Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Eva and Thomas spend 430 euros in two days and then panic sets in
Eva and Thomas, a couple aged 32 and 36, frequently struggle with financial stress due to overspending shortly after receiving their monthly salaries. They consistently find themselves anxious about t...
Jake Paul hits back at critics after Washington visit: 'Ask questions yourself'
Jake Paul has responded to criticism following a series of meetings he and his brother Logan held with high-ranking U.S. government officials in Washington. Paul defended the visits, stating he aims t...
Arnold Schwarzenegger to release new self-help book in 2027
Actor and former governor Arnold Schwarzenegger plans to release a new self-help book in 2027. The work will offer a practical guide to personal development, utilizing lessons from his own life to pro...
Robin Williams' daughter angry over AI videos of father: 'He is not a puppet'
Zelda Williams has publicly condemned the creation of AI-generated videos featuring her late father, Robin Williams, describing the content as inaccurate and exploitative. She emphasized that her fath...
Dutch fine of 5 million euros for Swiss bank UBS for assisting tax evaders
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has fined UBS 5 million euros for its role in assisting clients with tax evasion between 2005 and 2015. The investigation focused on Credit Suisse, which was acqui...
Existing owner-occupied homes slightly cheaper in August, price growth continues to slow
Existing owner-occupied home prices in the Netherlands fell by 0.1 percent in August, though they remain 3.3 percent higher than a year ago. The market is cooling due to higher mortgage interest rates...
Francine Oomen working on third and final Hoe overleef ik book for adults
Author Francine Oomen is developing the third and final book in her adult-themed series, Hoe overleef ik, which follows the original characters into their adult lives. The author is incorporating read...
Luxury brands see middle class pulling back: expensive handbags becoming less of a staple
Middle-class consumers are purchasing fewer luxury goods due to significant price increases and changing spending priorities. Consequently, luxury brands are shifting their strategies to provide more ...
Neighborhood protest in Sloten against shelter, but decision is final: "Duty to provide these people a place"
Residents in Amsterdam-Sloten held a protest against the city's decision to open a new 24-hour care facility for people with psychological needs on Ditlaar. Alderman Zita Pels stated that the plan is ...
Coalition was set for quick talks with opposition, but things have changed again
Prime Minister Rob Jetten has postponed scheduled budget talks with the opposition due to a trip to the United Nations in New York, pushing meetings until at least Friday. The delay serves to give the...
Selling dates from Israeli settlements is now a criminal offense
Starting September 22, the Netherlands has banned the trade of goods from Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories following an International Court of Justice ruling. Violators face pot...
Amsterdam tap water contains more than twice the PFAS recommended by RIVM
Recent analysis by Greenpeace shows that PFAS levels in tap water across parts of the western Netherlands exceed the RIVM health advisory limit of 4.4 nanograms per liter. Although these measurements ...
Keyboard warriors immediately took action over three contestants of color on 'De slimste mens'
The Dutch television quiz show De slimste mens returned with a season premiere featuring jury member Paulien Cornelisse, who spoke openly about her cancer treatment. The episode also triggered online ...
Museum director Milou Halbesma (58) loves Amsterdam youth slang, 'but I won't say "dame" myself'
Milou Halbesma, the 58-year-old director of the Rembrandt House Museum, has expressed an interest in contemporary Amsterdam youth slang. She is scheduled to participate in the Great Amsterdam Dictatio...
Major traffic jam on A4 near Amsterdam due to oil on the road
A significant traffic jam occurred this morning on the A4 highway near Amsterdam due to an oil spill following an accident. The road was reopened to traffic by 7:00 AM, though the exact cause of the c...
House prices are rising at a slower pace
The pace of house price growth in the Netherlands has slowed to 3.3 percent as of August, down from significantly higher increases recorded in late 2024. While the average sale price remains above 503...
Privacy regulator: filming people with smart glasses is almost never allowed
The Dutch privacy regulator has cautioned that filming people with smart glasses is mostly illegal under GDPR laws, as bystanders have a right to privacy. The authority advises institutions like hospi...
North Holland tap water contains far too much PFAS, Zaanstad leads the Netherlands
A Greenpeace report indicates that 95 percent of North Holland's tap water exceeds the strict health guidelines set by the RIVM for PFAS concentrations. While experts confirm the water remains safe an...
Senior official: prisoners to work during the day more often to tackle cell shortages
The Netherlands is facing a severe shortage of prison cells, causing thousands of convicted individuals to remain at liberty due to a lack of capacity. A top government official has warned that curren...
Widower Ivo (74) receives 4138 euros a month and reflects on his legacy: My daughters are already well-off
Retired widower Ivo Steinebach lives on 4,138 euros per month and has no mortgage, leading him to question whether to leave his assets to his already wealthy daughters. He is currently reevaluating hi...