Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Dutch people spend hundreds of thousands more on fuel across the Belgian and German borders
Dutch residents significantly increased fuel purchases across the borders in Belgium and Germany during early 2026, leading to a 32 percent rise in cross-border spending. This shift appears linked to ...
It's finally happening in November: cinema arrives at the silo on Zeeburgereiland
A historic sewage treatment silo on Amsterdam's Zeeburgereiland is set to open as a new cinema complex this November following a two-year renovation. The broader project will eventually include a gym,...
Electricity more than twice as expensive this month even with a dynamic contract
Electricity prices under dynamic contracts have more than doubled this September compared to last year, reaching an average of 15.14 cents per kilowatt hour. Experts attribute the price surge primaril...
When we performed in Serbia, we looked for a human smuggler
Two Iranian brothers fled their home country after facing arrest and persecution, eventually embarking on a perilous journey through Serbia to seek asylum in the Netherlands. Despite starting as refug...
Girls felt unsafe in IJburg's Theo van Goghpark, now they are getting their own hangout spot
Young girls in Amsterdam's IJburg neighborhood will now have access to a dedicated, exclusive hangout space in Theo van Goghpark. This initiative was launched to provide a safer and more welcoming env...
Nara Nara is an Egyptian restaurant, but not quite: 'I am the bridge between two cultures'
Chef and owner of the new restaurant Nara Nara in Amsterdam-Oost brings authentic Egyptian culinary traditions to the city. By combining techniques from his upbringing in the Nile Delta with local ing...
Spot the difference: Vijzelstraat in 1956 and 2026
Pathé opened a new cinema on the Vijzelstraat in 2000 after demolishing three non-monumental buildings. The theater is notable for its facade, which uses an optical illusion technique to appear deepe...
Massive Attack singer arrested for supporting Palestine Action
Massive Attack singer Robert Del Naja was arrested during a protest for his public support of the group Palestine Action. This marks his second arrest this year for similar demonstrations, following a...
Nicole Scherzinger performs with burns during Pussycat Dolls show in Amsterdam
Nicole Scherzinger performed at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam with the Pussycat Dolls despite suffering a burn from boiling water before a previous show in Germany. The singer continued her reunion tour...
Cyclist Brandon McNulty takes surprise world title, bronze for Mathieu van der Poel
Brandon McNulty secured his first world championship title in Montréal after a successful solo breakaway in the final 35 kilometers of the race. Mathieu van der Poel claimed the bronze medal, while M...
Israel revokes status of Dutch diplomats over import ban
The Israeli Foreign Minister has revoked the diplomatic status of Dutch representatives following the Netherlands' recent decision to ban imports from Israeli settlements in the West Bank. This measur...
Netherlands national team secures first win under Xavi in Serbia thanks to two goals from Mexx Meerdink
The Dutch national team earned its first win under manager Xavi by defeating Serbia 2-1 in a Nations League match. Striker Mexx Meerdink scored both goals for the Netherlands, securing the victory aft...
‘Quarrel? Not at all!’: this duo must keep the cabinet afloat
Prime Minister Rob Jetten and Finance Minister Eelco Heinen are facing scrutiny regarding the strength of their professional partnership within the current Dutch cabinet. As the two ministers engage i...
Suzan & Freek to release new single 'Pijnstiller' on Thursday
The Dutch duo Suzan & Freek are set to release their new single Pijnstiller this Thursday. This marks their third musical project following a challenging period involving Freek's health and the birth ...
How the self-checkout makes our lives more efficient and more suspicious
Supermarkets are increasingly replacing traditional cashiers with self-checkout systems to prioritize space and efficiency. This shift has changed the role of staff from service providers to security ...
Thousands gather at Amsterdam's Dam Square: "Against war in Gaza, but support Ukraine with weapons"
Thousands of protesters gathered at Dam Square in Amsterdam to demonstrate against rising militarization and the government's foreign policy. The event drew diverse participants, including those calli...
Family of shot Marcel (61) responds to his death: ‘Cozy Friday afternoon ended in tragedy’
A 61-year-old prison guard named Marcel was fatally shot on Friday at the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam following an altercation with a suspect identified as Amin D. His family has released a statement expr...
Prime Minister Jetten escorted away by security at D66 congress
D66 politician Rob Jetten was escorted off stage by security during a party congress in Amsterdam after pro-Palestine protesters disrupted his speech. The demonstrators, who also gathered outside the ...
Thousands of people gather at Dam Square for 'Stop the War Fever' protest
Thousands of protesters gathered at the Dam in Amsterdam to demonstrate against rising militarization and the government's perceived focus on war preparations. The event, supported by various activist...
You have to love the theatricality of Roosen and the linguistic style of Borst, but their hyper-human approach is unique
Adelheid Roosen and Hugo Borst have concluded their documentary series on dementia, which offers a sensitive look at life, illness, and end-of-life decisions. Through intimate conversations with patie...