Netherlands News in English
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Municipal elections on March 18: what the CDA wants
On March 18, residents of Haarlem will vote in the municipal council elections to select their local representatives. Reporter Nynke La Porte provides an overview of the political parties involved, fo...
Weekly tips: things to do in Amsterdam (March 16-20)
This article highlights various activities and events taking place in Amsterdam from March 16 to 20. It encourages residents and visitors to overcome the start of the work week by exploring the city's...
Still undecided two days before the election? Here is what the number twos of Beverwijk's eleven parties have to say
With only two days remaining before the local elections in Beverwijk, political parties have concluded their final weekend of campaigning. To assist undecided voters, the second-ranked candidates from...
Lonely in the hotel room, those skinfold calipers again; suddenly the longing for a normal life
At age 29, tennis player Arianne Hartono has announced her retirement from professional sports. She cited a longing for a normal life and the loneliness of life on the tour as the primary reasons for ...
Toos & Henk - March 15
Cartoonist Paul Kusters provides a unique perspective on current events through his daily comic strip Toos & Henk. The illustrations are published every week from Monday through Saturday.
Study: More PFAS in backyard eggs with larger free-range areas
A study by the citizen initiative PFASinKaart and Wageningen University has found that hobby chicken eggs contain higher levels of PFAS when the birds have access to a larger roaming area. The researc...
Pension shortfall looms for hundreds of thousands of SME workers, employers must take action
Hundreds of thousands of Dutch SME employees face significant tax penalties because tens of thousands of companies have not yet updated their pension schemes to comply with the new pension system. Emp...
Kids Repair Café offers youth sustainable perspective on toys, 'but repairing is sometimes difficult'
The first Kids Repair Café in Hoofddorp teaches children to repair items like toys and scooters to encourage sustainability and reduce waste. Guided by volunteers, the initiative aims to show kids th...
Café Écluse finally fills the gaping hole in architectural gem Sluishuis on IJburg
Final poll: PvdA and GroenLinks stable, D66 loses ground
A final election poll in Amsterdam shows that PvdA and GroenLinks remain stable while D66 has seen a decline in support compared to previous results. The data suggests the current governing coalition ...
World Short Track Championships: Dominant Xandra Velzeboer retains 500m world title, silver for Selma Poutsma
Dutch short track skater Xandra Velzeboer successfully defended her world title in the 500-meter race. Her teammate Selma Poutsma secured the silver medal, while Italy's Chiara Betti took bronze.
PvdA and Denk party leaders hit the streets with flyers ahead of elections
With the municipal elections approaching, party leaders Sofyan Mbarki of PvdA and Sheher Khan of Denk are campaigning on the streets of Amsterdam to reach voters. Mbarki met with residents in the Kink...
Large fight between two groups in central Amsterdam, man hospitalized
A large fight between two groups in central Amsterdam on Sunday evening left one man hospitalized with suspected stab wounds. Police arrested one individual at the scene and are currently investigatin...
PM Jetten hopes to strengthen ties with Germany in Berlin: ‘Netherlands wants to be back in the driver’s seat’
Prime Minister Jetten is scheduled to visit Berlin on Monday for an official meeting aimed at strengthening German-Dutch relations. He will receive a military welcome as the Dutch government seeks to ...
Fire at Breezicht residential care center in IJmuiden, fire department scales up to medium fire
A fire broke out at the Breezicht residential care center in IJmuiden on Sunday evening. The fire department responded to the incident and upgraded it to a medium fire status to manage the situation.
Aid worker Wittenberg, who helped boat refugees, dies
Dutch aid worker Pieter Wittenberg has passed away at the age of 78. He was widely known for his efforts to assist boat refugees on the Greek island of Lesbos and was acquitted of human smuggling char...
Stop talking about aging, rising is more accurate
The article argues that individuals over the age of 65 should not automatically be considered old, as there is no biological basis for linking retirement to the onset of old age. It highlights that in...
How fun should the new pool be and where can young people meet? Options for the youth of Heemstede
Political parties in Heemstede are discussing provisions for young residents, including meeting spaces and a new swimming pool, ahead of the upcoming municipal elections on March 18. While parties agr...
FNV and CNV: Monday strike at DHL Express
Employees of DHL Express will go on strike for nearly the entire day on Monday after collective labor agreement negotiations between the company and unions FNV and CNV reached a stalemate. The industr...
Monday strike at DHL express delivery service to mainly affect businesses
Employees at DHL Express are set to strike for nearly the entire day on Monday following a breakdown in collective bargaining negotiations between the company and labor unions FNV and CNV. The industr...
Sheher Khan (Denk): Being an Amsterdammer connects us
Sheher Khan, the leader of the Denk party in Amsterdam, is campaigning for a more inclusive city with a stronger focus on combating inequality and discrimination. He emphasizes the importance of relig...
SP in action at Wildhoef in Bloemendaal: ‘Save healthcare’
Socialist Party members Tuur Elzinga and Sarah Dobbe held a protest at the Wildhoef care complex in Bloemendaal on Saturday. They nailed five statements to the building's door as part of a campaign to...
Isa (52) found 198 cocaine wraps belonging to her daughter. Now she wants to warn and inform others: ‘Sometimes you have to say: this far and no further’
A 52-year-old mother named Isa has launched an exhibition titled "Puinhoop" in Haarlem's former Koepelgevangenis after finding 198 cocaine envelopes belonging to her addicted daughter. Through her pho...
Anti-bullying activist Puk (20) on the prom motorcycle ride that changed everything: ‘If I can do it, you can too,’ says the IJmuiden council candidate
Twenty-year-old anti-bullying activist Puk Lieverst is entering politics as a candidate-councillor for the Liberaal Blauw party. Based in IJmuiden, she aims to expand her advocacy mission through poli...
CIDI: Not invited to Jetten’s meeting with Jewish community
The Center for Information and Documentation Israel (CIDI) has not been invited to participate in a meeting between Prime Minister Jetten and representatives of the Jewish community scheduled for Mond...
Spinning records and listening to stories: Book Week gathers steam in Haarlem, but no dancing allowed
Book Week activities gained momentum in Haarlem this weekend with various events taking place across the city. On Sunday, the Kennemer Boekhandel hosted a specific program centered around music and st...
'Humane? No,' says deacon Nienke Witkamp on new asylum laws. Postcard campaign against criminalizing undocumented status gains momentum
Deacon Nienke Witkamp and the Protestant Church in Castricum have launched a postcard campaign against proposed Dutch asylum laws that would criminalize illegality. Protesters argue that the measures ...
Mining Damage Institute received 300 damage reports after earthquake
Following a double earthquake near Assen, Dutch authorities received hundreds of damage reports from affected residents. The Institute for Mining Damage Groningen received over 300 reports, while the ...
Dramatically bad match has no consequences for Bloemendaal: 'It wasn't good today'
Bloemendaal secured a vital 1-0 victory against Hurley at their home ground, 't Kopje, despite a poor performance. This win is essential for keeping their play-off qualification hopes alive as the sea...
