Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Rental prices are rising faster than home prices
Private sector rental prices increased by 4.4 percent annually, rising faster than inflation and the price of owner-occupied homes. Data suggests the market is shrinking as landlords sell their proper...
Within a minute you want to shout: put that phone away and play with your child!
A television program exploring screen time highlights the immediate distress babies experience when parents become distracted by their phones. The episode also discusses the negative impacts of social...
Another explosion in Osdorp, this time at a care facility
A healthcare facility in the Osdorp neighborhood of Amsterdam sustained damage after an explosion occurred early in the morning. Police are investigating the incident and have called on witnesses to p...
This is why the Schoterbrug section is completely detached
A mysterious pillar standing near the Schoterbrug in Haarlem is actually an unused decorative element from the bridge's original design. City officials confirm it remains in the grass because its inte...
High rents drive away candidates: private sector homes stay online longer
Rental interest in the Netherlands has dropped significantly as rising prices and decreasing housing supply make finding a home more difficult. Landlords are increasingly selling their properties due ...
Fewer essay assignments at UvA due to AI fraud risks, sparking student union discontent
The University of Amsterdam is reducing essay assignments to combat the risk of AI-assisted cheating, a move that has drawn criticism from the student union ASVA. While educators are seeking alternati...
Hatchet buried: polder and cabinet begin talks on social agreement
The Dutch government and social partners have started negotiations to reach a new social agreement after withdrawing plans for 6.8 billion euros in austerity measures. The talks aim to address reforms...
Mountains of bulky waste on Haarlem street: "This has been going on for four weeks"
Residents in the Waddenstraat area of Haarlem are complaining about large piles of trash that have accumulated over the past month due to tenants vacating buildings slated for demolition. The housing ...
NSC loses last representative: Gotink opposes party rapprochement with Keijzer
Europarlementariër Dirk Gotink has resigned from the NSC party, citing his disapproval of the party's move to seek closer ties with Mona Keijzer. His departure leaves the party founded by Pieter Omtz...
More than 76,000 rental homes have already disappeared from the market – landlords complain about affordable rent legislation
Since the introduction of the Affordable Rent Act in 2024, over 76,000 rental homes have been sold off by landlords across the Netherlands, tightening housing supply. Rental prices are simultaneously ...
Televizier-Ring nominees show even the awards show cannot escape polarization
The nominations for the Televizier-Ring reflect the increasing social polarization within the Netherlands. The contenders for the prestigious award include Woeste grond, Kassa, and De bondgenoten, eac...
Faryel (39) and Maarten (39) met at Hervormd Lyceum West: 'We were known as that sappy couple'
Faryel Bhailal and Maarten Stoltz are a couple who first met while attending the Hervormd Lyceum West in Amsterdam. The pair gained a reputation at school for being inseparable and recently shared mem...
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...