Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Nitrogen plans offer prospect of easing nitrogen crisis according to state attorney
The Dutch government's new nitrogen reduction strategy offers a potential pathway to resolving the nation's permit crisis by improving ecological health on a regional basis. State attorney advice sugg...
Politics on the Amstel: will civil servants strike as reorganization takes shape, and has tourism policy failed?
Journalists are debating the impact of upcoming budget cuts in Amsterdam's Stopera and questioning the effectiveness of the city's current tourism policies. The discussion also touches upon recent pub...
Companies prohibited from using paper invoices from 2030
Starting July 1, 2030, businesses in the Netherlands must transition to machine-readable digital invoicing to comply with new EU regulations aimed at reducing fraud and simplifying cross-border trade....
Football matches to be stopped immediately if fireworks are set off
Football matches in the Netherlands will now be immediately abandoned if fireworks are thrown onto the pitch or into stands, with the remainder of the game played on a different date. This new safety ...
Tax plans also leaked: alcohol and flowers more expensive, medical expense deduction abolished, senior tax credit reduced
Leaked tax documents reveal that the Dutch government plans to increase taxes on alcohol, flowers, and hot air balloon rides while reducing tax credits for seniors. Despite a financial support package...
Setback in leaked budget plans: small dip in purchasing power expected
Leaked Dutch budget plans indicate a slight decline in purchasing power for citizens, driven by new taxes on alcohol and flowers, even as the government introduces tax relief measures. To secure legis...
This is what we know about the leaked plans for Budget Day
Leaked Budget Day documents reveal plans for tax adjustments, including increased labor credits and higher alcohol taxes, alongside a decline in purchasing power for many citizens. The government is a...
Luxury villas in the sea? A mysterious sign on Zandvoort beach suggests so
Artist Dadara has caused a stir in Zandvoort by displaying a realistic AI-generated image of a luxury sea-based villa project to spark debate on unchecked development and greed. While the installation...
Minister Hermans issues urgent advice on West Nile virus: Sleep under a mosquito net
Health Minister Sophie Hermans is urging people to sleep under mosquito nets to protect against the West Nile virus following a rise in cases and three deaths. She advised that while the risk of being...
How Amsterdam's tourist tax became one of the highest in the world
Amsterdam has raised its tourist tax to one of the highest levels in the world in an effort to manage overtourism and support the municipal budget. The city plans to continue increasing these rates in...
Gas prices at their highest in three years: Check your energy contract
Gas prices have surged to a three-year high of 80 euros per megawatt-hour, leading to increased costs for both gas and electricity contracts in the Netherlands. Authorities are urging consumers to rev...
Julian Brandt is Ajax's creative mastermind: he knows better than anyone how to exploit space in front of the opponent's goal
Julian Brandt has joined Ajax as a major surprise signing, bringing vital creative and tactical skills to the team. While he is expected to lead the offensive effort against opponents like Fortuna Sit...
Public consultation on Spaarneboog area development begins
Haarlem is inviting public feedback on the draft development plan for the Spaarneboog area from September 11 to October 22, 2026. The project includes plans for new housing, shopping facilities, a com...
Cabinet amends laws to accelerate power grid expansion by years
The Dutch government is amending existing laws to accelerate the expansion of the national power grid, aiming to cut project preparation times by several years. Measures include bypassing lower admini...
Tyra Banks wants to see unedited Netflix interviews about America's Next Top Model
Tyra Banks has filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix, alleging that producers of the documentary Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model manipulated footage to create a misleading portraya...
East Amsterdam community police officer files complaint against PVV MP Marjolein Faber
A community police officer in Amsterdam has filed a complaint against PVV MP Marjolein Faber for defamation following remarks made during a parliamentary debate. Faber questioned the officer's neutral...
East district police officer files complaint against PVV MP Marjolein Faber
A neighborhood police officer in Amsterdam-Oost has filed a defamation complaint against PVV MP Marjolein Faber following a parliamentary debate. Faber had publicly questioned the officer's neutrality...
Cocktail bars in Amsterdam city center: 6 unique hotspots
Amsterdam's city center features a variety of unique cocktail bars ranging from intimate speakeasies to classic hotel lounges. Notable spots include Door 74, Pulitzer's Bar, Dutch Courage, CUE, Law & ...
Dutch cabinet urges EU to set minimum age for addictive social media
The Dutch government, alongside Spain, is urging the European Union to implement a unified minimum age for social media usage to protect children from addictive algorithms and harmful content. They ad...
Amsterdam police deploy drones to monitor traffic: ‘You don’t see us, but we see you’
Amsterdam police are now using drones to monitor and penalize serious traffic violations, such as driving through red crosses or reversing on highways. Initial enforcement efforts, including in the Co...