Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Renovated fixer-upper increased in value by nearly half last year
Renovated fixer-upper homes in the Netherlands saw an average value increase of 178,000 euros last year. According to the NVM real estate association, this represents a value growth of nearly 50 perce...
Police intercept 800 kilos of cocaine in van at Amsterdam port, five suspects arrested
British Prime Minister cuts taxes for pubs, clubs and music venues
The new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a 20 percent tax reduction for pubs, clubs, and music venues across England. This measure is expected to benefit 32,000 businesses, providing ...
A9 between Badhoevedorp and Holendrecht closed this weekend for roadworks
Ajax presents new black and orange away kit, with subtle references to club history
Millions in debt, lawsuits and a forced departure: restaurateur Entourage nearly collapsed due to the W Hotel crisis
Belgian anti-discrimination agency investigates Sophie Straat's onstage comments
The Belgian anti-discrimination agency, Unia, is investigating a performance by Dutch singer Sophie Straat in Ghent. During her show on Monday night, she requested that white men step to the back to m...
Gasoline prices creep toward new record amid Middle East war following fresh attacks by US, Iran and Houthis
Escalating conflict in the Middle East has caused fuel prices in the Netherlands to rise, with the recommended price for Euro95 reaching 2.624 euros per liter. This figure is nearing the historical re...
EU fines Google 890 million for favoring its own services
The European Commission has fined Google 460 million euros for violating the Digital Markets Act by favoring its own services in Google Search results. This penalty addresses anticompetitive practices...
Closure of Strait of Hormuz boosts oil flow through Port of Rotterdam
The Port of Rotterdam has experienced an increase in oil and petroleum product transshipments over the past six months due to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. This disruption in global shipping r...
Belgian Princess Eléonore to study at Utrecht University after the summer
Belgian Princess Eléonore will begin studying Liberal Arts and Sciences at Utrecht University this September. The youngest daughter of King Filip and Queen Mathilde will pursue her bachelor's degree ...
Defense honors soldier killed in Noord/Zuidlijn collision
Robert Verveer, a 34-year-old soldier with the Airmobile Brigade, died last Sunday in a fatal accident involving a metro in Amsterdam. The Ministry of Defence will pay tribute to Verveer during his fu...
Food watchdog wants Efteling to stop unlimited soft drinks for visitors
The food watchdog organization Foodwatch has called on the Efteling theme park to stop offering unlimited soda refills to visitors. The organization claims to have received numerous complaints suggest...
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Data centers and air conditioners drive global power demand despite Iran war
Global electricity demand is rising due to the growth of industries, electric vehicles, air conditioning usage, and data centers. This increased consumption coincides with higher energy prices driven ...
Erykah Badu to perform at Carré in October
American singer Erykah Badu is scheduled to perform a concert at the Carré theater in Amsterdam on October 13. Concert organizer MOJO announced that the event, titled 'An Intimate Experience with Ery...
Much is already at stake for Ajax in Serbia: ‘The problem is you have to peak very early in the season’
Ajax will face FK Vojvodina in Serbia tonight for the second qualifying round of the Conference League. Coach Míchel's team is looking to recover early in the season, noting the challenge of having t...
Het Parool wants to know: what do you think about Kwaku coming to an end?
Willem Witsen's Amsterdam paintings are melancholic yet recognizable
Painter Willem Witsen captured the quiet side of Amsterdam during the late 19th century as the city became increasingly modernized. He frequently focused his work on the Oude Waal area to reflect a me...
June saw highest absenteeism in twenty years, mainly due to long-term leave
Absenteeism in the Netherlands reached 4.8 percent in June, marking the highest level for that month in two decades. This increase is primarily attributed to long-term leave and stress-related health ...