Netherlands News in English

With this new building, minimalism is abolished: the Amsterdam School has a successor

First KLM flight with Dutch nationals departs Oman

A KLM flight carrying the first group of Dutch citizens to be repatriated has departed from Muscat, Oman. The aircraft, flight KL9896, took off from Muscat International Airport to bring the citizens ...

Triple Threat in new winning streak. 'Too much yo-yoing though'

The Triple Threat women's basketball team secured a spot in the playoffs after defeating Binnenland 72-60 for their second consecutive victory. Coach Mario Bennes' Haarlem-based squad confirmed their ...

Roxy Dekker big winner at 3FM Awards, voted best artist

Roxy Dekker emerged as the big winner at the 3FM Awards, securing titles for Best Artist and Best Song for her hit "Loser." The ceremony, held at TivoliVredenburg, also honored the band DI-RECT as Bes...

Robbery at KFC on Eerste Van Swindenstraat, suspect arrested

A robbery occurred at a KFC restaurant on Eerste Van Swindenstraat in Amsterdam East on Tuesday evening, resulting in the arrest of one suspect. No injuries were reported during the incident, and poli...

Duncan Laurence will not return to Eurovision: 'In this state, no thank you'

2019 Eurovision winner Duncan Laurence has announced he will not return to the song contest, expressing support for the Dutch boycott of the event. He stated that he does not wish to participate in th...

Rogier Havelaar’s CDA well-received by entrepreneurs during election debate

Neighborhood iftar for youth Sunday in Zandvoort: 'Fast along or just join in'

A neighborhood iftar for youth and local residents will be held at Sportcafé Noord in Zandvoort on Sunday, March 8. The event invites all community members to join, regardless of whether they are fas...

Airfares to rise by tens to hundreds of euros if Iran war doesn't end soon

Air ticket prices are expected to increase by tens to hundreds of euros if the conflict involving Iran continues to drive up oil prices. Dutch airline KLM and other carriers are facing higher operatio...

Jetten shows his teeth during international debut: ‘Orbán will have to deal with my sexuality’

Rob Jetten made his international debut in Brussels, representing the Netherlands with a strong pro-European message. He took a firm stance on the EU budget and stated that Hungarian Prime Minister Vi...

Netherlands not on track with EU border system implementation

Minister of Asylum and Migration Bart van den Brink announced that the Netherlands is currently behind schedule in implementing a new European border control system. During a parliamentary debate, the...

Influencer goes viral after mountain biking through roadworks in Amsterdam-East

Jesus on the ferry to North: artist Oscar de Wit (90) hides small details in his paintings of the city

Between Art and Choice with Zita Pels (GroenLinks) and Daan Wijnants (VVD)

Amsterdam political party leaders Zita Pels and Daan Wijnants participated in the Tussen Kunst en Kies series at the STRAAT Museum to express their political ideals through street art. The program is ...

Amsterdam’s Iranians navigate between celebration and mourning: ‘After partying, I cried’

Cyclist dies after collision with car on Contactweg

A cyclist died on Tuesday afternoon following a collision with a car on the Contactweg in Amsterdam's Western Docklands. Emergency services, including a trauma helicopter, attended the scene, but the ...

'Zandvoort is really different,' say Bentveld residents. They would rather vote in Bloemendaal.

Residents of Bentveld have expressed a feeling of political disconnect from their municipality of Zandvoort ahead of the March 18 elections. Many locals indicated they would prefer to vote in neighbor...

Why hospitality pop-ups are taking over Amsterdam: ‘It’s a cowboy approach: raw, unique and free’

Party for the Animals new in Castricum, opposes building on every corner: 'When space is gone, it’s gone. We’re crazy if we don’t take nature into account'

The Partij voor de Dieren is participating in the municipal elections in Castricum for the first time, focusing on nature conservation and animal welfare. The party advocates for limiting urban develo...

High oil prices make everything more expensive: what to expect

Rising oil and gas prices are causing an increase in the cost of various goods and services, ranging from fuel to everyday household items and professional advice. This surge in energy costs is impact...

Johan and Gerard have been together for 62 years: ‘My landlady forbade female visitors, we laughed about that’

Gerard Lubbers and Johan de Graauw have been together for 62 years after meeting in an Amsterdam gay bar. The couple married after 40 years of partnership, noting that they were unable to wed sooner b...

Suddenly Naomi Verkerk’s (25) season of falling just short was over. ‘Maybe I underestimated what that does to you’

Speed skater Naomi Verkerk was forced to end her season early after withdrawing from the NK sprint tournament due to illness. After suffering from a week of flu and fever, the 25-year-old athlete was ...

Angry neighbors turn against Aalsmeer data center: ‘We are not stupid’

Residents in Aalsmeer are protesting the planned construction of a data center, citing concerns over noise pollution, water usage, and environmental damage. Although a permit was automatically granted...

English singer-songwriter Polly Paulusma coming to de Oerkap Thursday: ‘You feel the meaning in a song lyric’

English singer-songwriter Polly Paulusma is scheduled to perform at De Oerkap this Thursday. Following her 2004 debut album, Paulusma gained recognition opening for major artists such as Bob Dylan and...

Consumers with expiring energy contracts face price increases

Energy prices for new contracts have risen sharply since Monday morning, causing costs to increase by hundreds of euros for average households. Consumers with expiring energy contracts are expected to...

Digital backlogs at Tax Administration as hundreds of civil servants strike

The Dutch Tax Office is experiencing digital queues for 2025 income tax filings and longer wait times for phone support. These delays are being caused by high user volume and strikes involving hundred...

Tea with Guus Oesterreicher (50PLUS): Making life pleasant for people under 50 too

Guus Oesterreicher, the 50PLUS party leader for Amsterdam's municipal elections, aims to improve city safety, increase police presence, and appoint an Alderman for the Elderly. He emphasizes that his ...

Significant damage in two-car collision in Heemskerk

Two cars collided on Tuesday afternoon on the Beneluxlaan in Heemskerk, resulting in significant vehicle damage. No information regarding injuries was provided in the report.

No night trains around Amsterdam this weekend, limited service during the day

Due to engineering works by ProRail at Amsterdam Centraal, there will be no trains running at night this coming Saturday and Sunday. Daytime rail traffic on several routes around the Dutch capital wil...

Bicycle thefts in Castricum rise by 6.9 percent: risk per resident increases

Bicycle thefts in Castricum increased by 6.9 percent according to recent data from the Central Bureau of Statistics. Reported thefts rose from 145 in 2024 to 155 in 2025, leading to a higher risk for ...