Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
VVD wants smoke- and vape-free zones around schools
The Amsterdam VVD has proposed a ban on smoking and vaping within 50 meters of schools to combat rising youth nicotine addiction. The plan also includes stricter enforcement against illegal flavored v...
Scrapping staff perks goes down badly: 'This feels like taking away income'
Employees at major companies like Sligro and Jumbo are strongly protesting plans to eliminate staff discounts. Workers feel that removing this benefit is equivalent to a reduction in their take-home p...
Something is happening between PRO and VVD in the Senate that seems taboo in the House of Representatives
The Dutch government, led by D66, VVD, and CDA, faces challenging budget negotiations in the Senate. Despite the difficulties, there are signs of unexpected political cooperation emerging between the ...
Mayor introduces emergency CCTV surveillance on Botteskerksingel
Emergency camera surveillance has been installed on the Botteskerksingel in Amsterdam following two explosions at the same residential portico within a two-week period. Although no one was injured in ...
Street Alliance Director on client freeze: Something is wrong if we can no longer handle requests for help
The Straatalliantie homeless office in Amsterdam has suspended new admissions until at least November 2 due to severe staffing shortages and an overwhelming rise in demand for support. City officials ...
Eight 'sugar-free' Starbucks drinks contain sugar, spark lawsuit
Starbucks is facing a lawsuit alleging that eight drinks labeled as sugar-free actually contain significant amounts of sugar. While the plaintiffs claim the marketing is misleading, Starbucks argues t...
Cinekid has grown into the world's largest children's film festival in forty years: 'Try watching something other than a Sinterklaas movie for once'
Over the past forty years, Cinekid has transformed from a local Amsterdam event into the world's largest children's film festival. Director Joanne Oldenbeuving plans to further develop the festival by...
Want to know your chances of going bald? Look at this relative
Dermatologist and hair specialist Petra Dikrama is launching a new series to debunk common hair myths and explain the science behind hair health. The first installment of this educational series focus...
Shakira and Piqué head to court over child custody arrangements
Shakira has taken legal action to adjust her custody arrangement with Gerard Pique due to concerns that frequent international flights are affecting their children's well-being and schooling. The sing...
Daylight saving time begins Sunday, October 25, 2026: do we set the clock forward or back?
On October 25, 2026, clocks in the Netherlands will be set back one hour to signal the start of winter time. This annual ritual continues despite ongoing debates regarding its necessity and potential ...
Around 7,000 households in Amsterdam Nieuw-West hit by power outage
Around 7,000 households in Amsterdam Nieuw-West are experiencing a power outage that has affected several neighborhoods including Osdorp and Slotervaart. Grid operator Liander is working on the issue ...
One dead, several hospitalizations and a liver transplant: poisonous death cap mushroom alarms doctors
Medical professionals in the Netherlands are raising urgent alarms regarding the prevalence of the deadly green death cap mushroom. The fungus, which resembles a common wild mushroom, has already caus...
Amsterdam city center relies more heavily on tourists than other cities, Van der Horst warns of economic risk
Amsterdam's retail and hospitality sectors rely heavily on tourism, leading to concerns from Deputy Mayor Van der Horst about economic vulnerability. The official warns that this focus on visitors ris...
Massive art book featuring Dalí's work stolen from French museum
A massive 210-kilogram art book featuring a bronze cover by Salvador Dalí was stolen from a private museum in Issoire, France. Authorities have opened an investigation into the theft, which has raise...
Cyclist injured after collision with agricultural vehicle in Lijnden
A cyclist was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries after colliding with an agricultural vehicle in Lijnden this afternoon. Police have arrested the driver of the vehicle, who is suspected...
Flower kiosk belonging to sisters Mandy and Kim destroyed by fire: My heart is weeping
Mandy's Bloemenshop, a 47-year-old family business on the Amstelveenseweg in Amsterdam, was destroyed by a fire caused by a short circuit in the cooling system. Sisters Kim and Mandy are devastated by...
Father Wouter launches anti-vaping campaign warning young people about skin and sex life damage
Father Wouter Snoeijers has launched a unique anti-vaping campaign that uses fictional, provocative flavor names to highlight potential negative effects on teenage skin and sexual health. The initiati...
At Flow Community you don't have to rush home after yoga: 'There is time for tea and a chat'
Sisters Ngudju and Mwanini Makangira have opened Flow Community in Amsterdam's Oud-West to provide a more personal alternative to standard yoga studios. The center emphasizes social connection by enco...
IMF warns of increasingly powerful hedge funds
The IMF has raised concerns about the significant growth of hedge funds, which now manage 13 trillion dollars and utilize risky leverage strategies. The organization warns that these funds could pose ...
Tram derails after collision with van on Beethovenstraat: "Loud bang"
A tram derailed in Amsterdam this afternoon after colliding with a delivery van at the Beethovenstraat and Prinses Irenestraat intersection. The accident resulted in no serious injuries but caused sig...