Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Telecom company Delta also provides services via Open Dutch Fiber network
Telecom provider Delta is expanding its service footprint by partnering with Open Dutch Fiber to provide internet, TV, and phone services to over 200,000 households. The initiative covers multiple Dut...
Call for entries: may we feature your home?
The editorial team at indebuurt Amsterdam is looking for local residents to feature in their interior design series, Binnenkijken bij. Interested homeowners or renters are invited to share their uniqu...
Man slightly injured in armed home invasion at student complex in Amsterdam-East
A resident was left with minor injuries after an armed intruder broke into a student housing complex in Amsterdam-East early in the morning. The suspect threatened the victim with a knife before escap...
Selena Gomez embraces aging: 'I'm not afraid at all'
Selena Gomez has spoken out about embracing the natural aging process, dismissing social media pressure to maintain her look from a decade ago. The singer and actress continues to focus on her career,...
The Inner Ring is finished after 10 years: 7 kilometers of cycling pleasure
The Binnenring in Amsterdam has been completed after ten years of renovations, resulting in a seven-kilometer cycling route. The project prioritizes cyclists, creating a greener and safer environment ...
Railway company GoVolta granted temporary access to rail network
The ACM has authorized GoVolta to access the Dutch rail network for international and domestic passenger services after concluding that it would not disrupt the current main rail concession. However, ...
Heritage of the Week | A totally new world: Liga Nieuw Beelden
Atelier Volten is currently hosting an exhibition dedicated to the Liga Nieuw Beelden, a historical association where architects, artists, and designers collaborated. This exhibition aims to shed ligh...
Vatican City submits a film for the Oscars for the first time
Vatican City has submitted the film Green Lava, directed by Lia Beltrami and Ali Aksu, for consideration at the Academy Awards for the first time in history. The documentary focuses on Giacomo Mattivi...
King Charles responds to Diana's brother's book: 'Grief clouds judgment'
King Charles has responded to claims in Earl Spencer's upcoming book, arguing that prolonged grief can distort memories and judgment. The book details a disagreement between the two men following the ...
Diesel prices continue to rise, nearing April record high, while petrol prices dip slightly
Diesel prices in the Netherlands have risen sharply, nearly matching the record high seen in April, while petrol costs have experienced a marginal decline. These fluctuations are primarily attributed ...
Jetten promises to re-examine the deteriorating purchasing power of workers: 'Work must pay'
Prime Minister Rob Jetten is seeking cross-party support to stabilize his minority government and pass the budget following the General Political Debates. While facing skepticism from opposition parti...
Wilders sharpens debate with Jetten after AD publication: 'Your ministers are stabbing you in the back'
Prime Minister Rob Jetten's minority cabinet remains in power after the General Political Debates but must now urgently secure parliamentary support for its budget. Despite surviving a motion of no co...
Unions sidelined, business units sold off, or total control to Paris? KLM faces major overhaul
KLM is set to unveil four drastic restructuring scenarios this Thursday to address ongoing financial instability. Possible measures include limiting union power, divesting business units, or increasin...
Where to cheer for runners, road closures and anniversary celebrations: All about the 2026 Dam tot Damloop
The 40th edition of the Dam tot Damloop features a range of running and cycling events held across Amsterdam and Zaandam, highlighted by an expanded entertainment program. Significant road closures an...
Video | New Kids actors return in chaotic Carnaval trailer
Actors from the New Kids franchise have returned in a chaotic trailer for their upcoming project, Carnaval. The film is scheduled to be released in cinemas on November 11.
Two-hour live broadcast about Dolly Parton coming to Disney+ in October
Disney+ will stream a two-hour tribute special titled CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton starting October 21. The broadcast will feature performances and archival foota...
Actress Lena Dunham has become a mother to her first child
Actress Lena Dunham has announced the birth of her first child via a surrogate after undergoing a hysterectomy in 2018. The Girls creator and her husband, Luis Felber, welcomed their daughter over a w...
Singer Charli xcx on Playboy cover: 'When I feel sexy, I'm confident'
Singer Charli xcx discusses her recent Playboy cover shoot, noting that expressing her sexuality through fashion significantly boosts her self-confidence. She also credits her husband, musician George...
Liveblog: Finance alderman presents budget
Amsterdam Finance Alderman Hendrik Jan Biemond has presented the city's budget for the coming year, highlighting an ambitious plan to reduce the workforce by 2,500 positions. The proposal has received...
Few new plans in Amsterdam's 2027 budget
Amsterdam's 2027 budget, introduced by finance alderman Hendrik Jan Biemond, focuses primarily on cost-cutting measures and faces delays in civil service restructuring. The city plans to prioritize se...