Netherlands News in English

Many more people visiting GP for hay fever than in previous years

Research institute Nivel reported a sharp increase in hay fever cases in the Netherlands, with 142 per 100,000 people visiting a GP last week. This figure is more than double the 62 cases per 100,000 ...

Sea level in coastal areas up to 30 centimeters higher than previously thought

Researchers from Wageningen University have discovered that previous scientific studies underestimated sea levels along coastal regions by up to one meter. This indicates that international coastlines...

Weekend tips: what to do in Amsterdam (March 6-8)

This article highlights various events, markets, and parties taking place in Amsterdam during the weekend of March 6 to 8. The guide aims to help people plan their schedules by focusing on time-specif...

After ten years of bickering, Heintje Hoeksteeg residents finally get a gate: It was a public toilet

After a ten-year campaign, residents of Amsterdam's Heintje Hoeksteeg will finally see their alley closed at night with gates to combat persistent drug dealing and public nuisance. The gates will be l...

The first beach houses return to Castricum beach

Beach houses are being returned to the shore in Castricum following their period in winter storage. The structures are being moved back to their designated spots as the first sunny days of the year ar...

Velserbroek neighborhood remains dark due to bureaucratic ping-pong between authorities: ‘We are caught between three parties’

Residents of the Linie street in Velserbroek have been without functional street lighting for over a year due to a bureaucratic dispute between government agencies. Despite safety concerns from the co...

Adults with city pass can also get swimming lessons for one euro

Starting in September, low-income adults in Amsterdam with a city pass can access swimming lessons for one euro to encourage water safety among those who never learned. The initiative, announced by Al...

Listed companies more often have enough women than private firms

A study by the CPB found that listed companies in the Netherlands have more women on their supervisory boards than other large companies. This trend is driven by the mandatory gender quota that applie...

Abuse suspect substitute worker Jan B. (66) also worked at two Kindergarden branches and in Muiden

Sports clubs struggling: Too few volunteers and rising regulations. 'We are not a business'

Dutch sports clubs are facing a critical shortage of volunteers alongside increasing regulatory burdens from the government and sports associations. Clubs are calling for more official support to help...

RIVM: Flu wave seems to have passed its peak

The RIVM reports that the flu wave in the Netherlands appears to have passed its peak, following a slight decrease in GP visits for flu-like symptoms. Last week, the number of cases dropped from 68 to...

Demolition of worn-out Giraf in Hillegom begins, new one expected in summer 2028

The demolition of the De Giraf primary school in Hillegom has officially begun following a symbolic ceremony led by local officials. The project aims to replace the aging school with a brand-new build...

Castricum to get more than 300 additional trees

In 2025, the municipality of Castricum planted 456 trees and removed 90, resulting in a net increase of 366 trees. This initiative significantly expands the greenery within the local area.

Fill up your tank soon, advises the Consumers' Association

The Consumentenbond advises consumers to fill their fuel tanks immediately as energy prices rise sharply due to the conflict in Iran. International instability has sparked concerns about future costs ...

ANVR: Repatriation from Middle East will take time

The Dutch travel industry organization ANVR stated that repatriating stranded citizens from the Middle East is a complex operation that requires significant coordination with airlines and crews. A spo...

Yuki Kempees steps down as Kris Kross Amsterdam frontman after nearly twelve years

Yuki Kempees has announced his immediate departure from the DJ trio Kris Kross Amsterdam after serving as their frontman for nearly twelve years. The 39-year-old stated that his decision to leave the ...

The Hague GP practice assistant acquitted of sexual abuse

A 60-year-old practice assistant at a medical clinic in The Hague has been acquitted of committing indecent acts against two patients. The District Court of The Hague ruled that there was insufficient...

Almost the end of Watergraafsmeer: The night the polder flooded again

On March 5, 1651, the Watergraafsmeer polder flooded, an event that some contemporaries viewed as divine punishment. Despite the significant damage, the area was eventually reclaimed and restored.

Pieter Vermeulen Museum donates collection to Naturalis

The Pieter Vermeulen Museum in Driehuis has donated its specialized collection of fungi and plants to the Naturalis Biodiversity Center in Leiden. This transfer, which occurred this week, aims to pres...

Prepare your vote at the election market

An election market is being organized to help citizens prepare for the upcoming municipal elections. The event provides an opportunity to learn more about the political parties participating in the vo...

Tennis player Griekspoor has left Dubai

Dutch tennis player Tallon Griekspoor and his brother Scott have safely landed in Milan after being stranded in Dubai due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. His coach, Marc Dijkhuizen, confir...

Armed robbery at KFC in Amsterdam-East, 25-year-old suspect arrested

10-year sentence and mandatory treatment demanded for rape and threatening ex-partners

Dutch prosecutors have requested a ten-year prison sentence and mandatory psychiatric treatment for a 34-year-old man accused of abusing and threatening five former partners between 2022 and 2024. The...

Body found in Ringvaart near Abbenes, police investigating

Police discovered a body in the Ringvaart canal near Abbenes on Wednesday afternoon. Numerous emergency services are at the scene as an investigation into the circumstances of the incident is currentl...

Court rules Armada Music does not have to pay extra royalties to artist

The court in Amsterdam has ruled that record label Armada Music is not required to pay additional royalties to artist Martijn Schrader for the digital exploitation of his music. The judge determined t...

Paved Sluisplein gets green facade garden and planters: ‘Then we can sit here with the neighbors’

Residents of Sluisplein created a new facade garden using wild dune plants on Tuesday morning to add greenery to the area. The project will be further enhanced later this week when the municipality of...

Air in Amsterdam becoming cleaner

Air quality in Amsterdam has significantly improved over the past 15 years. Recent data and maps illustrate a consistent trend towards cleaner air within the city.

Robèrt van Beckhoven and Miljuschka Witzenhausen making TV show about ice cream

Robèrt van Beckhoven and Miljuschka Witzenhausen are collaborating on a new television program titled Meesterlijk IJs, which explores the art of making ice cream. The series follows the duo to Paris ...

What to do if you are stranded in Dubai? Five questions about flying to or via the Middle East

Thousands of Dutch travelers are currently stranded in the Middle East due to ongoing regional conflict. The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has addressed safety concerns and logistics for those fly...

Germany and Belgium also hike fuel prices

Fuel prices are rising in Belgium and Germany, with German diesel costs reaching their highest level since 2022. While cross-border refueling remains cheaper than in the Netherlands, the price gap is ...