Netherlands News in English

Spaarnestad loses to US and is not safe yet: ‘We didn’t reward ourselves when it mattered’

Haarlem-based volleyball team Spaarnestad lost 3-2 to their Amsterdam opponents, US, in an away match this weekend. Despite a previous victory in February, the narrow defeat leaves Spaarnestad's posit...

Details of the Waddinxveen messiah cult proved shocking even for Israel van Dorsten

Damage reports from Drenthe earthquake rise to more than 100

The number of damage reports following a 3.0 magnitude earthquake near Geelbroek in Drenthe has risen to 110. The tremor occurred on Friday night near the Eleveld gas field, according to the Commissio...

Heerma makes it standard practice to call threatened council members

Dutch Minister of the Interior Pieter Heerma has established a practice of personally calling local politicians who receive threats. Since taking office three weeks ago, Heerma has already contacted a...

What starts as bullying ends in a chain of violence due to ‘Sorry boss’ videos. ‘This is how the victim becomes the perpetrator in a subsequent incident’

Police arrested five teenagers last weekend on suspicion of serious assault and attempted manslaughter after they shared footage of the violence online. Experts warn that these incidents are part of a...

Multiple cars burnt out at Tuinen van West parking lot

Six cars were destroyed by fire at a parking lot in Amsterdam Nieuw-West during the early hours of the morning. Police are investigating the incident as potential arson and have requested that witness...

Berry Willemse excels at Schoten: ‘He is strong and exudes a lot of composure’

Reporter Fred van der Veldt named Berry Willemse as the standout player for VV Schoten during a recent match. Willemse was selected over teammate Tim Groenewoud due to his composure and strong defensi...

Despite hot-button issues, Velsen parties remarkably united in final debate

In the final debate for the municipal elections in Velsen, representatives from ten political parties demonstrated a surprising level of consensus despite discussing several controversial issues. The ...

Discovery tour around the A9: see by bike what you miss in the car

The weekly newspaper supplement AlleTijd features a 46-kilometer cycling route that explores the surroundings of the A9 highway. The tour is designed to reveal scenic natural areas and city centers th...

Judith Schram joins Lokaal Vitaal last minute, not finished with Castricum yet: ‘I was just squeezed onto the candidate list’

Judith Schram, who previously served as an independent alderman for the social domain, has joined the Lokaal Vitaal political party at the last minute. She intends to continue her work in Castricum an...

For Peter (51), conversations are more often about his motor skills than his intellectual abilities

Peter, a 51-year-old job seeker, reports that his interviews often focus on his physical mobility and appearance rather than his professional research experience. He shared with career consultant Anne...

From goat cheese to a wall, from lambs to tigers: conclusions after Óscar García got Ajax playing with flair

In his debut match as head coach, Óscar García led Ajax to a decisive 4-0 victory against Sparta. The Spanish manager implemented tactical changes within a single week, significantly improving the t...

Hoofddorp stands no chance in Hilversum: ‘If we don’t deliver, we lose to everyone’

Hoofddorp's football team suffered a heavy 5-0 defeat against Victoria in Hilversum. Coach Jorg Smeets admitted his team was outclassed throughout the match, resulting in a scoreline that accurately r...

Nothing fazes Mike Zuurbier, not policy papers, not dirty diapers

Mike Zuurbier, 35, has been re-elected as the VVD faction leader in Uitgeest, continuing the role he held during the previous council term. He expressed his readiness to lead the party for the next fo...

Europe has the world's strictest rules: Haarlem's Christy Wong-Go inspects Asian products for the European market

Haarlem resident Christy Wong-Go specializes in vetting Asian products to ensure they comply with strict European Union import regulations. The process involves comprehensive checks on ingredients and...

DSS virtually safe in top flight after massive win over rival. 'This system seems to suit us very well'

The DSS women's football team achieved a dominant 7-0 victory against rivals Wartburgia, nearly guaranteeing their survival in the top league early this season. This significant win marks a shift for ...

Lekker is the all-purpose word of the Dutch language. ‘It’s just lekker’

Kosovar Edon Rizvanolli described the word 'lekker' as the 'salt and pepper' of the Dutch language, noting its extreme versatility. His comments were featured in the Amsterdam newspaper Het Parool, hi...

Did you finish the City Pier City Run? Send us your medal photo!

Participants of the City Pier City-loop in The Hague are being invited to share photos of themselves with their finisher medals. The call aims to celebrate the achievements of runners who completed th...

Haarlem's Ripperda Barracks: from horse stables to luxury apartments

The historic Ripperda Kazerne in Haarlem has been transformed from a 19th-century cavalry barracks into a luxury apartment complex. Throughout its history, the site served as a WWII prison holding res...

Max Verstappen retires from Chinese Grand Prix with engine problem

Max Verstappen was forced to retire from the Chinese Grand Prix ten laps before the end of the race due to an engine failure. The Red Bull driver had to return to the pit lane after his car experience...

Data leaked in Odido hack, what now? Hackers use sophisticated tactics: ‘They want to know if you have money’

A major data leak at telecom provider Odido has exposed the personal information of millions of people in the Netherlands. Experts warn that hackers use such data as a gold mine to profile potential v...

Cyclist injured in fall on roundabout in Castricum, bystanders rush to help

A female cyclist was injured after a heavy fall at a roundabout in Castricum during the night from Saturday to Sunday. Bystanders assisted the victim until emergency services arrived at the scene on t...

Swimming lessons for one euro, a party in the A’DAM Tower, and more news of the week

This week in Amsterdam featured several local updates, including swimming lessons available for one euro and a celebration at the A’DAM Tower. The city hosted various activities ranging from food ev...

Man dies after shooting in Nieuw-West

A man died last night following a shooting at Koningin Wilhelminaplein in the Slotervaart district of Amsterdam. Despite resuscitation efforts by emergency services, the victim passed away at the scen...

Haarlem residents firmly reject Christian Union's flagship project: no nostalgic tram

Residents of Haarlem have firmly rejected a proposal by the ChristenUnie party to reintroduce a nostalgic Blue Tram in the southern part of the city. A study by Populytics reveals that only four perce...

The Greenhouse | Will we finally stick to voluntary environmental agreements?

Climate reporter Jeroen Kraan discusses the resurgence of environmental covenants as a policy tool in the Netherlands. The column questions whether lessons have been learned from the 1990s to ensure t...

Delivery van goes up in flames in Heemskerk, car also heavily damaged

A delivery van was destroyed by fire in a parking lot on Beneluxlaan in Heemskerk during the night between Saturday and Sunday. The blaze also caused significant damage to a nearby passenger vehicle.

Average Haarlem councillor submitted 20 motions in recent years, D66 most effective

The average Haarlem city council member submitted twenty motions in recent years, with the D66 party identified as the most effective in the chamber. The report examines how political campaign promise...

Fake celebrity interview scams harmful to democracy: ‘Time to put a stop to it’

The Dutch Association of Journalists (NVJ) is calling on tech companies to take stronger action against fraudulent fake interviews featuring Dutch celebrities on social media. The organization warns t...

Cameraland restores late Wim Waltjen's Nikon for free

After the death of 75-year-old Wim Waltjen from Alkmaar, his friend Carlo Tamis discovered that Waltjen's Nikon camera was broken, preventing access to his photos. The store Cameraland repaired the de...