Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
From Kivik sofa to Kallax shelf: Ikea cuts prices on bestsellers and introduces new small stores
Ikea is investing 40 million euros in the Netherlands to lower prices on popular products and improve accessibility. The retailer is also launching smaller, supermarket-sized stores to better reach co...
Everything is dying: Norwegian Consumer Council goes viral with ad about products breaking faster
A viral video campaign by the Norwegian Consumer Council critiques manufacturers for intentionally creating products that break quickly and are difficult to repair. The initiative calls for stronger c...
Olympic Stadium to become an interactive Tutankhamun museum for three months
An interactive exhibition on Pharaoh Tutankhamun is coming to the Amsterdam Olympic Stadium for three months, featuring VR experiences and life-sized replicas. The event, which has already attracted m...
First 18-hour direct flight between Sydney and New York starting in 2028
Starting in 2028, Qantas will offer a direct 18-hour flight between Sydney and New York to accommodate increasing travel demand. The airline will utilize specially modified Airbus aircraft equipped wi...
Bach is a ‘daily companion’ for Bach Society artistic director Johanna Soller: ‘I work with him every day’
German conductor Johanna Soller has begun her first season as the seventh artistic director of the Netherlands Bach Society. A specialist in early music, Soller aims to combine historical performance ...
Bloem (22) and Lou (21) met at the Hyperion Lyceum: ‘He built me a bookcase’
Bloem Hartman, 22, and Lou van den Tooren, 21, reflect on their relationship which began during their time as students at the Hyperion Lyceum. The couple shared that their connection grew from their s...
Thanks to Lydia Lamp (68), the once-paved terrace at the Flevoflats is blooming: ‘Women enjoy weeding, men prefer the heavy hoeing’
Lydia Lamp, a 68-year-old resident of the Flevoflats in Amsterdam-Oost, has transformed a previously paved terrace into a thriving garden. Her project has brought diverse plant life to the area, provi...
Shortening unemployment benefits has little effect on employment growth
Recent research from the CPB indicates that shortening the duration or lowering the amount of unemployment benefits has only a minimal effect on structural employment growth. Although the Dutch govern...
CPB: Shortening unemployment benefit duration creates 8,000 extra jobs, effect is limited
The Dutch Centraal Planbureau (CPB) estimates that reducing unemployment benefit duration from 24 to 12 months will lead to 8,000 extra jobs, though it describes the effect as limited. The plan faces ...
SER wants better guidance for Ukrainians into jobs matching their qualifications: 'We are missing opportunities'
The Social and Economic Council (SER) suggests that municipalities should take formal responsibility for integrating Ukrainian refugees into the Dutch labor market by providing language training and c...
After eleven years, this prestigious theater award has been passed from actor to actor again
Actor Hans Kesting has passed the prestigious Albert van Dalsum ring to Bram Suijker after eleven years of holding the award. Suijker, a decorated performer known for his work with Het Nationale Theat...
Taylor Swift announces new single Patient Zero
Taylor Swift has announced her latest single, Patient Zero, which is now available for pre-order in three different physical formats. The singer is also scheduled to receive the inaugural Artist Direc...
From Hengelo to Amsterdam for a tenner: GoVolta now allowed to offer domestic routes
Budget rail operator GoVolta has been granted permission to launch domestic train services in the Netherlands. The company plans to offer low-cost travel, including round-trip tickets between Hengelo ...
Lionel Richie undergoes procedure for heart arrhythmia
Singer Lionel Richie has undergone an ablation procedure to address a heart arrhythmia. He is currently resting and has cancelled three upcoming concert dates, though he is expected to return to the s...
Canadian company abandons bid to acquire Arcadis and withdraws offer
Canadian firm WSP Global has terminated its attempt to acquire the Dutch engineering and consultancy company Arcadis after being rejected twice. The suitor withdrew its offer because it could not enga...
Amsterdam wants to pilot medication for crack users: "Government must grant permission"
Mayors of the four largest Dutch cities have requested government approval to use dexamphetamine as a medical treatment for crack cocaine addiction. Researchers aim to launch a pilot program in Amster...
Femke Bol seals marriage with big party in Sardinia: 'A dream'
Dutch athlete Femke Bol and pole vaulter Ben Broeders recently celebrated their marriage with an elaborate party at a winery in Sardinia. The couple had previously wed in a civil ceremony in Amersfoor...
Wrijving, an open stage for personal, honest sex stories, has now arrived in Amsterdam: 'It’s for people who think: please, let us hear more about how diverse sex can be'
Wrijving, a platform for sharing personal sex stories on an open stage, has expanded its operations to Amsterdam. The initiative aims to offer a more diverse and honest perspective on sexuality compar...
Not fit after your holiday? Personal trainer advises: 'Train less, but more often for shorter periods'
Personal trainer Sebastian van der Kroft shares tips on how to regain fitness after the holidays. He recommends training for shorter durations but more frequently to effectively improve physical condi...
In a cell with your neighbors: The resistance of Rapenburg
The Amsterdam-based program De Straten van Amsterdam recently profiled the Rapenburg neighborhood, highlighting its rich history and the lives of several long-term residents. Featured stories included...