Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Municipality scraps neighborhood budget, to the dismay of initiators: "It really helped against nuisance"
The municipality of Amsterdam is ending its neighborhood budget program, which allowed residents to propose and vote on local community projects. Mayor Halsema cited high administrative costs and limi...
Many households have unnecessarily heavy power connections, costing thousands of euros per year
Hundreds of thousands of Dutch households and businesses are paying for unnecessarily heavy electricity connections, costing them thousands of euros annually. The Authority for Consumers and Markets r...
UMC: increasingly unhealthy food supply in cities, Amsterdam also scores poorly: 'Hurry up with Food Law'
A study by the UMC across ten Dutch cities shows that urban food environments have become increasingly unhealthy over the last decade. Local officials are now calling for a new national Food Act to gr...
Haarlem gears up for the holidays already: lights are already up
Haarlem has started installing its annual holiday street lighting, a tradition that originated shortly after the Second World War. Specialized installers are currently mounting festive displays across...
AI-generated child abuse imagery on the rise: 'No longer distinguishable from reality'
AI-generated child sexual abuse imagery has surged by 40 percent in the first half of this year, with experts warning that these images are increasingly difficult to distinguish from reality. In the N...
Cabinet opens purse strings to tackle poor regional accessibility: 300 million for self-driving buses and more
The Dutch government plans to invest 300 million euros annually from 2030 to improve regional public transport accessibility and address staff shortages. Key measures include testing autonomous buses ...
Helmet mandates, high fines, and reflective clothing: how cities are curbing e-scooters
Amsterdam is preparing for an increase in e-scooter usage by examining stricter safety regulations implemented in other European cities. Authorities are considering measures like mandatory helmets and...
These Amsterdammers are restoring artist Robert Jasper Grootveld's floating islands: ‘He was the godfather of art confrontation’
A group of volunteers is spending their Sundays restoring the historic floating islands in Amsterdam's Entrepothaven. This effort preserves the legacy of artist Robert Jasper Grootveld, who was known ...
District removes ‘unsafe’ trampolines from Rivierenbuurt playground: ‘This makes absolutely no sense’
Authorities in Amsterdam's Rivierenbuurt have removed two trampolines from a local playground citing safety concerns. The equipment was taken away after residents were unable to meet strict requiremen...
Opinion: We were promised a woman-friendly city – what about the steps to my houseboat?
A city resident is questioning the implementation of woman-friendly urban design in Amsterdam after the municipality began installing grate-style stairs that are impractical for high heels. While Alde...
6 English-language book clubs in Amsterdam
Amsterdam hosts several vibrant English-language book clubs that bring together international readers to discuss a variety of genres. These groups, such as Read and Sips and AMS Chapters, offer divers...
Cato (22) gets by on 1616 euros a month: ‘Living in Amsterdam doesn’t have to be expensive’
Cato Schipper, a 22-year-old student in Amsterdam, successfully manages her monthly expenses on a budget of 1616 euros. By prioritizing her spending and embracing smaller living spaces, she remains op...
British bestselling author and former politician Jeffrey Archer (86) has died
British author and former politician Jeffrey Archer has died at the age of 86. Known for successful series like The Clifton Chronicles, Archer also had a complex political career marked by a perjury c...
Fire at flower stall on the Amstelveenseweg
A fire occurred at a flower stall on the Amstelveenseweg in Amsterdam, requiring multiple fire department units to respond. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
Illuminated tents in Westerpark symbolize Amsterdammers without a home
The Regenboog Groep installed illuminated tents in Amsterdam's Westerpark to highlight the plight of over 13,000 residents living without permanent housing. The protest coincides with the national Wee...
Squatters in Sarphatistraat: 'Homes for people, not for profit'
Squatters have occupied a vacant building on Sarphatistraat in Amsterdam, displaying banners against profit-driven housing. Because the group has been present for over a week, police cannot conduct an...
Building squatted on Sarphatistraat
A building on Sarphatistraat in Amsterdam was occupied by squatters a week ago, who have since displayed banners protesting the commodification of housing. The property owner is aware of the situation...
Men march through Amsterdam to protect women, feminist groups ‘irked by the gesture’
Organizers are holding a march in Amsterdam this Saturday intended to advocate for women's safety. Feminist groups have criticized the event, specifically taking issue with the organizers' stated goal...
Men march through Amsterdam against violence against women, feminist groups critical of the term 'protect'
Organizers are planning a march from Dam Square to Museumplein in Amsterdam this Saturday to protest violence against women. The event has faced backlash from feminist groups who take issue with the o...
Performer Jef Van gestel and dancer Cheroney Pelupessy win Gieskes-Strijbis Podium Prize
Performer Jef Van gestel and dancer Cheroney Pelupessy have been named winners of the Gieskes-Strijbis Podiumprijs, receiving 70,000 euros each for their contributions to the Dutch performing arts. Th...