Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Small households could save 200 euros by using time-of-use electricity tariffs
The Dutch regulatory authority ACM will introduce variable electricity transport tariffs in 2029 to manage peak grid demand. Small households could save up to 200 euros per year by shifting usage to o...
City hall vandalized by pro-Palestine protesters, windows smashed: ‘City has blood on its hands’
Activists from Palestine Action NL vandalized the Stopera city hall in Amsterdam with graffiti and slogans following the police-enforced dissolution of their demonstration. Mayor Femke Halsema condemn...
Join the conversation | Who do you hope will take home the Gouden Televizier-Ring this year?
The nominations for this year's Gouden Televizier-Ring have been revealed, featuring programs such as De Bondgenoten, Kassa, and Woeste Grond. The gala, hosted by Jan Smit and Peter Pannekoek, will al...
Review: Slaapmoets makes floes: is this really a 'debut'? Or is this secretly the prank-loving frontman of a famous Zwolle rap group?
The enigmatic artist Slaapmuts has released a debut album that is currently sparking speculation regarding his true identity. Critics and listeners have noted that the artist's casual style and vocal ...
City district loses Westerpark wildlife crossing: "A bit strange"
A fauna passage in Amsterdam's Westerpark has gone missing, leaving local officials puzzled as to its whereabouts. City authorities are investigating the disappearance and suspect that a utility compa...
New in Amsterdam: friends Bas, Teun and Daan open bakery and coffee roastery KAF
Three friends named Bas, Teun, and Daan have opened KAF, a new bakery and coffee roastery located on the Prinsengracht in Amsterdam's Jordaan district. The shop specializes in house-made sourdough, ar...
Dutch online stores take on scammers and fake webshops
The number of victims of fake webshops in the Netherlands has risen to 1.2 million, prompting industry group Thuiswinkel.org to launch a new monitoring system to detect and block fraudulent sites. Whi...
Lupin star Omar Sy felt guilty after Louvre jewel heist
Actor Omar Sy felt a sense of guilt following a high-profile heist at the Louvre that bore striking similarities to his show, Lupin. Although the robbery was a real-life crime involving millions of eu...
Review Just Beyond Endless Mountain: The Tallest Man on Earth embraces the frayed edges of his Swedish roots
On his eighth album, Just Beyond Endless Mountain, Kristian Matsson, known as The Tallest Man on Earth, incorporates traditional Swedish folk music into his signature style. The artist continues to dr...
More rabbits needed to unlock nitrogen gridlock in Rotterdam port
Authorities are initiating a massive ecological restoration project in dunes around the Port of Rotterdam to combat a long-standing nitrogen permit deadlock. By improving habitat conditions and suppor...
House prices exceed half a million, but buyers have more choice again
Dutch house prices reached an average of 503,000 euros in the third quarter, a slight increase amid a 24 percent rise in available housing supply. Despite more properties being on the market, sales re...
Sharp rise in homes for sale, but concerns over ‘mismatch’ and ‘shrinkflation’ in new construction
The Dutch housing market has seen a substantial increase in both existing and new-build home listings, offering buyers more negotiation room and choice. However, sales for new construction projects ar...
Homes stay on the market longer: "Buyers are acting more cautiously"
Homes in Amsterdam are spending more time on the market as buyers become increasingly selective due to higher mortgage rates and shifting economic conditions. Although the supply of available properti...
Amsterdam housing market cools down, but homes still frequently sell above asking price – especially in West and North
The Amsterdam housing market is cooling as buyers exercise more caution, leading to a decrease in the frequency and extent of overbidding. While 77 percent of homes still sell above the asking price, ...
Olivia Rodrigo saddened by attention to her love life
Olivia Rodrigo has criticized the invasive media attention regarding her romantic life, stating that she wishes to keep her relationships private. Meanwhile, the singer is enjoying career success and ...
Essent expands services with fast charging for electric cars
Essent is becoming a major provider of public fast-charging for electric vehicles in the Netherlands by rebranding 79 locations and 370 charging points. The expansion, achieved through a collaboration...
Ramen Stopera vandalized and damaged after pro-Palestine demonstration
The Stopera building in Amsterdam was vandalized with red paint and suffered broken windows following a pro-Palestinian protest. Police ended the demonstration after participants defied orders to foll...
Ramen Stopera vandalized and damaged after pro-Palestine demonstration
The Stopera city hall in Amsterdam was vandalized with red paint and suffered broken windows following a pro-Palestinian demonstration. Police were forced to end the protest after participants ignored...
Oil prices rise after multiple tanker attacks in Strait of Hormuz
At least twelve attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz between late September and early October have caused shipping traffic to plummet to a two-month low. The resulting supply chain disruptions h...
Bridge over the IJ delayed - and Amsterdam is still 170 million euros short
The Oostbrug project in Amsterdam is facing new delays and a financing shortfall of nearly 170 million euros. Rising construction costs and tensions with the national government over cruise ship polic...