Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Transport companies going bankrupt in droves due to expensive diesel and new truck tax
Smaller transport companies in the Netherlands are filing for bankruptcy in record numbers due to a combination of surging diesel prices, a new national truck tax, and infrastructure delays. Economist...
Deep financial losses for Utrecht bus operator Keolis, situation 'unsustainable'
Bus operator Keolis has reported severe, unsustainable financial losses in its Utrecht Buiten transport operations due to inflation and labor shortages. The provincial authorities are currently evalua...
From Coldplay to Nirvana: new live music series starts in Haarlem
A new acoustic music series called Centraal Unplugged is launching in Haarlem on September 27. The event, hosted at Locael Centraal, features local bands performing unplugged tributes to renowned arti...
French fishermen furious over fuel prices block ports for hours
French fishermen recently organized nationwide port and oil terminal blockades to protest the record-high fuel prices affecting their industry. The government ended the demonstrations by agreeing to i...
Victims of Osdorp gym explosion angry over slow aid, demand evaluation
Three victims of a June 2026 gym explosion in Amsterdam-Osdorp are calling for an official investigation into the emergency response after claiming they were neglected by responders. The incident, lin...
What it's like when your mother (54) has young-onset dementia: 'I will always take care of her'
The family of Jolanda van Dam is raising over 10,000 euros for Alzheimer Nederland by baking and selling hundreds of apple pies. Jolanda was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's at age 48, prompting...
Break my 1987 record is the wish of the fastest woman ever at the Damloop
Ingrid Kristiansen, who has held the women's Dam tot Damloop record since 1987, is returning to the event this Sunday to watch competitors attempt to break her time. The 70-year-old Norwegian runner e...
Mystery packages are on the rise, now in Haarlem too: how innocent is this hype?
Pop-up stores selling mystery packages of returned goods are becoming increasingly popular across the Netherlands, including a new location in Haarlem. While customers are drawn by the excitement of p...
Gas price more than triples, district heating customers also face potential price hikes
The Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets is determining 2027 heat tariffs based on gas contract prices, with experts warning of potential price hikes between 20 and 45 percent. Since wholesale ga...
More Britons, French, Belgians and Germans: The Netherlands experienced a record-breaking summer for tourism
The Netherlands saw a significant boost in tourism this summer, with record visitor numbers from Germany, Belgium, France, and the UK despite a VAT increase. Domestic travel also grew strongly, with h...
Review Ride Lonesome: a deeply sensitive, fragile, and confident Beck delivers a true masterpiece
Beck's new album, Ride Lonesome, explores themes of heartbreak following his 2021 divorce through a melancholic, folk-inspired sound. Produced by Nigel Godrich, the album reunites Beck with his long-t...
The Netherlands' biggest literature festival ILFU is back: 'You’ll encounter writers in the wild'
The International Literature Festival Utrecht (ILFU) is preparing to launch, with program director Sophie Kok highlighting the event's unique ability to transform reading into a shared social experien...
Opinion: Amsterdam, keep your hands off our bikes! Three days is not a reasonable period after a sticker, two weeks is better
Former Amsterdam resident Marc van Dijk has criticized the city's strict policy of removing bicycles from train stations after only three days of notice. He is advocating for a two-week grace period t...
Apples For Isaac review: Echo & The Bunnymen have the conviction of a mature band
Echo & The Bunnymen have released their thirteenth album, Apples For Isaac, which critics consider their strongest work since 2001. The record showcases a mature, confident sound led by Will Sergeant'...
This one courtyard saved the entire Jordaan from demolition
Ambitious city planning projects once threatened to demolish most of the Jordaan district in Amsterdam to make way for roads and commercial infrastructure. The private restoration of Anslo’s hofje e...
Mi Zafira review: Chica Chica occasionally nods to surf music and film soundtracks
Chica Chica is an instrumental Dutch trio led by Judith Renkema that explores the genre of psychedelic cumbia. Their new release Mi Zafira utilizes a minimalist setup of guitar, bass, and percussion t...
Behind the scenes at the tram depot and Classical music at the Amstelveld: what to do in Amsterdam this week
Amsterdam hosts a variety of events this week, including the Klassiek op het Amstelveld festival, the Sloterplas Festival, and special exhibitions at local museums. Residents can also explore the city...
Felix Meurders returns as presenter for final episode of Kassa
Original presenter Felix Meurders will return to host the final episode of the consumer program Kassa on December 5. The show is ending its long-running broadcast on NPO 2 due to budget cuts, though i...
Nearly sixty arrests during counter-protest at Israel demonstration on Dam Square
Nearly sixty people were arrested on Amsterdam's Dam Square on Thursday following unauthorized counter-protests during an Israel-related demonstration. While thirteen individuals were detained for cri...
Sinkhole opens in Runstraat: "You could easily break your neck"
A large sinkhole has emerged on the sidewalk of Runstraat in Amsterdam's Negen Straatjes neighborhood, prompting authorities to cordon off the area. While the cause remains unknown, a repair crew is w...