Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
One in ten houses sold in Amsterdam is a former rental property, landlords complain: 'The damage is enormous'
Approximately 9.1 percent of homes sold in Amsterdam were formerly rental properties as landlords exit the market following the introduction of new rental legislation and higher taxes. Across the Neth...
Skin cancer will soon be the most common type of cancer
Skin cancer is projected to become the most prevalent form of cancer in the Netherlands by 2045, driven by both an aging population and concerning social media trends like intentional unprotected sun ...
After breast cancer treatment, Parool journalist Lorianne van Gelder (41) joins Olympic Stadium run: I curse and sigh, mope and complain
After completing a year of treatment for breast cancer, journalist Lorianne van Gelder participated in the LoveLife Run at the Olympic Stadium. The event proved to be a challenging experience for the ...
American Oscar winner Eva Marie Saint dies at 102
Academy Award-winning actress Eva Marie Saint has died at the age of 102. Famous for her role in On the Waterfront and Alfred Hitchcock's North by Northwest, she had a long career spanning theater, te...
Emergency camera surveillance at Botteskerksingel after two explosions
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has implemented emergency camera surveillance on the Botteskerksingel following two separate explosions at the same residential entrance within a month. Police are curren...
Alderman: Amsterdam city center entrepreneurs too dependent on tourism
Amsterdam alderman Melanie van der Horst has stated that businesses in the city center are overly reliant on tourism, making the local economy vulnerable to shifts in visitor spending. To address this...
Who gets priority in a crisis situation? Amsterdam practices with emergency support centers
Amsterdam has held emergency response exercises at two local centers to improve preparedness for long-term power outages. The drills highlighted the practical challenges of distributing limited aid an...
No power and no signal, but you need to call emergency services: what then?
The Amsterdam municipality conducted an emergency drill on Tuesday simulating a large-scale, long-term power outage to test local response capabilities. Mayor Femke Halsema attended the exercise, whic...
VVD wants smoke- and vape-free zones around schools
The Amsterdam VVD has proposed a ban on smoking and vaping within 50 meters of schools to combat rising youth nicotine addiction. The plan also includes stricter enforcement against illegal flavored v...
Scrapping staff perks goes down badly: 'This feels like taking away income'
Employees at major companies like Sligro and Jumbo are strongly protesting plans to eliminate staff discounts. Workers feel that removing this benefit is equivalent to a reduction in their take-home p...
Something is happening between PRO and VVD in the Senate that seems taboo in the House of Representatives
The Dutch government, led by D66, VVD, and CDA, faces challenging budget negotiations in the Senate. Despite the difficulties, there are signs of unexpected political cooperation emerging between the ...
Mayor introduces emergency CCTV surveillance on Botteskerksingel
Emergency camera surveillance has been installed on the Botteskerksingel in Amsterdam following two explosions at the same residential portico within a two-week period. Although no one was injured in ...
Street Alliance Director on client freeze: Something is wrong if we can no longer handle requests for help
The Straatalliantie homeless office in Amsterdam has suspended new admissions until at least November 2 due to severe staffing shortages and an overwhelming rise in demand for support. City officials ...
Eight 'sugar-free' Starbucks drinks contain sugar, spark lawsuit
Starbucks is facing a lawsuit alleging that eight drinks labeled as sugar-free actually contain significant amounts of sugar. While the plaintiffs claim the marketing is misleading, Starbucks argues t...
Cinekid has grown into the world's largest children's film festival in forty years: 'Try watching something other than a Sinterklaas movie for once'
Over the past forty years, Cinekid has transformed from a local Amsterdam event into the world's largest children's film festival. Director Joanne Oldenbeuving plans to further develop the festival by...
Want to know your chances of going bald? Look at this relative
Dermatologist and hair specialist Petra Dikrama is launching a new series to debunk common hair myths and explain the science behind hair health. The first installment of this educational series focus...
Shakira and Piqué head to court over child custody arrangements
Shakira has taken legal action to adjust her custody arrangement with Gerard Pique due to concerns that frequent international flights are affecting their children's well-being and schooling. The sing...
Daylight saving time begins Sunday, October 25, 2026: do we set the clock forward or back?
On October 25, 2026, clocks in the Netherlands will be set back one hour to signal the start of winter time. This annual ritual continues despite ongoing debates regarding its necessity and potential ...
Around 7,000 households in Amsterdam Nieuw-West hit by power outage
Around 7,000 households in Amsterdam Nieuw-West are experiencing a power outage that has affected several neighborhoods including Osdorp and Slotervaart. Grid operator Liander is working on the issue ...
One dead, several hospitalizations and a liver transplant: poisonous death cap mushroom alarms doctors
Medical professionals in the Netherlands are raising urgent alarms regarding the prevalence of the deadly green death cap mushroom. The fungus, which resembles a common wild mushroom, has already caus...