Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Unemployment remains virtually unchanged at 4 percent in August
Unemployment in the Netherlands held steady at 4 percent in August, continuing a slow upward trend that began in early 2023. While the number of active unemployment benefits rose slightly, the broader...
Statue in Kolenkit neighborhood aims to break down stereotypes about Muslim women
A new statue in Amsterdam's Kolenkit neighborhood depicts a Muslim woman breaking free from marble to challenge societal stereotypes. Created by local women, the artwork is part of the Vrouwen van Wes...
More and more people are not working, while the group of workers is not growing
The number of non-working people in the Netherlands is rising due to an aging population and stagnant workforce growth, placing increased financial pressure on the welfare state. While the labor marke...
US House of Representatives also approves Russian sanctions, ball in Trump's court
The US House of Representatives has approved a new sanctions package against Russia that also threatens tariffs on countries purchasing Russian energy. The bill, which passed with bipartisan support, ...
His ministers already know his 'trick': how Rob Jetten operates as prime minister
This article examines the governing style of Prime Minister Rob Jetten, whom colleagues describe as a pragmatic 'fixer' with a strong grasp of ministerial dossiers. While praised for his conflict-reso...
Schiphol begins cleaning 200,000 tons of contaminated soil in PFAS 'car wash'
Schiphol Airport has launched an on-site soil cleaning facility to treat 200,000 tons of earth contaminated with PFAS from historical firefighting foam. The installation washes the soil to extract pol...
Path to budget support remains vague: 'Shopping with us? Forget it!'
Opposition parties in the Netherlands are demanding that the governing coalition clarify its legislative strategy following Prinsjesdag. While the coalition suggests seeking majorities on a per-budget...
AI is not driven by emotions, but by (wrong) instructions: ‘The risks are great’
Tech industry insiders are warning that artificial intelligence poses a significant risk to humanity if it follows incorrect instructions rather than acting on human-like malice. Concerns include the ...
Left-wing activist Frank van der Linde received 500,000 euros in damages and penalties: 'Waste of tax money'
Activist Frank van der Linde has collected at least 500,000 euros in government damages and penalty payments. The activist asserts that these high costs demonstrate a fundamental breakdown within the ...
Rowyda (32) found a social housing unit that was 'cursed': 'We went through the house with white sage'
Rowyda Zakaria, 32, successfully secured a social housing unit through the Woningnet system after being selected from a pool of eight hundred applicants. Upon moving in, she felt the house had a negat...
Have you spotted this artwork by Streetart Frankey yet?
Street artist Streetart Frankey creates a new piece of art every week for the newspaper Het Parool. These installations are featured regularly in Amsterdam for public viewing.
Peter (68) and Laura (26): ‘On city trips I feel like a child again and just follow him’
Peter, 68, and Laura, 26, reflect on their relationship and family dynamic within the city of Amsterdam. Despite their age gap, the pair maintains a close bond characterized by mutual support and Pete...
At De Predetariër’s wild game butcher shop you can learn to debone game: ‘How do you do that hygienically?’
The Amsterdam-based business De Predetariër has opened a new wild game butcher shop on De Clercqstraat following the success of its sandwich shop in De Pijp. The store offers fresh game products alon...
No new information, but the many miscarriages of justice presented chronologically make the documentary Diabolical: The Epstein Files shocking enough
The documentary Diabolical: The Epstein Files provides a chronological overview of the case surrounding Jeffrey Epstein, detailing his history of abuse and the systemic failures that protected him. Wh...
Fauda review: with the Gaza war in mind, the fifth season is harder to digest
The fifth season of the action series Fauda is heavily influenced by the events of October 7, shifting the focus to intense acts of revenge by the protagonist, Doron. While the show maintains its sign...
Italian government partially cuts road tax due to high fuel prices
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has introduced a road tax exemption for 14.5 million small and medium-sized vehicles to combat rising fuel prices. Critics argue the measure is a political effort...
Women's emancipation is declining, the Netherlands is lagging behind European countries
The Netherlands has slipped in global gender equality rankings due to slow progress in closing the gender gap compared to other European nations. Key factors contributing to this decline include the u...
Sean Diddy Combs' lawyers quit defense over unpaid bills
Sean Diddy Combs' legal team has resigned from his defense in a 100 million dollar defamation lawsuit, citing unpaid bills and poor cooperation. Combs claimed the split was a business decision over bi...
Malou Gorter and Hendrik Jan Bökkers nominated again for Televizier-Ring
Malou Gorter and Hendrik Jan Bökkers have been nominated for the Televizier-Ring, alongside talent nominees Daan Alferink, Frank van Leeuwen, and Bram Krikke. The winners will be revealed during the ...
Cannes winners coming to Amsterdam: these films will be shown at the Parool Film Festival
The Parool Film Festival will bring a variety of award-winning Cannes Film Festival selections to Amsterdam from October 7 to 11. Screenings will take place at several local theaters, with tickets ava...