrow. Passengers are advised t...
The city's waste problem remains enormous: "It is a huge dump here"
Amsterdam is struggling with persistent street waste issues, largely driven by people rummaging through trash cans for deposit bottles. While the city plans to roll out new, self-closing trash bins st...
GoVolta also wants to run trains on high-speed line to Paris
The Dutch train operator GoVolta plans to compete with Eurostar by launching a new high-speed rail service between Amsterdam and Paris. The company has informed the Authority for Consumers and Markets...
Two accidents on the North ring road cause heavy traffic
Two separate accidents near the Zeeburgertunnel have forced the closure of a section of the Amsterdam ring road, causing significant traffic delays. Authorities expect the disruption to continue until...
Increasing number of twenty-somethings on long-term disability due to mental health issues
The Dutch Employee Insurance Agency (UWV) reports a significant increase in the number of people in their twenties receiving disability benefits due to long-term work incapacity. This trend is primari...
The Achterklap Podcast | Searching for Madonna on the canals and ABBA is proven right
Madonna is set to perform during the upcoming World Pride event. Meanwhile, the carnival group De Kapotte Kachels has lost a legal battle against the band ABBA.
16-year-old suspect in Zandvoort Pride assault released
A 16-year-old boy suspected of assaulting and insulting a visitor at the Pride on the Beach event in Zandvoort has been released under conditions by a judge. The Public Prosecution Service confirms th...
WorldPride Portrait: Raham was not safe in Iran, now organizes the first Iranian Pride boat here
After fleeing Iran due to the criminalization of homosexuality, queer activist Raham Rafiee relocated to Amsterdam to continue his advocacy. He supports the Iranian queer community and famously organi...
Massage parlor license revoked
Mayor Jos Wienen has revoked the operating license for the massage parlor Multimassage in Haarlem following an investigation by the Dutch Labour Inspectorate. The investigation revealed the illegal em...
Tetanus can be fatal, but vaccination protects: here is when you need a booster shot
Tetanus is a serious bacterial infection that can enter the body through wounds or animal bites. While vaccination provides protection, individuals may require booster shots to maintain immunity over ...
Haarlem hosts thirty refugees in prime city center hotel
The municipality of Haarlem is temporarily housing thirty status holders at the Ambassador City Centre Hotel to help alleviate pressure on the asylum seeker center in Ter Apel. The residents will rema...