Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Efteling to open renovated Raveleijn area on December 1
Efteling will reopen its renovated Raveleijn area on December 1 following a 20 million euro project that includes a new show developed with Puy du Fou. The expansion also adds a new ride called Ravenr...
Ajax fan severely beaten after trying to retrieve stolen scarf, police release footage
An Ajax fan suffered a concussion and facial injuries after being violently assaulted by two men who stole his promotional scarf near the Johan Cruijff Arena in January. Police have released security ...
More children are surviving cancer, especially with improved leukemia prognosis
Survival rates for children with cancer in the Netherlands have risen significantly, reaching 83.2 percent for those diagnosed between 2010 and 2014. This success is largely driven by increased resear...
Many drivers forced to cut back due to rising gas prices, says ANWB
Rising fuel prices are forcing many Dutch drivers to reduce spending on vacations, dining out, and leisure activities. The ANWB reports that these costs are primarily impacting lower and middle-income...
Watchdog rules KLM misled customers with Real Deal Days advertising
The advertising watchdog has ruled that KLM misled customers during its Real Deal Days campaign by failing to clearly explain how its discount prices were calculated. While the airline will adapt futu...
This degree makes you the most popular with employers
Recent data from the career platform Magnet.me reveals that graduates in fields like strategy, entrepreneurship, and innovation are currently in the highest demand among employers. While business-rela...
Dutch Lottery launches new legal attack on illegal gambling site
The Nederlandse Loterij has initiated legal action against the illegal gambling site Skyhills for targeting Dutch users, particularly youth, without providing necessary player protections. The organiz...
Higher healthcare costs and pension spending widen government budget deficit
The Netherlands reported a widened budget deficit in 2025, reaching 18.9 billion euros due to rising costs in healthcare, state pensions, and social welfare programs. Although government tax revenues ...
Inflation remains virtually stable last month, Dutch people pay 3.3 percent more than a year ago
Inflation in the Netherlands remained relatively stable in August, rising slightly to 3.3 percent compared to 3.2 percent the previous month. This upward trend is primarily driven by rising energy and...
Homes evacuated after kitchen fire at restaurant in Nieuw-Vennep
A kitchen fire at a restaurant in Nieuw-Vennep prompted the temporary evacuation of nearby residents early this morning. There were no injuries reported, and the blaze was attributed to a short circui...
Cheap gasoline, 400-gram schnitzels and rock-bottom supermarket prices: this village is just mimicking Germany
Entrepreneurs in the Dutch village of Gendt are attracting bargain-hunting customers by offering low fuel prices, large schnitzels, and affordable groceries. The initiative aims to replicate a German-...
Running red lights or texting while cycling? Haarlemmermeer community officers can now issue fines
Community officers in Haarlemmermeer are now authorized to issue fines to cyclists and pedestrians for traffic violations such as phone use or running red lights. The municipality is implementing thes...
Former gang member 'Keffe D' found guilty of murdering rapper Tupac
Former gang member Keffe D has been convicted of orchestrating the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas. The jury based their decision largely on Davis's own admissions in his memoirs, reje...
Groceries only slightly more expensive, yet consumers feel the pinch
Although official figures indicate that supermarket price increases in the Netherlands have been modest, a large majority of consumers feel that grocery costs have risen significantly. As a result, ma...
Shein shares tumble in Hong Kong stock market debut
Fashion retailer Shein saw its share price fall by 10 percent during its Hong Kong stock market debut, achieving a valuation of 26 billion dollars. The company intends to use the 1.7 billion dollars r...
Art against Kremlin propaganda: Nobel laureate Elena Zhemkova speaks at De Balie on resisting Russian historical revisionism
Elena Zhemkova, co-founder of the Russian human rights organization Memorial, discussed the fight against state-sponsored historical revisionism at De Balie in Amsterdam. The talk was part of the Arti...
Amsterdam has gone completely overboard with the number of trash cans
The author argues that Amsterdam has installed an excessive number of public trash cans, which frequently overflow and contribute to the city's litter problem. He suggests that removing most of these ...
Single man (61) earns 3,820 euros a month: ‘My house cost 142,000, why would I ask more for it?’
Mark van der Ploeg, a 61-year-old resident of Amsterdam-Oost earning 3,820 euros monthly, has voiced concerns over the city's unaffordable housing market. He believes current prices place unfair press...
The Tromm family shop returns to the Overtoom as an official Brompton Junction: No one thinks, look at that show-off on a folding bike
The Tromm family has re-established their bicycle shop on the Overtoom as an official Brompton Junction after a nine-year hiatus. The family, which has been in the cycling business since 1931, began s...
Amsterdam taxi drivers launch their own app to compete with Uber: This is a win-win, better for us and better for the passenger
Taxi drivers in Amsterdam have launched their own ride-hailing app to compete with Uber and avoid high commission fees. The initiative seeks to provide a better service for passengers while allowing l...