Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Companies increasingly choosing air freight due to war and AI
Global businesses are shifting toward air freight to ensure faster delivery of critical goods amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure. This logistics...
ABN AMRO employees to also walk off the job on Tuesday
About 150 ABN AMRO staff members are planning a one-day strike on Tuesday to protest proposed government cuts to social benefits like unemployment and disability insurance. The union-led action highli...
In Nina Jurna's old house in Rio now lives a drug dealer's son and you'd better not point a camera at him
Correspondent Nina Jurna explores the vast social and safety disparities of Rio de Janeiro in her new documentary series, Onze vrouw in Rio. Drawing from her personal history living in both favelas an...
Traffic jams on narrowed Weesperstraat: "Everything is much slower, you're stuck more often"
Motorists on Amsterdam's Weesperstraat are facing increased traffic delays due to early road narrowing measures ahead of a permanent redesign. While some commuters express frustration over the congest...
Younger generations generally wealthier than predecessors despite difficult housing market
Recent data from Statistics Netherlands indicates that younger generations generally enjoy higher purchasing power and wealth than their predecessors, despite difficulties in the housing market. Altho...
Rutte takes the stand in final corona hearings: on the Rutte method during the pandemic
Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is set to appear before a parliamentary committee for his second and final hearing regarding the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The investigatio...
Dutch makeup artist Arjen Tuiten wins Emmy for The Pitt
Dutch makeup artist Arjen Tuiten has won an Emmy Award for his prosthetic makeup work on the television series The Pitt. The recognition follows his contribution to creating a realistic body replica f...
Government wastes large amounts of money on gas storage filling targets
The Dutch government is subsidizing the filling of gas storage facilities to prevent winter shortages, with costs expected to be passed on to consumers. Experts caution that these state-led interventi...
Think in spoons and name your days, like Dashing Tuesday: how behavioral scientist Emma (36) recharges beforehand instead of refueling afterwards
Behavioral scientist Emma Op den Kamp, based at the University of Amsterdam, studies methods for managing physical and mental energy to prevent exhaustion. In her new work, she encourages individuals ...
Spot the difference: Oudezijds Achterburgwal in 1929 and 2026
Historical records from 1929 reveal that the buildings along the northern Oudezijds Achterburgwal were severely dilapidated at the time. These structures were demolished in the early 1930s and replace...
Parmesan cheese legend continues: Pepe Nero makes a second restart with the same chef
Pepe Nero is reopening with its original chef, continuing its tradition of serving pasta prepared in a Parmesan cheese wheel. The restaurant currently invites guests to enjoy its outdoor terrace befor...
Snapchat sued in the Netherlands: platform accused of being addictive and unsafe for children
Stichting Massaschade & Consument has filed a class-action lawsuit against Snapchat in the Netherlands, alleging the platform's features are designed to be addictive for minors. The foundation is seek...
On his deathbed my father apologized, I accepted, but the scars remain
A man who endured a violent childhood and struggled with dyslexia has written a play based on his life story. After years of working as a window cleaner, he finally overcame his fear of writing to pro...
Will the Spui Book Market soon have to make way for construction work? ‘Then the market will die a quiet death’
Vendors at the Spui Book Market in Amsterdam fear their square will be converted into a construction depot for upcoming Kalverstraat projects. Sellers warn that this two-year displacement would be dis...
Danish Queen Margrethe (86) hospitalized after falling ill
Former Danish Queen Margrethe has been hospitalized in Copenhagen for observation and treatment after falling ill. Her condition is stable, but she will miss the upcoming funeral of King Harald of Nor...
Car ends up in water in Westelijk Havengebied, driver arrested
Three people were involved in a vehicle accident that resulted in their car entering the water in Amsterdam's Westelijk Havengebied district. While the occupants escaped without serious injury, the dr...
Police on jet ski rescue injured man from Oosterdok
Police rescued an injured man from the water at Amsterdam's Oosterdok on Tuesday evening following a physical altercation with a group of tourists. The man was transported to the hospital for treatmen...
Criticism of youth care alderman Esmah Lahlah for failing to inform Amsterdam council about youth care freeze: Escalation was foreseeable
Amsterdam Alderman Esmah Lahlah is facing criticism for failing to inform the municipal council about a youth care admissions freeze at provider Levvel for several months. The policy has forced local ...
Competing for the best soup at Mosveld: "The most important thing is that you make it with love"
The fifth annual International Soup Festival in Amsterdam-Noord brought together diverse local cooks to compete for the Golden Ladle award. Visitors tasted various global soups and voted for their fav...
Not your wrinkles, but your hands reveal your true age: how to keep them ‘young’
Experts including dermatologist Griet Voet and doctors Jetske Ultee and Hannah Aerts discuss the growing popularity of hand rejuvenation treatments. The article highlights that hands are often overloo...