Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Total student debt falls for the first time, but loan system effects persist
Total student debt in the Netherlands has fallen for the first time since 2011, reaching 28 billion euros as fewer students take out loans following the return of the basic grant. While current studen...
New home sales fall for fourth consecutive quarter
New-build home sales in the Netherlands have fallen for the fourth straight quarter due to financing challenges and a mismatch in housing types. Meanwhile, sales of existing homes saw a slight increas...
UWV applies double standards in fraud cases: bicultural surnames receive higher fines
An investigation has revealed that the Dutch Employee Insurance Agency (UWV) imposes more frequent and higher fraud penalties on individuals with bicultural surnames. Internal documents and employee t...
Spot the differences: Amstel in 1860 and 2026
The Amstel locks in Amsterdam feature historic toll houses, one of which has been transformed into a hotel room. Additionally, the site of the former De Eendracht windmill was replaced in 1887 by the ...
Brasserie Lenny at the Chassé Hotel Residency is 'French with an Amsterdam twist'
Brasserie Lenny has opened inside the Chassé Hotel Residency on James Wattstraat, offering a French-inspired menu with a local Amsterdam twist. The restaurant is particularly noted for its scenic vie...
I sometimes didn't know where my father was for months at a time
The author shares a personal account of growing up with an addicted father who was frequently absent and eventually moved to the Philippines. The relationship remained distant until the father passed ...
School principal in Amsterdam-North hired daughter and son-in-law's companies for nearly one million euros
The director of a school in Amsterdam-Noord is under investigation for awarding nearly one million euros in contracts to businesses owned by her family members over three years. Questions remain regar...
Kim Kardashian consciously stayed single for several years after divorce from Ye
Kim Kardashian recently shared that she consciously chose to remain single for five years after her divorce from Ye to prioritize her children and personal growth. After a short relationship with Pete...
London museum announces measures to manage crowds for Bayeux Tapestry
A London museum is extending opening hours and adding facilities to manage extreme crowds visiting the 1,000-year-old Bayeux Tapestry. The museum also apologized to ticketholders who were turned away ...
Ed Sheeran announces new opening act following Macklemore controversy
Ed Sheeran has appointed a new opening act for his American tour after the controversial removal of rapper Macklemore. The change followed pressure from venue owners and a wave of solidarity withdrawa...
Bijlmer plane crash commemorated 34 years later in Southeast
The 34th anniversary of the 1992 Bijlmer air disaster was commemorated today in the Zuidoost district of Amsterdam. Relatives, officials, and community members gathered to honor the 43 lives lost when...
Car ends up in canal in Amsterdam-Noord
A Canta microcar ended up in a canal in Amsterdam-Noord, leaving the driver unresponsive and requiring hospital treatment. Police are currently investigating the cause of the accident and have appeale...
Car lands in canal in Amsterdam-Noord, bystanders jump into the water
A driver was rescued from the Noordhollandsch Kanaal in Amsterdam-Noord after his Canta microcar plunged into the water this evening. Two bystanders jumped in to save the man, who was subsequently tra...
WV-HEDW players injured by slippery artificial turf: seniors refuse to play on main pitch
Senior football teams at WV-HEDW in Amsterdam are refusing to play on the club's new artificial grass main field due to severe safety concerns and recurring player injuries caused by the slippery surf...
Person injured after accident on N201 in Hoofddorp, driver flees scene
A person was seriously injured in a hit-and-run accident on the N201 in Hoofddorp this afternoon. The driver involved fled the scene, and police are currently searching for the vehicle while the victi...
André van Duin happy with chemistry with Janny van der Heijden: 'Happy TV marriage'
Comedian André van Duin has described his professional partnership with Janny van der Heijden as a happy television marriage. Despite their different personalities, the two continue to successfully c...
Elena (21) survived leukemia twice and is now suffering flashbacks from that one slur
Elena Grootenhuis, a 21-year-old two-time leukemia survivor, experiences traumatic flashbacks when she hears people use cancer as a swear word. She now dedicates her time to educating young people abo...
Business owners frustrated by uneven paving on Reguliersbreestraat: ‘People fall regularly’
Business owners and residents in Amsterdam are reporting frequent accidents caused by uneven paving stones on the Reguliersbreestraat. Despite the high traffic and safety risks, local authorities and ...
Tipping is voluntary, but it doesn't feel that way with a payment screen under your nose
The increasing use of digital tipping screens in the Dutch hospitality sector is raising concerns over consumer manipulation through dark patterns and social pressure. While businesses see them as a c...
Are you easily overstimulated and sensitive to light and sound? You might be highly sensitive
Approximately one in five people are highly sensitive, making them more susceptible to sensory stimuli like light, sound, and the emotions of others. While this trait can lead to overstimulation and s...