Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Thousands of parents affected by benefits scandal still waiting for municipal aid
Thousands of families affected by the Dutch benefits scandal are experiencing significant delays in receiving municipal support in cities such as Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Almere. While authorities ar...
Dutch economy grows faster than expected as household spending increases
The Dutch economy grew faster in the first quarter than initially estimated, with growth reaching 0.4 percent for the quarter and 1.6 percent on an annual basis. This increase is mainly attributed to ...
Budget deficit in first half of year largest since 2021 pandemic year
The Netherlands recorded a 5 billion euro budget deficit in the first half of 2025, the largest since 2021, due to increased social spending and higher government costs. Despite this, the total govern...
French cuisine is delicious! 9 French restaurants in Haarlem
Haarlem features a wide selection of French restaurants, ranging from traditional bistros to modern establishments with Michelin-recognized quality. These dining spots, scattered across the city, offe...
With blind faith in God and five young children, Robert and Isabelle moved to East Germany to start a residential community
Robert and Isabelle Born moved from the Netherlands to East Germany to launch a Christian residential community despite facing significant financial hurdles. After an initial failed attempt that left ...
Burning manure waste causes 'very heavy smoke odor' in Southeast and Diemen
A massive fire involving a pile of manure in Abcoude is causing strong, unpleasant odors to drift across parts of Amsterdam-Zuidoost and Diemen. Emergency crews are working to dismantle and extinguish...
Huge interest in 'crispy white' giant water lily flower at the Hortus
Hundreds of visitors flocked to the Hortus Botanicus in Amsterdam to witness the evening blooming of a rare giant water lily. Staff at the botanical garden manually pollinate the hybrid plant, which i...
From Kivik sofa to Kallax shelf: Ikea cuts prices on bestsellers and introduces new small stores
Ikea is investing 40 million euros in the Netherlands to lower prices on popular products and improve accessibility. The retailer is also launching smaller, supermarket-sized stores to better reach co...
Everything is dying: Norwegian Consumer Council goes viral with ad about products breaking faster
A viral video campaign by the Norwegian Consumer Council critiques manufacturers for intentionally creating products that break quickly and are difficult to repair. The initiative calls for stronger c...
Olympic Stadium to become an interactive Tutankhamun museum for three months
An interactive exhibition on Pharaoh Tutankhamun is coming to the Amsterdam Olympic Stadium for three months, featuring VR experiences and life-sized replicas. The event, which has already attracted m...
First 18-hour direct flight between Sydney and New York starting in 2028
Starting in 2028, Qantas will offer a direct 18-hour flight between Sydney and New York to accommodate increasing travel demand. The airline will utilize specially modified Airbus aircraft equipped wi...
Bach is a ‘daily companion’ for Bach Society artistic director Johanna Soller: ‘I work with him every day’
German conductor Johanna Soller has begun her first season as the seventh artistic director of the Netherlands Bach Society. A specialist in early music, Soller aims to combine historical performance ...
Bloem (22) and Lou (21) met at the Hyperion Lyceum: ‘He built me a bookcase’
Bloem Hartman, 22, and Lou van den Tooren, 21, reflect on their relationship which began during their time as students at the Hyperion Lyceum. The couple shared that their connection grew from their s...
Thanks to Lydia Lamp (68), the once-paved terrace at the Flevoflats is blooming: ‘Women enjoy weeding, men prefer the heavy hoeing’
Lydia Lamp, a 68-year-old resident of the Flevoflats in Amsterdam-Oost, has transformed a previously paved terrace into a thriving garden. Her project has brought diverse plant life to the area, provi...
Shortening unemployment benefits has little effect on employment growth
Recent research from the CPB indicates that shortening the duration or lowering the amount of unemployment benefits has only a minimal effect on structural employment growth. Although the Dutch govern...
CPB: Shortening unemployment benefit duration creates 8,000 extra jobs, effect is limited
The Dutch Centraal Planbureau (CPB) estimates that reducing unemployment benefit duration from 24 to 12 months will lead to 8,000 extra jobs, though it describes the effect as limited. The plan faces ...
SER wants better guidance for Ukrainians into jobs matching their qualifications: 'We are missing opportunities'
The Social and Economic Council (SER) suggests that municipalities should take formal responsibility for integrating Ukrainian refugees into the Dutch labor market by providing language training and c...
After eleven years, this prestigious theater award has been passed from actor to actor again
Actor Hans Kesting has passed the prestigious Albert van Dalsum ring to Bram Suijker after eleven years of holding the award. Suijker, a decorated performer known for his work with Het Nationale Theat...
Taylor Swift announces new single Patient Zero
Taylor Swift has announced her latest single, Patient Zero, which is now available for pre-order in three different physical formats. The singer is also scheduled to receive the inaugural Artist Direc...
From Hengelo to Amsterdam for a tenner: GoVolta now allowed to offer domestic routes
Budget rail operator GoVolta has been granted permission to launch domestic train services in the Netherlands. The company plans to offer low-cost travel, including round-trip tickets between Hengelo ...