Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
The Trump effect: diesel 0.4 cents cheaper at the pump today
Following threats from Donald Trump to restrict oil exports, the G7 countries have agreed to release 100 million barrels of strategic oil reserves to the market. This move led to a marginal decrease i...
Data of nearly nine million Danes stolen in population registry hack
Nearly 8.8 million personal records from the Danish Central Person Register were compromised after unauthorized parties exploited the credentials of a private company. The stolen data includes names, ...
Textbook market not functioning properly, regulator concludes
The Dutch competition authority (ACM) has identified significant issues in the school textbook market, citing rapid price hikes and the controversial practice of forced bundling by dominant publishers...
Will Amsterdam get new Michelin-starred restaurants today?
The new Michelin star awards for Dutch restaurants are being revealed today during a ceremony held in Maastricht. The industry is anticipating updates regarding new star recipients, potential losses, ...
Cabinet plan to protect children online: 'They are facing unacceptable risks'
The Dutch government has unveiled a new strategy to protect children online, focusing on curbing harmful social media design, evaluating an EU-wide age limit for platforms, and banning mobile phones i...
Total student debt in the Netherlands falls for the first time, yet more people have sky-high debts
The total student debt in the Netherlands has dropped to 28 billion euros, marking the first decline as the number of people with debts also decreases. Despite this overall trend, more individuals are...
Caregivers need more government support: 'Burnout is a problem'
The SCP warns that caregivers in the Netherlands are at risk of burnout and cannot be viewed as a simple solution to formal care shortages. Researchers urge the government to provide better leave prot...
Motorcycle sales break record again, Dutch people riding more often
Motorcycle sales in the Netherlands have hit a record high, with over 20,000 new units registered in the first nine months of the year. The increase is attributed to more commuters choosing motorbikes...
Brankele Frank overcame her fear of spiders by studying them endlessly, she explains to Salomé in The Human Library
Declining youth reading habits have prompted discussions about the importance of fostering a genuine love for books, a theme echoed in the television program De Mensenbieb. In a recent episode, neurob...
A rat in Watergraafsmeer that even German television is coming to see
A rat infestation in Amsterdam's Watergraafsmeer district has attracted the attention of German broadcaster ZDF, which is filming a documentary on urban pest control. Municipal health officials visite...
Total student debt falls for the first time, but loan system effects persist
Total student debt in the Netherlands has fallen for the first time since 2011, reaching 28 billion euros as fewer students take out loans following the return of the basic grant. While current studen...
New home sales fall for fourth consecutive quarter
New-build home sales in the Netherlands have fallen for the fourth straight quarter due to financing challenges and a mismatch in housing types. Meanwhile, sales of existing homes saw a slight increas...
UWV applies double standards in fraud cases: bicultural surnames receive higher fines
An investigation has revealed that the Dutch Employee Insurance Agency (UWV) imposes more frequent and higher fraud penalties on individuals with bicultural surnames. Internal documents and employee t...
Spot the differences: Amstel in 1860 and 2026
The Amstel locks in Amsterdam feature historic toll houses, one of which has been transformed into a hotel room. Additionally, the site of the former De Eendracht windmill was replaced in 1887 by the ...
Brasserie Lenny at the Chassé Hotel Residency is 'French with an Amsterdam twist'
Brasserie Lenny has opened inside the Chassé Hotel Residency on James Wattstraat, offering a French-inspired menu with a local Amsterdam twist. The restaurant is particularly noted for its scenic vie...
I sometimes didn't know where my father was for months at a time
The author shares a personal account of growing up with an addicted father who was frequently absent and eventually moved to the Philippines. The relationship remained distant until the father passed ...
School principal in Amsterdam-North hired daughter and son-in-law's companies for nearly one million euros
The director of a school in Amsterdam-Noord is under investigation for awarding nearly one million euros in contracts to businesses owned by her family members over three years. Questions remain regar...
Kim Kardashian consciously stayed single for several years after divorce from Ye
Kim Kardashian recently shared that she consciously chose to remain single for five years after her divorce from Ye to prioritize her children and personal growth. After a short relationship with Pete...
London museum announces measures to manage crowds for Bayeux Tapestry
A London museum is extending opening hours and adding facilities to manage extreme crowds visiting the 1,000-year-old Bayeux Tapestry. The museum also apologized to ticketholders who were turned away ...
Ed Sheeran announces new opening act following Macklemore controversy
Ed Sheeran has appointed a new opening act for his American tour after the controversial removal of rapper Macklemore. The change followed pressure from venue owners and a wave of solidarity withdrawa...