Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Chinese car brands give electric vehicle sales in EU a major boost
Electric vehicle sales in the European Union have grown significantly to reach a 21.7 percent market share, driven by government support and high fuel prices. While traditional carmakers face stagnant...
Another overnight explosion in Amsterdam-Osdorp: damage to front door and hallway of home
A residential home in the Osdorp neighborhood of Amsterdam sustained damage following an overnight explosion early Tuesday morning. This incident follows two other recent blasts in the area, prompting...
If you want start-ups, then help them: Minister Herbert puts demands on the table in Brussels
Dutch Minister Heleen Herbert is calling on the European Commission to relax state aid rules that currently prevent governments from subsidizing promising start-ups. Supported by ten other EU member s...
US-China trade truce extended by two months
The United States and China have extended their existing trade truce by two months to allow more time for potential negotiations. Despite the extension, the nations remain divided over import tariffs ...
Rien would rather have ended his life than come out of the closet, he wrote in his farewell letter
Rien Kamphuis, a twenty-four-year-old from the Netherlands, died by suicide after years of persistent bullying and the intense fear of revealing his homosexuality. A new documentary honors his life wh...
Judge orders Trump to reinstate press pass for banned reporter
A judge has ordered the immediate reinstatement of press credentials for journalists from CNN, MS Now, and Politico after ruling the previous ban unconstitutional. The court found that the administrat...
More forced layoffs due to reorganizations, budget cuts, and conflicts
Forced layoffs due to reorganizations, budget cuts, and bankruptcies have increased, rising from 5 percent in 2022 to 8 percent in 2025. Workers who lose their jobs due to these economic factors or co...
Owners must microchip their cats starting in 2028
Starting January 2028, a mandatory microchipping requirement for newly born cats will take effect in the Netherlands to help reunite lost pets with their owners. The government expects owners to cover...
Over half of adults in Haarlem exercise weekly, significantly more than in comparable municipalities
Data from the new VitIndex system shows that 66 percent of adults in Haarlem exercise weekly, which is a higher rate than in similar Dutch municipalities. Additionally, more than half of the city's ad...
Organization claims 'hundreds of millions' from Fortnite maker for pressuring children into purchases
The organization Stichting Massaschade & Consument is launching a mass claim against Epic Games, seeking hundreds of millions of euros for Dutch users who were pressured into making in-game purchases ...
Balans takes legal action against the State over the problem of school absenteeism: "More appropriate education needed"
The parents' association Balans is taking the Dutch State to court, arguing that the government has failed to guarantee the right to education for children who are currently falling out of the school ...
Meta removes Roel Maalderink's satirical video about company AI glasses
Meta has removed a satirical video by Roel Maalderink from Instagram, claiming it violated policies against bullying and harassment. The video featured the comedian wearing Meta's AI glasses at the co...
Consumers buy less fuel due to high diesel and petrol prices
Dutch drivers are cutting fuel consumption by roughly 10 liters per month as prices remain high due to global supply disruptions and local tax increases. Although motorists are driving less and utiliz...
Employees increasingly dropping out due to stress-related complaints
Data from ArboNed and HumanCapitalCare shows a 12 percent rise in stress-related absenteeism among Dutch employees over the last year. Long-term absences represent the bulk of the issue, with stress-r...
Female MPs seek end to deepfake porn with new plan: 'Feels like digital rape'
Fifteen female members of the Dutch parliament from across the political spectrum have joined forces to combat the rise of illegal deepfake pornography. The group intends to develop a plan to better p...
On a ship in the NDSM harbor, Aki Mateta (34) prepares West African dishes: 'At Omoka, you get generous portions'
Restaurant Omoka has opened a permanent location aboard a ship in the NDSM harbor, serving traditional West African cuisine. Congolese-Angolan chef Aki Mateta leads the kitchen and focuses on authenti...
Bnnyhunna (28) from Southeast nominated for the Amsterdam Art Prize: I’d rather buy a bass guitar than shoes
Multi-instrumentalist and producer Bnnyhunna has been nominated for the prestigious Amsterdam Art Prize in the Stimuleringsprijs category. The 28-year-old artist from Southeast Amsterdam is recognized...
With youth play Waste Me, Cecilia (48) holds up a mirror to adults: ‘We are all trapped in life as consumers’
Choreographer Cecilia Moisio is touring her youth dance production Waste Me, a performance that critiques modern consumerism and its impact on human behavior and social connection. Staged on a mountai...
John (62) and Roemer (21): ‘We get along well with everyone in Amsterdam’
John, aged 62, and Roemer, aged 21, discuss their experiences living in Amsterdam. The pair refer to themselves as 'the Sigimannen,' a term that holds significant personal meaning and is even tattooed...
Brittany (29) gets to live in Debby's attic for a year: 'Otherwise I would end up on the street'
Twenty-nine-year-old Brittany faced homelessness until the Regenboog Groep matched her with Debby Goossens, a 56-year-old woman who offered her empty attic for a year. Brittany describes the arrangeme...