Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
MEROL, Roze Filmdagen and documentary F*CK DRUGS win Winq Awards
The Winq Awards ceremony in Amsterdam honored several notable figures and organizations for their contributions to the LGBTQIA+ community, including singer MEROL, the documentary F*CK DRUGS, and the f...
Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder arrested at protest against Netanyahu
Actresses Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder were arrested during a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu near the United Nations headquarters in New York. The demonstration, orga...
Gas prices hit record high due to Middle East tensions
Gasoline and diesel prices have reached record highs due to supply chain disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States. The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and damage ...
Måneskin singer Damiano David marries singer Dove Cameron
Måneskin lead singer Damiano David and actress-singer Dove Cameron have married after getting engaged earlier this year. The couple, who have been together since 2023, were captured in photographs we...
Average recommended petrol price rises to new record
The average recommended price for gasoline in the Netherlands has climbed to a record high of 2.727 euros per liter. This increase is driven by geopolitical instability in the Middle East and concerns...
Hackers shutting down our power? Not far-fetched at all, according to professor: It is relatively simple
Professor Anja Shortland warns that hackers, particularly those operating from countries like Russia, pose a significant threat to the national power grid. She cautions that it is relatively easy for ...
Shipping in Strait of Hormuz comes to a near standstill
The Strait of Hormuz has been blocked for months due to ongoing conflict, causing a massive disruption to global oil and gas supplies and pushing fuel prices to record highs. While Iran and the United...
Indian summer returns: crisp mornings, but sunny and warm days ahead
After experiencing the first ground frost of autumn, the Netherlands is set for a warm Indian summer weekend with temperatures reaching up to 24 degrees. Dry and sunny conditions on Friday will be fol...
Cabinet wants to mandate winter gas storage for suppliers
The Dutch government intends to shift the responsibility for winter gas storage from public authorities to commercial gas suppliers by 2028. Additionally, the cabinet plans to advocate for the removal...
A documentary about the other, non-Dutch manager of the Dutch national team: ‘No nonsense, just play football!’
A documentary about legendary Austrian coach Ernst Happel was recently rebroadcast to mark Xavi Hernandez becoming the first non-Dutch manager of the national team since the 1970s. Happel is celebrate...
Always the best at Rummikub? Prove it during the National Championship in Haarlem
The Dutch Rummikub Championship will be held on November 15 at Mooie Boules in Haarlem. Participants aged 14 and older can compete for the national title, with the winner earning a spot to represent t...
Netherlands pays for expensive gas storage, cabinet wants to share costs more fairly
The Dutch government is aiming to reform gas storage cost distribution to ensure that domestic consumers do not disproportionately pay for reserves that benefit other European nations. Officials plan ...
For 12.5 years, you have found a history lesson and a face in city streets: "We are everywhere"
Paul Fennis has spent over 12.5 years installing more than 600 educational panels across Amsterdam that feature portraits and biographies of the historical figures for whom local streets are named. Th...
Tourist spending in the Netherlands rises to nearly 118 billion euros, driven mainly by foreign visitors
Tourist spending in the Netherlands reached nearly 118 billion euros in 2025, reflecting a 3 percent increase after adjusting for inflation. The growth was largely fueled by foreign visitors, who cont...
Tourists spend nearly 6 billion euros more than a year ago
Tourism spending in the Netherlands grew by nearly 6 billion euros in 2025, with the sector's total added value rising to 42.3 billion euros. Although domestic travelers represent the majority of spen...
Explainer | Extremely high gas prices? This is what European countries are doing about it
European countries are grappling with high fuel costs, with the Netherlands particularly impacted compared to its neighbors. Governments are now considering various intervention strategies to help cit...
We can do something to prevent dementia: lifestyle changes can have a major impact
Recent Dutch research suggests that addressing seven lifestyle and social factors, particularly loneliness, could potentially reduce dementia cases in the Netherlands by over thirty percent. Experts a...
Reader survey shows: strong support for farmers and home seekers, little for politics
A survey indicates that approximately two-thirds of the Dutch population lacks confidence in the government's handling of the nitrogen crisis. While politicians face widespread distrust, farmers and h...
Jacob Nienhuys built 236 high-quality worker homes in the Staatsliedenbuurt, featuring a courtyard, a nursery, and porcelain bathtubs
Philanthropist Jacob Nienhuys commissioned the construction of 236 high-quality social housing units in Amsterdam's Staatsliedenbuurt in 1894. The ambitious project featured communal amenities such as...
Jordanese street organ family Perlee calls it quits for good: It is time to relax
After nearly one hundred years of operation in the Westerstraat, the historic street organ company Perlee is permanently closing. The family is hosting a final viewing of their collection in the works...