Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Rachel Aviv writes about mothers and daughters navigating between excessive intimacy and attempts to escape it
Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Bulgarian coastal city Burgas next year
The European Broadcasting Union and Bulgarian broadcaster BNT have announced that the Eurovision Song Contest will be held in the Bulgarian coastal city of Burgas next year. Burgas was selected over t...
Eclipse glasses become a hot topic online: ‘My ego told me I didn’t need them, but now I’m blind’
Two major sporting events in the Amsterdamse Bos: you get a discount
The Amsterdamse Bos is hosting two major world-class sporting events this month: the World Rowing Championships and the World Hockey Championships. Residents can receive a discount on tickets for the ...
Come take penalties and play bubble football at the girls' soccer tournament at AFC
On Sunday, August 23, the Sportpark Goed Genoeg in Amsterdam will host a girls' football tournament featuring professional clubs from both the Netherlands and abroad. In addition to the matches, the e...
Rapper Diddy sues producer Rodney Jones for selling private footage
American rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs has filed a lawsuit against producer Rodney Jones. Combs alleges that Jones sold private footage of him to Netflix for a documentary series produced by 50 Cent.
Fire department rescues man from water at Prins Hendrikkade, victim taken to hospital
Fastned opens 28 new fast charging stations in the first half of 2026
Fastned opened 28 new fast-charging stations in the first half of 2026, marking a record for the company. The operator now manages a total of 434 charging stations across nine different countries.
Children's ombudsmen sound alarm over care for 20,000 asylum-seeking children: 'Serious violation of children's rights'
Man stabbed on Warmoesstraat, suspects arrested with taser
A man was stabbed during a conflict on the Warmoesstraat in central Amsterdam early this morning. Police arrested two suspects using a taser, and the victim was transported to the hospital in consciou...
Pizza, pasta or poké bowl: Dutch people spend more money on food delivery
Over the past decade, consumer spending on takeaway and delivery meals in the Netherlands has more than doubled. People are increasingly relying on prepared food services rather than cooking at home.
Ditch water is banned, tap water is allowed: these are the consequences of the sprinkling ban
Starting Friday, the Amstel, Gooi and Vecht water board has implemented a daytime ban on using surface water for garden irrigation due to persistent drought. The measure aims to preserve water levels,...
Person injured in stabbing following argument in Amsterdam city center, two suspects arrested
Achmea profit falls due to storm damage
Insurance company Achmea reported a decrease in operational profit for the first half of the year compared to the previous year. This decline is largely attributed to damage claims resulting from seve...
Travis Kelce calls wedding with Taylor Swift the best night of his life
American football player Travis Kelce publicly described his wedding to singer Taylor Swift, which took place last month at Madison Square Garden in New York, as the best night of his life.
Shein targets billions with Hong Kong IPO in late August
Budget platform SHEIN is reportedly planning an initial public offering in Hong Kong around August 28. The company, which originated in China, aims to raise between $2 billion and $3 billion through t...
Amsterdam house prices still rising, but at slowest pace since 2023
Amsterdam prepares for two tropical days: up to 33 degrees on Thursday and Friday
Spotify raises prices by 2 to 3 euros, here is how much a monthly subscription costs now
Spotify is increasing the monthly prices for its Premium, Duo, and Family subscription plans in the Netherlands. A standard Premium subscription will now cost 14 euros per month.
Large pension funds in new system expect small pension increase
Retirees at major pension funds in the Netherlands that have transitioned to the new pension system may receive a modest pension increase next year. This development affects those covered under the up...