Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Cabinet wants to mandate winter gas storage for suppliers
The Dutch government intends to shift the responsibility for winter gas storage from public authorities to commercial gas suppliers by 2028. Additionally, the cabinet plans to advocate for the removal...
A documentary about the other, non-Dutch manager of the Dutch national team: ‘No nonsense, just play football!’
A documentary about legendary Austrian coach Ernst Happel was recently rebroadcast to mark Xavi Hernandez becoming the first non-Dutch manager of the national team since the 1970s. Happel is celebrate...
Always the best at Rummikub? Prove it during the National Championship in Haarlem
The Dutch Rummikub Championship will be held on November 15 at Mooie Boules in Haarlem. Participants aged 14 and older can compete for the national title, with the winner earning a spot to represent t...
Netherlands pays for expensive gas storage, cabinet wants to share costs more fairly
The Dutch government is aiming to reform gas storage cost distribution to ensure that domestic consumers do not disproportionately pay for reserves that benefit other European nations. Officials plan ...
For 12.5 years, you have found a history lesson and a face in city streets: "We are everywhere"
Paul Fennis has spent over 12.5 years installing more than 600 educational panels across Amsterdam that feature portraits and biographies of the historical figures for whom local streets are named. Th...
Tourist spending in the Netherlands rises to nearly 118 billion euros, driven mainly by foreign visitors
Tourist spending in the Netherlands reached nearly 118 billion euros in 2025, reflecting a 3 percent increase after adjusting for inflation. The growth was largely fueled by foreign visitors, who cont...
Tourists spend nearly 6 billion euros more than a year ago
Tourism spending in the Netherlands grew by nearly 6 billion euros in 2025, with the sector's total added value rising to 42.3 billion euros. Although domestic travelers represent the majority of spen...
Explainer | Extremely high gas prices? This is what European countries are doing about it
European countries are grappling with high fuel costs, with the Netherlands particularly impacted compared to its neighbors. Governments are now considering various intervention strategies to help cit...
We can do something to prevent dementia: lifestyle changes can have a major impact
Recent Dutch research suggests that addressing seven lifestyle and social factors, particularly loneliness, could potentially reduce dementia cases in the Netherlands by over thirty percent. Experts a...
Reader survey shows: strong support for farmers and home seekers, little for politics
A survey indicates that approximately two-thirds of the Dutch population lacks confidence in the government's handling of the nitrogen crisis. While politicians face widespread distrust, farmers and h...
Jacob Nienhuys built 236 high-quality worker homes in the Staatsliedenbuurt, featuring a courtyard, a nursery, and porcelain bathtubs
Philanthropist Jacob Nienhuys commissioned the construction of 236 high-quality social housing units in Amsterdam's Staatsliedenbuurt in 1894. The ambitious project featured communal amenities such as...
Jordanese street organ family Perlee calls it quits for good: It is time to relax
After nearly one hundred years of operation in the Westerstraat, the historic street organ company Perlee is permanently closing. The family is hosting a final viewing of their collection in the works...
Fabel Friet founders Abel (29) and Floris (31) on TikTok queues: 'Bet you’ll have your fries within five minutes'
Fabel Friet founders Abel Klatser and Floris Feilzer address the long, viral queues at their popular Amsterdam fry shop, claiming wait times are shorter than TikTok users suggest. The duo describes th...
Pop-up market, dating for 65+ and North Art Market: what to do in Amsterdam this week
Amsterdam is hosting a variety of cultural and social events this week, including art markets, open-air opera performances, and speed-dating sessions for seniors. From historical museum visits to pop-...
Happiness Anytime review: a distinctly sunny atmosphere with African music as the inspiration this time
Leon Bridges' fifth album, Happiness Anytime, explores a vibrant new sound influenced by African music, afrobeat, and latin rhythms. Produced in part by members of the band Jungle, the record balances...
Review Have A Heart: from fierce punk to fragile folk on a playful and surprisingly balanced debut
The Amsterdam-based indie rock band The Klittens has released their debut album, Have A Heart, which blends post-punk influences with experimental folk elements. The record features a balanced mix of ...
Review The Shel Talmy Recordings: interesting to hear a searching Bowie, not yet the genius
The Shel Talmy Recordings chronicles David Bowie's early musical efforts in 1965, showcasing a developing artist experimenting with beat and rhythm and blues. The album offers a historical perspective...
Ambacht in Beeld festival brings over a hundred master craftspeople to the NDSM Warehouse: ‘Learning from each other is an easy way to connect’
The twelfth Ambacht in Beeld Festival is being held this weekend at the NDSM Warehouse, featuring over one hundred craftspeople from around the world. Attendees can participate in various workshops an...
The neighborhood was right: clumsy apartment block on Hoogte Kadijk blocks views and crowds the bridge
Two new residential buildings, consisting of black brick homes and a raised rental hub, have been completed on the Hoogte Kadijk. Local residents, who initially opposed the project, continue to critic...
Xavi begins as Netherlands manager with draw against Germany after late Cody Gakpo goal and brilliant Mexx Meerdink assist
Xavi Hernandez began his tenure as the Netherlands manager with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Germany in Amsterdam. After falling behind to a Felix Nmecha goal, the Dutch equalized in stoppage time t...