Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Magnum prevents empty shelves during heatwave and grows by 4.7 percent
Ice cream manufacturer Magnum reported a 4.7 percent increase in sales during the first half of 2026. The company benefited from hot weather across Europe, with particularly strong sales growth in Fra...
How do chefs survive the heatwave? ‘We once had air conditioning, but it was no match for all the heat sources’
Over 11,000 Enexis customers are waiting for a new or upgraded connection
Grid operator Enexis reported that its waiting list for new or upgraded electricity connections grew by 734 requests in the first half of the year. Despite doubling its newly constructed grid capacity...
AI-generated photos on Vinted give a misleading impression of secondhand clothing
Vinted sellers are increasingly using AI-generated model photos to showcase second-hand clothing instead of photographing themselves. However, the platform prohibits this practice because it can lead ...
Shell profits from high oil prices due to Middle East war
Shell reported a significant increase in second-quarter profits, reaching 9.8 billion dollars compared to 6.9 billion dollars in the first quarter. This growth was driven by rising oil prices resultin...
Shocking or not? This is what a student room in Haarlem costs per month
As the new academic year approaches, many students are looking for housing in Haarlem. The article examines the monthly costs associated with renting a student room in the city.
Heritage of the Week | Beautiful and pleasant: trees along the canals
Since the 17th century, trees have been planted along the canals of Amsterdam to enhance the city's appearance. In addition to their aesthetic value, these trees provide essential cooling for the urba...
Dutch economy grows primarily due to higher household consumption
The Dutch economy grew by 0.4 percent in the second quarter of 2026, according to Statistics Netherlands. This growth is driven primarily by increased household consumption, representing a slight rise...
Dutch economy grows faster in second quarter, driven by higher consumption
The Dutch economy grew by 0.4 percent in the second quarter compared to the previous quarter, according to Statistics Netherlands. This growth, which was primarily driven by higher consumption, repres...
Meta revenue surges but profits fall due to high AI costs
Meta Platforms reported an increase in quarterly revenue driven by higher advertising prices. However, the company's overall profit declined due to significant investments in artificial intelligence a...
Wildfire forces George Clooney to evacuate his French home
George Clooney and his wife Amal have been forced to evacuate their home in France due to a nearby wildfire. The actor has expressed concern over whether his property will survive the ongoing blaze.
KLM profit rises on higher ticket prices despite Iran conflict and high fuel costs
KLM reported increased profits for the last quarter despite the impact of the Iran conflict and rising jet fuel costs. The airline successfully offset these expenses by increasing ticket prices for pa...
Justin Bieber's shoes and Shakira's top: World Cup auction raises hundreds of thousands
An online auction featuring memorabilia from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including items from Justin Bieber and Shakira, raised over $652,000. The proceeds will be donated to the FIFA Global Citizen Educ...
Building permit fees vary significantly by municipality
A yearly study by the Vereniging Eigen Huis shows that building permit costs vary significantly between municipalities in the Netherlands. In some cases, residents may pay tens of thousands of euros m...
US delegation had to visit the liquor store for some Dutch courage
Amsterdam designer Joost Grootens in the running to design new euro banknote
Amsterdam-based designer Joost Grootens has been selected as one of ten finalists to design the new series of euro banknotes. His proposed designs, which focus on humanizing European icons, are compet...
Universal honors Ozzy Osbourne with two haunted houses in theme parks
Universal is opening two haunted houses inspired by the late heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne. Developed in collaboration with his family, these attractions serve as an unconventional tribute to the m...
Labor market remains tight despite fewer job vacancies
The labor market in the Netherlands tightened slightly in the second quarter, with 95 vacancies for every 100 unemployed individuals. Meanwhile, the number of self-employed workers has declined for th...
LIVE Conference League | Ajax hosts Vojvodina: comfortable margin for Amsterdammers after big win in Serbia
Ajax prepares to face FK Vojvodina in the second leg of the Conference League third qualifying round at the Johan Cruijff Arena. Having secured a 4-1 victory in the first leg in Serbia, the Amsterdam-...
To spray with salt water or not to spray? Potato farmers struggle with drought
Potato farmers in the southern part of North Holland are struggling with drought and rising salt levels in irrigation water, forcing them to choose between using harmful water or letting crops wither....