Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
City to grow to 1.08 million residents by 2050, with fewer families and a rapidly aging population
Amsterdam is projected to reach 1.08 million residents by 2050, driven primarily by international migration. However, the city faces challenges from a rapidly aging population and a housing market tha...
MPs must return Thursday evening for vote on rainbow flag
Members of the Dutch House of Representatives must return to The Hague on Thursday night for a vote on displaying a rainbow flag for Coming Out Day. The roll-call vote was requested by the SGP after a...
Jan Versteegh wins Televizier-Ring for Best Presenter
Jan Versteegh has won the Televizier-Ring award for Best Presenter, marking his first success in this category. The ceremony also saw the online series PaardenpraatTV receive the award for best youth ...
In pictures | What the stars are wearing at the Gouden Televizier-Ring Gala in Amsterdam
The Gouden Televizier-Ring Gala, a major Dutch television awards event, is taking place in Amsterdam. The article highlights the fashion choices of the celebrities attending the ceremony.
Weekend tips: things to do in Haarlem (October 9-11)
Haarlem is hosting a variety of community activities from October 9 to 11, including artisan markets, nature walks, and early evening social events. The program also features family-friendly theater p...
Cabinet wants prison sentences for Hamas support, but Dam Square banner is officially not punishable. How does that work?
Protesters in Amsterdam were seen displaying a banner in support of Hamas, yet the Public Prosecution Service determined that their actions were not legally punishable. In response, the Dutch cabinet ...
For five years, Stephan Vanfleteren (57) captured the sea along the French and Belgian coast, sometimes at the risk of his own life
Photographer Stephan Vanfleteren has unveiled his five-year project, Transcripts of a Sea, at the Scheepvaartmuseum in Amsterdam. The exhibition captures the rugged coastline from Northern France to t...
Tears and likes: online philanthropists post videos of homeless people they help – who benefits most remains unclear
Online creators are increasingly producing content that features them helping homeless individuals using funds collected from their followers. The trend has sparked a debate regarding whether these ac...
Major fire in Olympic Stadium parking garage
A large fire broke out in the parking garage of the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam early this morning, prompting a massive emergency response. Authorities are advising local residents to keep windows an...
Live | Stars arrive on blue carpet for Gouden Televizier-Ring Gala
The Gouden Televizier-Ring Gala is being held tonight at the Koninklijk Theater Carre in Amsterdam to honor outstanding Dutch television programs. The ceremony, featuring nominees such as Kassa and De...
Many fire trucks called to fire in Olympic Stadium parking garage
A large fire broke out in the parking garage beneath the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam-Zuid, triggering a massive emergency response. Firefighters are currently struggling to access a blaze located in ...
Bizarre fly infestation in North senior apartments: "It's driving me crazy"
Seniors living in an apartment building in Amsterdam-Noord are struggling with a severe infestation of grass flies that prevents them from using their balconies. The housing corporation Eigen Haard is...
My baby cries constantly: do I have a high-need baby? And 5 other frequently asked questions about babies
Pediatrician Ineke de Kruijff and Karola de Graaf have authored a new book titled 1000 dagen, 1000 vragen to help parents navigate the challenges of raising a newborn. The guide aims to provide clear,...
Search warrants for ex-Prince Andrew's residences were unlawful
Former prince Andrew's legal team successfully challenged the search warrants used by police to inspect his residences, with authorities admitting the warrants were unlawful. However, the High Court r...
Heinen has enough ways out of the box 3 swamp, but they all hurt
Finance Minister Eelco Heinen faces a difficult challenge in navigating the ongoing controversy surrounding box 3 taxation. He must find a solution while balancing political pressure from his own part...
Netflix announces new Bridgerton spin-off about parents' love story
Netflix is developing a new Bridgerton spin-off series exploring the romance between Violet and Edmund Bridgerton. The project will be led by showrunners Shonda Rhimes and Nicholas Nardini, though cas...
Danish Queen Margrethe resumes official duties following hospitalizations
Former Queen Margrethe of Denmark has resumed her official duties after a three-month absence due to health issues. She recently attended a milestone anniversary concert at Frederiksborg Castle Church...
Homebuyers get less square footage for the same money with new construction
The number of new-build homes for sale in the Netherlands has reached its highest level in nearly eleven years, yet buyers are receiving less living space for the same price due to shrinkflation. Expe...
Everyone wants to spare small savers, but who should pick up the tab?
The Dutch government must revise its Box 3 tax proposals after parliament rejected plans to lower wealth tax thresholds for savers and investors. Lawmakers are currently debating alternative revenue s...
Global trade growing faster than expected despite Iran war
The WTO has raised its global trade growth forecast to 3.9 percent for this year, citing resilient supply chains and significant investments in AI despite the ongoing war in Iran. While goods trade re...