Netherlands News in English
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Do it before it's too late: indebuurt is giving away cool prizes and time is running out
The Dutch local news platform indebuurt is celebrating its tenth anniversary by hosting a prize giveaway for its readers. This is the final opportunity for users to participate and enter for a chance ...
'Family association' Onze Gezellen has been a symbol of sportsmanship in Haarlem-Noord for a century: 'We want to be the club where everyone is welcome and can play sports in their own way'
The multi-sport club Onze Gezellen is celebrating a century of promoting sportsmanship and inclusivity in Haarlem-Noord. Known as OG, the association offers five disciplines including baseball, footba...
Number of young people on welfare still growing faster than older people
The number of young people receiving welfare benefits in the Netherlands is growing faster than the rate for older individuals, according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Local municipalities report t...
Weeronline: February was milder than normal
February in the Netherlands was milder than usual, with an average temperature of 5.8 degrees Celsius compared to the normal 4.4 degrees. The month was also gloomier than average, recording only 76 ho...
Three missing teenagers who ran away from Sleeuwijk found
Three teenagers who went missing from the village of Sleeuwijk on Wednesday evening have been found safe, according to local police. The group was previously believed to have left the North Brabant lo...
Will Telstar keep pace or fall away? NAC clash 'super important', knows loanee Gerald Alders
Telstar player Gerald Alders is available for the crucial upcoming match against NAC after a red card and penalty issued against him were overturned by VAR during a game against Feyenoord. The fixture...
Boshoekgirls friend group: Anja, Karin, Marika, Ellen and Rian left school without a final musical
A group of five lifelong friends, known as the 'Boshoekgirls,' share the story of their enduring bond that began during their primary school years. Now in their late fifties, the women reflect on thei...
Body found in Amstel identified as missing Sophia (37)
The body of 37-year-old Sophia from The Hague was discovered in the Amstel river near the Halvemaansbrug in central Amsterdam on Wednesday. She had been missing since last Friday after being last seen...
'Unacceptable': after DigiD, Dutch Tax Authority also wants to put VAT software in US hands
The Dutch Tax Authority is considering outsourcing the management of the national VAT system to an American IT company, raising concerns about national sovereignty. Experts warn that this move could a...
Odido hackers leak another million lines of customer data online
The hacker group ShinyHunters has released an additional one million lines of customer data stolen from the Dutch telecom provider Odido. This marks the second consecutive day of leaks, a tactic inten...
19-year-old from Haarlem acquitted of train robbery, sentenced for threats and verbal abuse
A 19-year-old man from Haarlem has been acquitted of involvement in a violent robbery that occurred on a train between Nijmegen and Amsterdam last summer. The court ruled there was insufficient eviden...
Put simply, the state pension row is about 2.7 billion: these are the alternatives for Jetten
Prime Minister Rob Jetten is considering alternatives to raising the state pension age while still needing to secure 2.7 billion euros for the national budget. Although several options for cutting cos...
Climate coalition warns again: ‘Climate policy is barely getting off the ground’
One month before the elections, the Haarlem Climate Coalition has issued strong criticism regarding the city's climate policy. The group claims that the implementation of environmental initiatives is ...
Santpoort-Zuid asylum center site to become neighborhood park; recreational walking path possible
The municipality has announced that the site of a future asylum seekers' center at De Elta sports park will eventually be transformed into a neighborhood park. The long-term plan includes the potentia...
Writers demand Meta stop using their work for AI
Representatives of Dutch writers, translators, and journalists have formally demanded that Meta stop using their copyrighted works to train artificial intelligence models. The group calls for an immed...
Municipal elections on March 18: what the SP wants
On Wednesday, March 18, residents of Haarlem will go to the polls to elect a new municipal council. Reporter Nynke La Porte is providing an overview of the different political parties and their plans,...
Municipal elections on March 18: what the Action Party wants
On March 18, residents of Haarlem will vote in the municipal elections to select a new city council. Reporter Nynke La Porte provides an overview of the candidates and their plans, focusing on the Act...
The Housing Crisis Sightseeing Tour takes you past 'expensive yuppie flats and exploited rentals'
Protesters in Amsterdam will hold a "Wooncrisis City Sightseeing Tour" this Sunday to highlight the city's ongoing housing shortage and rising living costs. The event marks five years since the first ...
Ousted alderman Özütok: 'I expect an apology.' Preliminary misconduct probe finds no grounds for integrity investigation
A preliminary investigation into alleged transgressive behavior by former Beverwijk alderman Nevin Özütok has concluded there is no basis for further integrity research. While Özütok is demanding ...
Haarlem parties clash over housing shortage: build, build, build, but for whom exactly?
On Wednesday evening, political parties in Haarlem gathered at the Pletterij debate center to discuss the city's housing shortage and construction goals. The debate focused on identifying where new ho...
LIVE Eredivisie | Basement battle in Velsen-Zuid: Telstar must win to keep pace with 16th-placed NAC
Telstar hosts NAC Breda in a crucial Eredivisie match in Velsen-Zuid as both teams battle to avoid relegation. Currently sitting in 17th place, Telstar needs a victory to close the four-point gap with...
Housing group soon without a home, splitting up is not an option: May is getting very close
The De Nieuwe Ark residential group in Haarlem is urgently seeking a new home because their current building is scheduled for demolition on May 31. The group, which includes residents with disabilitie...
More 18-year-olds in Haarlem bought a car in 2025 than in 2010
In 2025, more 18-year-olds in Haarlem purchased cars compared to 2010, with all transactions involving second-hand vehicles. Data from RDC indicates that Peugeot was the most popular brand among these...
Transition pays off, pensions to rise significantly
Retirees switching to the new pension system are seeing an average increase of 14 percent in their payouts, with some increases reaching up to 20 percent. However, these higher incomes may lead to a r...
Volt lead candidate Juliet Broersen: ‘I think the city can be much more progressive’
Ferry documentary producer reacts to controversy for the first time: 'Not taken lightly'
Producer Sascha Visser has addressed the controversy surrounding a documentary about Ferry Doedens, who has struggled with addiction for years. In response to criticism regarding the ethics of filming...
Majority back state pension motion that unions say doesn't go far enough
A majority of the Dutch House of Representatives has passed a motion to soften proposed increases to the state pension (AOW) age. While supported by coalition parties and some opposition, trade unions...
Parliament wants to offset losses in revised Box 3
The Dutch House of Representatives has passed a motion to allow the offsetting of investment losses from previous years within the new Box 3 tax system. Supported by a majority including the VVD, Chri...
Bruls apologizes for Nijmegen's role in slavery system
Mayor Hubert Bruls of Nijmegen has formally apologized for the city government's involvement in the colonial slavery system during a private meeting at Radboud University. The apology follows a 2025 u...
Markuszower group wants to keep coalition agreement intact, helping the cabinet
The Markuszower Group has pledged temporary support for the Dutch minority cabinet, opting to leave the existing coalition agreement between D66, VVD, and CDA unchanged. Vice-chairman Hidde Heutink ar...