Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Book now or is it cheaper to wait a bit longer?
Many travelers book their summer vacations in January to take advantage of widespread early booking discounts. This article examines whether January is truly the most cost-effective time to secure a h...
What to do in the city during the Christmas holidays: an overview
Amsterdam is hosting a wide range of festive activities during the Christmas holidays, including ice skating at various city squares, the World Christmas Circus at Carré, and the annual Amsterdam Lig...
Friends, colleagues and ballet lovers bid farewell to choreographer Hans van Manen
Hundreds of friends, colleagues, and fans gathered at the National Opera & Ballet theater to pay their final respects to renowned Dutch choreographer Hans van Manen, who passed away last Wednesday at ...
From punk to gabber: There is Ajax music in almost every genre
Throughout its 125-year history, the Dutch football club Ajax has been celebrated through a wide variety of musical genres, ranging from punk to gabber house. These songs are almost as old as the club...
Podcast series on the Amsterdam punk movement: Paradiso was their living room
Paradiso has launched "Punk in Paradiso," a six-part podcast series by music journalist Oscar Smit and artist Elmer exploring the history of the 1970s Amsterdam punk movement. The series documents how...
Mourning the loss of Hans van Manen: "His world was a safe haven for me"
World-renowned Dutch choreographer Hans van Manen has passed away at the age of 93 in his Amsterdam home. A self-taught master of contemporary ballet associated with the Dutch National Ballet, Van Man...
Lease signed: Ruigoord can stay for another 25 years
The Ruigoord artist village near Amsterdam has secured its future for the next 25 years after signing a new lease agreement with the Port of Amsterdam and the city municipality. Effective from January...
Mega cinema with screen three canal houses wide opens tomorrow in Houthavens
British cinema chain Vue is opening a new 15-screen mega cinema in Amsterdam’s Houthavens district tomorrow, featuring advanced laser projection and luxury seating. The facility, which is Amsterdamâ...
NXT Museum files for bankruptcy due to COVID debts and ongoing industry pressure
Amsterdam's NXT Museum has filed for bankruptcy, citing significant debts from the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing financial pressure on the cultural sector. The museum plans to remain open until Decemb...
Stedelijk displays art once at the bottom of the disaster rescue list: Now they are favorites
The Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam is hosting the "Blue Dots" exhibition, featuring artworks that were marked for the lowest evacuation priority during disasters in the 1950s and 1960s. These pieces, i...
Sequel to cult classic Amsterdamned premieres: It's grimmer
The sequel to the 1988 cult classic *Amsterdamned* premiered at the Tuschinski theater in Amsterdam, featuring the return of Huub Stapel as detective Eric Visser. Alongside newcomer Holly Mae Brood, t...
Suriname 50 years independent: As long as you can dance a polonaise
To mark the 50th anniversary of Surinamese independence, this report examines how Surinamese music has shaped the Dutch cultural scene through the work of pioneers like Edgar Burgos and modern produce...
Suriname 50 years independent: Surinamese cuisine was primarily seen as takeout
As Suriname celebrates 50 years of independence, a news series explores how Surinamese culture has shaped Amsterdam, specifically through the evolution of its cuisine. Father and daughter chefs Jim an...
Suriname Museum opening live on AT5 this afternoon
King Willem-Alexander will officially open the Suriname Museum in Amsterdam-Oost today as part of the celebrations marking 50 years of Surinamese independence. Accompanied by Mayor Femke Halsema, the ...
Claudia didn't know she applied for British travel document ETA on the wrong site: ‘I thought: wow, that’s a lot of money’
Dutch travelers are being misled by commercial websites charging up to 200 euros for a British Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), which officially costs less than 19 euros. These third-party platf...
From full English to Scotch egg and Sunday roast: 7 British food spots in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is experiencing a rise in British culinary establishments, marking a shift from the city's previous trend of French bistros toward hearty comfort food. Featured venues such as The Cottage an...
The Amsterdam housing market explained in 9 graphics
The Amsterdam housing market has seen average home prices more than double since 2015, rising from €292,000 to over €600,000. High demand has resulted in over 80% of properties being sold above th...
Domestic holidays to become much more expensive next year, Efteling also affected
Domestic holidays and overnight stays in the Netherlands will become significantly more expensive starting in January due to a substantial tax increase. This change affects various accommodations such...
Gijs experiences unprecedented ice adventures during arduous sailing trip impossible for years: ‘It was magical’
Skipper Gijs Sluik and his crew completed a 52-day sailing expedition through icy waters, encountering polar bears and severe storms along the way. The journey, which was historically impossible but i...
Ryanair and Wizz Air in court: dozens of passengers in Eindhoven with fake passports or without visas
Ryanair and Wizz Air are facing legal action in a Den Bosch court for transporting dozens of passengers with invalid documentation to Eindhoven Airport. The airlines are accused of flying foreign nati...
Het Parool is looking for Amsterdammers living in small spaces – and their clever solutions
The Amsterdam newspaper *Het Parool* is seeking local residents who live in tiny spaces to share their creative housing solutions for its video series "Kleinbehuisd." Participants are invited to show ...
KLM ground staff to strike: canceled flights will be rebooked, here is how it works
KLM ground staff are scheduled to strike at Schiphol Airport this Wednesday, leading to potential flight cancellations and disruptions. Passengers affected by the strike will have their flights rebook...
These are the 7 most beautiful specialty shops in Amsterdam
This article profiles seven unique specialty shops in Amsterdam that offer niche products and historical charm, ranging from the 18th-century drugstore Jacob Hooy to the button specialist De Knopenwin...
Transavia and easyJet fall short in assisting stranded travelers, Consumers' Association complains to inspectorate
The Dutch Consumers' Association has filed a complaint with the national aviation authority against airlines Transavia and easyJet. The organization alleges that both companies are failing to comply w...
End of the stench in sight? ICL expects less odor nuisance within a year
The Amsterdam-based fertilizer factory ICL plans to install an activated carbon filter by the summer of 2026 to mitigate long-standing odor complaints from neighboring residents in Tuindorp Oostzaan a...
Suitcase row escalates at Eindhoven Airport: five-year ban from Transavia and KLM
A Belgian passenger has been banned from flying with Transavia and KLM for five years following a dispute over a trolley suitcase at Eindhoven Airport last year. The conflict with ground staff escalat...
Tourists rave about the Netherlands: 'Highest number of visitors since corona'
In June, the Netherlands saw its highest number of foreign tourists since the pandemic, with nearly 2.4 million visitors staying in hotels and holiday parks. This represents a significant increase com...
How the Dutch can better understand the French: ‘Don’t move chairs around on the terrace’
Francophile Dewi van Deurzen investigates the complex love-hate relationship between Dutch tourists and French locals for the weekend magazine Mezza. The article explores why millions of Dutch visitor...
From refugees to flirting Dutch: Lesbos back in the spotlight
The Greek island of Lesbos is experiencing a shift in public perception, moving away from its long-standing association with the refugee crisis toward becoming a popular destination for Dutch tourists...
Uninsured for medical costs in the US: Barry’s Segway ride was an expensive lesson
Barry Mulder, a 43-year-old traveler, was forced to pay 1,200 euros out of pocket following a Segway accident in Philadelphia. The high cost resulted from a lack of medical insurance coverage for his ...