Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Luxury brands see middle class pulling back: expensive handbags becoming less of a staple
Middle-class consumers are purchasing fewer luxury goods due to significant price increases and changing spending priorities. Consequently, luxury brands are shifting their strategies to provide more ...
Neighborhood protest in Sloten against shelter, but decision is final: "Duty to provide these people a place"
Residents in Amsterdam-Sloten held a protest against the city's decision to open a new 24-hour care facility for people with psychological needs on Ditlaar. Alderman Zita Pels stated that the plan is ...
Coalition was set for quick talks with opposition, but things have changed again
Prime Minister Rob Jetten has postponed scheduled budget talks with the opposition due to a trip to the United Nations in New York, pushing meetings until at least Friday. The delay serves to give the...
Selling dates from Israeli settlements is now a criminal offense
Starting September 22, the Netherlands has banned the trade of goods from Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories following an International Court of Justice ruling. Violators face pot...
Amsterdam tap water contains more than twice the PFAS recommended by RIVM
Recent analysis by Greenpeace shows that PFAS levels in tap water across parts of the western Netherlands exceed the RIVM health advisory limit of 4.4 nanograms per liter. Although these measurements ...
Keyboard warriors immediately took action over three contestants of color on 'De slimste mens'
The Dutch television quiz show De slimste mens returned with a season premiere featuring jury member Paulien Cornelisse, who spoke openly about her cancer treatment. The episode also triggered online ...
Museum director Milou Halbesma (58) loves Amsterdam youth slang, 'but I won't say "dame" myself'
Milou Halbesma, the 58-year-old director of the Rembrandt House Museum, has expressed an interest in contemporary Amsterdam youth slang. She is scheduled to participate in the Great Amsterdam Dictatio...
Major traffic jam on A4 near Amsterdam due to oil on the road
A significant traffic jam occurred this morning on the A4 highway near Amsterdam due to an oil spill following an accident. The road was reopened to traffic by 7:00 AM, though the exact cause of the c...
House prices are rising at a slower pace
The pace of house price growth in the Netherlands has slowed to 3.3 percent as of August, down from significantly higher increases recorded in late 2024. While the average sale price remains above 503...
Privacy regulator: filming people with smart glasses is almost never allowed
The Dutch privacy regulator has cautioned that filming people with smart glasses is mostly illegal under GDPR laws, as bystanders have a right to privacy. The authority advises institutions like hospi...
North Holland tap water contains far too much PFAS, Zaanstad leads the Netherlands
A Greenpeace report indicates that 95 percent of North Holland's tap water exceeds the strict health guidelines set by the RIVM for PFAS concentrations. While experts confirm the water remains safe an...
Senior official: prisoners to work during the day more often to tackle cell shortages
The Netherlands is facing a severe shortage of prison cells, causing thousands of convicted individuals to remain at liberty due to a lack of capacity. A top government official has warned that curren...
Widower Ivo (74) receives 4138 euros a month and reflects on his legacy: My daughters are already well-off
Retired widower Ivo Steinebach lives on 4,138 euros per month and has no mortgage, leading him to question whether to leave his assets to his already wealthy daughters. He is currently reevaluating hi...
Jamaican DJ Sister Nancy, known for Bam Bam, to play two sold-out shows at Skatecafé
Legendary Jamaican DJ Sister Nancy is performing two sold-out shows and a subsequent club night at Skatecafé in Amsterdam. The artist is widely known for her influential track Bam Bam, which she succ...
The Amsterdam bicycle hasn't changed all that much if you look at the photos by Eddy Posthuma de Boer
Photographer Eddy Posthuma de Boer documented the long-standing relationship between Amsterdam residents and their bicycles throughout his career. His work, featured in the book Amsterdam: City of Bik...
Charismatic leaders on the far left and right benefit from growing polarization in Germany
Germany's traditional political parties, particularly the CDU, are suffering historic losses as voters shift toward far-right and far-left alternatives amid rising polarization. The success of these f...
Opinion: Is another tourist in your way? Don't get worked up, make it fun for yourself
This opinion piece argues that Amsterdam residents should stop feeling frustrated by tourists who block bike paths and instead adopt a more humorous, relaxed perspective. By accepting the inherent cha...
After sold-out shows and TV success, the Max Orkest plays its final concerts: ‘We are the benchmark for Max Orkest 2.0’
The Max Orkest, a television sensation known for its moving auditions and personal storytelling, is performing its final concerts. The ensemble will hold its last show at Phil Haarlem on September 27 ...
The eighty-year-old woman with the walker, the young man on the fatbike: everyone is in a hurry in the performance Rollatorrap
The theater performance Rollatorrap explores the generational divide between an elderly woman using a walker and a young man riding a fatbike. The production aims to bridge the gap between these two d...
Nearly one million euros for Brigitte Bardot memorabilia auction, 20 times more than expected
An auction of Brigitte Bardot's personal belongings raised nearly one million euros, significantly outperforming initial projections. The sale included hundreds of items, with proceeds supporting her ...